Robert Palmer passed 20 years ago today at only 54 years old of a heart attack. Such a classy singer he was.

A legend under rated big time Marvin would have loved this as much as I do .

Amazing talent. The only one who can do a Marvin Gaye cover and make it his own. I was lucky enough to see him 3 times in concert- every single time he gave 150% . So classy, elegant & cool . Robert Palmer is the James Bond of music. Such amazing talent lost way too soon.

I have watched lots of interviews with Robert Palmer and he's extremely interesting with an encyclopedic knowledge of music! I appreciated his ironic humor and his shyness was beguiling. He contributed to music and shared his talent with us for 40 years! His premature death deprived us of his brilliance and inspiration.

If any one is interested, the brilliant bass player here, who played the bass on the original ‘I Want You’ by Marvin, is Frank Blair.

God I miss this guy, still can't believe he's gone.

I love this mix. Gaye is so worth paying tribute to, and Robert does it well in his own way.

April 2023 and still cannot get enough of this ❤❤

These must be the sexiest songs ever written and Palmer the sexiest man to sing them. He was such a gentleman, pure class❤👏

Palmer was cool AF. Seriously. We need more of this kind of cool these days.

I've watched this about 30 times. Love this song.

Everytime I listen Robert Palmer can't help but feel sad he's gone...

I worry about my wife meeting him in heaven, she makes my day was our song. She was the most intelligent, gorgeous lass and yes she fancied him. But i trust each to hold loved ones dear. If i ever get there, she will have arranged our song sung by this gentleman.

One of the greatest performers of all time. A true talent. When Robert puts his heart and soul in mercy mercy me, you can see his band really get into the groove and put their best behind Robert. What a tragic loss. Rest in peace Robert, you are sadly missed ❤.

He sang "I want you" like he had someone in mind for sure fantastic

I wished Robert was still with us. He was a classy singer.

I got to see Mr. Palmer in Memphis, in the mid 80's when "Addicted To Love" was burning up the charts, what a one of a kind legend! RIP, you are missed.

The cool thing is how he easily transitioned from "Mercy, Mercy Me" 2 "I Want You" and back again seamlessly. A great interpretation of Marvin's 2 big hits

There is something about Robert that's hard to explain. He is so very talented and graceful , classy and one hell of a great singer . An unbelievable singer that can't be matched by anyone. You were the best Robert and you are still the best. We miss you terribly. RIP my friend ☝❤.

The gentleman rocker. A sensational live performance - sartorial elegance, elevated humanity, and musical brilliance. Everything he sang wasn’t just musically sublime, but also filled with beautiful messages.

I just love this guy. One of the most underrated soul singers. He is sorely missed.

Jesus, have mercy... Robert Palmer is definitely on my Top 10 All-Time Guy Crushes list. I loved that voice as a kid and miss it as an adult. What a performer!

To all you Twerking, Auto-tuned, dance show-concerts "artists" of today..THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE!

Not many if any can pull off doing a cover of one of the greatest singers Robert done a class job on this.. RIP Marvin & Robert

I saw Robert palmer in concert in my 20’s I was lucky enough to have experienced this. He was a Class act for sure. Just loved Robert so much. Can’t believe he left this world so young

Too much elegance for this world...thank you for the music dear Robert...God bless you wherever you are...

Superb. The guy could sing anything. Pure class. RIP Robert

Still miss him amazing stage presence and a voice with his own style

I love the way he combined these two songs together....Love it...I could listen all day...

I’d just like to add to all the wonderful comments here. Absolutely brilliant stuff. Amazing singer and songwriter. Sorely missed.

The full package the voice, the backing musicians and the suit, yorkshire lad to boot, doesn't get better than that

STYLE AT ITS FINEST!!!!!,!, ManyThanx From Costa Mesa CA!!!!,

Loved this version of merged classic Marvin Gay songs since the first time I heard it! Robert Palmer, was really in the midst of shooting into super-stardom when he suddenly passed! No one has bested this rendition of the great Marvin classics, & I still tip my hat to the man who performed to "Every Kind of People", in his own very unique way!!

So much talent, Robert and Marvin. Both taken to soon. I’m sure they had much more to give us!

I lack the ability to put into words what I feel when I listen to this song. Happiness. Yeah, that comes close. A little.

There's none of that lip sync here...nothing but pure, unadulterated talent.

Mr. Palmers live performances simply blow me away.

Yes he should be here with us!!! I will never understand why such talent was not cared for🤨 If he had been my man I would have taken care of him!!!!!🤨🤨💜❤️❤️❤️‼️

Robert Palmer, as always, giving everything, we miss you gentleman,

What a shame he left us do soon. Great man, great singer.

Can’t believe it’s that long since he passed, just love this song, he was superb

Robert Palmer put so much quiet intensity into his performances. I suspect he was a deep and thoughtful soul. Intellectual and really in a nmisunderstood league of his own

Breathtaking performance. My for ever favorite medley. Just love everything about Robert Palmer's take on two Marvin's Gaye hits.

SAW HIM IN MELBOURNE EARLY 80'S IN SUMMER HE SOUNDED SO GOOD THEN MY GF LOVED HIM SO MUCH THIS ELEGANT MAN..

Oh man, this has to be one of the best music groups of all time. Both Robert and his band sound beyond good. This performance makes me wanna cry tears of joy!

I remember watching this ‘live’ and was knocked out by Robert...and the bass player, I do not know who he is, but he is superb(and I am a rhythm/lead guitarist, who just happens to love bass and drums).Thanks for everything Robert., never forgotten.

never gets old, phenomenal version, Palmer is pure class

Damn that performance was perfect!

Robert Palmer a very handsome man with so elegance. We don't find it now. Mr Palmer you miss us. Happy to have your clips to listen yours beautiful songs. Thank for all that especially you sing with so class. Your songs are eternal. ❤💚💙😍

What a great talent!! That smooth soulful voice💚💙R.I.P. MR. PALMER.....

The best rendition of Marvin Gaye's classic.

How Great was That.....miss Him so...!

My favourite song because Mr Palmer breathed soul into it!

So many words describe this guy. Soul. Class.Style. Cool...but I think the best word is ELEGANT

My God was he ever GREAT !!! r.i.p. LEGEND !!

Just came across this🎶🎼🎵💞‼️Robert Palmer his foot on this. Repeat Again As many times I want🙌🥰

Ok, you've made me cry. Missing the voice of Marvin Gaye is one thing, but this rendtion by Robert is painful as well as one of the best as he sweats "I want you' which will always be one of my favorites. Great to remember outstanding talent.

Palmer...thank you for blessing us with your soulful talent..

Thanks for uploading this spectacular song with the outstanding performance by Robert Palmer. One of my all times favourites. Robert we miss you.

Very classy....RIP Robert Palmer.

R.I.P. Robert Palmer, one of the classiest singers there ever was.

What a voice. Such a talented man. I know it’s been about 15 years (or more?!) but still gutted he’s not with us any more.

Would have loved to see him and Marvin Gaye do this together. Both had a lot of soul. Both gone way too soon.😥

Rest in powerful peace 🙏 Robert Palmer 19 January 1949 ~ 26 September 2003⚘

He was a soul funk man. Great band, the bass player is all over it. He did those great pop hits but his guts were deep in the r n b, soul, funk and jazz/afro world. Loved Robert Palmer.

A fantastic song to start with but he really made it his own. Very classy performer and very missed.

Very underrated...... seems we only appreciate them when they've left this earth - RIP.

Both are great in different ways. I sure love Robert Palmer’s version. Or maybe I just love Robert Palmer.🥰

the GUY was AWSOME Scarbrough lad done good. RIP . eddie. redcar

Robert palmer you were a beautiful soul and your singing reflected that!! we miss you sO much! there is big talent missing in this world now!! you nailed these 2 songs! absolutely! everytime I hear them I feel good inside!! I know your light will shine forever more! wherever you are!! we were sO lucky to have had you in our lives! Im sO grateful for that! and sO many others Im sure!! god bless you! We miss you!! :-)

This dude. So. Extremely. Underrated.

What a classy man he was rest in peace Robert Palmer

Gracias Robert Palmer. por este espetacular tema.. gracias maestro.. desde Puerto La Plata Argentina... Aplausosss inmortales..y un brindis- Aguante y Viva inglaterra

Class you had Robert

A Great Singer & A Class Act💯

Both Marvin and Robert slay this! So talented

omg goose bumps ....amazinggggg ! they don't make em like this anymore.

We’re still missing you my man…….that’s for the legacy!!!

Carisma Talent wow ! What a performer, and a fellow Yorkshireman. That was awesome. He was a great loss far too young.

March 8th 2019.....regards to Mr Robert Palmer....been listening to this song for so long abt 35 years ago....until now...

He definitely did another kind of spin to this ❤️‍🔥😇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Perfectly

Loved that man. Still do. He kills this song! RIp

A gigantic performance.

Robert Palmer...cool as they come!

Robert was a Great Singer, damn he died way to young...Man that Bass Player is pretty fuckin Great to, listen to that dude shredding on that Bass...KILLER...

Bob sounds so amazing live. This is just beautiful ❤️

Amigo Palmer, your songs remmering in México, anytime gracias 😢.

Robert Palmer is one of the last Gentleman's.

How good have you goota be to cover Marvin,,,,top stuff been listening for 30 years...

Man... the bass line comes through really fine on this performance. Beautiful stuff.

Really great song and Robert Palmer was a good looking and a great tinner singer....

Shut up ! this was beyond awesome !

Always adored and found Robert Palmer and David Bowie the sexiest Englishman! I ended up marrying one! Both sang with Soul however in different spectrum. RIP RP and DB

classy, cool, talent, truly missed

RIP Robert , one cool man.

My heart still hurts on his loss

In Seattle in the 1970’s, a local Rock ‘n Roll radio station wanted to help promote talented Acts frequently stuck entertaining in 500 seat venues. The “Rising Star” concert series was hatched. The price of your concert ticket? ONE DOLLAR-in a colosseum seating thousands. The first musical act to sign up? Well, THAT would be Robert Palmer.

I remember him in vinager Joe with elkie Brookes ,he hasn't changed ,great under rated performer ,😉

This song of by Robert Palmer is in my top ten of my life. I just love this song! 1990-91 ... too many memories OF THE GOOD ONES!!!! (Toronto)

Thanks for posting this great performance by one of the greatest, most underrated singers ever!! For me, Robert Palmer’s best song ever was “ Every Kinda People”. Truly a beautiful song with a calypso melody. He died way too soon.