Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was known for his distinctive soulful voice, eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae and blues and sartorial acumen. He found success both in his solo career and with Power Station, and had Top 10 songs in both the UK and the US.
Studio albums
1974 – Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley | 36:06
1975 – Pressure Drop | 37:31
1976 – Some People Can Do What They Like | 38:53
1978 – Double Fun | 35:27
1979 – Secrets | 37:05
1980 – Clues | 31:17
1983 – Pride | 39:16
1985 – Riptide | 35:22
1988 – Heavy Nova | 38:38
1990 – Don’t Explain | 01:06:39
1992 – Ridin’ High | 49:14
1994 – Honey | 47:53
1999 – Rhythm & Blues | 47:48
2003 – Drive | 42:57
Live Albums
1982 – Maybe It’s Live | 36:38
2001 – Live At The Apollo | 01:02:17
2010 – At The BBC | 01:03:49
Compilations
1989 – “Addictions” Volume 1 | 51:44
1992 – “Addictions” Volume 2 | 01:00:17
1995 – The Very Best Of Robert Palmer | 01:08:23
1998 – Woke Up Laughing | 58:10
1999 – Classic | 01:14:03
2002 – At His Very Best | 01:12:29
2002 – Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) | 01:19:02 + 01:18:28
2003 – The Ultimate Collection | 51:51 + 01:00:04 + 20:48
2012 – Icon | 54:10
Singles
1990 – Robert Palmer & UB40 – I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight | 15:29
1991 – Happiness | 11:01
1994 – Know By Now | 19:04