I disagree with the statement that RP was a study in style versus substance. Looking back on his catalog his material stands the test of time. His albums sales may have sold poorly. I think this may have been as a result of him being ahead of his time. The man could do anything from Rock to Pop to Soul to R&B. A talented singer as well as guitar player and song writer. He was influential to his contemporaries as well as those who followed. He did more with less than any vocalist. He deserves to be in the Rock N Roll HOF. May you RIP Robert Palmer. We love you and miss you dearly!
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
Yes boy's and girls this is what a professional singer sounds like, excellent band and yes I concour the bass is killer, Robert Palmer was one cool dude RIP in peace.
Yes this song is fantastic. Is the first thing I heard from Robert Palmer. I saw him a concert in like 1988. When he played this everybody kind of quieted down. Then they all jumped up and down when he played addicted to love and stuff like that and I was like Wow don't you people even know what his best song is?
@@kingkongkevin507 Maybe they didn't really get it, or maybe they did, and were stopped to let it wash over them, coz there's something sublime about this song.
Sign of true class, he sounds as good live as off an album. The loss of this great talent is hard to measure, he was so uber cool and yet under the radar at all times. Band simply out of this world too, no one trying to out do the next person, pure class.
While true, the audio portion you're listening to is from the studio album. Someone, not pointing fingers, dubbed the studio track over this Midnight Special®️ video.
Robert was always a true class act. My brother hangs out with a circle that includes a couple of big musicians from the 70s/80s & one time they were talking about friends & fellows no longer around. I couldn't believe how they talked about Palmer. Glowing! They said he was as classy & nice a guy as rock has ever produced. True gentleman, nice to everyone, devoted family guy etc. I was really impressed by that. Anyway thanks for posting, what a timeless, beautiful song!
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
Isn't life beautiful! The fight to make ends meet, keeps us on our feet. The even bigger fight to be free, is to show we can't be bought. It's gonna take us all, every kinda people, to show what life's about. How wonderful these beauties that were amongst us, but there's more where he came from. Come together people.
Everybody (and I mean everybody) I've ever heard speak of working with the man said that he was a complete gentleman. You hardly ever get that in the entertainment industry. He was a class act.
Not sure who you've been hanging out with, but I've been in the Industry for over 50 years and the truth is that By Far the Vast Majority of people are great.
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
piotor arman Mr. Palmer died from a myocardial infarction where a blood vessel in his heart became blocked and heart tissue died as a result. Over 3 million people in the US die of MIs each year and very few of their deaths are due to cocaine use. (There are heart studies that indicate MIs can increase soon after the use of cocaine- like up to 8 hours after use.) Mr. Palmer reportedly had hypertension which influenced his condition. Most people who die as a result of MI have personal habits that lead to heart disease: smoking, high cholesterol diet, lack of exercise and stress. Some would include alcohol in the list. In my opinion, these had a far greater contribution to the blockage than any cocaine use Mr. Palmer may have had earlier in life. Besides, I do not think there is any proof to substantiate your claim that his heart attack was associated with cocaine.
Adding my two cents worth of opinion. This RP tune is timeless. I could listen to all day long and not bored with it. Love the music, lyrics are awesome, seriously how can you not love his style and music!
Robert Palmer definitely was a first class performer. Whether he performed his own songs or someone else's, he had a great voice & really tried to do the music justice with his unique charisma & passion for the music. He left behind an incredible body of music for future generations to enjoy. His body may have died but his soul is eternal. He truly was the James Bond of Boogie Woogie.
I saw him live a couple of times and utterly loved his voice, soul and groove...one venue the sound system wasnt working properly and he kicked the fold back speakers round and carried on
Robert Palmer was a one of a kind performer; He had a demeanor that's missing in TODAYS male vocalists. We'll never see the likes of him again. By the way, when we were driving to Grandmas house in 1978, this song gave me chills when I heard it;It still does.
Robert Palmer was ahead of his time. He had soul. His voice and demeanor both held beauty. I believe he's singing in Heaven with the angels now... I, for one, miss him. "God bless his soul."
Such a Class Act. If I had the power to bring someone back from the Grave it would be Robert Palmer so he could grace the world with that eternal cry in his soulful voice. Alas, youth is beautiful and life is precious!
Thank you! Me too! Just signed with a literary agent. Ever listen to Stevie Nicks' "Rooms on Fire?" (Official Music Version) or "If Anyone Falls," (Official Music Version) Both have that "sublime quality & cry" in her voice similar to Robert Palmer. Though they are two very distinctive talents & voices...Uniquely able to dip into the soul of their listeners.
This is the most beautiful version I've ever heard so far. This song has the naivety of the 70's era: a mix of idealism and romanticism. Unfortunately, we all know what followed. May you Rest In Peace Robert Palmer.
Tears in my eyes ; Listening to this soulful, funky , masterpiece . Bass is playing an incredible groove. Robert ; really appreciate incredible , high quality music . James Bond of Rock & Roll .. Bless your soul !! 🏆🎷🙋♂️
Pierre Brock on bass, Steve Robbins keyboards (left), Freddy Wall guitar, Jack Waldman keyboards in white suit, yours truly joe galdo drums & we all know who the singer is.
Is that Pierre Brock on stage there? I know when I went searching for the track listing personnel most results were for Bob Babbitt for that track on the record even though Pierre is listed on the album as well. Wasn't easy to find who played on which track. A way back I knew one of the engineer/producers from AIR studios out there. Shame I lost touch, I could have asked him... doh! EDIT Bob Babbitt's own website shows that track in his discography ...
A vision even in the seventies, I was 25 at the time and loved his voice, looks, class and most of all his talent. He is a great loss to the music industry. Heaven to listen to and look at. I miss him so much
Robert Palmer had one of those soulful and beautiful voices. One of my favorites. I love that he is singing this live.....not always the case on Midnight Special. Miss you RP!
I cant believe this song came out in 1978!!! It sounded like maybe late 80s. I remember hearing it in the 80s when I was small. It still sounds as sophisticated and classy today. Fine taste music!
I have this in iTunes library. Every time I hear it I get choked up! This song is so meaningful and profound. Sad to know such a wonderful singer passed away so young.
Pretty difficult sum up Robert Palmer other than master of all he surveyed... but never "Lounge Lizard". It's too bad that more people don't recognize what he did.
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
@@piggyman2678 I am glad you brought up the work ethic part, in today's ' mediocracy many don't know what that means. I love the song and Jason's opinion can't stop me from doing that.
@@DHudelson Very well put. he never made the same album twice always changed it up! His short but great tenure with The Power Station just added to his already greatness. Always a favorite of mine classy and very cool guy! ❤
Sixty years old and remember all his wonderful music. Fabulous voice, control and rhythm. Takes me back and loving it. Still so very fresh today. Missing him, especially today on the anniversary of his very untimely and early death. Makes me incrediby joyous every time I listen to him. Rock on, Robert xxx
yeah I know it's a powerful song and Robert Palmer is right there and he nailed that performance! I hate racism! And he just eminated pure love for everybody
British folks have always tapped into soul music...sometimes you have to be on the outside looking in to see the real picture. You have to go abroad to realize music treasures. Folks in Europe diggin' blues and country music...so cool.
I LIVE IN MUSCLE sHOALS ALABAMA. IN THE 60S, bRITISH ARTISTS WERE TRYING SO HARD TO GET THAT MUSCLE sHOALS sOUL AND fUNK. tHE bEATLES FOUGHT THE STONES OVER SONGS By a Black artist i Florence, Alabama. his name was Arthur Alexander. The music was so alive here that musc;le shoals was dubbed the HIT RECORDING cAPITAL OF THE wORLD! HEADY TIMES FOR A TOWN OF 7 THOUSAND PEOPLE!
Marvelous. It's a classical Robert Palmer song ( one of many). It gives me strong feelings and brings back memories...What can I say... This talented man died too young. He had a brilliant idea of music combining Soul, Reggae, Jazz and Blues. He will be missed.
I find myself smiling. I was 15 years old in 1978. I haven't heard this song in a long time. I'm 59 now. A few years under that bridge. It was a wild time, but there was such an innocence about us too.
A brilliant song and an absolute classic take here by Robert and the whole band hitting on 8 cylinders. Drums and bass so locked in you can tell that groove had Robert seriously inspired to deliver that vocal. I'd be shocked if you could ever find a better live version of this song than this.
This world could sure use this frame of thought these days! What a beautiful song. Honest men know that revenge does not taste sweet, every kind of people!
Amazing song ! This is a truly unforgettable song for me. I remember when it came out in '78 I was 19 years old and just starting to get my life together. I had my own apartment,car, and such. Those were some great times back then. I miss 'em. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and relive the 1970's all over again. R.I.P. Robert Palmer. Your contribution to the music world will always be very much appreciated.
Aww, what a handsome, gorgeous, performer, pure soulful singer .... One in a million, such a loss , I miss him, I was in Chattanooga, Tn 2002, when he passed. God Bless the soulman .....RIP ...
I disagree with the statement that RP was a study in style versus substance. Looking back on his catalog his material stands the test of time. His albums sales may have sold poorly. I think this may have been as a result of him being ahead of his time. The man could do anything from Rock to Pop to Soul to R&B. A talented singer as well as guitar player and song writer. He was influential to his contemporaries as well as those who followed. He did more with less than any vocalist. He deserves to be in the Rock N Roll HOF. May you RIP Robert Palmer. We love you and miss you dearly!
I utterly hate that appraisal of him. The guy who wrote it didn't get it!
Anyone who records an album with the freeking meters as their backing band deserves to be viewed as a top tier artist. Facts.
I totally agree with you man he was way ahead of his time
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
Thank you for countering the claim RP was not about substance. His talent enabled him to tell the story the song writer wanted to express.
That bassline is an epic masterpiece.
PIERRE BROCK ON BASS
I don't know how much input he had in the recording but the song was written by Andy Fraser of the band Free.
Bob Babbitt, a Motown session player did the studio version.
yes, epic. That bass is just awesome.
It really is❤
It's one of my favorite songs!
The world was a better place when Robert was in it.
Yes it was. Remember to remember Robert Palmer.
this bassline extends into heaven
Seriously, this song is actually a duet.
That is Randy from American idol
Amazing bassline, one of the reasons I play the bass.
@@peekaboo4390 Thank you, sir!!!
❤️🙏🏿
Yes boy's and girls this is what a professional singer sounds like, excellent band and yes I concour the bass is killer, Robert Palmer was one cool dude RIP in peace.
I hope every kind of people still listen to this
Oh we are, he is alive and well in his music he left us with..RIP Robert❤
Damn right we are
That groove is so tight. I don't think Robert got enough credit for his musical abilities. Especially on his earlier albums.
AGREED 💯. ESPECIALLY THIS SONG, EVERY KINDA PEOPLE
He most certainly did not get enough credit
It's DIFFICULT to sing Sneakin' Sally, and I like to sing and love the song. It's STILL hard. Dude had Game.
This should be today. This man was not a showman, he sang from the heart. So applicable for 2020 and beyond.
He had that doo-doo-doo-doo down to a science!
Still listening 2024...
I love this song. His smooth voice. This is LIVE. No auto-tune here. Miss you Robert.
Yes this song is fantastic. Is the first thing I heard from Robert Palmer. I saw him a concert in like 1988. When he played this everybody kind of quieted down. Then they all jumped up and down when he played addicted to love and stuff like that and I was like Wow don't you people even know what his best song is?
@@kingkongkevin507 Maybe they didn't really get it, or maybe they did, and were stopped to let it wash over them, coz there's something sublime about this song.
What a song , what a groove , what a soul , what a feeling , I love stay alive whit music like this around me . Tnks Robert !
I don't care what other people say.. I like Robert Palmer
Me too
We had some of the best music in the 70"s
I listen to Sirius XM 70s on 7 every day. ❤
Sign of true class, he sounds as good live as off an album. The loss of this great talent is hard to measure, he was so uber cool and yet under the radar at all times. Band simply out of this world too, no one trying to out do the next person, pure class.
While true, the audio portion you're listening to is from the studio album. Someone, not pointing fingers, dubbed the studio track over this Midnight Special®️ video.
He was like a less arch and facile Bowie.
Really said well
@@turn-n-burn1421i don’t think so
@feachica You don't think so; hmm? Not sure what that means.
Robert was always a true class act. My brother hangs out with a circle that includes a couple of big musicians from the 70s/80s & one time they were talking about friends & fellows no longer around. I couldn't believe how they talked about Palmer. Glowing! They said he was as classy & nice a guy as rock has ever produced. True gentleman, nice to everyone, devoted family guy etc. I was really impressed by that.
Anyway thanks for posting, what a timeless, beautiful song!
His class came through in his music.
Robert palmer one of the best vocalists ever.
Pick the mic up and sing it so naturally. What a singer!
It takes every kinda different people that are all the same to make the world go round. :D
He' s got an absolute special manner of singing. He's unique.
Born in Batley,West Yorkshire, an absolute genius and class Artist! GBNF 💕
Such a classy, sassy elegant man - he made the world a better place with just one song...RIP Robert, you left us too soon.
We need this song more than ever nowadays
Daniel Johnston a little maybe but Palmer has a much better sense of dress and style.
Like the tune, hate the message.
Even more true today in 2024
As far as I'm concerned, Best song Robert Palmer ever made and that ain't NO JOKE! What is what this World Should be but Ain't! What a Shame!!
u r so on point...............loved all his solo work and with powerstation but this is no doubt, my favorite jam..!!
Totally agree! So much going on in this song and truly a magnificent vocal Performance. So many RP songs to choose from but this is just perfection.
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
If you’re really serious with your comment for this world then Promote The Venus Project for worlds sake.
Absolutely agree.
Isn't life beautiful! The fight to make ends meet, keeps us on our feet. The even bigger fight to be free, is to show we can't be bought. It's gonna take us all, every kinda people, to show what life's about. How wonderful these beauties that were amongst us, but there's more where he came from. Come together people.
what a handsome man he really was, and that voice....
You got that right....:-)
Leslie Pamela I Totally Agree🥰
Everybody (and I mean everybody) I've ever heard speak of working with the man said that he was a complete gentleman. You hardly ever get that in the entertainment industry. He was a class act.
Not sure who you've been hanging out with, but I've been in the Industry for over 50 years and the truth is that By Far the Vast Majority of people are great.
HerringboneRecords yes, especially weinstein and epstein. You know, people who have ein in their names
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
@@DJDanceClassic Sit down, Hitler
I always liked this song. I hear a Motown flare in this...got that "Marvin" feel to it. Brilliant!
Just AWESOME, all of his music
Great singer.
Classic Forever.
Espero que estes cantando en la otra vida y se que es asi.
What a shame that such talent died so young...
piotor arman Mr. Palmer died from a myocardial infarction where a blood vessel in his heart became blocked and heart tissue died as a result. Over 3 million people in the US die of MIs each year and very few of their deaths are due to cocaine use. (There are heart studies that indicate MIs can increase soon after the use of cocaine- like up to 8 hours after use.) Mr. Palmer reportedly had hypertension which influenced his condition. Most people who die as a result of MI have personal habits that lead to heart disease: smoking, high cholesterol diet, lack of exercise and stress. Some would include alcohol in the list. In my opinion, these had a far greater contribution to the blockage than any cocaine use Mr. Palmer may have had earlier in life. Besides, I do not think there is any proof to substantiate your claim that his heart attack was associated with cocaine.
The real shame is that it was avoidable.
We've lost something we can never get back. I miss him.
Adding my two cents worth of opinion. This RP tune is timeless. I could listen to all day long and not bored with it. Love the music, lyrics are awesome, seriously how can you not love his style and music!
There was a clarity in his voice that enabled the listener to hear and feel every lyric he was singing. Wonderful artist.
Always loved Robert Palmer music.
Robert Palmer definitely was a first class performer. Whether he performed his own songs or someone else's, he had a great voice & really tried to do the music justice with his unique charisma & passion for the music. He left behind an incredible body of music for future generations to enjoy. His body may have died but his soul is eternal. He truly was the James Bond of Boogie Woogie.
I saw him live a couple of times and utterly loved his voice, soul and groove...one venue the sound system wasnt working properly and he kicked the fold back speakers round and carried on
I’m 53 and always like Robert Palmer. I never thought I’d say this but I’ve seen some recent live Harry Styles and he gives me Robert Palmer vibes.
I’m here in 2022!
Timeless ✨☀️
I will never, ever get tired of this beautiful song. Just amazing.
Love that bass line.
Robert Palmer was a one of a kind performer; He had a demeanor that's missing in TODAYS male vocalists. We'll never see the likes of him again. By the way, when we were driving to Grandmas house in 1978, this song gave me chills when I heard it;It still does.
Agree with everything you said. Sadly at this point in his life he got into the coke and it shows here as he is buzzing a bit too high.
@pookiepookie8669 nah. Not at this point
@@sianwarwick633Well that would be difficult since he is DEAD but you can tell he is flying high in the video.
God, wasn't he pure gorgeous here (age 29)
+Twosie76 Smoldering hot gorgeous.
yes!!! love him. gone too soon.
haha
Yes, and hell yes!!
Indeed!!!!!
Robert Palmer was ahead of his time. He had soul. His voice and demeanor both held beauty. I believe he's singing in Heaven with the angels now... I, for one, miss him. "God bless his soul."
Such a Class Act. If I had the power to bring someone back from the Grave it would be Robert Palmer so he could grace the world with that eternal cry in his soulful voice. Alas, youth is beautiful and life is precious!
Eileen St. Lauren
yes. . .very nice. He's a fantastic talent.
One day I'm going to write a book and pray it's opted for a movie and request this song as its beginning / title soundtrack.
Eileen Saint Lauren Good luck. Hope it is as positive as this song.
Thank you! Me too! Just signed with a literary agent. Ever listen to Stevie Nicks' "Rooms on Fire?" (Official Music Version) or "If Anyone Falls," (Official Music Version) Both have that "sublime quality & cry" in her voice similar to Robert Palmer. Though they are two very distinctive talents & voices...Uniquely able to dip into the soul of their listeners.
This is the most beautiful version I've ever heard so far.
This song has the naivety of the 70's era: a mix of idealism and romanticism.
Unfortunately, we all know what followed.
May you Rest In Peace Robert Palmer.
The kind of music that makes one feel good about life and how I see others .
Thank you for the music and memories, still love and miss you dearly.
Robert Palmer in a word . Genuine .
Genius!
One Fine looking man! Oh! and yes an AMAZING talent.
Tears in my eyes ; Listening to this soulful, funky , masterpiece .
Bass is playing an incredible groove.
Robert ; really appreciate incredible ,
high quality music .
James Bond of Rock & Roll ..
Bless your soul !!
🏆🎷🙋♂️
My favorite Robert Palmer song. Love it and love him. Pure class. Rip.
Bass player is killing it!!!!
Pierre Brock on bass, Steve Robbins keyboards (left), Freddy Wall guitar, Jack Waldman keyboards in white suit, yours truly joe galdo drums & we all know who the singer is.
Is that Pierre Brock on stage there?
I know when I went searching for the track listing personnel most results were for Bob Babbitt for that track on the record even though Pierre is listed on the album as well.
Wasn't easy to find who played on which track.
A way back I knew one of the engineer/producers from AIR studios out there.
Shame I lost touch, I could have asked him... doh!
EDIT Bob Babbitt's own website shows that track in his discography ...
Killer drum part bro !
This is Joe? The drummer? If so, my cap is TIPPED big time to you sir. What a groove. This recording is amazing, everyone locked in.
Thank you!!!!
Thanks. I always love knowing the players in the band.
One of my favorites, a flawless live version of this song, wow! Robert hits his notes perfectly here, not an easy song to sing.
Smooth and class....a true vocalist. One of the most underrated talents of all time!
What a handsome stylish man he was, so talented too, had it all. Very missed.
That magic groove of the 70's is what you're hearing here.
This is very special.
Wish I could play bass like that. Awesome
A vision even in the seventies, I was 25 at the time and loved his voice, looks, class and most of all his talent. He is a great loss to the music industry. Heaven to listen to and look at. I miss him so much
Robert Palmer had one of those soulful and beautiful voices. One of my favorites. I love that he is singing this live.....not always the case on Midnight Special. Miss you RP!
I cant believe this song came out in 1978!!! It sounded like maybe late 80s. I remember hearing it in the 80s when I was small. It still sounds as sophisticated and classy today. Fine taste music!
Bless Midnight Special...live bands and performances of talented artists. Mr. Palmer is a true treasure...and this band is killin' it! RIP!
ROBERT PALMER IS THE MAN
I have this in iTunes library. Every time I hear it I get choked up! This song is so meaningful and profound. Sad to know such a wonderful singer passed away so young.
¡Feliz cumple #73 a esa maravilla! Nació 19 de enero de 1949.
I just choked up too 😔
You are so "right On!!
what an awesome bass line
yeah funky!
Written by Andy Fraser, who played bass for British rock band Free.
Bob Babbit played the original bass line. Awesome
Jim Jamerson playing here....Steve J.
What a bassist
A very positive song for such a negative world. Holdfast to what is good.
tHE WORLD THEN WASN'T NEARLY AS NEGATIVE AS IT IS TODAY.
@@kenperk9854 wE HAD ARE OWN LUNCH COUNTERS
One if the eighties best singers and a very good band too Miss Robert Palmer
Gone too soon! That smooth, soulful, sexy voice. Such a handsome man! Thank you for ur music Mr. Palmer💚
Lovely man, lovely music. We miss you Robert!!!
Sadly, Europe doesn't make them like this anymore
fantastic. A real band with no computers
Love this song, he sang so soulful. Mr. Palmer, your very much missed......
This song is the shit. What a bass line and great vocal.
TWAT
@@alandoyle5733 in America "this song is the shit" is a compliment. "This song is shit" is an insult. Sorry British people. :)
I read it “this song is shit” first time
I miss you, Robert Palmer. I listen to your music very often, it makes me happy. I dance around the room. Thank you, you make me enjoy life.
Dear Sir-
Robert Palmer was so damn smart most people didn't get him. He was not a vacuous lounge lizard. He was The Lounge.
Pretty difficult sum up Robert Palmer other than master of all he surveyed... but never "Lounge Lizard".
It's too bad that more people don't recognize what he did.
Robert Palmer never paid attention to such negative, envious, non-productive bashing by critics who concern themselves with record sales and trajectory of a person's life whom they've probably never met and are formulating a piecemeal synopsis probably for a "FREELANCE FEE"... A critic who's obvious jealousy over Robert Palmer's IMAGE as a TRUE LADY"S MAN. Mr. Palmer actually stated in an interview(available on you tube) that he thoroughly enjoyed the company of women and that women were "God's True Masterpiece".... Furthermore Mr. Robert Palmer was a true gentleman and a "Man of the World" who's influences are far and wide and UNIQUE to his music. From Nigerian to Reggae, to Rock and blues to singing in "URDU" on "The Silver Gun" and even an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Robert Palmer paid his dues touring constantly since he was a teenager; sometimes 90 shows in 100 days and even more; a matter of record. Robert Palmer was a student of the microphone. He admired EXPERTS in whatever field they excelled, and he modeled himself on the expertise of others and a "WORK ETHIC" that he adopted from his father; a civilian in the British Navy Intelligence who tended to move frequently. And who also instilled a sense of dignity and style in his son. To BASH someone for having impeccable taste in clothes and a TRUE sense of STYLE is just JUVENILE~ Anyone who ever worked with Robert Palmer had the utmost RESPECT and ADMIRATION for him. In an interview on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, THIS WAS CONFIRMED....Robert PALMER LOVED SINGING, HE LOVED good food and wine and he loved people~ Jason Ankeny only manages to "out himself" as a typical JACKASS who is COMPLETELY "OFF THE MARK"~
@@piggyman2678 I am glad you brought up the work ethic part, in today's ' mediocracy many don't know what that means. I love the song and Jason's opinion can't stop me from doing that.
@@DHudelson Very well put. he never made the same album twice always changed it up! His short but great tenure with The Power Station just added to his already greatness. Always a favorite of mine classy and very cool guy! ❤
So sad we have lost both Robert Palmer, and now Andy Frazier, who wrote this song. Xo / RIP
Sixty years old and remember all his wonderful music. Fabulous voice, control and rhythm. Takes me back and loving it. Still so very fresh today. Missing him, especially today on the anniversary of his very untimely and early death. Makes me incrediby joyous every time I listen to him. Rock on, Robert xxx
This is such a strong message song. If only everyone thought this way.
yeah I know it's a powerful song and Robert Palmer is right there and he nailed that performance! I hate racism! And he just eminated pure love for everybody
@@elrenato82 Amen to that
Pure class. RIP Robert. Respect.
Robert Palmer was and still is Top shelf to me,I loved is range and vocal delivery....may he always rest in peace
My God,I miss Robert more then I can say,R.I.P. Mr.Palmer!
He was the elegance of soul music ❤
He wants the sunshine in his name. Best line
Fabulous!!! So fabulous!!
British folks have always tapped into soul music...sometimes you have to be on the outside looking in to see the real picture. You have to go abroad to realize music treasures. Folks in Europe diggin' blues and country music...so cool.
I agree my brother ✊🏽
I LIVE IN MUSCLE sHOALS ALABAMA. IN THE 60S, bRITISH ARTISTS WERE TRYING SO HARD TO GET THAT MUSCLE sHOALS sOUL AND fUNK. tHE bEATLES FOUGHT THE STONES OVER SONGS By a Black artist i Florence, Alabama. his name was Arthur Alexander. The music was so alive here that musc;le shoals was dubbed the HIT RECORDING cAPITAL OF THE wORLD! HEADY TIMES FOR A TOWN OF 7 THOUSAND PEOPLE!
Your right, what's so weird about it, only 1 black person that's British that can sing is Seal.
Love him! Miss him! -A long time listener and will continue to! RIP Robert P.!
Marvelous. It's a classical Robert Palmer song ( one of many). It gives me strong feelings and brings back memories...What can I say... This talented man died too young. He had a brilliant idea of music combining Soul, Reggae, Jazz and Blues. He will be missed.
Miss you dearly. RIH A TRUE LEGEND!!! Hall of Fame is where he needs to be…
Timeless! Died way too young!
miss your style and voice it doesn't get better than this
Simply awesome!!
Love, love, love him (and the keyboard player)!!! :) :) :)
"trying to show he CAN'T BE BOUGHT"... Most excellent words that are echoing up until Eternity!
RIP Robert. What a great loss to music.
I find myself smiling. I was 15 years old in 1978. I haven't heard this song in a long time. I'm 59 now. A few years under that bridge. It was a wild time, but there was such an innocence about us too.
A brilliant song and an absolute classic take here by Robert and the whole band hitting on 8 cylinders. Drums and bass so locked in you can tell that groove had Robert seriously inspired to deliver that vocal. I'd be shocked if you could ever find a better live version of this song than this.
I absolutely Love Robert Palmer and am so sad he left us way too soon
great song and he looks so cool as he always did.
This world could sure use this frame of thought these days! What a beautiful song. Honest men know that revenge does not taste sweet, every kind of people!
GREAT Song Soooo glad the world had the fortune of hearing his music.
Amazing song ! This is a truly unforgettable song for me. I remember when it came out in '78 I was 19 years old and just starting to get my life together. I had my own apartment,car, and such. Those were some great times back then. I miss 'em. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and relive the 1970's all over again.
R.I.P. Robert Palmer. Your contribution to the music world will always be very much appreciated.
A message from an enlightened soul! Certainly need more of these KIND OF PEOPLE!!🙏
Aww, what a handsome, gorgeous, performer, pure soulful singer .... One in a million, such a loss , I miss him, I was in Chattanooga, Tn 2002, when he passed. God Bless the soulman .....RIP ...
I just read this, and I am in Chattanooga, TN right now (a native)! Huge Robert Palmer fan. Miss him whenever I hear this song!
What is the test of time for a musician. I would say Robert Palmer met it. It's 2022, we're still listening to him.
he was definitely underrated. He wrote some tremendous songs. He is great listen to in the car on a long journey