Robert Allen Palmer (January 19, 1949 – September 26, 2003), born in Batley, Yorkshire, England, was a British singer. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, reggae, blues, and even yodeling. His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
Read more on Last.fm A hot summer night fell like a net I’ve gotta find my baby yet I need you to soothe my head Turn my blue heart to red Doctor doctor, gimme the news i got a Bad case of lovin’ you No pill’s gonna cure my ill i’ve got a Bad case of lovin’ you A…
Said the fight to make ends meet Keeps a man upon his feet Holding down his job Trying to show he can’t be bought It takes every kinda people To make what life’s about, yeah Every kinda people To make the world go ’round Someone’s looking for a lead In his duty to a king…
