Let’s review why this is the ultimate version of this song: Robert Palmer’s next-level energetic delivery (far different than the album version); Max Weinberg’s surreally hard-kick drumming; a bassist who matches Max’s drumming with one or the tightest performances I’ve ever heard; horns that are impeccable; tight studio-grade vocals; audio mixing and production levels that are off the charts. In short, from the suits to the performance, this was seriously professional.
The man was one of a kind. He died WAY too young. Few made it look as effortless, and yet made it sound as good as Robert Palmer. He simply oozed class from every pore.
One of the best (and most accurate) comments I ever read about Mr Palmer was that he probably got out of bed in the morning, looked in the mirror, ran his fingers through his hair and thought "Yep" So much class, charm, sex appeal and sheer talent crammed into 1 body. Rest well Robert knowing you'll never be forgotten 💘💘💘
@@NMarsdenHe smoked 60 cigarettes a day. Unfortunately it's no surprise he's gone when you realise that unsustainable lifestyle. Nonetheless, he will be dearly remembered for the monumental talent that he was.
Love when Robert cracks up a bit during the last verse. I believe he was going to say another word other than "kissable". : ) Eddie Martinez is a beast on guitar. He worked with Robert on several albums and tours. I was fortunate enough to see Robert and Eddie together on three different tours. Three of the highest packed energy shows I have ever seen. When I saw him on the "Riptide" tour and "Addicted To Love" was blowing up the radio, Robert actually forgot the words to "Addicted" for a few seconds. He had the same reaction as here. He and a few other band members just laughed it off and he kept going. Not a whole lot of chatter from Robert between songs. The man and his band just came out and wailed for over 2 hours! Such wonderful memories! : )
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing, Joe. I always imagined Robert Palmer being that way, a quiet, straightforward, hard working musician who did his bit and had fun but didn't mess around. Good to know he was like that live.
Not only could he rock, but he was incredibly convincing as a performer. Example: 3:35--the moment he puts his hand on his head as if to keep himself from completely losing his s***. God I love him.
Max Weinberg on drums on that song is beyond awesome, and Palmer's pounding vocal delivery is off the charts. What a shame we lost Palmer so young. A performance not to be forgotten even with poor video quality, but the audio was just fine.
I've been watching a few versions of Simply Irresistible back to back - I can honestly say that the older RP got, the more powerfully he sang it. It became a much raunchier song by this 1997 version. Respect to Mr Irresistible Palmer.
Roberts personality and the manner in which he presents himself comes from his Father who was a high ranking British Military professional. Robert was a measured man in conversation. An amazing talent. RIP Robert Palmer.
"Well dressed man in rock n roll", that's great and all but what gets lost is the fact that this man was a talent. Great singer, played guitar and piano, wrote good songs and most of all.......the guy was a kick ass front man. RP was a really good r and b singer. I was a teen in the 80's and going back and listening to these songs(especially his early stuff, sneakin Sally, looking for clues, every kinda people) the man's voice was on point. Good stuff Mr. Palmer , You were one of the great ones!
Kochab Is the Max Weinberg band - Max Weinberg 7 The same band, I mean the band on the Conan O'brien Tv Show is the band of Max Weinberg, and Max Weinberg is the drummer of Bruce Springsteen.
That crowd sure got their money's worth that night! Dittos on the comments that Palmer's energy was next level. Professionals at their best....Just superb. We lost Palmer far too soon.
I always found Robert Palmer to be a unique stylish front man waring a suit & tie with a short consecutive haircut his hard driving rocking music and vocals form Power Station through his solo career. I always said he resembled and was the Cary Grant of Rock n' Roll. R. Palmer's music was great and those early MTV music videos with those great looking girls propped up as his band in those videos were to die for.... Cool Live On Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer RIP.
ya gotta love him! and yeah, I laughed when he stalled and sang 'kissable' right along with him, cuz it made him more 'real' to me. Robert was and still is quite the package 💝
Really? I saw Springsteen a few years back, don't really remember how long ago and he was drumming in Max's place for the E Street Band.. He absolutely killed it, gave the songs a new drive I felt some had been lacking in later years. Jay is his name, right?
HATERS!!!!! All you youngbloods haven't a clue about Mr. Palmer. I have seen concerts from Robert going back 20 years, and trust me you know nothing about this legendary Icon. So don't hate, APPRECIATE.....😎
John Messer Robert Palmer was rocking from the mid 1960’s (beginning at 15 yo with the Mandrakes) until his death in 2003. You can find videos of his early stuff on RU-vid. Check out the group Vinegar Joe, the group he was in before going solo. He’s a thin guy with long hair as were many of the good guys back then. ( :
For those who don't know in the last verse, Robert wore glasses but didn't wear them while performing so he had lyric cheat sheets at his feet. You can see them in the video. He lost the lyrics during that part
