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Most people primarily know Robert Palmer as the smooth crooner surrounded by sultry, black-clad models in the hit video for "Addicted to Love". Yet At His Very Best reveals him to be far more than simply a suave lady-killer. Indeed, he could be considered one of the finest white soul singers of his generation. Of course, his 1980s heyday is well represented here. "Addicted to Love" is a stand-out, alongside such hits as "Some Guys Have All the Luck", "Simply Irresistible" and "Some Like It Hot", the big hit he shared with Duran Duran's John and Andy Taylor as the Power Station. But fans will also enjoy the disco stylings of 1978's "Every Kinda People" (written by Free's Andy Fraser), the swampy funk of 1974's "Sneakin' Sally Thru the Alley" and a minimalistic but driving cover of ZZ Top's hilariously dumb "TV Dinners". This last track is a telling choice. Though Palmer is a serious student of music, he has always exhibited a gratifying sense of humour, a quality that's contributed mightily to his long-standing success. He's a wealthy man, and a diamond geezer. --Dominic Wills
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A fan of RP during the late seventies and eighties I'd be surprised if there's anyone who followed his musical tangents unquestioningly, I gave up after his foray into heavy guitars via the Power Station.
His Very Best is actually just his most famous with some stuff that complements and some which will hopefully entice the listener to broaden their experience of his work. And it's great, I thoroughly recommend it.
This really only covers the mid/later part of his career, the first tranch is largely ignored. Pressure Drop and Sneakin Sally Through the Alley are brilliant and after a few plays fairly worm their way into your subconscious but they work better as whole elpees and to chop songs out then stuff them into a moneyspinner wouldn't really work. Read the enthusiatic reviews of these two albums and bear in mind they were recorded over thirty years ago. Great sexy voice sadly missed.
His Very Best is actually just his most famous with some stuff that complements and some which will hopefully entice the listener to broaden their experience of his work. And it's great, I thoroughly recommend it.
This really only covers the mid/later part of his career, the first tranch is largely ignored. Pressure Drop and Sneakin Sally Through the Alley are brilliant and after a few plays fairly worm their way into your subconscious but they work better as whole elpees and to chop songs out then stuff them into a moneyspinner wouldn't really work. Read the enthusiatic reviews of these two albums and bear in mind they were recorded over thirty years ago. Great sexy voice sadly missed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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After recently hearing a Robert Palmer tune on the radio which I hadn't heard for ages, I realized I had none of his CDs.I chose this one as I recognized the majority of the titles. Most of the songs I had not heard since they were released so hearing them brought back many happy memories! Robert had a fantastic voice and the collection is varied and well chosen. A great CD - would recommend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Robert Palmer has been in the music busness for many years and under his own name has 14 albums and 25 singles under his belt, but still is an underrated artist. This cross section of hits and album tracks on this CD will have you rocking around the living room. An excellent CD of many forgotten hits. This maybe an oldie CD but a classic one for your collection.
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Some old gems
I bought this CD recently when I heard She Makes My Day and it was stuck in my head for days. It's a great CD with some classic tracks. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Mitchell
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Will not be buying anymore from Amazon I am afraid. Beware.
Published 6 months ago by cliffyp
Robert Palmer - at his very best.
Great album and he really is at his very best.The vocals and backing throughout are great its just a pity we could'nt see him in concert today!
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by Alistair Porter
A great performer.
The only reason that this isn't 5 stars is because of the selection of material rather than a reflection on Robert Palmer's talent. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Sizzle
80's - ONE OF THE BEST
On playing the CD I had forgotton how many excellent hits
Robert Palmer had, evens the songs I have not heard before which are very few were excellent, a great buy for the... Read more
Robert Palmer had, evens the songs I have not heard before which are very few were excellent, a great buy for the... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Marie Lee
Not all the hits but 2 new songs !
On one hand, "At his very best" is more than just another compilation of Robert Palmer's hits as it features 2 brand new tracks : "Need your love so bad" and ZZ Top's "TV dinners"... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2003 by olivier
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