The women in the video are models hired to portray a band. The makeup was done to make the women look like manikins to indicate the way some men see all women as "objects" and not individuals (you'll notice the same technique used in the "Simply Irresistible" video). ***edit: Stupid me. I named this video when I meant to say "Simply Irresistible". lol
The models all looked bored (S&M? Do we need to talk?). Palmer said, in an interview, that their "look" was a comment on how the media tries to force all women into the same "look". Hence, the same outfits, the same look on their faces, etc.
"Your lights are on, but you're not home. Your mind is not your own. Your heart sweats, your body shakes. Another kiss is what it takes." A love junkie in withdrawals!
So when this video came out - I was over at my best friend's house and he and I were talking about the lovely young ladies in the video (the way teenage boys would) - he remarked that they look like they "wanted something..." just then his older sister came around the corner from the kitchen and said - "yes.... a cheeseburger, she wants a cheeseburger...." I still remember that to this day from almost 3 and a half decades.... Be nice to everyone and stay healthy!
Robert Palmer was one of the greatest Rock singers ever. He was equal parts Rock, Soul, R&B, and he could croon an Easy Listening tune, too. The man was the total package, and very unique. Please react to his very first big hit "Sneaking Sally Through The Alley" all the way back in 1974, as well as "You're Gonna Get What's Coming" and "Every Kinda People" from 1978, and "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" from 1979. You will NOT be disappointed.
Robert Palmer, 'Mr. GQ of Pop music world', was a very special kind of person, and was a true 'gent'. He was talking in this song about how the feeling of falling in love could be addictive, and how it takes over your mind. Always loved his music. Hated that he passed away so early in his life. RIP, Robert.❤
If I'm not mistaken, this was a HUGE hit on MTV when MTV was brand new and they actually played music videos 24/7. This video was literally 'made for tv'.
...And my Favorite video back then...that I was 'Addicted' to watching...I was living with and involved in relationship at the time...And felt as if I was cheating on her while fantasizing with these sultry sexy Babes...Rockin' song and Great 'Eye Candy'
Mr Palmer was also in a short lived 80s project band called The Power Station. Had guitarist from Duran Duran and others. Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar). Some of the best songs from the 80s in my opinion.
Yes, exactly. Shame he misheard that as it sent him down the wrong path. Totally huge video this back in the day. Impossible to explain when music was all about video.
1995, I got fired from Sears for doing this with the mannequins. I mean, we weren't busy at all and I was bored and this song was playing. My boss thought it was funny enough to let me go.
@@robertdarconte4199 I was waiting for him to say, "and yet, I didn't even work there...he just threw me out." Ha Ha Ha *Who's that guy dancing with the mannequins? Andrew McCarthy?*
Worth it for the story. Epic. A friend got banned from Walmart for setting up cardboard promotional cutouts of the twilight dudes like she was getting spit roasted by them for a FB pic. Also worth it.
I was just going to say this. Its her video man I feel like a woman, she had male models. Check out she makes my day by Robert palmer, and ill be your baby tonight with Robert and ub40
Thanx... I had bad case of loving you.... He broke my ♥️ Good songs then that picked you , helped you threw the night, then another ONE SONG come and break your heart all over again.. But wouldn't change those days for anything. Much memories from an old gail..🎆
The hairdo and the makeup of the background girls were the Chanel trend at that time. This video is iconic. I`ve never listened to any other song as often as to this one. It`s my all-time favorite mood booster 💪💥💣🤍💛🧡❤ Robert Palmer was a fascinating musician. He left us far too soon. R.I.P.
He also was with the supergroup "The Power Station" along with drummer Tony Thompson from "Chic" and Andy and John Taylor from "Duran Duran". Their songs that deserve a listen to are " Some like it hot" and "Get it on" (a T-Rex Cover ) both songs are Bangers!!
The models were loosely based upon the art work of Patrick Nagel, who is one of my favorite artists. He designed the cover to the Duran Duran album Rio. His most famous work is the woman with sunglasses that was in like every store in the mid to late 80s. Robert Palmer is one of my all time favorite singers. His solo stuff before this (like Bad Case of Loving You and Clues,) and his solo stuff after this (like Every Kinda People) are amazing, and his stint as lead singer of the super group Power Station (that featured 2 members of Duran Duran...how's that for a call back) produced a great album with killer songs. ~Be Blessed
Showing your youth. My faves are from his time with Elkie Brooks in Vinegar Joe. There are some good live vids of them from German and French TV. Cracking bluesy rock.
@@roderickmackay1040 Youth? I'm over 50. I don't need to list every song by him, I picked a few that may have a larger audience appeal as they are likely more well known due to airplay and appearances on Hits compilations.
Met robert palmer in the 90s, i was working at a hotel in Manchester when he was on tour. He had so many bags, fair play to him, tipped me £100. Nice guy.
Saw him in concert in the summertime (the 80's) in a amphitheater, (outdoors). He sang the lyrics but later on in the song he sang ",might as well face you're infested with bugs"... 😂😂😂 So right the mosquitoes we're all over us. Great memory! ❤️
If you are going to do Robert Palmer, dive into some of his classics... "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley", "Sailing Shoes", "Man Smart, Woman Smarter", "You Are In My System", "Hey Julia", "Every Kinda People", etc. etc... they guy had so many great songs
This was produced by the great Bernard Edwards from chic. Andy Taylor of Duran Duran provides lead guitar. Opening drum solo by tony Thompson. Tina turner covers the song live in 1988. She first performed the song in 86. My Twin sister and I had the privilege of seeing Robert live in sf the week addicted to love was number 1.
Love you so much Jamel_AKA_Jamal! The girls are models. Robert Palmer was actually around for a long time and he gained popularity while being in Power Station with members of Duran Duran and Chic. Sadly he passed away at 54 awhile back. His songs are timeless as you can hear. Thanks again for your channel! Can’t wait to hear more! 😻💖🙏🏻🎶🦋🕊💜
They interviewed the models ??? .. Never heard of that happening before .. But I believe what you read would be true .. Robert was apparently a true gentleman.
@@wayne_twentyfive Saw him many times appearing with his first band the Mandrakes At 17 he was often better than the act they were supporting. Jim Hendrix and The Who were two acts they supported who rated the Mandrakes highly. In those days he was Allen Palmer. He changed to his middle name to avoid confusion when he joined the Alan Bown set. Spoke to him on quite a few occasions. Was always a baby magnet even with lasses whom didn't know he was in a group.
@@jamesbuckingham.2935 I’ve had my post deleted twice because it shared a direct link to the interview. Just use your fav search, and look for these words: noblemania robert palmer models interview.
@@agresticumbra My apologies. Sure I heard on a music programme he was filmed in front of a blue screen or whatever and then it was superimposed. Must have been another song, maybe a different artist even, and I got things mixed up. Always took an interesting his career as I saw him from the age of 17 in his local band and got to know him to talk to. He always had something about him and it was no surprise to anyone that he made it.
Sooo ready- some Robert Palmer! Soooo ready, let’s get into it! And “Simply Irresistible” next! Yes! “Bad case of loving you” is a must Jamel- please- ❤️👍✌️
Besides this song, he’s also known for “Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor Doctor)”. That song was written by a fella named Moon Martin, who I had the great pleasure of seeing open for the Police in 1979-ish. He does his own song quite well. But he’s got a couple of other tunes that deserve listening to: “Bad News” and “Rolene” are standouts. Moon Martin sadly passed away last May. RIP
God rest Robert's soul, why are so many brilliant artists taken from us so young? Robert was previously part of a band called Vinegar Joe with Elkie Brooks over here in the UK and their stuff was also very raunchy. Great stuff. This is a classic video from the '80's.
Palmer had some sinister harmonies that I've never heard any other singer perform before, or since. Listen to the song 'Lonely Tonite' on the Power Station album for an example.
Go back to the start.... Sneakin' Sally Through The Ally... tune! About time you dive down this rabbit hole of funky soul.... Mr Robert Palmer folks..🥰
Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” - hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 35 years ago. That’s a perfect pop song. A simple beat and a killer guitar riff. Palmer himself, the song’s sole credited writer, who was one of the best British R&B singers of his generation but keeps it relatively low-key here, delivering a suave and soulful vocal that, on the chorus, he practically turns into a percussion instrument (“Ah--to-love”). Even his outfit in the video conveys restraint: Wearing a starched white shirt, black tie and high-waisted black pants, he looks like a businessman whose idea of casual is taking off his jacket. This number 1 song is best known for its brilliantly idiotic video, which features the singer performing in front of five stunning mannequin-like models bearing vapid facial expressions and holding musical instruments that they’re not even pretending to mime convincingly. They can’t dance either, and only occasionally move in time with the song’s rhythm. It’s utterly ridiculous (Palmer’s face throughout the video shows he knows it, too) and absolutely iconic at the same time.
Yes, they are just models. Maybe a dig about how they pick entertainers with certain "looks". Shania Twain used male models for her video "man I feel like a woman "
Robert Palmer had a unique way of singing that is extremely hard to copy properly. A very sexy, tuneful, soulful style perfect for the great songs that he did! 10 out of 10! Rip.
I've been away for a week and first video I clicked on was this one and you didn't disappoint. I just know you shimmied out to that lovely wife of yours with those shoulders moving singing that song to her. Hilarious. You make me smile every time.
this song always amuses the hell out of me. Robert Palmer was one elegant, blue eyed, blonde haired r&b singer from England. I loved him. So much style. he always looked so elegant when he performed. The models are there strictly for eye candy. I love it. RIP dear Robert.
They're not. They're just models. But I remember a video coming out later by Robbie Nevil (sp), "C'est La Vie". Someone made a point to say that the women in his video are actual musicians, kind of thumbing their nose at Palmer's models.
Jamal you be bringing me back with your these reactions,thank you for helping relive these memories....good times....those woman are just models for the video ,they aren't playing those instruments
Thank you for this. I loved, loved, loved this song. And hearing it now, I remember why. I was dancing to it back in the day...💖. I was on the dance floor after the first note
We booked Robert Palmer to play at our school dance in York in 1969 with his band The Mandrakes (£30) when they were basically a Traffic tribute band playing songs like Feelin Alright and You Can All Join in. He went far :)
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Your mind IS NOT YOUR OWN
The women in the video are models hired to portray a band. The makeup was done to make the women look like manikins to indicate the way some men see all women as "objects" and not individuals (you'll notice the same technique used in the "Simply Irresistible" video).
***edit: Stupid me. I named this video when I meant to say "Simply Irresistible". lol
The models all looked bored (S&M? Do we need to talk?). Palmer said, in an interview, that their "look" was a comment on how the media tries to force all women into the same "look". Hence, the same outfits, the same look on their faces, etc.
Please please please react to Sneakin Sally Through The Alley!
Now you have to listen to Weird Al's "Addicted to Spuds" LOL!!
Robert Palmer: blue-eyed soul meets rock and roll. He was a real force. Should've been an even bigger name than he was! RIP
Mr. Palmer is very cool and has SWAG !!!
"I didn't Mean To Turn You On" by Robert Palmer is a MUST!!!!
Yes.
And Sneaking Sally Through the Alley!
Indeed!
Its a remake , it aint his song
Something from his Power Station days would be great too.
RIP Robert Palmer, you were definitely a badass while on planet earth.
I think many of us were addicted to Robert Palmer in the 80s!! RIP
This video is so iconic. The amount of airplay it received is mind-numbing. Loved it then and now!
And in the 70s We had a Bad case of loving you ...
@@teddyritola2655 "A pretty face don't make no pretty heart." 1979, what a great year for music!!
Meet me at the cemetery gates
@@kbusby4824 1984
"Your lights are on, but you're not home. Your mind is not your own. Your heart sweats, your body shakes. Another kiss is what it takes." A love junkie in withdrawals!
So when this video came out - I was over at my best friend's house and he and I were talking about the lovely young ladies in the video (the way teenage boys would) - he remarked that they look like they "wanted something..." just then his older sister came around the corner from the kitchen and said - "yes.... a cheeseburger, she wants a cheeseburger...." I still remember that to this day from almost 3 and a half decades.... Be nice to everyone and stay healthy!
That's funny!!!
She was right 😂😂😂😂
"Just once I'd like to eat something without kale in it, that's what I want!" lol
@@robertherzog9294 I don't rhi k kale had been invented yet, lol.
LOL
I loved Robert Palmer, still very much missed but never forgotten. Your reviews are hilarious Jamel
One office Christmas party in the 80's a guy & his date came in dressed like Palmer and a woman from the video. The place went crazy!😂😂
I meant Halloween
We had such fun in the 80s.
sounds fantastic.. probably (unfortunately) wouldnt have the same effect anymore today but i personally love that
Robert Palmer was one of the greatest Rock singers ever. He was equal parts Rock, Soul, R&B, and he could croon an Easy Listening tune, too. The man was the total package, and very unique. Please react to his very first big hit "Sneaking Sally Through The Alley" all the way back in 1974, as well as "You're Gonna Get What's Coming" and "Every Kinda People" from 1978, and "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" from 1979. You will NOT be disappointed.
Oh wow. For those of us who grew up with this song, it's instantly recognisable from the very first beat. Even if we haven't heard it for 30 years 😅.
First time I remember hearing this was in the movie Cocktail
First time heard this song and watched the video.....I was in Troy, NY 1986.
You're so right ✅
Right??! Love it!
I Heard That!!
Robert Palmer, 'Mr. GQ of Pop music world', was a very special kind of person, and was a true 'gent'. He was talking in this song about how the feeling of falling in love could be addictive, and how it takes over your mind. Always loved his music. Hated that he passed away so early in his life. RIP, Robert.❤
Robert was the man,fuckin brilliant
If I'm not mistaken, this was a HUGE hit on MTV when MTV was brand new and they actually played music videos 24/7. This video was literally 'made for tv'.
Not really brand new. MTV had been around for 4 or 5 years, but it was in their heyday.
Rumor has it that the “M” in MTV stands for music.
@@Wrangzilla more of the same videos. Mtv
...And my Favorite video back then...that I was 'Addicted' to watching...I was living with and involved in relationship at the time...And felt as if I was cheating on her while fantasizing with these sultry sexy Babes...Rockin' song and Great 'Eye Candy'
Hit on MTV? When they played Michael Jackson's Thriller Video their ratings would triple.
Mr Palmer was also in a short lived 80s project band called The Power Station. Had guitarist from Duran Duran and others. Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar). Some of the best songs from the 80s in my opinion.
Andy Taylor stayed with Robert Palmer after he left Duran Duran, and played guitar on Addicted To Love.
If James Bond went to a performing arts school, he’d come out saying, “My name is Palmer....Robert Palmer”
A good description of Bryan Ferry as well.
I think Jamel would dig Roxy Music.
Fantastic connection!
That's absolutely true!
@@davidtingley9978 My dad loved roxy music and always told me when I was a kid that Bryan Ferry was the coolest man walking on earth 😂
LOL true
Robert Palmer was as slick as you could get. Great singer and performer.
I personally met and dated all of these models. Then the alarm went off, and I woke up and had to get dressed for work. :)
😆
Nice!
You cracked me up 😂😂
Lmao
He said "your mind is not your own", not you're mine. Meaning someone addicted to love can't think straight.
Yes, exactly. Shame he misheard that as it sent him down the wrong path. Totally huge video this back in the day. Impossible to explain when music was all about video.
@@SteveA308 I don't think it's a shame at all. I like it better the way Jamel heard it
Coolest guy in the 80’s. 👍🏻😎
1995, I got fired from Sears for doing this with the mannequins. I mean, we weren't busy at all and I was bored and this song was playing. My boss thought it was funny enough to let me go.
Some people just put the F-U in fun!
@@robertdarconte4199 I was waiting for him to say, "and yet, I didn't even work there...he just threw me out." Ha Ha Ha *Who's that guy dancing with the mannequins? Andrew McCarthy?*
If I were your boss that would have been a promotion!
Sears is gone now, so at least you get the last laugh!
Worth it for the story. Epic. A friend got banned from Walmart for setting up cardboard promotional cutouts of the twilight dudes like she was getting spit roasted by them for a FB pic. Also worth it.
RIP Robert...another one lost too soon. ❤ Great song, great artist. Thank Jamel. 👍
*He was pinned, the best dressed man in R&R.*
My favorite Robert Palmer song is "Bad Case of Loving You". So many memories of his songs and hanging out with friends.
Me too, and Johnny and Mary.
Me too. I have some great memories that goes along with "Bad Case".
Robert was such an amazing vocal talent... RIP
Shania Twain did a mock parody of this video in one of her videos. This song was huge back in the day.
I was just going to say this. Its her video man I feel like a woman, she had male models. Check out she makes my day by Robert palmer, and ill be your baby tonight with Robert and ub40
And a very fine job she did.....
bowling for soup's 1985 also had a shoutout to this song. seeing the big man in the same outfit as the girls was priceless!!!
@@colettecloona4926 I absolutely ADORE She Makes My Day. Stunning track. Hope Jamel checks it out, because it really is gorgeous song. 😍
Everyone knew this video.
Best dressed man in rock and roll.
RIP Robert left us way too early. Check out his covers of "Bad case of Loving You" and "I didn't mean to turn you on". Good stuff.
Thanx... I had bad case of loving you.... He broke my ♥️ Good songs then that picked you , helped you threw the night, then another ONE SONG come and break your heart all over again.. But wouldn't change those days for anything. Much memories from an old gail..🎆
Robert Palmer was so cool Ice froze around him ….pure CLASS. His cover of “ Every Kind of People “ will blow you away
This song hit the top 10 in the U.S. this very week 35 years ago. It was EVERYWHERE.
It was a #1 Hit For Robert Palmer On The Hot 100 In 1986
The hairdo and the makeup of the background girls were the Chanel trend at that time.
This video is iconic.
I`ve never listened to any other song as often as to this one.
It`s my all-time favorite mood booster 💪💥💣🤍💛🧡❤
Robert Palmer was a fascinating musician. He left us far too soon. R.I.P.
He also was with the supergroup "The Power Station" along with drummer Tony Thompson from "Chic" and Andy and John Taylor from "Duran Duran". Their songs that deserve a listen to are " Some like it hot" and "Get it on" (a T-Rex Cover ) both songs are Bangers!!
Tony Thompson is a powerhouse drummer, i love that whole album
Came here to recommend Some Like It Hot... man that song is great.
Tony Thompson channeling his inner Bonzo...
"...a musician was hired to teach the models basic fingering techniques, but "gave up after about an hour and left"" 🤣
This is one of the times I happily gasped before clicking. I have loved this song since I was a kid!
This song was absolutely huge when it came out in the 80s. I was a disc jockey at the time, and played it every gig I ever did
The models were loosely based upon the art work of Patrick Nagel, who is one of my favorite artists. He designed the cover to the Duran Duran album Rio. His most famous work is the woman with sunglasses that was in like every store in the mid to late 80s. Robert Palmer is one of my all time favorite singers. His solo stuff before this (like Bad Case of Loving You and Clues,) and his solo stuff after this (like Every Kinda People) are amazing, and his stint as lead singer of the super group Power Station (that featured 2 members of Duran Duran...how's that for a call back) produced a great album with killer songs. ~Be Blessed
I was just listening to the album of B sides and UK singles from Rio!
Duranie of almost 40 years here... you beat me to all this and thank for you for typing it so I didn't have to. LOL!
@@AJ17_ OK now I have to watch Girls on Film
Showing your youth. My faves are from his time with Elkie Brooks in Vinegar Joe. There are some good live vids of them from German and French TV. Cracking bluesy rock.
@@roderickmackay1040 Youth? I'm over 50. I don't need to list every song by him, I picked a few that may have a larger audience appeal as they are likely more well known due to airplay and appearances on Hits compilations.
Met robert palmer in the 90s, i was working at a hotel in Manchester when he was on tour. He had so many bags, fair play to him, tipped me £100. Nice guy.
Keep keeping Great Music Alive ! RIP Robert Palmer. Sadly, he passed away from a massive heart attack in 2003. 😉🤗👍🤙
He smoked heavily and had a 3-pack a day habit. 60 cigs!
Hard to believe it was that long ago. What a loss.
And a coke habit
iconic robert palmer. he was simply fantastic. and was pure 80s glamour !!
He was the James Bond in music. He was so talented !!!!
Saw him in concert in the summertime (the 80's) in a amphitheater, (outdoors). He sang the lyrics but later on in the song he sang ",might as well face you're infested with bugs"... 😂😂😂 So right the mosquitoes we're all over us. Great memory! ❤️
If you are going to do Robert Palmer, dive into some of his classics... "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley", "Sailing Shoes", "Man Smart, Woman Smarter", "You Are In My System", "Hey Julia", "Every Kinda People", etc. etc... they guy had so many great songs
Yes! Man Smart Woman Smarter is one of my favorites!
@@Lynndane One of the few Belafonte covers worth the while! ;^)
Excellent picks here!!
I took Sailing, Julia, and Sneaking and put them together into one song. That's the way they are on the album, yeah I bought it on vinyl.
@@billkant849 me too😁
This was produced by the great Bernard Edwards from chic. Andy Taylor of Duran Duran provides lead guitar. Opening drum solo by tony Thompson. Tina turner covers the song live in 1988. She first performed the song in 86. My Twin sister and I had the privilege of seeing Robert live in sf the week addicted to love was number 1.
Robert Palmer sang with Power Station. They covered Bang A Gong and had a hit with Feel The Heat. BTW, the women are just window dressing.
Feel the Heat is actually called Some Like It Hot...
Get It On waa title of the T-Rex cover they did
A fart in the wind of stars together and then gone!😃
Power Station with 2 members of Duran Duran and the drummer of Chic
A lot of people commented that they all looked alike, but that keyboard player...whoaaa, that keyboard player.
Love you so much Jamel_AKA_Jamal! The girls are models. Robert Palmer was actually around for a long time and he gained popularity while being in Power Station with members of Duran Duran and Chic. Sadly he passed away at 54 awhile back. His songs are timeless as you can hear. Thanks again for your channel! Can’t wait to hear more! 😻💖🙏🏻🎶🦋🕊💜
From the interviews of the models that I’ve read, they had not a bad word about Robert. If I recall, they said he was polite, and kept his distance.
They interviewed the models ??? .. Never heard of that happening before .. But I believe what you read would be true .. Robert was apparently a true gentleman.
Don't think he met them. He was filmed separately and it was superimposed on them playing.
@@wayne_twentyfive Saw him many times appearing with his first band the Mandrakes At 17 he was often better than the act they were supporting. Jim Hendrix and The Who were two acts they supported who rated the Mandrakes highly. In those days he was Allen Palmer. He changed to his middle name to avoid confusion when he joined the Alan Bown set. Spoke to him on quite a few occasions. Was always a baby magnet even with lasses whom didn't know he was in a group.
@@jamesbuckingham.2935 I’ve had my post deleted twice because it shared a direct link to the interview. Just use your fav search, and look for these words: noblemania robert palmer models interview.
@@agresticumbra My apologies. Sure I heard on a music programme he was filmed in front of a blue screen or whatever and then it was superimposed. Must have been another song, maybe a different artist even, and I got things mixed up. Always took an interesting his career as I saw him from the age of 17 in his local band and got to know him to talk to. He always had something about him and it was no surprise to anyone that he made it.
Wow, I miss Robert Palmer so much. such a talent. My favorite is his take on Marvin Gayes's Mercy Mercy Me.
Love it... I'm addicted to great music..😊
💜
Robert was a great Rock-machine!!!
Kiss from Italy 💙😉
In the 1980s I was in my 20s, world was a happy place made all the better by people like Robert Palmer. RiP Robert.
Agree totally from Amsterdam
Same here. Loved the 80s great music then.
And this is when we became addicted to the smokey eye shadow!
R.I.P Robert Palmer. These videos are still classic and he was an amazing performer.
Robert palmer was the man back in the day I remember hearing everyone blasting him going down the road
Loved him and videos great. Gone too soon.
Yes!!! You don’t know how much I love this song! So fun back in the day. Thanks for posting!
Iconic video for an iconic performer. You gotta love Robert Palmer!
When I performed this song for karaoke, I had women spontaneously get up and dance in the background like in the video.
Then you woke up. J/K 🙂
Sooo ready- some Robert Palmer! Soooo ready, let’s get into it! And “Simply Irresistible” next! Yes! “Bad case of loving you” is a must Jamel- please- ❤️👍✌️
Besides this song, he’s also known for “Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor Doctor)”. That song was written by a fella named Moon Martin, who I had the great pleasure of seeing open for the Police in 1979-ish. He does his own song quite well. But he’s got a couple of other tunes that deserve listening to: “Bad News” and “Rolene” are standouts. Moon Martin sadly passed away last May. RIP
Frankie Miller did a great cover of that too. Sad to find that Moon Martin has passed.
Didn’t he do “Human Cannonball” also ?
@@maxmoon2254 Apparently so. I was only familiar with the Butthole Surfers song, sadly.
@@Jillyconjem He’s the man that gets hired and fired everyday.
God rest Robert's soul, why are so many brilliant artists taken from us so young? Robert was previously part of a band called Vinegar Joe with Elkie Brooks over here in the UK and their stuff was also very raunchy. Great stuff. This is a classic video from the '80's.
"Every Kinda People" is a fantastic song and nothing like his iconic 80's hits. Highly recommended
Facts!!!!
My favorite Robert Palmer song.
That song is right up our hosts alley. I wish he would review it.
He won an award from the UN for that song.
Jamel, you always put in a happy mode... your enthusiasm is contagious. Great post.
Oh Yeah Addicted To Love! One Of My Favorite Songs!
Two years late to the party but wanted to say that this man was sheer class. Left us far too early.
I was 29 when this came out and I loved the music and the video. I'm now in my 60s and I still do :)
Saw him in person back in the day, he came on stage with a suit on and BLEW THE ROOF OFF!! RIP
Robert Palmer has so many good songs..solo and with The Power Station!
Every kind of people is another great song by M. Palmer 😊💞
Bad Case Of Loving You 👍🏻👍🏻
One of my favorite albums in the 70’s was “Sneaking Sally Through the Alley”. Such a talent, gone too soon.
One of the best rock videos ever! :-)
Palmer had some sinister harmonies that I've never heard any other singer perform before, or since.
Listen to the song 'Lonely Tonite' on the Power Station album for an example.
Iconic 80s
Excellent song. By mr Palmer. And the video is so cool. So suave.
Robert Palmer is one of my favorites, RIP. The girls are models and after this video came out, "Addicted To Love" makeup became a fad. 🙌👍✌️
Go back to the start.... Sneakin' Sally Through The Ally... tune! About time you dive down this rabbit hole of funky soul.... Mr Robert Palmer folks..🥰
Robert was a cool cat. .A class act. You gotta check out "I didn't Mean To Turn You On".
Originally by Cherelle, produced by Jam and Lewis.
Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” - hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 35 years ago. That’s a perfect pop song. A simple beat and a killer guitar riff. Palmer himself, the song’s sole credited writer, who was one of the best British R&B singers of his generation but keeps it relatively low-key here, delivering a suave and soulful vocal that, on the chorus, he practically turns into a percussion instrument (“Ah--to-love”). Even his outfit in the video conveys restraint: Wearing a starched white shirt, black tie and high-waisted black pants, he looks like a businessman whose idea of casual is taking off his jacket. This number 1 song is best known for its brilliantly idiotic video, which features the singer performing in front of five stunning mannequin-like models bearing vapid facial expressions and holding musical instruments that they’re not even pretending to mime convincingly. They can’t dance either, and only occasionally move in time with the song’s rhythm. It’s utterly ridiculous (Palmer’s face throughout the video shows he knows it, too) and absolutely iconic at the same time.
And we all loved it. Addicted to love.
Yes, they are just models. Maybe a dig about how they pick entertainers with certain "looks". Shania Twain used male models for her video "man I feel like a woman "
Also some of her band members. 🤣
Palmer said, in an interview, that it was a comment on how media was trying to force women into all the same mold.
I was going to suggest Jamel covering that song next!
It's just music let's leave politics out of it (remedy) take.more ecstacy whizz good stuff
I read somewhere that the guy who produced Palmer's sound also produced Twain's. I don't think it was meant to be a parody as some others have said.
One of Tina Turner's favourite songs - she performed it often.
This was such a big song back in the day. The video too. Can't help but move to it when it comes on
Robert Palmer had a unique way of singing that is extremely hard to copy properly. A very sexy, tuneful, soulful style perfect for the great songs that he did! 10 out of 10! Rip.
Oh yay you are on Robert now. Please do Every kinda people PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE!!
Yes yes yes!
I third that! Awesome song.
What a song...such an wonderful groove but the lyrics are what really made it great.
Pretty Pretty Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I've been away for a week and first video I clicked on was this one and you didn't disappoint. I just know you shimmied out to that lovely wife of yours with those shoulders moving singing that song to her. Hilarious. You make me smile every time.
I was really crushed when I heard that he died. I thought he was so damn sexy.
I had no idea he was dead. I thought you were kidding.
Yes...
I love me some Robert Palmer. Simply the best!
This song is definitely an ear worm, but the best kind.💙
I'm an old man, young when most of this music was current. I enjoy your appreciations.
My teenage self loved this video, a lot. Oh, and it's one of the best singles ever made.
this song always amuses the hell out of me. Robert Palmer was one elegant, blue eyed, blonde haired r&b singer from England. I loved him. So much style. he always looked so elegant when he performed. The models are there strictly for eye candy. I love it. RIP dear Robert.
If those models were playing the instruments, then I won Olympic Gold in the 100M.
It doesn’t matter man, who cares? Just grab a beer and appreciate the models...
They're not. They're just models. But I remember a video coming out later by Robbie Nevil (sp), "C'est La Vie". Someone made a point to say that the women in his video are actual musicians, kind of thumbing their nose at Palmer's models.
Apparently by Union rules they had to employ an actual band who stood the other side of the camera and played. The models echoed the bands movements.
@@AndersonDawesWasRight Good info.
Well done 🤣🤣
Love your reaction. Love your t-shirt 👍 rock on
Jamal you be bringing me back with your these reactions,thank you for helping relive these memories....good times....those woman are just models for the video ,they aren't playing those instruments
Thank you for this. I loved, loved, loved this song. And hearing it now, I remember why. I was dancing to it back in the day...💖. I was on the dance floor after the first note
"Bad Case Of Loving You" and "Sneaking Sally Through the Alley"
couldn't get me off the dance floor on this one in my college days. I miss his music a lot. RIP.
As always another great reaction keep great music alive
Robert Palmer knew how to rock a suit! Total Class!
Robert Palmer is so smooooth. You should listen to his collaboration with UB40 on Bob Dylan's song, "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight." Peace brother. ✌
I forgot about that song. Thanks.
We booked Robert Palmer to play at our school dance in York in 1969 with his band The Mandrakes (£30) when they were basically a Traffic tribute band playing songs like Feelin Alright and You Can All Join in. He went far :)
He was voted one of the top 10 best dressed at one time