I'm going to agree. Hey check out the Black Marble cover. I personally believe you will be very pleased that you did. He does his synthwave spin on it.
Remember hearing this on the radio while dishwashing and immediately stopped, to listen awestruck. Dropped the dishbrush and ran straight to the recordshop! Those were the days...
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. September 1981. This song was played a lot in the bar next to the apartment building overlooking the sea front when I was there. The song had been released in 1980 but this was the first time I'd heard it. I'd stand on the balcony looking out to sea listening to the music below. It always brings back memories of that place.
This song reminds me of a friend Graham Taylor who always liked this song very much. He could understand the words. Later he went to Switzerland and I never saw him again.
For those who care, and because some of you were talking about specific musicians, Robert is being backed by: the late Jack Waldman (keyboards); Chris Bishop (bass, keyboards); Alan Mansfield (guitar); and Michael Dawe (drums)
Craig I genuinely care who they are. Which of the two keyboardists is wearing glasses? It is painful to know that another of these men has passed. If you know who the musicians are playing with Mr. Palmer in others of his songs on RU-vid, would you identify them as well? Thank you!
Deb--I am relieved to know that...because one wouldn't generally get that impression by many people who upload videos. Yes, Chris Bishop is the one with the glasses. I have, actually, identified musicians in other Robert Palmer videos...but please let me know which videos you're specifically referring to. I am currently writing a biography of Robert Palmer, so I have spent a lot of time trying to correctly attribute musicians in both videos and photographs...if I'm stumped, I'll send the photos or clips to some of Palmer's closest confidants to see if they can recognize the players. Thanks for the message, Deb.
Craig, You have just become one of my heroes. Truly! Would you be willing to communicate with me other than through this comment section? There is so much I would like to share because we are trying to achieve something similar. I have been researching Mr. Palmer in hopes of writing a book on him but not a biography. I realized it is beyond my ability to write one. I have tried to find other ways to make it happen. Your note could not have come at a better time. Thanks so much, Deb
Deb--To highlight the synchronicity of your message, I'll start off with the concluding sentence from it: Your note could not have come at a better time. I don't care how it happens, but a book on Robert needs to be written--whether by 1 or 15 people--because it's several years overdue. I have been struggling for ten years to complete it, so I will welcome any and all help. You have piqued my curiosity and I am anxious to hear what you have in mind. Please contact me at craigciccone@sbcglobal.net and we'll go from there. Craig
A sad and beautiful song that makes me tearfully miss the unique moment I had with my lady when it came on the radio by chance, and mourn the loss of the genius who created this masterpiece.
Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He needs all the world to confirm That he ain't lonely Mary counts the walls Knows he tires easily Johnny thinks the world would be right If it could buy truth from him Mary says he changes his mind More than a woman But she made her bed Even when the chance was slim Johnny says he's willing to learn When he decides he's a fool Johnny says he'll live anywhere When he earns time to Mary combs her hair Says she should be used to it Mary always hedges her bets She never knows what to think She says that he still acts like he's Being discovered Scared that he'll be caught Without a second thought Running around Johnny feels he's wasting his breath Trying to talk sense to her Mary says he's lacking a real Sense of proportion So she combs her hair Knows he tires easily Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He needs all the world to confirm That he ain't lonely Mary counts the walls Says she should be used to it Johnny's always running around Running around
Close knit Classy Band here,Keyboards or Synths drive this Song one if not Robert Palmers Best Song to the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s.This was taken in Sweden in 1980 music fest it says and Robert getting a guitar at the end swag vocals the guy could do anything up there with the Best Artists ever
Who would have thought how well this song would have aged. Still sounds otherworldly and fresh today. This is a really great live version. Seems almost Devo like and from me that is a huge compliment since Devo rule.
Well said and everything like all his Songs he's the King of Cool with every element indeed beats nearly everything the last 10,20 or even 30years since the 80s left.Swag performer still gets his Songs played on Radio respect
Why Andy and John sought him out!!! They saved so much money when drinking!!! I heard that is why Tony joined Power Station!!! Ice cold drinks!!!! Serious note, this song rules!!!!
Algo de lo mejor de los ochenta una canción diferente con el toque mágico del Sr Robert Palmer de cuerdos de mi adolescencia en las discotecas en México 🇲🇽👌🌹
What a great song. When Robert picks up the guitar is one of the finest moments ever on a musical video. God bless you, Robert. Hope to be meeting you someday. Don aka Fiasco
This is a Side to R.P That I have never seen, Mr Style and Natural-Cool without a suit, playing the guitar and interacting with his bandmates, I am enjoying the Heck-Outta this Classic PALMER Footage. Wow!! The man is refreshing. I just wish I could have sat at a nice restaurant or private club and enjoyed a couple drinks with him, while chatting like friends about music and life. I hope no idiot ever walked up to him and addressed this authentic-original man and uttered "Nice to meet ya Bob..." You know how obtuse some folks can be, right? That's obvious.
Truly rip Robert Palmer all the best days are behind us but I'm a historical revisionist I say we relive the times with kind religious people one love we can only love each other in this world no matter the difference robert Palmer knew this he was a good man to rest in peace big man
My favorite thing he ever did, among many awesome things. His body movements and facial expressions got more exaggerated later, not that that's bad. Just a growth in showmanship.
🇮🇹... QUESTA È STATA LA PRIMA CANZONE IN INGLESE CHE HO ASCOLTATO , ERO UN RAGAZZINO ALLA GITA CON LE SCUOLE MEDIE , ANCORA ME LO RICORDO , DA ALLORA SONO PASSATI 43 ANNI NON SO SE MI SPIEGO 🤔 , LA MIA ADOLESCENZA, ORMAI LONTANA , CON QUESTA CANZONE SI APRE LA PORTA DEI RICORDI , SALUTI DALLA PUGLIA ✋😜✋
wow super amazing song this is music an altime classic i love robert palmers voice similar to chris rea the vocals and melodies and keyboard production the beat is incredible rip rb your music and lyrics will allways be rememberd thing aint wot they used to be all enjoy
When this came out, NME gave it such a great review I ran out and bought the 12-inch and, yes, it's a sweet, sad song. I had gotten off the Robert Palmer train after his first four -- fantastic -- albums.
Frikkin great song ,I seen the video on midnight special in 85... N just got it loaded on my phone. I loved this song pure wave.!!!! I've been trying to get it for years ty internet!!👄
It´s not common to see Robert Palmer dressed so simple. In any case, with or without an Armani suit his art was great and this is one of my favourite songs
