Robert palmer is a lawyer and law professor in washington, d. Robert palmer biography family, childhood, children. Robert palmer, who was both a journalist and musicologist, used his own interviews to provide much of the material for deep blues. Palmers involvement in the music industry began in the 1960s, covered four decades and. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music journalism articles for the new york times and rolling stone magazine, his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack to the film deep blues, and his clarinet work in the 1960s band the.
Jun 08, 2014 robert palmer live from uk tv in 1994. Popularity deep blues robert palmer 01jan1981 by robert 19451997 palmer. The human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. This 1983 book by robert palmer is one of the best books i have read so far on the history and development of the the delta blues, the places it started and the leading figures involved. Find signed collectible books by robert palmer english.
Since then the handsome and wellgroomed palmer has become a favorite with rock s maturing audience. He was known for his distinctive, soulful voice, sartorial elegance and for combining soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. However, palmer had little time to enjoy its release. Wardlow and paul oliver and i really think deep blues holds up. In his liner notes, palmer cites as inspirations an invitation to participate in a robert johnson tribute album and the offer to provide the soundtrack to a film set in the deep south in the 1940s and 50s. Simply irresistible is the first single released by english rock singer robert palmer from the 1988 studio album heavy nova and is presented in one of the most distinctive and memorable music videos of the 1980s. Complete song listing of robert palmer on robert palmer songs list covid19. Robert allen palmer 19 january 1949 26 september 2003 was an english singersongwriter, musician, and record producer. Palmer is less interested in those influences, however, than in the development and survival of the blues themselves as a distinct. From the chief popmusic critic for the new york times.
The african music from which the blues ultimately derives. The career of blueeyed soul singer robert palmer was a study in style versus substance. You ought to know by now baby when our hearts awoke think of all the rules we broke in the name of love we hoped little did we know darling all the time we spent. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music journalism articles for the new york times and rolling stone magazine, his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack to the film deep. After a live album in 2001, palmer bounced back with the future blues of 2003s drive. He began writing for rolling stone in the early 70s and continued to do so as a contributing editor throughout his life. Bouncing ball performed by jessie maes fife and drum band. Deep blues by palmer robert abebooks shop for books. His clients have included cops and school teachers, members of congress, judges, and agency headsand more than a few psychologists. A varied album drawing on blues, rock, blues and reggae all pulled off. Robert palmer was the new york timess first fulltime rock writer and chief pop critic 19761988 and has been a contributing editor at rolling stone since the early seventies.
Palmer tells the story of the blues through the lives of its greatest. A collection of previously published articles and criticism by famed music critic robert palmer accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20110901 21. Ive been researching the history of the delta blues prior to a planned trip to mississippi to see the places associated with this music. Palmer is less interested in those influences, however, than in the development and survival of the blues themselves as a distinct, refined. Editor anthony decurtis has chosen wonderfully in this collection, which showcases palmers gifts as an informed enthusiast and brilliant chronicler of musical moments.
From 1981 until 1988, he was the chief pop music critic at the new york times, the first person to hold that title, and he. You can talk about me performed by jessie mae hemphill. From the juke joints of northern mississippi, to the blues clubs of greenville and clarksdale, to the porche. The third disc also features milk cows calf blues, palmers contribution to the 2001 robert johnson tribute album hellhound on my trail, and life in detail, a relative obscurity from the soundtrack of the film pretty woman although the world doesnt really need another robert palmer compilation, this one at least makes an effort to be interesting and at 34 years.
Robert palmer s deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. This mood setting album features the same ultra smooth romanticism that dominated his 70s material, except rhythm has a richer,better production, a more organic sound, the sensual bass and exotic percussion so prominant in the first couple of. Get robert palmer setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other robert palmer fans for free on. Robert palmer was born in little rock, arkansas in 1945, and graduated from the university of arkansas at little rock in 1964. Deep blues by palmer, robert, 1982, penguin books edition, in english. Apr 07, 20 robert palmer singing know by now, probably around 1994. Missing robert palmer a critical tribute photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from complications due to liver disease. Editor anthony decurtis has chosen wonderfully in this collection, which showcases palmer s gifts as an informed enthusiast and brilliant chronicler of musical moments. Some of the songs are in the strict blues form, and the approach to the arrangements tends toward spare, acoustic elements. Simply irresistible standard artwork 7inch vinyl single pictured. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music journalism articles for the new york times and rolling stone magazine, his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack to the film deep blues, and his clarinet. Milk cows calf blues tribute to robert johnson secrets cd released in 2012. Palmer describes sitting at the kitchen table with muddy waters at muddys home in chicago and talking with sunnyland slim in the basement of a record store. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations.
Palmer s version of pressure drop a reggae cover is damn spot on. Robert palmer know by now live tv appearance 1994 youtube. With delta blues great muddy waters as his protagonist, palmer breathes new life to the delta blues story. Robert palmer sneakin sally through the alley discogs. Born robert allen palmer, january 19, 1949, in batley, yorkshire, england. A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film, released in 1991, and made by music critic and author robert palmer and documentary film maker robert mugge, in collaboration with david a. Renowned director robert mugge and music scholar robert palmer went deep in the mississippi delta to seek out the best blues acts in the country. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, reggae, blues, and even yodeling.
Palmer describes sitting at the kitchen table with muddy waters at muddys home in chicago and talking with sunnyland slim in. Robert allen palmer 19 january 1949 26 september 2003 was an english singersongwriter, musician and record producer. The singer was on a twoday break in paris following a television recording session in britain, his manager mick carter. The song know by now was released as a single in 1994 as the second single from the album honey. Photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from complications due to liver disease. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. In one of the most widely read books on blues ever published, robert palmer delineates the deep blues stream that flowed from the delta up through memphis to chicago. Sign in deleted video robert palmer i didnt mean to turn you on remix by alegamix by alegamix. First anthology for deep blues author robert palmer. The film provided insight into the location, cast and characteristics of delta blues and north mississippi hill. On september 26, 2003 he died suddenly after suffering a heart attack. Blues is the cornerstone of american popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll. He was known for his distinctive, soulful voice, sartorial elegance and for combining soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae and blues palmers involvement in the music industry began in the 1960s, covered four decades and included a spell with the band vinegar. Robert palmer hovered on the brink of superstardom for more than a dozen years until a spirited rock and roll single, addicted to love, pushed him to the top in 1986.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from robert palmer. Robert palmer singing know by now, probably around 1994. Published in 1981, this book put palmer in the esteemed company of g. Robert palmers deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. Robert palmer weaves not only the raw history of the delta blues the who, what, when, where and why of the blues but more importantly, the human story behind the music.
Best known as the chief pop music critic for the new york times a gig he held down for more than a decade, palmer achieved. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Mar 09, 2001 blues is the cornerstone of american popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll. When palmer arrived, lennon was adding background vocals. Palmers version of pressure drop a reggae cover is damn spot on. He has taught courses in american music at yale, carnegiemellon, bowdoin, the university of mississippi, and brooklyn college, where he was the first senior research fellow of the institute. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta.
Deep blues by palmer, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A varied album drawing on blues, rock, blues and reggae all pulled off with panache. Sep 15, 2011 the human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of chicagos south side, to international popularity, recognition, and imitation. Robert palmer collected 3cd set superdeluxeedition. A resident of new orleans for the last few years of his life, he was a close neighbor and friend of john sinclair, poet, d. All formats audiobooks kindle books hardcover paperback sort by. Robert allen palmer january 19, 1949 september 26, 2003, born in batley, yorkshire, england, was a british singer.
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