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  • Audio CD (November 11, 2003)
  • Original Release Date: January 28, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Angel Records
  • ASIN: B000002UJV
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,574 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Addicted to Love ['97]
2. Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)
3. Simply Irresistible
4. Get It On - Robert Palmer, The Power Station
5. Some Guys Have All the Luck
6. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On
7. Looking for Clues
8. You Are in My System
9. Some Like It Hot - Robert Palmer, The Power Station
10. Respect Yourself
11. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Robert Palmer, UB40
12. Johnny and Mary
13. She Makes My Day
14. Know by Now
15. Every Kinda People
16. Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You
17. Addicted to Love

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He could be the most low-key superstar in the entire pop arena. While almost anyone can name two or three Robert Palmer songs off the top of their head, it's startling to see all his monster hits packaged together and to realize just how many there were. Was Robert Palmer really this big and important? Actually, yes. With nineteen songs in this collection, ten are perennial FM staples--a higher number overall than anyone this side of ZZ Top. 1980's Clues is the critics' choice. But Palmer's commercial high point was 1985's Riptide and the Power Station album of the same year. All are well represented. For even more Palmer, try the two-part Addictions series. --Gavin McNett


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16 hits, both his solo smashes and those with the Power Station. 1995 German EMI release. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars We'll Never Forget You, Robert, December 5, 2003
Robert Palmer was a fabulous singer, with a super-cool, super soulful voice (and, lest we forget, he was also a very snappy dresser). His untimely passing earlier this year from a heart attack was a major shock. While it's unfortunate that it took Palmer's death to get this compilation CD, "The Very Best Of Robert Palmer," re-issued after being out-of-print for some time, it is indeed very good to have it available to the masses once again. A very generous 17 tracks long, this CD contains EVERY single hit song Palmer ever had, whether solo or with his side band, The Power Station. They're ALL here: "Addicted To Love" (both the classic original & the 1997 re-recording), "Bad Case Of Loving You," "Some Like It Hot," "Simply Irresistible," "Looking For Clues," "Every Kinda People," and a whole lot more, showcasing Palmer's powerful pipes and his great flair for catchy pop-rock. The only reason I'm not giving this collection 5 stars is because my favorite Robert Palmer song of all-time, "You Are In My System," is included here with a re-recorded vocal from Palmer. Reportedly, Palmer wasn't happy with his original vocal on the song (originally from his album, "Pride"), thinking that his performance was too rushed, so he re-recorded it several years later. While I respect Palmer's decision, and his second go at the song is fine, his original performance on "You Are In My System" was perfect, and didn't need to be re-done. Oh well, at least I have the "Pride" album on LP if I want to hear how Robert originally sang it....*Other* than that one personal gripe, "The Very Best Of Robert Palmer" is a superb collection and tribute to this great singer. Farewell Robert, we will never forget you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, engaging rock...even without the models, June 14, 2000
It can't be helped; one mention of Robert Palmer and the mind immediately drifts to Those Videos, the clips for "Addicted to Love," "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On," and "Simply Irresistible" that featured those eerily similar but gorgeous models pretending to be the band behind him. The fact that both Shania Twain and "Ally McBeal" make references to them fourteen years after their first appearance (Shania with a gender-reversal video remake and "Ally" with a recurring joke) speaks volumes about the impact the videos had, but let's not forget about the music.

Luckily, those songs are even more worthy of your memory than their visual counterparts, and even more luckily than that, Palmer has a surprising wealth of strong and significant rock songs beyong them. "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" is an easy classic, the kind of song no one will ever touch for a remake because you simply can't improve on it. Palmer, however, shows a knack for knowing when and how to put his personal stamp on an old classic, proven here with Bob Dylan's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (with UB40) and a medley of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me" and "I Want You."

Some of his hits that failed to become true radio staples sound even stronger in hindsight: the R&B jam "You Are in My System" and the Beatlesque ballad "She Makes My Day" are revelations. We're even treated to the two hits he had with his side project The Power Station, the energetic rockers "Some Like it Hot" and "Bang a Gong (Get it On)." And the collection shows that while he may not have the largest vocal range in the history of rock, the smooth and engaging quality of Palmer's voice cannot be denied.

In the end, you realize Robert Palmer is missed on modern pop radio more than you might have initially thought. Full of musical style and lyrical wit, "The Very Best of Robert Palmer" is a satisfying collection indeed...even without the models.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars good CD but..., September 8, 2004
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This is a good CD full of Robert Palmers greatest hits. I enjoyed very much hearing them once again. The one big problem with this CD is that many of these songs are not the original releases. They are instead remix's, which do not live up to the original. I could tell instantly they were not the original versions. So yes its full of great Robert Palmer songs but I expected the original releases not remix's, so, as the old saying goes " Buyer Beware"
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT music
I bought this CD and love it. The music is great and I find myself listening to it over and over again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan R. Mayfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection of his hits.
I've always liked Robert Palmer, but never got around to purchasing and of his cds. This was a nice collection to cover most of his hits. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pop Goodness
Wow for a few years Palmer ruled the radio dial with hit after hit, whether it be as a solo artist or as a member of Power Station. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars A Patently Fraudulent Release
If you are a Robert Palmer purist, and want to remember him as he originally sounded, avoid this release at all costs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. House

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good ones
There are some good ones on here to be sure.....but where is "Sneaking Sally Through The Alley"? Probably Palmer's most rockin' radio play song. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ModGod

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for Robert Palmer fans!
I bought this CD for Robert Palmer's cover of Marvin Gaye songs, MERCY MERCY ME/I WANT YOU. Wow! What a great job. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sageladie9

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Palmer Greatest Hits
This CD was even better than anticipated. I bought one for myself and one for my Sister. She loved it too.
Published 13 months ago by Joyce Chabot

4.0 out of 5 stars Robert Palmer
Arrived in good time and in excellent condition. Love his music and it keeps me company with my other mix in my car when travelling.
Published 13 months ago by Marg Ellen

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CD
Robert Palmer is one of those artists that you enjoy more as you grow older. I guess with age you just understand his talent and the richness of his voice a lot more. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Denise Ogerly

3.0 out of 5 stars Remixes are tacky, Palmer was not.
I bought this CD on a whim after hearing a couple of old Robert Palmer hits. The remixes ruin what should be a fine summation of his life's work. Read more
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