Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer and songwriter. He was known for his powerful and soulful voice, his sartorial elegance, and his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. His 1986 song "Addicted to Love" and its accompanying video came to "epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s".[1]

Having started in the music industry in the 1960s, including a spell with Vinegar Joe, Palmer found success in the 1980s, both in his solo career and with the Power Station, scoring Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and the United States.[2][3] Three of his hit singles, including "Addicted to Love", featured music videos directed by British fashion photographer Terence Donovan.[4]

Palmer received a number of awards throughout his career, including two Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and an MTV Video Music Award. He was also nominated for the Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist in 1987 and 1989.[5][6] He died from a heart attack aged 54.

Tracks

1Robert Palmer–Wham Bam Boogie3:18
2The Power Station–Notoriety5:06
3Robert Palmer–You Can't Get Enough Of A Good Thing4:07
4Robert Palmer–Girl U Want2:23
5Robert Palmer–I'll Be Your Baby Tonight3:27
6The Power Station–Life Forces4:08
7Robert Palmer–Light Years4:28
8The Power Station–Scared4:08
9Robert Palmer–Your Mother Should Have Told You3:41
10Robert Palmer–Simply Irresistible4:14
11The Power Station–She Can Rock It4:17
12Robert Palmer–You Blow Me Away4:34
13Robert Palmer–She Makes My Day4:22
14Robert Palmer–Dreams Come True3:13