He sure as hell did mean to! And yes, such a tragedy. I was about 10 when this came out and always liked him but I appreciate his voice so much more now.
[11 January 2022] You're so right! Of *COURSE* he meant to turn us on. You know, I've always found this to be an awfully rooguish, disingenuous song (you know, because Palmer's singing about how he didn't mean to turn us on, but we know, of course, he *DOES* mean to turn us on, and he knows we know, and we know he knows we know, etc., and of course that's the whole point of the song)...but that's what makes it fun, of course.
@@ritchiec6317 I totally get what you're saying. He dressed professionally smooth and was clean-cut and dapper. Like he could have been a GQ magazine model. I just told someone recently that I could have even imagined him in films, like a cool James Bond-type character.
+Twosie76 Yea but what ABOUT MARVIN GAYE. OMG SO SEXY. GOT BETTER LOOKING AS HE GOT OLDER. Check out DARYL HALL HERE ON UTUBE DOING ME AND MRS JONES. UNREAL. AND HE IS 70 years young today and looks 45. Sexiest 70 year old man on the flat earth.
Everyone comments on how cool, classy, handsome, looks good, sounds good, elegent and stylish Palmer was. Those weren't his strengths in my eyes. It was how experimental he was. He created his own genre of music and created some original works of art. He converted other songs into amazing Robert Palmer versions. He later remixed his earlier work into newer, even better versions. This guy was an artist!
There were a lot of artists like him at the time experimenting in all the different music genres. The 70s and 80s was such an amazing time for music. ❤🎶❤
That would have perfect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Second to Sean Connery
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No one ever looked better in a suit than Robert Palmer.Fantastic singer, and he pushed musical and visual boundaries. He was years ahead of his time. He went way too young.
I love Robert Palmer's version of this tune. But a BIG special thanks to Cherelle, who recorded the original. She was perhaps best known for her duets with Tabu label mate, Alexander O'Neal.
His style to perform is smooth and so much fun. I love the expressions he makes! So fun to watch, gets me into the song and atmosphere. Also, his smiles in between are priceless. I love this song, so catchy. For me one of the most interesting artists from the old times. R.I.P huge talent. I hope you lived a fulfilled life.
+HowDareThey1970 I saw an interview with him where he said that he was old-fashioned in that he thought an entertainer should dress to be presentable for a performance.
OH HEAVEN,,so this is what a real man looks like,,an amazing talent,handsome,suave,sexy WOW,well they must of needed another Angel to take him so young when he was bringing so much happiness to push away the misery,,RIP Robert,,pat mason
In his CD/DVD 'At His Very Best' (Brilliant compilation!) he introduces this song by explaining it was actually him finding the female versions, written by men, very sexist so he turned it to a male perspective...a bit of a piss take actually. He fooled me in this video though...he turns me on with very little effort indeed!
In 1987 Robert Palmer appeared on several awards shows. The American Music Awards, the Grammys and others. He performed I Didn't Mean To Turn You On each time.
Guy is rocking a point collar shirt and a double breasted jacket..... who else could pull that off.... no one because no one else is cool enough. Damnit man! We miss you Robert.
That Robert Palmer was one Cool Cat. He had class, elegance and one cool voice to melt the ladies...RIP in Robert, you will never be forgotten and thanks for your cool style in music.
Come on man do your thing Robert you did mean to turn us on you left us to legacy beautiful music thank you you did mean a turn us on you didn't mean to turn us on..
Robert you died tragically young ,I think about all the Absolute Bangers you would have released these last years ...but thanks for the gems you left that give us so much pleasure and to feel good about life! God .Bless RIP
I listened to these songs in the 80s.. However I was more into club dance music at that time. I honestly have been watching Robert for the last 2 days. I didn't appreciate his talent back then. He had the 'it' factor. Back 4 years later. He ALWAYS wore a suit. So classy. I can't believe he's passed but people know talent when they see it. They even play his music on commercials now.
I've always been pretty pragmatic & never understood women screaming & crying over the stars du jour. But then I saw him live in 1986, & I got it- it was like standing on an electrified grid. Such an understated cool, yet so incredibly hot- I thought I would pass out on the spot. 35 years later I still feel the same. He sang so many genres & did it perfectly, no other singer came close to his effortless style. Sad such a talented life was cut so short.
and God said: let there be elegance and style ... and Robert Palmer was made
Carlo: U said it!!!!!!2020.
well said !!!!
And Bryan Ferry
💖
Classic and suave
I could watch this Man over and over again. He meant to turn us on!!!!! RIP ROBERT PALMER. I cried when he died.
He sure as hell did mean to! And yes, such a tragedy. I was about 10 when this came out and always liked him but I appreciate his voice so much more now.
Me too he was so handsome
[11 January 2022] You're so right! Of *COURSE* he meant to turn us on. You know, I've always found this to be an awfully rooguish, disingenuous song (you know, because Palmer's singing about how he didn't mean to turn us on, but we know, of course, he *DOES* mean to turn us on, and he knows we know, and we know he knows we know, etc., and of course that's the whole point of the song)...but that's what makes it fun, of course.
❤️
🙏 amen
The James Bond of rock.
Devastatingly Handsome -
Still basking in the afterglow of his well deserved Grammy.
Robert Palmer, a man who didn't mean to turn us on but still managed to turned us all on with his voice and elegance.
Exactly!!I was a junior in high school. I miss the 80’s, 90,s
So true!
😢@@Tad-For-Global-Peacesame here.
Be still my heart 😳 2:45. Says he didn't mean to turn u on then smiles boyishly
He always looked like a lawyer doctor or professor, not a Rock Star. And boy, he was AWESOME!
Only Palmer could pull off the song "I didn't mean to turn you on ..." coming from a guy. Lol.
le smooth avocat ❤salut
I don't know any of those professions who had his style, look & elegance!! You may want to have your eyes checked‼🤔
@@quentincrisp6933 lol. You know what I mean. He had a unique look
@@ritchiec6317 I totally get what you're saying. He dressed professionally smooth and was clean-cut and dapper. Like he could have been a GQ magazine model. I just told someone recently that I could have even imagined him in films, like a cool James Bond-type character.
Robert Palmer is the best dressed man in Rock & Roll.
That is a very accurate statement.
Oh yeah 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😤😤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶
Smoothest White man to ever walk the earth
Smoothest man of any colour to ever walk the earth
+Twosie76 Yea but what ABOUT MARVIN GAYE. OMG SO SEXY. GOT BETTER LOOKING AS HE GOT OLDER. Check out DARYL HALL HERE ON UTUBE DOING ME AND MRS JONES. UNREAL. AND HE IS 70 years young today and looks 45. Sexiest 70 year old man on the flat earth.
Lara O'neal Agreed - Marvin Gaye was a beautiful man.
@lara o'neal: yes, marvin, robert and daryl all exude that smooth sexiness and all very handsome. daryl looks as good to me as when i saw him in 1985.
Yup..one of the smoothest white men to ever walk the planet..
The smoothest, swanginest male singer in rock history
Everyone comments on how cool, classy, handsome, looks good, sounds good, elegent and stylish Palmer was. Those weren't his strengths in my eyes. It was how experimental he was. He created his own genre of music and created some original works of art. He converted other songs into amazing Robert Palmer versions. He later remixed his earlier work into newer, even better versions. This guy was an artist!
Absolutely!
❤
I so agree with your comment. He was a multi talented musician/man. Very missed😢
💯 % loved is instate musical style leaving your seeking out more.
There were a lot of artists like him at the time experimenting in all the different music genres. The 70s and 80s was such an amazing time for music. ❤🎶❤
He would have made a great James Bond.
JN: HEEELL yeees!!!!2020.What a BIG fact.
What a fantastic idea - now I won't be able to get this out of my head fo-re-ver...
Yes he smooth
he was basically that, the Bond of music
That would have perfect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Second to Sean Connery
No one ever looked better in a suit than Robert Palmer.Fantastic singer, and he pushed musical and visual boundaries. He was years ahead of his time. He went way too young.
Still one of the coolest songs ever. Timeless!
Checkout Cherelle's version.That's the original
@@burns32 Sorry but not even close! Palmer's production is far stronger.... and he's so cool! Just a matter of choice!
What a cool guy he was!!
I love Robert Palmer's version of this tune. But a BIG special thanks to Cherelle, who recorded the original. She was perhaps best known for her duets with Tabu label mate, Alexander O'Neal.
you mean smoothest.
I find Robert Palmer so classy, elegant. His voice and style... simply irresistible. Thanks for all your talent, Robert, rest in peace.
Raul, I agree and spot on. (Fast forward to 2024) ☮️
Any dislikes are most likely from jealous men who are intimated by the overload of funky smoothness exuded by this guy.
Says a jealous hag that hated Pamela Anderson fine ass 😂
The dude is much to cool 😎 to hate on.
Love this song rest in peace Robert palamer❤
How could anyone not love Robert Palmer? His music cuts through all musical genres. And he's cool as shit.
So true and nicely put Michael.
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@Patricia Thomas Why's there 334 haters of Robert Palmer? I'd curse out every one of them!
Well tailored comment..!!!
Just like he always was.
Period!
bet you say that to all the young catholic boys ~
Palmer hitting it big in the US with suave electro funk meets synth pop.
Seriously, crush on a Jimmy Jam/Jimmy Lewis song. Go Figure!
He was so handsome....such a shame that he's gone now....really enjoyed his music....
He would of been 67 on the 19th January (2021)
@@EmmaRiddle543 wow, still would have been so young. 😔
Always loved him-
Now looking back- he's as beautiful as Alain Delon
His style to perform is smooth and so much fun. I love the expressions he makes! So fun to watch, gets me into the song and atmosphere. Also, his smiles in between are priceless. I love this song, so catchy. For me one of the most interesting artists from the old times. R.I.P huge talent. I hope you lived a fulfilled life.
vou sir de que lado
Absolutely 👏🏻👏🏻 well said
He kept the Power Station sound going in his solo career & it really paid off.
He had the kind of James Bond sophistication and cool that only an English gent can have
Robert Palmer was the James bond of Rock and Funk!! Class and major talent! RIP Mr. Palmer.
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Between Robert Palmer and Bryan Ferry - well - there was just no point of looking at any other men.
Umm..yes the hell he did mean to turn us on ....
lol
hahahaha
😂❤
Damn he was Sexy!!
Diana Gardin Yesssss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love me some robert palmer music
Mid 80’s elegance and style Robert Palmer brought it to us.😎
One of the few big stars of the time who wore a suit onstage
HowDareThey1970 And, oh, the ladies loved it.
+HowDareThey1970 - Others included Billy Joel, Sting and Billy Ocean. It depended on what your music style was and what you were going to do on stage.
+HowDareThey1970 He wore classy well tailored suits as well none of those baggy crap ones..
+YourAnjl This lady LOVED IT! Sexy! 💋
+HowDareThey1970 I saw an interview with him where he said that he was old-fashioned in that he thought an entertainer should dress to be presentable for a performance.
One of the fittest, most talented British musicians ever, a true talent, devastated in 2003!
You knew it when he stepped to the mic with his swag it was about to go down smooth and funky. Rip Robert Palmer
Yaasssss
His swag is dopeman don't nobody got swag like Robert Palmer what's up I didn't mean to turn you on !! 💋❤️♥️
que tal timing con el micro maxima elegancia
He looks sooo good; the hair cut, great suit, cool moves and has an amazing voice plus a kick ass band. What more do you need.
the smile at 2:43
Wackojacko?😂
Smooth
I needed him to not die so young.
Need him to still be here all of these years.
Swag, style, suave, and smooth…with minimal effort. They don’t make them like this anymore.
OH HEAVEN,,so this is what a real man looks like,,an amazing talent,handsome,suave,sexy WOW,well they must of needed another Angel to take him so young when he was bringing so much happiness to push away the misery,,RIP Robert,,pat mason
And what does a "real" woman look like??? Sexist pos
SWAGGER! SWAGGER! SWAGGER! RIP Mr. Palmer.
Swag is right, milady! Hi from 2024 ☮️
One of the coolest dudes to ever grace the earth .
Palmer killed this ❤
RP is quite possibly the coolest cat to ever live!
exactly
RootsRockRebel MEOW! 😉
Very cool Dean Martin holds the official title though ;)
I wish I could have met him to tell him that I didn't mean to turn him on....❤
I really like this song. It's reflective of a sensitive man trying to explain an awkward moment.
In his CD/DVD 'At His Very Best' (Brilliant compilation!) he introduces this song by explaining it was actually him finding the female versions, written by men, very sexist so he turned it to a male perspective...a bit of a piss take actually. He fooled me in this video though...he turns me on with very little effort indeed!
Twosie76 Apparently he was disgusted that Cherelle was only 16 when her version of this was produced.
Like Bowie: a rare commodity: an English man who could sing soulfully!
No other male artist had the balls or swag to pull off this song..
They’d get laughed at..
Don't lie Robert Palmer... you meant to
+A. L. Ange (Archelle) And he succeeded ;)
+Twosie76
Yes he did. RIP Robert.
he did!😆😅😈😇
Yeah, pretty sure; and he did.
He did for sure,,,
He was so elegant, sophisticated and sexy! Robert Palmer we miss you!
👍👍👍👍👍
Cool, sexy, debonair and its like he didn't even know it.
I second that emotion!
believe me, me knew better than we believe.. :-)
mr smooth
***** Couldn't agree more!
Good comments. I think he knew he was sexy but did it effortlessly. This song and his version only is one of the sexiest songs I've ever heard.
He was cool without even trying...RIP
Yes 🙌🙌🙌
Yes he was.
The man brought a little class looking sharp. Need more of that nowadays.
I agree. But try Mr Gerry Colvin.
cool as ice...not as cool as morris day...but...nearly...lol...seriously...best dressed man in showbiz...class...a voice to melt u down.
Robert Palmer was a First Class Act and ahead of his Time. He is sorely missed...
First class the drummer and the guitars Rock
How could he NOT turn one on? Such a devastating loss- couldn't believe it when he died in his prime :(
Same here. Such a shame. Still miss him💔💔👄🎶🎶🌹
😢
Chain smoking got him
He can be 007, he has the FLARE AND CLASS, AND THE LOOKS.. HANDSOME MAN. A TRUE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.
Hard to believe that this timeless classic is almost 35 years old!! The wonderful Robert Palmer
The “best dressed man in rock and roll”!
The band playing so sharp they could cut you !!
Can a man holding a mic get any smoother than this!!!
One if the few men I consider a style icon.
I think this performance made me pregnant.
He was only tryin' to be nice!!
Tore it up in 1987 with this song. Most underrated soulful white singer ever!
Dis is a bad ass whiteboy!! #legend
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As an experiment, I just watched this again on mute - and he still turns me on! xxxx
Twosie76 I'm fucking dead 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂💀
Something about his eyes...
@@donnellajohnson2114 Yep, definitely the eyes....and that smile @ 2:45 !
Lol me to..
So underrated singer
The man was the absolute epitome of cool sexiness...
@TheIrishrogue68 .. +1. No question. R. Palmer made contemporaries appear clumsy . . .
The typical epitome of cool. This guy reeked of it. Fantastic artist and sorely missed
So handsome......this is the robert palmer i knew
In 1987 Robert Palmer appeared on several awards shows. The American Music Awards, the Grammys and others. He performed I Didn't Mean To Turn You On each time.
Totally sexy! My very favorite Robert Palmer song! Classy polished man!
Very handsome white man
Guy is rocking a point collar shirt and a double breasted jacket..... who else could pull that off.... no one because no one else is cool enough. Damnit man! We miss you Robert.
Alexander O'Neal?
Palmer has severely serious BEDROOM EYES. Sooooo sexy. 😲 OMG.
True. He wouldn't have needed to ask me twice! Hahaha
Now that was a Sexy Man. Sure with he was still with us. 😔
+Cricket Lee ~ Agree.
+Cricket Lee What?! When did he die?
+atlsong byrd 2003
2003
In Paris in Sept 2003 and only 54. Life's just not fair.
THE COOLEST OF THE COOL, MISS YOU MUCH MR.PALMER!
A very sexy performance and he knew it....whew
I know right.
I just found this today and I have watched it ten times already.
He knew.......damn it.
Absolutely.
Sooooo nice.
Ladies man.....
yEAH he did, wow....lol
Hell yes he did!! This was taped when I turned 18 & I remember drooling over this man full of swagger lol May he RIP xx
Lordy, this is good!!! It's aged like a fine wine.
That Robert Palmer was one Cool Cat. He had class, elegance and one cool voice to melt the ladies...RIP in Robert, you will never be forgotten and thanks for your cool style in music.
I'm straight, but I would, know what I mean?? lol..; :) :) RIP RP....
He's a Beautiful Person!
Who needs labels? 😐
KTHREE31 Exactly!! :o)
David S you will find another RP again no doubt
David S I'm straight and I definitely would!
David S come on out :)
Man , I love that Sexy man he's dynamic , great entertainer ! !
What a song, so smooth. Dearly missed talent.
Come on man do your thing Robert you did mean to turn us on you left us to legacy beautiful music thank you you did mean a turn us on you didn't mean to turn us on..
RIP Robert - We still miss you dude!
When he smiles, I die a little......
Especially at 2:44.
Even the band was sexy...Back when the AMA's were worth watching.
He seems to wear suits and ties for most of his performances. The man has style and class. RIP Rob.
Palmer...Swag
Sexy , Classy , Great Voice , Gorgeous Smile , Beautiful Eyes , he had it all!!
This is from the 1987 American Music Awards. I remember watching this in my room
Great man
RageTV me to
Me too 😘
Me to 💕
I loved this song as a youngin & I still do. I'm still young too.xoxo
I dont care what anyone says Robert was SEXY in the day! Suave!!! Something singers dont have and he could Sing!!!!
A simple tune but so great.
Alright girls, its' Mr. Palmer and he's singing to the Woman in you...Dynamite wrapped up in a Package of Style and Class
+Raymond Faron I'm receiving this loud and clear alright.......what a man, and not just a pretty face.
yup I am right here listening but so turned on tho
Robert you died tragically young ,I think about all the Absolute Bangers you would have released these last years ...but thanks for the gems you left that give us so much pleasure and to feel good about life! God .Bless RIP
yes!! he is a very handsome man..,suit & tie.,omg!!! you are so missed.r.i.p love 😇
He is Wa-aay ahead of many crap "artistes" of today.
Suit & suit and tie OMG do true so DAMN SEXY
He was truly a class act. I have a lot of his albums on CD format.
Brilliant Robert Palmer 👍🏴❤️❤️❤️
I listened to these songs in the 80s.. However I was more into club dance music at that time. I honestly have been watching Robert for the last 2 days. I didn't appreciate his talent back then. He had the 'it' factor. Back 4 years later. He ALWAYS wore a suit. So classy. I can't believe he's passed but people know talent when they see it. They even play his music on commercials now.
Love this! He's so damn Suave!
so so so smoooth. The face expressions say it all..
He was one of the coolest dudes on the planet, gone too soon like so many great talents R.I.P.
I've always been pretty pragmatic & never understood women screaming & crying over the stars du jour. But then I saw him live in 1986, & I got it- it was like standing on an electrified grid. Such an understated cool, yet so incredibly hot- I thought I would pass out on the spot. 35 years later I still feel the same. He sang so many genres & did it perfectly, no other singer came close to his effortless style. Sad such a talented life was cut so short.
I absolutely loved this LP! Driving to and fro to the city of London on my music system. Loved it then and love it now. He's so damn cute!
When music lost Mr. Palmer, they indeed lost a bright star.
And this boys and girls, is what smooth was all about.
His music and style is timeless!
💯❤️🌍