Indeed! The bass was dubbed with both John Taylor and Bernard Edwards and sounded awesome with Tony Thompson's drums. This album made me want to play drums when I was a kid!
It's crazy that Tony, Andy, and Roger put together the group originally as a backing band for other famous singers at the time and Liv Tyler's mom was supposed to sing this. Robert Palmer came in to sing lead on a different song, and found out they recorded this and asked if he could just do a demo vocal over their recording. The rest of the group loved it so much they decided to use Palmer as the vocalist for the whole album 🤘
Wow, I totally agree with you! The Power Station really does live up to its name. Speaking of power, have you checked out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us. With its massive capacity, waterproof design, and fast recharging, it's a reliable backup power solution for our camping trips. Highly recommended!
Listen to how brilliantly gritty the chorus is. Trebly splashy drums with thick bass and the scraping guitar mixed with Palmers killer voice. This will never get old at all. Tight as hell.
We're going to lose Andy Taylor soon. Inoperable Stage 4 Prostrate cancer. He was unable to receive his R&R Hall of Fame Award because of his health. But he is living his last days to the fullest. God speed Andy. Lemmy Kilmister had the same affliction and death. In Andy's name, Please donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Andy is now coming back strong thanks to recent miracle, targeted therapies. Check out the most recent updates. It’s fantastic news. He was basically on death’s doorstep a year ago. Now he’s making plans. 🙏🙏
Still got our notts tickets for said mr Palmer , , wait for it £4 each , , 😂quite a few years ago , One of the best gigs , and we’ve been to a few ! RIP Robert
Wow, would have loved to see him. Listening to his Don't Explain album. The old crooning ballads drip with yearning and romance...my girl loved it back in the day...and I still do.
I had the honor of seeing Robert Palmer live in concert back when he was promoting the Addicted to Love song...unfortunately the gals from the video were not touring with him
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The thing I liked about Robert Palmer is that he dressed rather conservatively . He was so damn cool and suave that he didn't feel the need to wear outrageous clothes and funky hairstyles. He was happy to let the other dudes do that. They didn't steal each other's thunder. They shined individually. That's what drew so many of us in.
That drummer absolutely kills it! I couldn't agree more! By the way, have you heard about Segway's Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods during your outdoor adventures. Check it out if you're looking for reliable power backup solutions!
This is a studio track. Highly doubt they played this together from beginning to end in the studio. This certainly isn't a live recording. You have to give more credit to the sound engineers and producers. I'm sure Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards had a hand in this. Edward's bass lick as well.
@@bcmteacher Are you on drugs. The comment was, Andy Taylor ROCKS on the Power Station as opposed to when he played for Duran Duran.................beginning to end in studio,...............isn't live recording,.....blah, blah, blah. Seriously recommend getting a hobby or just leave positive feedback. geeeezzzz
@@DavidGarcia-yv1fp Well... In my opinion, they aren't so great musicians in the grand scheme of things. You have to thank Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers for piecing together a killer production. Where would the Beatles be without George Martin or Phil spector?
@@bcmteacher "Power Station finally gave him the opportunity to let loose".......... "Well... In my opinion, they aren't so great musicians in the grand scheme of things"..... "Where would the Beatles be without George Martin" If I'm hearing you correctly D.K, please correct me if I'm wrong here. So,....(The Power Station) without killer production, would be just another Duran Duran?
Tony Thompson. My drum hero when I was growing up learning to play. His relentless energy on this track and the hi-hats going nearly all the way through are what makes this such a brilliant tune to play. A great drummer who sadly left us far too early 😢
jefft68022 hours ago As a TRUE Metal Head in the 80's, you certainly haven't listened to too many good Heavy Metal guitar players have you, because the lead section in this song ain't shit. The lead Kinda sucks from a technical standpoint with all due respect to the late Robert Palmer who was great! If I'm not mistaken, Randy Rhodes from Ozzie, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden, and Eddie Van Halen were at the VERY TOP of the food chain as far as Heavy Metal guitar players go from that Era!!! The lead guitar section for this song as well as the guy who played it are not even a pimple on the ass of some of the best Heavy Metal guitar players in the world like those that I just mentioned. Not even remotely close.
Arcadia was Amazing.........but Power Station till this very DAY has a stronger lasting Powerful Sound amongst all it's tracks and they did release a follow up album before both Robert & Tony passed Away! Sounds like Nick Rhodes was throwing shade was The Taylors side project was far more better than Arcadia's 1 Album!😒
My wife rarely gets excited, but when I play a guitar solo like that one, she flails around with her head on fire before miraculously reappearing picture perfect and cool as ice like nothing ever happened. True story. The barber’s chair comes in handy lots and lots and lots …………but it’s now a bit melted from the blazing hot guitar solos and her head on fire several times a year. She likes it hot, too!!
Mr Andy Taylor shredding that guitar something he couldn't do with Duran Duran along with Tony Thompson (Rip) pounding those drums John Taylor Bass And Mr Robert Palmer (Rip) Vocals
My neighbors loved this tune so much, they threw a rock through my window to hear it better. I did have my NAD system with my B&W speakers fairly loud, but the song deserves everything possible. Rock on...
Tony Thompson was a drum immortal BEAST! That snare's snap... that crash... amazing. Miss ya too Robert.. the from the balls rasp.. man this was a ridiculously good project, sad it fell apart so soon.
He was the frontrunner to take the place of John Bonham when Zeppelin were looking into getting back together in the mid-80's but Tony was in a bad car accident and the reunion stalled, mostly because of that.
Lorne Armstrong - 222830 - Well, whatever your point was, Thompson was a complete 'Animal' behind the kit. Whether or not someone can play in odd time signatures has absolutely nothing to do with talent.
He was next to Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin Motown Funk Brother one of the best unknown in the Business. Benny played Drums on Going To A Go Go. Unfortunately , he along with Bassist James Jamerson died of Alcoholism.
As a huge T.Rex fan, I'm always apprehensive about cover versions. they were often just quick cash grabs, adding nothing to the original. This was such a great exception. It took the song and added a whole new layer. = Instant respect.
🙏 Rest in power Robert Palmer & Tony Thompson. I look forward to singing a chorus with you both in heaven. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Never forgotten . . . 🎧
Who's listening in 2021? This is just as good today as it was when it came out, these guys could make anything sound good, what a great collab between the guys from Duran Duran, Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson on drums! Crank this one up!
There will never be another Marc Bolan as there will never be another Robert Palmer. We are all lucky to have heard their music and I miss them both very much.
The power in those drums was unreal. The bass line strong. The guitar razor sharp and the vocals smooth but with force. These slick bastards made a masterpiece of an album and redifined a classic track.
An excellent cover. Each individual band member makes their own contribution to the song and that helps make the song excellent. I have listened to it hundreds of times over the years and I never get tired of it. The Power Station was one of the greatest Super Groups of all time.
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Back in 1985, the boomers could not stop hating on this song. Oh, how dare they soil the legacy of T. Rex blah blah blah. But this is actually the best kind of remake: the sort that doesn't reproduce the original, but takes it in a new direction. It's bold and audacious, and the Power Station themselves were top notch musicians. Tony Thompson had few equals on the skins, John Taylor was and is an amazing bassist, Andy Taylor rocks, and little need be said of Robert Palmer's vocal prowess. And man oh man did they give this one a kickass intro!
The Power Station takes you by brute force from the first Tony Thompson strike and doesn't let go. Crank it and rock on people! Massive Tony Thompson fan .. RIP man. RIP Robert.
@@navblue20 The late Tony Thompson played like that naturally and was a big fan of John Bonham. That's why he was chosen to play with Page and Plant at Live Aid. Sad that both Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson have passed away.
As an 80s kid and a drummer, Tony Thompson was who I wanted to play like, sound like, look like. But I could never be that cool. And I’m too white! He will always be my all time favorite drummer. God rest his beloved soul.
@@endcensorship874 I too was an 80's kid. I was blessed to have met him a few times. When Chic hit it big, Tony Thompson was young. I think he was the age of my sister who was 20 at the time. I was 10 when she and I met C hic. Have many records he played on like Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, David Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour, Madonna's Like A Virgin sessions and the above mentioned Power Station just to name a few. I saw The Power Station 4 times on that tour. Each time zone had a different opening act. The last time was a Live Aid in Philadelphia. My girlfriend and I were backstage serving drinks. She was 18 and was serving alcohol I was 17 and serving soft drinks. I saw Thompson's two performances. The Page/ Plant performance was on point. I'm a big fan of Phil Collins, but that wasn't one of his best performances. He was a last minute addition and was not quite ready. Thompson was chosen by Page and Plant because he knew the drum parts verbatim. Sadly kidney disease took him at 47 or 48. It was discovered too late. I I myself was struck with kidney disease at 48, but I was fortunate. I recieved my kidney last year, after battling for 5 years. Tony Thompson had so much music to offer. Gone way too soon!
@@seanswinton6242 Thanks for sharing such an awesome story! That sounds like an epic time. Glad you are doing well, and yes... Tony was gone too soon. Never got his due, except among those who knew about him. Glad you got to meet him. Take care, my brother whom I have never met!
It would have been great to see him with Led Zepplin as was planned before his car accident ended that opportunity. Loved what he did for Bowie on the Let's Dance album as well.. RIP Tony your talent is missed..
One of my fave 70s pop-rock tunes done in 80s pop-metal fashion. The original was subtle, seething sexuality, this version unabashedly in-your-face. Covers of iconic songs rarely live up to the original, but this one does. Same tune, different delivery, equally sensual.
damn right mtv isint the same it sucks now all they have is crappy reality shows and that keeping up with the kardasian crap on tv as well cant stand that stuff 90s turned mtv to shit when real world got introduced i heard vh1 is headed the same way to they need to bring the real mtv back if they had a time machine id hop on it and go back to that decade
As soon as the drums come in...goosebumps! Black, white, blue, polka dotted, there's no WAY you can resist this damn song!! RIP Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer. There was only ONE Power Station...can't duplicate this chemistry!
As a young teenager when this song first came out I was obsessed. Love the crunch of this interpretation. Brilliant. Palmer: Awesome! Taylors: awesome! Tony: Awesome!
Totally love Robert Palmers voice and Tony Thompson made those drums sound like a beating heart in rhythm, Andy great guitar player and very underrated, R.I.P. Tony and Robert
fucking great awesome song. Best cover ever! Palmer's vocals sell it big time. The drummer and guitar work demonstrate how Rock and Roll is supposed to sound
Best Cover ever. Guitar tone cuts right through, the mid-range melodic bass line, the heavy-handed drums and Robert's smooth vocals. Even some edgy humor for the time with John checking himself out in Drag at the end.
this is a great example of balance within a song. each of the members' talents was showcased as much as possible without making the song sound bad nor a bunch of solos. they really worked well together. rip tony and robert
Is this possibly one of the most underrated songs of the 80s. Because I only heard this the other day on Now 5(UK) and totally fell in love with this song and didn't know that the lead singer is Robert Palmer
All of these guys....superstar status musicians.
The bass and drum sound on this song is incredible.
Tdo é incrivel nesse clipe:💖Vocalista,integrantes,a moça...👏👏👏👏👏
Indeed! The bass was dubbed with both John Taylor and Bernard Edwards and sounded awesome with Tony Thompson's drums. This album made me want to play drums when I was a kid!
Yes, Tony Thompson beating the crap out of those drums!
Tony Thompson is a Master. This band was dinamite
In memory of Robert Palmer & Tony Thompson
The ever expanding Heavenly Choir they are part of and forming massively over the years Artists of Music World landscape 50s,60s to 70s and 80s
OMG, the drums 🥁 on this track are spectacular 😅😂🎉
Andy Taylor stated this was going to be different than Duran Duran....he absolutely made good on that promise.
Absolutely! The album aged well. Each member of the band contributed big-time!
Makes you realise how restrained he was in Duran Duran, Murderess really shows his talents though. Powerstation, really was a super group.
So did John Taylor,also from Duran Duran
@@samsims4020yeah, John's solo is short, but perfectly funky
This song contains arguably Andy's best guitar solo ever. How this song wasn't a bigger hit than "some like it hot" is beyond my comprehension
And Robert Palmer is cool, calm and collected throughout the whole video. Mr. Class.
He's British, what do you expect 😁
El caballero del rock le llamaban
ザ パワーステーション懐かしい曲ですね。かっこいい😂❤最高です!🎉
Robert's suits had more talent than half the singers today!
Word!
You’re giving the singers of today too much credit. I took a 💩 after a big meal today, and that had more talent!
They don't make talent like this anymore
I’m a big Robert Plamer fan
@@bodbn nope, and the young people eat it up smh
The whole group is too tight they nailed it Whoever put this group was a damn genius
It's crazy that Tony, Andy, and Roger put together the group originally as a backing band for other famous singers at the time and Liv Tyler's mom was supposed to sing this. Robert Palmer came in to sing lead on a different song, and found out they recorded this and asked if he could just do a demo vocal over their recording. The rest of the group loved it so much they decided to use Palmer as the vocalist for the whole album 🤘
The band's name was no joke. Each member put out some serious musical energy, and it shows. Top tier talent.
Those drums!
The Power Station was also the name of the studio...that's where the name came from...
Wow, I totally agree with you! The Power Station really does live up to its name. Speaking of power, have you checked out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us. With its massive capacity, waterproof design, and fast recharging, it's a reliable backup power solution for our camping trips. Highly recommended!
I agree! A really original, distinctive sound!@@RommelsAsparagus
@@RommelsAsparagus That's what really stood out about them. They beat the crap out of those drums.
This was a true supergroup. I would have loved to hear more of them. RIP Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer
100% CORRECT BIG GUY!
Tony Thompson punted the f@#k out of those skins on a level like John Bonham did for Led Zeppelin
Listen to how brilliantly gritty the chorus is. Trebly splashy drums with thick bass and the scraping guitar mixed with Palmers killer voice. This will never get old at all. Tight as hell.
Great comment
It could be released today and nobody would be the wiser
Gritty as hell...spot on!!!
Fucking tight indeed. You nailed it.
@Becky P And the 12" remixes of each are even MORE awesome! Check 'em out!!
Who's Getting it On in 2024?
I ain't clad in black but I got the teeth of the hydra on me.
WOW just noticed this at 0:44 the twin towers are in the background with shadows of airplanes flying! This is some serious foreshadowing🤯🤯🤯
BANG A GONG!!! 🔨 📀⛩(
Ohio in da house 2024!
15 May 2024
Andy Taylor and Tony Thompson kill it. Robert Palmers vocal is spectacular
We're going to lose Andy Taylor soon. Inoperable Stage 4 Prostrate cancer. He was unable to receive his R&R Hall of Fame Award because of his health. But he is living his last days to the fullest. God speed Andy.
Lemmy Kilmister had the same affliction and death. In Andy's name, Please donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
And JT is kicking ass with that bass line!!!
@davidg.9932 That... and miracles 🙏🏽
Andy is now coming back strong thanks to recent miracle, targeted therapies. Check out the most recent updates. It’s fantastic news. He was basically on death’s doorstep a year ago. Now he’s making plans. 🙏🙏
@@davidg.9932❤
Robert Palmer was the epitome of cool. This man at the height of his popularity was the complete package.
Still got our notts tickets for said mr Palmer , , wait for it £4 each , , 😂quite a few years ago , One of the best gigs , and we’ve been to a few ! RIP Robert
Yes
Wow, would have loved to see him.
Listening to his Don't Explain album.
The old crooning ballads drip with yearning and romance...my girl loved it back in the day...and I still do.
When I was 17 (1985), my goal in life was to be Robert Palmer!
I had the honor of seeing Robert Palmer live in concert back when he was promoting the Addicted to Love song...unfortunately the gals from the video were not touring with him
The 80s ruled. The power and energy was like no other era in music.
Is this the original or was it by T Rex? It doesn't matter has Robert Palmer vocals.
The original was by T Rex.
It’s worth being older now, to have been young then.
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@@davidp7037holy words!!!
Gotta love Robert Palmer. The only rocker that could pass for a Stock broker.
That's the truth especially during MTV early time era :)
😂😂😂
I love that
Oh no he was a Babe. Ask the women.
How bout that drummer though!? That guy is fuckin off the chain!!
you just had top be there, we lived it . 80's
The best days
Oh boy, does Tony Thompson hit them drums hard. Fantastic drummer
The thing I liked about Robert Palmer is that he dressed rather conservatively . He was so damn cool and suave that he didn't feel the need to wear outrageous clothes and funky hairstyles. He was happy to let the other dudes do that. They didn't steal each other's thunder. They shined individually. That's what drew so many of us in.
How true
👏👏👏👏😉👍
😎
Wow, what a spot on analysis. Definitely agree! Oh, and "thumbs up" number 58 is from me, mobody else. Don't let anyone else claim it. It's from me.
I was a kid then and when you heard it come on the radio and you liked it it didnt matter appearance you are spot on i like your take
That drummer absolutely kills it!
Tony Thompson was a MONSTER drummer!!! He’s so missed!!!!
@@emb2302Yes. He was in the band called Chic. Their biggest hit was "Le Freak". Check it out.
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He’s Le Freak
RIP TONY AND ROBERT ..... Thank you T REX
Hello, how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Andy Taylor always wanted to turn things toward metal. Power Station was his outlet.
ROBERT PALMER is one of the most brillant, charismatic and unique vocalists in HISTORY...LEGENDARY
Yes. Gone way too soon.
Yup, so soulful
WTF. Yeah, whatever.
Heart attack at age 54.
Smoking, eating and boozing too much.
Such a shame.
Great artist, cooler than Ferry.
Agreed. Loved his music growing up
I'm not exaggerating when I claim this is one of the best bands ever. 80's 4ever!
Of course! The duo from Duran Duran, the drummer from Chic, and an incredible vocalist. Couldn't ask for more of a lineup.
TONY FRIGGEN THOMPSON. The deep gated snare. The rockin pocket.
But mostly, that reverse, open hi hat. Legend.
Andy Taylor is such an underrated guitarist. Power Station finally gave him the opportunity to let loose.
And he is now playing in Reef, another great band !
This is a studio track. Highly doubt they played this together from beginning to end in the studio. This certainly isn't a live recording. You have to give more credit to the sound engineers and producers. I'm sure Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards had a hand in this. Edward's bass lick as well.
@@bcmteacher Are you on drugs. The comment was, Andy Taylor ROCKS on the Power Station as opposed to when he played for Duran Duran.................beginning to end in studio,...............isn't live recording,.....blah, blah, blah. Seriously recommend getting a hobby or just leave positive feedback. geeeezzzz
@@DavidGarcia-yv1fp Well... In my opinion, they aren't so great musicians in the grand scheme of things. You have to thank Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers for piecing together a killer production. Where would the Beatles be without George Martin or Phil spector?
@@bcmteacher "Power Station finally gave him the opportunity to let loose".......... "Well... In my opinion, they aren't so great musicians in the grand scheme of things"..... "Where would the Beatles be without George Martin" If I'm hearing you correctly D.K, please correct me if I'm wrong here. So,....(The Power Station) without killer production, would be just another Duran Duran?
Tony Thompson. My drum hero when I was growing up learning to play. His relentless energy on this track and the hi-hats going nearly all the way through are what makes this such a brilliant tune to play. A great drummer who sadly left us far too early 😢
"Chic" Great drummer
It does destroy;;;! Two white kids 1Old white man..... DRUM GOD!! GOOD BAND! x
Damn
He was amazing!
⁰b
John Bonham and Tony Thompson same great style rip both of them.
They were both massive hitters and real power drummers. Hopefully, they are drumming together in another place 🥁
I was privileged to see the Power Station with my brother and cousin at Astro world in Houston, Texas! It was one hell of a show!
I just love Tony Thompson's drum style incredible drumming
Tony was a beast, so sad he is no more...
My neighbours love this song so much they put a brick through my window so they could hear it better
🤣🤣🤣
I crank it in my garage and everyone in my cul de sac hears it
As a metal head kid in the 80’s I distinctly remember being disturbed at how good this guitar solo was.
Andy Taylor is an underrated guitarist
Creio que esta guitar ainda toca na sua mente até nos dias atuais.
And Sheriff.
No fall back fellas don't forget about the bass player
jefft68022 hours ago
As a TRUE Metal Head in the 80's, you certainly haven't listened to too many good Heavy Metal guitar players have you, because the lead section in this song ain't shit.
The lead Kinda sucks from a technical standpoint with all due respect to the late Robert Palmer who was great!
If I'm not mistaken, Randy Rhodes from Ozzie, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden, and Eddie Van Halen were at the VERY TOP of the food chain as far as Heavy Metal guitar players go from that Era!!! The lead guitar section for this song as well as the guy who played it are not even a pimple on the ass of some of the best Heavy Metal guitar players in the world like those that I just mentioned. Not even remotely close.
2023年でも、まったく色褪せない名曲🎸🎸🎸
Summer 1985. It was a great time to be young.
I was 36 when this came out...and at 72, I’m still listening and loving it.
I was 20 when this song was released, now I am 56. Still love this song and Robert Palmer. God had other plans for you,
Life was just starting to pick up...
Yuppa.... 2 more years til graduation for me,,,then.
It sure was I was 15 😎👍
John was over-shadowed by his striking looks, but he's a killer bassist
I would've like to see John in this video more.
Totally killer bass player.
@@mcclane8812 The bass master!
Both the guitar players and that drummer are top notch S-tier. Superior. Put in Palmer and it's great its better than Eric Burden fronting War.
I hear a lot of Chris Squire influence in his playing, and I really liked Squire's playing.
Tony Thompson, what can you say, unfortunately gone, but history says' he could bang". This soundtrack is explosive with him on the drums.
When this came out I started to look at John and Andy Taylor very differently...respect..
Suprisingly Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran HATED this Power Station Project "It was Too Loud!" 😳
@@solo1013 That's why he was in Arcadia.
Arcadia was Amazing.........but Power Station till this very DAY has a stronger lasting Powerful Sound amongst all it's tracks and they did release a follow up album before both Robert & Tony passed Away! Sounds like Nick Rhodes was throwing shade was The Taylors side project was far more better than Arcadia's 1 Album!😒
@@solo1013 Jealousy maybe?
I totally agree... Power Station made me realize what amazing players they ALL were!
When Duran Duran did side projects, they went all the way. Power Station and Arcadia Rock.
💯
My wife rarely gets excited, but when I play a guitar solo like that one, she flails around with her head on fire before miraculously reappearing picture perfect and cool as ice like nothing ever happened. True story. The barber’s chair comes in handy lots and lots and lots …………but it’s now a bit melted from the blazing hot guitar solos and her head on fire several times a year. She likes it hot, too!!
Mr Andy Taylor shredding that guitar something he couldn't do with Duran Duran along with Tony Thompson (Rip) pounding those drums John Taylor Bass And Mr Robert Palmer (Rip) Vocals
A perfect storm of musicians and singer that was quite unique, even in the whirlwind decade of the 1980's... Brilliant!
My neighbors loved this tune so much, they threw a rock through my window to hear it better. I did have my NAD system with my B&W speakers fairly loud, but the song deserves everything possible. Rock on...
You are getting a lot of run out of this comment.
@@michaelkearney3648 😂😂
Right on 😂😂
Andy’s solo still gives me chills. Love it!
久々に思い出してハマってます！やっぱりかっこいい！
Andy Taylor was awesome..Very underrated guitarist.
Amen! Andy kicks ass!
have loved him for over 30 years
Andy has been my boyfriend since I was 14 years old. His sexy, edgy and dirty guitar riffs so do it for me.
You're damm skippy
Thunder one of my favorite albums.
Tony Thompson is so awesome in this song.
Tony Thompson was a drum immortal BEAST! That snare's snap... that crash... amazing.
Miss ya too Robert.. the from the balls rasp.. man this was a ridiculously good project, sad it fell apart so soon.
He was the frontrunner to take the place of John Bonham when Zeppelin were looking into getting back together in the mid-80's but Tony was in a bad car accident and the reunion stalled, mostly because of that.
Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson RIP.
Lorne Armstrong - 222830 - Well, whatever your point was, Thompson was a complete 'Animal' behind the kit. Whether or not someone can play in odd time signatures has absolutely nothing to do with talent.
He was next to Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin Motown Funk Brother one of the best unknown in the Business. Benny played Drums on Going To A Go Go. Unfortunately , he along with Bassist James Jamerson died of Alcoholism.
there wasn't one weak link in this chain all beast mode for these power house players !~!
As a huge T.Rex fan, I'm always apprehensive about cover versions. they were often just quick cash grabs, adding nothing to the original. This was such a great exception. It took the song and added a whole new layer. = Instant respect.
Yep respect with this version, they certainly did their own take on it, and it worked out so well.
@Becky Loy yes, he could have punched it up a bit more. Not his style I guess. Marc was more sensual in his delivery
Agreed
Except it blows.
Exactly.
"A whole new song."
🙏 Rest in power Robert Palmer & Tony Thompson. I look forward to singing a chorus with you both in heaven. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Never forgotten . . . 🎧
Great musician's. Mr. Robert was the classiest rocker ever!
Sadly, Andy Taykot is very ill.
Who's listening in 2021? This is just as good today as it was when it came out, these guys could make anything sound good, what a great collab between the guys from Duran Duran, Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson on drums! Crank this one up!
love power station, The whole group.
Hell yeah!! Happy New Years!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳
2022 Targ, get with the times. 😃
2022!
Still listening in 2022!
One of the great covers ever done. This is one of those 'what might have been' bands, a great melding of voice and music talent.
Robert Palmer's voice made A LOT of children back in the 80s.
🤣
Oh baby, I was obsessed. He was amazing in concert. I was close enough to touch his handmade Italian shoes, lol.
@@Kinesiology411 Good for you, being right there in it. Must've been simply irresistable!
There will never be another Marc Bolan as there will never be another Robert Palmer. We are all lucky to have heard their music and I miss them both very much.
I met Palmer in 85? He was extraordinary nice, think of the coolest dude you ever met a x 2.
Truth.
There is only one of a kind of anyone silly
Robert Palmer's dead?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Palmer_(singer)
Tony Thompson, what a fantastic drummer. Gone much to soon along with Bernard Edwards, RIP both of you.
Bernard was a beast on the bass.. I miss the 70's and Chic
No one had a clue how good this was at the time. What a collaboration.
I did
We knew.
Andy Taylor amazes me everytime with his guitar skills!
I never thought 2 guys from Duran Duran could rock like this. I was wrong
80s Best Decade Ever Bro .still rockin in 24'!!!!
Nope 70’s was best where by the way this song came out by T Rex and the b side was called Life’s a Gas.
The power in those drums was unreal. The bass line strong. The guitar razor sharp and the vocals smooth but with force. These slick bastards made a masterpiece of an album and redifined a classic track.
Rest in peace Robert Palmer And Tony Thompson.
Amen they are missed
❤️
Amen🙏
Yes indeed. I miss both Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer!!
boy rock stars dont live long
An excellent cover. Each individual band member makes their own contribution to the song and that helps make the song excellent. I have listened to it hundreds of times over the years and I never get tired of it. The Power Station was one of the greatest Super Groups of all time.
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Back in 1985, the boomers could not stop hating on this song. Oh, how dare they soil the legacy of T. Rex blah blah blah. But this is actually the best kind of remake: the sort that doesn't reproduce the original, but takes it in a new direction. It's bold and audacious, and the Power Station themselves were top notch musicians. Tony Thompson had few equals on the skins, John Taylor was and is an amazing bassist, Andy Taylor rocks, and little need be said of Robert Palmer's vocal prowess.
And man oh man did they give this one a kickass intro!
GZus, John never looked hotter...whew!!
Need this today
Ultra cool Robert Palmer, the talented Taylor's and one helluva drummer.
I love the 80's.
Not JT's fault he was blessed with super looks....guy is a beast on bass
He's ONE 🔥 HOT man! Always💋💋💋
I was straight in love with that lanky bastard
@@RubySlippers1100 mmmsí... Se ve bellísimo como sea y como siempre!
Oh Lord i loved john taylor- he was my favorite from duran duran 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️
The Power Station takes you by brute force from the first Tony Thompson strike and doesn't let go. Crank it and rock on people! Massive Tony Thompson fan .. RIP man. RIP Robert.
Tony Thompson was the best dam drummer there was in my time...RIP! From Chic to the power station He played hard.
+Jar McNally you mean in your opinion... he wasn't the best
i said in my time and i meant he was my favorite.
Jar McNally my time means my generation, an era...and you said he was the best.
+Jar McNally He was also capable of softer groove, he is the drummer on Sheila B. Devotion's Spacer :)
+Jar McNally He could have given Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin Motown Funk Brother a run for his Money. How come Andy Taylor didn't rejoin Duran Duran.
The best remake of Bang A Gong to date.
Yes as much as i love the original this is a worthy rival
Hell yeah
Grew up with the original, this version is better IMO
@@markabendroth1774 It's the beginning which really revs me up. That "Hoo! Hoo!" thing. The original didn't have that.
The only one that matters
This makes one realize that Duran Duran had some top notch musicisans in that band one of my top 20 alltime listen to songs
Thanks to Power Station, John Taylor finally shows how good is to play the bass, that he was beautiful, it was already known.
ok
Most if not all his bass licks with Duran Duran were brilliant.
You need to hear the baseline to Rio and realize he didn’t need Powerstation to show how good he was.
you're joking. He was amazing since the beginning of Duran Duran in 1981 and he is still now so great
Shit I knew that the first time I heard "Rio".
Oh I always had a thing for Robert Palmer, so sad he passed away, love, love his music!!!
The best!
That drummer beat them drums like they were talking some mad shit about his momma.
That was Tony Thompson for sure m
@@navblue20 The late Tony Thompson played like that naturally and was a big fan of John Bonham. That's why he was chosen to play with Page and Plant at Live Aid. Sad that both Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson have passed away.
As an 80s kid and a drummer, Tony Thompson was who I wanted to play like, sound like, look like. But I could never be that cool. And I’m too white! He will always be my all time favorite drummer. God rest his beloved soul.
@@endcensorship874 I too was an 80's kid. I was blessed to have met him a few times. When Chic hit it big, Tony Thompson was young. I think he was the age of my sister who was 20 at the time. I was 10 when she and I met C hic. Have many records he played on like Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, David Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour, Madonna's Like A Virgin sessions and the above mentioned Power Station just to name a few. I saw The Power Station 4 times on that tour. Each time zone had a different opening act. The last time was a Live Aid in Philadelphia. My girlfriend and I were backstage serving drinks. She was 18 and was serving alcohol I was 17 and serving soft drinks. I saw Thompson's two performances. The Page/ Plant performance was on point. I'm a big fan of Phil Collins, but that wasn't one of his best performances. He was a last minute addition and was not quite ready. Thompson was chosen by Page and Plant because he knew the drum parts verbatim. Sadly kidney disease took him at 47 or 48. It was discovered too late. I I myself was struck with kidney disease at 48, but I was fortunate. I recieved my kidney last year, after battling for 5 years. Tony Thompson had so much music to offer. Gone way too soon!
@@seanswinton6242 Thanks for sharing such an awesome story! That sounds like an epic time. Glad you are doing well, and yes... Tony was gone too soon. Never got his due, except among those who knew about him. Glad you got to meet him. Take care, my brother whom I have never met!
Hell of a drummer!
The one and only late Tony Thompson... He has the ultimate 80's rock beat
It would have been great to see him with Led Zepplin as was planned before his car accident ended that opportunity. Loved what he did for Bowie on the Let's Dance album as well.. RIP Tony your talent is missed..
Stuart Richards tony Thompson
F yes!!
CL Louis He was supposed to drum for Zepplin!? that would have been so cool
You have to play this song LOUD...there is no other option!
🤣agree
Oh God !!!! It has guitar, drums, back vocals, lyrics and an engaging swing. What's wrong with today's music. Real music .... I love it !!!!!!
everything now is auto tuned....
I don't always listen to The Power Station, but when I do the whole neighborhood does as well.
😂 right on!
I wouldn't mind living in your neighborhood! I could listen to them all the time!
@@JenX_1973 I'll forward you some property that's up for sale
I don't always listen to Power Station but when I do I bang a gong
@@blackthrne6976 Sounds good to me!
One of my fave 70s pop-rock tunes done in 80s pop-metal fashion. The original was subtle, seething sexuality, this version unabashedly in-your-face. Covers of iconic songs rarely live up to the original, but this one does. Same tune, different delivery, equally sensual.
This video brings back great memories watching MTV back in the 80s. Loved this group!
Danny Crout yes. I remember them. Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson were class acts. Damn tight drummer.
Avatarblackwolf exactly!! Loved MTV!😎
Me too!
damn right mtv isint the same it sucks now all they have is crappy reality shows and that keeping up with the kardasian crap on tv as well cant stand that stuff 90s turned mtv to shit when real world got introduced i heard vh1 is headed the same way to they need to bring the real mtv back if they had a time machine id hop on it and go back to that decade
That album was SO DAMN bad ass. I jam it to this day.
I loaded this shit up on Spotify yesterday along with a few Duran Duran tunes sprinkled in some Arcadia as well
Same. Their second album was pretty good too.
🎧✨Megagenial un 2024 super 🇬🇹
The Power Station
Geniales!
Magistral la batería 😀👌✨🎧
As soon as the drums come in...goosebumps! Black, white, blue, polka dotted, there's no WAY you can resist this damn song!! RIP Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer. There was only ONE Power Station...can't duplicate this chemistry!
Thompson is KILLING it in this song, No One plays like this anymore!!!
Tony beats the drums like they owe him money
Hahahahahaa
Bought the tape since I was a Duran Duran fan back then. This band was waaaaaaay before it's time! This song tho....F yeah!! 🤘🤘🤘
Love Robert Palmers vocals in this song. Hope Andy Taylor is doing well since his diagnosis. Take care🌸
ONLY Tony Thompson can make those drums speak like that!!! No one played HARDER!!! R.I.P. 🙏🏿
As a young teenager when this song first came out I was obsessed. Love the crunch of this interpretation. Brilliant. Palmer: Awesome! Taylors: awesome! Tony: Awesome!
This was a great cover. They definitely made this one their own.
Absolutely!!!
RIP Robert Palmer. That drummer is badass. Love the solid snare hits.
Damn right that drummer was badass! That's Mr. Tony Thompson, son. One of rock's all-time best drummers.
That poor hi-hat😂that groove was deep and heavy! Badass
@@tateyambrose7290 One of FUNK'S all time best drummers......................
Robert Palmer’s shoe laces have more talent than most of today’s “singers”.
So true. I laughed so hard at that comment.
Totally love Robert Palmers voice and Tony Thompson made those drums sound like a beating heart in rhythm, Andy great guitar player and very underrated, R.I.P. Tony and Robert
No mention of John Taylor? Shame on you!!! 💕
@@jeanniecyphert2942 oops! I apologize John
Robert Palmer a class act .
Mr. Suave
The loss of Robert Palmer was a major blow to the music world.
So was drummer Tony Thompson.
guitar is killer . the whole song ,they nailed it
Great cover. Liked it better than the original. whole album was very good.
I like parts of it, but the mix is a little scattered, as is the arrangement. I definitely come back to it every time I listen to the original also.
fucking great awesome song. Best cover ever! Palmer's vocals sell it big time. The drummer and guitar work demonstrate how Rock and Roll is supposed to sound
u do knw this a remake of a 60's song,, Bang a gong by T-rex,,,, Mar brolin, yes he is Josh brolin, the actor's dad,
Andy Taylor (clapping 1000x's over). Gotta blast this song to get the full effect
Fell in love with John Taylor with Duran Duran... became OBSESSED with him in Power Station... he's still BEAUTIFUL till this day.
Best Cover ever. Guitar tone cuts right through, the mid-range melodic bass line, the heavy-handed drums and Robert's smooth vocals. Even some edgy humor for the time with John checking himself out in Drag at the end.
this is a great example of balance within a song. each of the members' talents was showcased as much as possible without making the song sound bad nor a bunch of solos. they really worked well together. rip tony and robert
Is this possibly one of the most underrated songs of the 80s. Because I only heard this the other day on Now 5(UK) and totally fell in love with this song and didn't know that the lead singer is Robert Palmer
Why? Where have you been???
@@jeanniecyphert2942 I was born in the 90s so wouldn't of heard this
One of the best covers ever. The intro is killer.
I put the volume up all the way ,thats the only way.
Hell yeah
The best of the 80's
....cant get the volume up high enough!