Essential by Robert Palmer - DeepRiffs

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This budget-priced U.K. Robert Palmer collection may have been compiled with help from the late blue-eyed soul singer himself, but the absence of his biggest international hit, "Addicted to Love," renders the “Essential” in the anthology’s title a tad questionable. While there are some great cuts here like “She Makes My Day” and “Simply Irresistible,” there are far more comprehensive Palmer overviews available that dutifully chronicle his long and varied career.
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1. Simply Irresistible

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Vocals: Robert Palmer; Performer
Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Mixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Producer: Robert Palmer
David Harper; Production

2. Change His Ways

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Arranger: Robert Palmer; Composer
Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Producer: Robert Palmer
David Harper; Production
Remixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production

3. Disturbing Behavior

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

4. Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Michael Omartian
Jay Gruska
Bruce Sudano; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

5. She Makes My Day

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

6. Mess Around

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Recorder: S Rooke; Performer
Composer: Steve Fellows
Robert Palmer; Composer
Mixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Producer: David Harper
Robert Palmer; Production

7. Light Years

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer
Ohlin; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

8. Dreams to Remember

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Recorder: S Rooke; Performer
Composer: Joe Rock
Zelda Redding
Otis Redding; Composer
Mixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Producer: David Harper
Robert Palmer; Production

9. You Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Recorder: S Rooke; Performer
Composer: Mary Ambrose
Robert Palmer; Composer
Mixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Producer: David Harper
Robert Palmer; Production

10. Happiness

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Recorder: S Rooke; Performer
Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Mixing: Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Producer: Teo Macero
Robert Palmer; Production

11. Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You (Medley)

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Marvin Gaye
Leon Ware
Arthur Ross; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Ted Macero
Robert Palmer; Production

12. Know by Now

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Arranger: Robert Palmer; Composer
Composer: Robert Palmer; Composer
Producer: Robert Palmer
Stephen Hague; Production

13. Love Takes Time

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer
Sharon O'neil
Mary Ambrose; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer
Stephen Hague; Production

14. You Blow Me Away

by Robert Palmer

Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Arranger: Stephen Hague
Robert Palmer; Composer
Composer: Robert Palmer
Alan Mansfield; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Robert Palmer; Production

15. Close to the Edge

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer
Alan Mansfield; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

16. Closer to the Edge

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer
Alan Mansfield; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

17. Girl U Want

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
Gerald Casale; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

18. Wham Bam Boogie

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Robert Palmer
Nuno Bettencourt; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Palmer; Production

19. Hard Head

by Robert Palmer

Composer: Eddie Curtis; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Palmer; Main Performer
Producer: Ted Macero
Robert Palmer; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 13 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/19 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soul, R&B, Arena Rock, Hard Rock, 20th, 21st Century

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 30, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099926477954