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 Can't Get Enough Of A Good Thing
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Let's see if the gossip's true
Force of will or force of nature
It's only a point of view
I've seen you dancing on the floor
They don't make them like you no more
Bye, bye for now, I'll check you later
See you in a week or two
You can't get enough of a good thing
I can't get enough of you
I won't settle for less than you, girl
Because only the best will do, girl
O.K., so you ain't no saint, but I think you're heavenly
And I appreciate the rumours came from choreography
Last night when you came through the door
I swear I saw the wings you wore
And even though your halo slipped
I thank my lucky stars for you
You can't get enough of a good thing
I can't get enough of you
I won't settle for less than you, girl
Because only the best will do, girl
The lyrics to Robert Palmer's song You Can't Get Enough Of A Good Thing explore the idea of an exquisitely perfect woman who has caught the eye of the singer. The song's narrator acknowledges that there are rumors that the woman he is interested in is an angel, indicating that she is unattainable and perfect to a degree that exceeds the limits of the everyday world. However, the singer is not intimidated by this rumor; instead, he intends to test the veracity of it to see if she is all she is rumoured to be.
The song's upbeat melody and lyrics, driven by a lively rhythm, make it a must-listen, as the singer sings about seeing this perfect woman on the dance floor, with a unique style that nobody else possesses. The lines "You can't get enough of a good thing, I can't get enough of you" suggests that whoever the song is directed to, he can't get enough of her, and the woman seems to feel the same way. Further on, the singer also goes on to imply that the woman is not perfect, but he admires and appreciates her nonetheless, as their connection seems to surpass flaws.
In conclusion, the song's lyrics show how the singer sees the woman of his dreams as a perfect being, and he is hopelessly in love with her. He is unable to get enough of her, no matter what imperfections she may possess. It's a love song about being smitten with someone outside of the everyday world, perfect in imperfection.
Line by Line Meaning
Rumour has it you're an angel
There have been speculations that you possess angelic qualities
Let's see if the gossip's true
Let's confirm if the rumors are accurate
Force of will or force of nature
Your exceptional qualities either originate from your personal resolve or from natural talents
It's only a point of view
The interpretation of your abilities is subjective
I've seen you dancing on the floor
I have observed you dancing skillfully
They don't make them like you no more
There are not many people with similar qualities to you
Bye, bye for now, I'll check you later
Goodbye for now, I will meet you again in the future
See you in a week or two
We'll meet again in one or two weeks
You can't get enough of a good thing
When something is good, it's difficult to get enough of it
I can't get enough of you
I cannot spend enough time with you, you are that good thing
I won't settle for less than you, girl
I will not accept anything of inferior quality to you
Because only the best will do, girl
I am only satisfied with the best, which is you
O.K., so you ain't no saint, but I think you're heavenly
You are not perfect, but I believe you are exceptional
And I appreciate the rumours came from choreography
I acknowledge that some of the rumors about you may have originated from your performance skills
Last night when you came through the door
When you arrived last night
I swear I saw the wings you wore
I am certain I saw the wings you had
And even though your halo slipped
Despite a minor flaw you displayed
I thank my lucky stars for you
I am grateful to have you in my life, despite imperfections
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARY FRANCES AMBROSE, FRANCES AMBROSE MARY, ROBERT ALLAN PALMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kon - Tiki
Прекрасное исполнение! Шикарный Роберт Палмер!!! Great album!
james bond
steve stevens on guitar...no one told robert palmer no...he was "the godfather"...pure class act...RIP Robert