His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.
Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.
Solo Albums:
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It's Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
Don't Explain (1990)
Addictions Volume II (1992) (compilation)
Ridin' High (1992)
Honey (1994)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1995) (compilation)
Woke Up Laughing (1998) (compilation)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1997) (re-release of the 1995 compilation feat: "Addicted To Love '97)
Rhythm & Blues (1999)
Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002) (compilation)
Drive (2003)
At the BBC (2010)
Albums by the group Power Station (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Power Station (1985)
Living in Fear (1997)
The Best of The Power Station (2002)
Albums by the group Vinegar Joe (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Vinegar Joe (1971)
Rock n Roll Gypsies (1972)
Six Star Generals (1973)
Six Star Gypsies (1994) (Compilation)
Speed Queen of Ventura: An Introduction to Vinegar Joe (2003) (Compilation)
Albums by The Alan Bown Set (Feat: Robert Palmer on vocals)
The Alan Bown (1969) (Only the UK release featured Palmer on vocals)
Listen (1970) (although was re-recorded with Gordon Neville on vocals when Palmer left)
You're So Desirable
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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I just can't resist you
You're so desirable
I have to give in
That trim resolve I made
Has vanished away now
I'm happy to say now
You're so adorable
The moment I saw you
It's just deplorable
The fool that I've been
And yet I'm glad
You've got my heart, dear
Like a butterfly on a pin
You're so desirable
I had to give in
The song "You're So Desirable" by Robert Palmer is a tribute to the captivating power of a certain someone in his life. In the opening verse, Palmer sings that the person is so desirable that he can't help but give in to their charm. The second verse talks about the changes that have taken place in his life as a result of being with this person. He says that his once ironclad resolve has vanished, and he's now happy to give in to their attractiveness. Despite the fact that he recognizes how foolish it is to be so captivated, he's still glad that this person has his heart.
Overall, the song speaks to the helplessness that comes with being drawn to someone who is incredibly desirable. Despite our best efforts to resist, it can be impossible to ignore the pull of someone who has that kind of magnetism. The lyrics also explore the idea that being with someone who is irresistible can cause us to lose our sense of self-control and leave us feeling vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so desirable
You have an irresistible allure
I just can't resist you
I am unable to resist your charm and attraction
You're so desirable
Your attractiveness is too strong to ignore
I have to give in
I am compelled to succumb to your charms
That trim resolve I made
The firm decision I had made
Has vanished away now
Has disappeared without a trace
I'm happy to say now
But I am content to admit that
You win
You have emerged victorious over my willpower
You're so adorable
You possess a lovable and endearing quality
The moment I saw you
When I first laid eyes on you
It's just deplorable
It is tragic and regrettable
The fool that I've been
The foolishness that I have acted upon
And yet I'm glad
Nevertheless, I am happy
You've got my heart, dear
You have captured my heart, my beloved
Like a butterfly on a pin
Like a specimen mounted and display
You're so desirable
You have an irresistible allure
I had to give in
I had no other choice but to yield to your irresistibility
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Written by: RAY NOBLE
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Duc Jai
The only man who could perform, write and present perfectly all genres in music, past, present and future.
rocknative70
Back in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s I heard him called ‘the James Bond of Rock ‘n Roll’ . Don’t know if THAT holds true, but he was a hugely great singer, curator of great music of all types and ages, so talented and a kind person to his fans. And yes, handsome, cool, great dresser, suave, smooth, etc... much more a James Bond
eduardo rocha
EXCELENTE CANCIÓN....
a22fc
anyone got the chords to this song?
dyjenjoeeil
Thank you, gave this cd to someone and never got it back! I must try and another copy!