Studio Albums
Palmer's debut solo album, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, was released in September 1974 by Island Records. It featured a blend of rock, soul and funk influences, with contributions from members of The Meters and Little Feat. The album received positive reviews and spawned the hit single "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley", which reached number 107 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
His second album, Pressure Drop, was released in November 1975 by Island Records. It continued the musical direction of his debut, with more emphasis on reggae and Caribbean rhythms. The album included a cover of Toots and the Maytals' "Pressure Drop", which became Palmer's first UK chart entry, peaking at number 60. The album also featured the song "Give Me an Inch", which was later sampled by Eric B. & Rakim on their classic hip-hop track "Paid in Full".
His third album, Some People Can Do What They Like, was released in October 1976 by Island Records. It marked a departure from his previous albums, as he experimented with jazz, blues and country elements. The album was well received by critics and fans, and produced the singles "Man Smart, Woman Smarter" and "You're Gonna Get What's Coming", which reached number 63 and number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart respectively.
His fourth album, Double Fun, was released in March 1978 by Island Records. It was a return to his more upbeat and funky style, with influences from disco and pop music. The album featured the hit single "Every Kinda People", which became Palmer's first top 20 hit in the US, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached number 10 in New Zealand and number 29 in Australia . The album also included the songs "Best of Both Worlds" and "You Can Have It (Take My Heart)", which were later covered by Rod Stewart and Sheena Easton respectively.
His fifth album, Secrets, was released in June 1979 by Island Records. It was his most successful album to date, reaching number 19 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 54 on the UK Albums Chart . The album contained the smash hit "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)", which reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 61 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was originally recorded by Moon Martin in 1978. The album also featured the songs "Can We Still Be Friends?" (a cover of Todd Rundgren's song), "Jealous" and "Remember to Remember".
His sixth album, Clues, was released in August 1980 by Island Records. It was a more experimental and synth-pop oriented album, with influences from new wave and electronic music. The album included two collaborations with Gary Numan: "I Dream of Wires" (a cover of Numan's song) and "Found You Now". The album also contained the singles "Looking for Clues" and "Johnny and Mary", which reached number 33 and number 44 on the UK Singles Chart respectively. "Johnny and Mary" was later used as the theme song for Renault commercials in France.
His seventh album, Pride, was released in April 1983 by Island Records. It was a more polished and sophisticated album, with influences from world music and art rock. The album featured the songs "Pride", "You Are in My System" (a cover of The System's song) and "You Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing". The album also included the single "You Are in My System", which reached number 78 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 10 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
His eighth album, Riptide, was released in November 1985 by Island Records. It was his most commercially successful album, reaching number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 5 on the UK Albums Chart . The album was certified platinum in the US and gold in the UK . The album contained the mega hit "Addicted to Love", which reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also won Palmer a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1987. The song's iconic music video, featuring Palmer surrounded by female models dressed in black, was directed by Terence Donovan and became a staple of MTV. The album also featured the singles "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" (a cover of Cherrelle's song), "Hyperactive" and "Trick Bag" (a cover of Earl King's song).
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His ninth album, Heavy Nova, was released in June 1988 by EMI Records. It was his first album for a new label, after leaving Island Records. It was also his first album to be recorded entirely in Italy, where he had moved in 1986. The album continued the success of Riptide, reaching number 13 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 17 on the UK Albums Chart . The album was certified platinum in the US and gold in the UK . The album contained the hit single "Simply Irresistible", which reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 44 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also won Palmer another Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1989. The song's music video, featuring Palmer with more female models dressed in white, was directed by Terence Donovan and was a sequel to "Addicted to Love". The album also featured the singles "Early in the Morning", "She Makes My Day" and "Change His Ways".
His tenth album, Don't Explain, was released in November 1990 by EMI Records. It was a more diverse and eclectic album, with influences from soul, blues, jazz and rock. The album included covers of songs by Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Bob Dylan and Otis Redding. The album also featured the songs "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (a duet with UB40), "Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You" (a medley of Marvin Gaye's songs) and "Happiness". The album reached number 88 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 9 on the UK Albums Chart . The album was certified gold in the UK.
His eleventh album, Ridin' High, was released in October 1992 by EMI Records. It was a tribute to the music of the 1930s and 1940s, featuring covers of songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and others. The album was recorded with a big band and featured guest appearances by Chaka Khan, Mica Paris and UB40. The album reached number 173 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 32 on the UK Albums Chart .
His twelfth album, Honey, was released in September 1994 by EMI Records. It was a return to his more contemporary and rock-oriented style, with influences from alternative rock, grunge and hip-hop. The album featured the songs "Honey A", "Know by Now", "You Blow Me Away" and "Girl U Want" (a cover of Devo's song). The album reached number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.
His thirteenth album, Rhythm & Blues, was released in October 1998 by Eagle Records. It was a more blues-based and rootsy album, with influences from R&B, gospel and country. The album featured covers of songs by Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Ray Charles and others. The album also included original songs such as "True Love", "Milk Cow Boogie" and "TV Dinners" (a cover of ZZ Top's song). The album reached number 118 on the UK Albums Chart. His fourteenth and final album, Drive, was released in May 2003 by Sanctuary Records. It was a more stripped-down and acoustic album, featuring covers of songs by J.J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Blind Willie McTell and others. The album also included original songs such as "Mama Talk to Your Daughter", "Dr. Zhivago's Train" and "Stella". The album reached number 154 on the UK Albums Chart. Live Albums
Palmer released three live albums in his career: Maybe It's Live in 1982, Live at the Apollo in 2001 and At the BBC in 2009. Maybe It's Live was recorded during Palmer's 1980 tour and featured live versions of songs from his first six albums, as well as two new studio tracks: "Some Guys Have All the Luck" (a cover of The Persuaders' song) and "Style Kills" (a collaboration with David Bowie). The album reached number 23 on the UK Albums Chart and number 59 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Live at the Apollo was recorded during Palmer's 1988 performance at the Apollo Theater in New York, with a special guest appearance by Little Feat. The album featured live versions of songs from his albums Riptide, Heavy Nova and Don't Explain, as well as some of his earlier hits. The album was released posthumously in 2001, after Palmer's death in September 2003. At the BBC was a compilation of live recordings from Palmer's various appearances on BBC radio and television from 1974 to 1991. The album featured live versions of songs from his albums Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, Pressure Drop, Secrets, Clues, Riptide and Heavy Nova, as well as some rare tracks and covers. The album was released posthumously in 2009, as part of the BBC's archive series. Compilation Albums
Palmer released 12 compilation albums in his career, collecting some of his best-known and most successful songs from his various albums and singles. Some of the most notable compilation albums are: - Addictions: Volume 1 (1989): A collection of Palmer's hits from 1978 to 1988, including "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)", "Addicted to Love", "Simply Irresistible", "Every Kinda People" and "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". The album reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 53 on the US Billboard 200 chart. - Addictions: Volume 2 (1992): A collection of Palmer's hits from 1974 to 1990, including "Looking for Clues", "Some Guys Have All the Luck", "You Are in My System", "Johnny and Mary" and "She Makes My Day". The album reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and number 131 on the US Billboard 200 chart. - The Very Best of Robert Palmer (1995): A comprehensive collection of Palmer's hits from 1974 to 1994, including all the songs from Addictions: Volume 1 and Addictions: Volume 2, as well as some additional tracks such as "Pride", "You Can Have It (Take My Heart)", "Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You" and "Girl U Want". The album reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and number 47 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was certified platinum in the UK and gold in the US. - The Best of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002): A two-disc collection of Palmer's hits from his entire solo career, including all the songs from The Very Best of Robert Palmer, as well as some rare tracks and covers such as "Milk Cow Boogie", "TV Dinners", "True Love" and "Mama Talk to Your Daughter". The album also included two previously unreleased tracks: "Witchcraft" (a cover of Frank Sinatra's song) and "Not a Word" (a collaboration with UB40). The album was released posthumously in 2002, after Palmer's death in September 2003. Conclusion
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