Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible (Live in NYC - 1997)

[@N22-g8l]

Legitimately one of the best singers of all time. This is pure class.

[@davisholman8149]

One of the few singers who are as good or BETTER, LIVE.😎

[@aldovidela9182]

A

[@adriantomlin2902]

Agreed 💯 👍

[@jayenpadayachee4055]

I agree, great performance.

[@joelark2007]

Best line in rock.... she's so fine there's no tellin where the money went

[@kendeestraps]

❤😢Simply so unresisble😢

[@TheLookoutGuy]

MAX WEINBERG on the drums? Man that dude has played with the best and Robert Palmer is among the greats for sure. Legends!

[@andyporter4045]

His son Jay played for slipknot

[@stevehannah525]

Has anybody else noticed how Max could drum and chew gum to a different beat? He could play this in his sleep!

[@johnwheet7037]

I was given free tickets to one of his concerts and I went not knowing who he was....and the show was simply outstanding!

[@mikemorris5944]

Without a doubt the best live performance from a show band ever just Awesome.

[@mattgeary9987]

This performance is 10/10.. good lord, they tore that place apart

[@GreigNiven]

How can a live version of a song sound so perfect ha ha! Supreme stuff from the late great Robert Palmer :)

[@sayala911]

Palmer did it !!!

[@أّلَيِّرشٍيِّدِمَنِ]

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[@markomarkovic5729]

The best version is live on Letterman

[@joeljukus9129]

Max Weinberg 7 were a great band

[@margaritalaverde9533]

Merece salon de la fama y power station

[@NameIsRey]

Who’s still listening in 2021? RIP to the one and only Robert Palmer. Gone far too soon.

[@jerryarcher1923]

Still listening 2024

[@kendeestraps]

Still in 2024❤

[@the19thhole66]

Deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@smakfu1375]

Let’s review why this is the ultimate version of this song: Robert Palmer’s next-level energetic delivery (far different than the album version); Max Weinberg’s surreally hard-kick drumming; a bassist who matches Max’s drumming with one or the tightest performances I’ve ever heard; horns that are impeccable; tight studio-grade vocals; audio mixing and production levels that are off the charts. In short, from the suits to the performance, this was seriously professional.

[@orgi49]

Applaus 👏

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

+ two mobsters playing gold tops like they stole them.

[@brandonbuzzell7451]

Not gonna lie... That bass player FUCKING DELIVERS!

[@scottrussell2281]

The man was one of a kind. He died WAY too young. Few made it look as effortless, and yet made it sound as good as Robert Palmer. He simply oozed class from every pore.

[@annamaywirs6245]

you be like Robert Palmer Young your going to kill rom died J's like Robert palmer

[@EyewitnessHistoryChannel]

He smoked 60 cigarettes a day, could say he was burning the candle at both ends, even despite avoiding booze and drugs of the typical rockstar.

[@kathleenflick6041]

​@@EyewitnessHistoryChannel Plenty of smokers live longer. I suspect booze and/or cocaine added to the damage.

[@SofiaMinerva]

Que voz !!!! Simplemente irresistible !!!

[@Rick-tj5iq]

Now this pure class, from Palmer to the band.

[@Mrs.TJ516]

Yes 💛✨

[@Kim-ri1hg]

This MAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I didn’t appreciate him when I was 20 in ‘88 but boy does he look good to me now

[@sudamerikan24]

All band is badass, but "the kick" of Max Weinberg sounds so perfect!

[@dead0ntime]

Bit of that E Street sound in there

[@michaeldewitt1896]

Yep, professional to the core.

[@Уоми]

Это какой-то шаманизм , этот барабанщик !

[@eightinches6094]

I love it that the entire band is wearing jackets and ties like Palmer. Classic.

[@devonjones6775]

They typically did anyway on Conan.

[@larryWA5LB]

We’ll said …

[@marian6593]

One of the best (and most accurate) comments I ever read about Mr Palmer was that he probably got out of bed in the morning, looked in the mirror, ran his fingers through his hair and thought "Yep" So much class, charm, sex appeal and sheer talent crammed into 1 body. Rest well Robert knowing you'll never be forgotten 💘💘💘

[@minagasch2772]

This kind of people should never die. They make our lives so much better with their music. Robert, God bless you whenever you may be.

[@edgarharris111]

Such an awesome performance! And Max playing right in the pocket. Robert, a class act. Gone too soon, but the music will live for a long, long time.

[@sfwentworth6664]

Still cant believe he's gone. What a voice and class act!

[@NMarsden]

Either are we! He's supposed to be around!

[@adriantomlin2902]

One more real musician gone!! Sucks! 😔

[@phil4977]

He was only 54. Heavy smoking got him

[@EyewitnessHistoryChannel]

​@@NMarsdenHe smoked 60 cigarettes a day. Unfortunately it's no surprise he's gone when you realise that unsustainable lifestyle. Nonetheless, he will be dearly remembered for the monumental talent that he was.

[@TaylorTrask]

THIS artist and THIS band together = meant to be. What a damn perfect pairing.

[@kingjames1308]

2020 and still an incredible toon. Mr. Palmer was smooth as silk

[@jac3054]

...and still incredible in 2023.

[@nathaliegauvin5161]

@@jac3054 and still in 2024!!

[@ellasy825]

He's really simply irresistible.

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Yes he was so good looking

[@evabuchberger1512]

Ja Wahnsinn🎉

[@ulrichrohde4071]

Man, one hell of a band, and a hell of a song. And Robert Palmer was king!

[@WillCorg]

Max makes playing the drums look so easy... he doesn't even break a sweat!

[@alirashawi4859]

WillCorg max is like the rest of the band totally awesome

[@d.vinyardlillian2087]

THIS ABSOLUTELY KICKS ASS!!! Dude has a set of pipes on him for sure.

[@josephcardoni5183]

Love when Robert cracks up a bit during the last verse. I believe he was going to say another word other than "kissable". : ) Eddie Martinez is a beast on guitar. He worked with Robert on several albums and tours. I was fortunate enough to see Robert and Eddie together on three different tours. Three of the highest packed energy shows I have ever seen. When I saw him on the "Riptide" tour and "Addicted To Love" was blowing up the radio, Robert actually forgot the words to "Addicted" for a few seconds. He had the same reaction as here. He and a few other band members just laughed it off and he kept going. Not a whole lot of chatter from Robert between songs. The man and his band just came out and wailed for over 2 hours! Such wonderful memories! : )

[@fernandovgamer]

Joseph Cardoni "Fu..able"

[@josephcardoni5183]

Ha! Exactly, Fernando! lol

[@ceratiandjackson]

THAT LUXURY, BROTHER !!!!!

[@zyxwut321]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing, Joe. I always imagined Robert Palmer being that way, a quiet, straightforward, hard working musician who did his bit and had fun but didn't mess around. Good to know he was like that live.

[@derickennedy6278]

When I saw it the first time, I thought it was some type of performance flub, but I still laughed!

[@ritashockley9162]

Classy & talented...undeniably a true gentleman.

[@fatbowe]

The man was a Professional...😎

[@twosie7661]

I've been watching a few versions of Simply Irresistible back to back - I can honestly say that the older RP got, the more powerfully he sang it. It became a much raunchier song by this 1997 version. Respect to Mr Irresistible Palmer.

[@twosie7661]

Yep, I was there in the 80's. I don't recall seeing 'Palmer girls' in see-through dresses though.

[@Dave_H834]

100%

[@skinzzor]

he put absolutely everything into that performance and it showed sswell as good as the recorded version or better in my opinion

[@va3svd]

Even when he fumbled the one lyric, didn’t even matter. He recovered and went even harder.

[@kathleenmcsharry3670]

Not only could he rock, but he was incredibly convincing as a performer. Example: 3:35--the moment he puts his hand on his head as if to keep himself from completely losing his s***. God I love him.

[@stuartjones7229]

Magical. my fave song by him. Should have got higher in the charts than I did. RIP.

[@sailorc2033]

It was No 2 in Billboard Hot 100 in 1988

[@dancollins8296]

​@@sailorc2033should have been number 1

[@spyderlogan4992]

This is one f-ing tight band. And Mighty Max is killing it...Driving Hard Rock...Bad Ass Performance. Classic.

[@garybeauchamp3623]

Max Weinberg on drums on that song is beyond awesome, and Palmer's pounding vocal delivery is off the charts. What a shame we lost Palmer so young. A performance not to be forgotten even with poor video quality, but the audio was just fine.

[@MrIcecolddd]

There’ll always be a place in my heart for Robert Palmer. One smooth, suave and sophisticated son of a gun. A true ladies man. Rest easy Rob

[@gerardbarker5236]

Absolutely 1st class ..from Robert himself to every single member of the band dressed in suit and tie..just oozes class..brilliant song ..❤❤

[@scottpierce68]

"Well dressed man in rock n roll", that's great and all but what gets lost is the fact that this man was a talent. Great singer, played guitar and piano, wrote good songs and most of all.......the guy was a kick ass front man. RP was a really good r and b singer. I was a teen in the 80's and going back and listening to these songs(especially his early stuff, sneakin Sally, looking for clues, every kinda people) the man's voice was on point. Good stuff Mr. Palmer , You were one of the great ones!

[@veg4ev]

Mr. Class and Cool of all R & R a one of kind with the looks, Italian suits, singing & music that dresses like a businessman than a rocker

[@stephenbrooks6174]

Wow; I saw Vinegar Joe at a university gig back in the day, with Elkie Brooks and Robert Plamer, I didn't know how lucky I was.

[@michellereed5638]

I love this performance! Absolutely raw talent, as good as it gets here! Crisp clean lyrics, sung well, so that every word is understandable, no mush mouth here, and on key, on tune, again, no autotune correcting, hitting every note pitch perfect--and on time with the driving beat of the song, the energy is there and dressed to the nines! A total package! Robert Palmer may he RIP--was a first class act--all around entertainer/singer and could wow the crowd. I miss him! So glad we have these recordings to remember him by----❤❤💋

[@kendeestraps]

Loved him so much❤

[@CarlosTelloDrummer]

Wow! Amazing performance, the drum set sounds insane! Fantastic drummer.

[@36handy]

God I loved the 80s and 90s. What a time to be young ...

[@Coreyw63]

Love this song and Robert Palmer!

[@acts1power]

He nailed it

[@gregdenis5191]

Simply a great live performance ...

[@Kitwatchesvids]

Always loved the sword swipe sound in this song!

[@Chhadams]

This singer/back-up band combo is just so genius. Kudos to whoever put the two together (I'd guess Palmer himself)

[@franktheo2055]

I always found Robert Palmer to be a unique stylish front man waring a suit & tie with a short consecutive haircut his hard driving rocking music and vocals form Power Station through his solo career. I always said he resembled and was the Cary Grant of Rock n' Roll. R. Palmer's music was great and those early MTV music videos with those great looking girls propped up as his band in those videos were to die for.... Cool Live On Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer RIP.

[@Josh3B]

This is incredible- great band backing a great singer.

[@kevinlangley9644]

Top notch a1 class. One of the best live performances ever

[@squirrelattackspidy]

He nailed it!

[@kendeestraps]

Love Forever❤

[@clivewinters7479]

What a talent! 🇬🇧 RIP Robert

[@CarlosTelloDrummer]

This video deserve Full HD Version!

[@suematulewicz631]

Loved him gone too soon he was so talented handsome as hell will always tear up over him love 💘

[@Egeris95]

Watch out kids! A master at work !! Holy crap he was goooooood!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘😎

[@BenDuane80]

Got the chance to see him in Berkeley Calif......was amazing .....so talented....such a great voice

[@100chuckjones]

Possibly one of the best live performances I've ever seen. High energy.

[@buskahegian]

This was his best live performance of this classic

[@duanewilson3941]

Jesus, this guy is cool and what a great song!!

[@raylopez7622]

Robert Palmer genius rest in peace my friend kicking ass band

[@MCS1993]

Great live version!!!!!! Love it

[@chrisleming5969]

A real rock band, excellent!

[@jamesmurray3128]

The only rock star that looks like a Wall Street stock broker.

[@marioalejandro7549]

Those are the real badass rock stars. Is all in their bones and not just fashion. True badass. 🤘

[@fireice2999]

James Murray he dresses much better than a stock broker. It’s a really stylish, impeccable suit.

[@michaelspindel9851]

bryan ferry also looked like a guy from the NYSE

[@Krrrimmi]

Stock broker with charm. He's simply irresistable. 😂

[@alejandrorodriguez-do7rj]

More like the CEO of an investment company.

[@pepescuderorivas2494]

Nice band! Specially drums...mr. Max Weinberg! I love it!

[@Redbaron3314733]

That crowd sure got their money's worth that night! Dittos on the comments that Palmer's energy was next level. Professionals at their best....Just superb. We lost Palmer far too soon.

[@Уоми]

Стиль и голос - в этом весь Роберт Палмер !

[@TherymasterWidnes]

From Batley (a small town in the UK) to Brooklyn. There is only one Robert Palmer!

[@MrMikebutkus]

That's Max Weinberg (Springsteen's drummer) playing for him.

[@kendeestraps]

Terrifically Fantastic!❤

[@Chief_5]

So glad someone recorded this, simply awesome 😎

[@jackbirkin119]

Dude has a set of pipes on him for sure.

[@TZKeyz]

Totally BADASS!

[@phil4977]

With brass instruments. Don’t see that today. Wonderful

[@orgi49]

Genau, deswegen knallts

[@camiloaguirre59]

All the songs and music belongs to you teacher, may you rest in peace

[@airborneyvb6544]

Sharp as a tack. The beat, the voice, the suit. Super Cool Dude.

[@gabexoxox4546]

That was the room to be in on that night!!!😉

[@bahgawd8158]

Gabe xoxox I wanted to see him live and missed the opportunity..then he passed..ill never get to see him live :(

[@olsonashleyw.132]

Max makes playing the drums look so easy... he doesn't even break a sweat! Watch out kids! A master at work !! Holy crap he was goooooood!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘😎

[@xgrahamwtojonathaneqd3777]

Dude has a set of pipes on him for sure. This video deserve Full HD Version!

[@robertmyles4220]

pure class

[@ZenMastaKai]

Robert Palmer was ... Simply Irresistible!!!! RIP, still very missed....

[@marenasusinno4524]

Thanks for sharing. I love this guy so much! R.I.P.

[@rahkinrah1963]

If anyone could have/should have - lived forever- it should have been this man. Bless you RP You are with me every 24/7

[@joelampo1]

Max Weinberg can make drumming sound good with an empty soda can!

[@suematulewicz631]

I loved him too young

[@evabuchberger1512]

Always good

[@juanandresgarciavalencia3823]

Maestro robert palmer.. Eres simplemente irremplazable...Gracias por tu musica...Descansa en paz...

[@5pointsdronesllc]

I love the bass line in this song!

[@rob2326]

Legend!!!

[@goodvibrato]

Wow, he's using Conan O'Brien's house band here. I love those guys. They fuckin' rocked this one! Too cool.

[@jnadle1]

+goodvibrato As a matter of fact, the horns blended in great with the synthesizer of the original.

[@CarlosTelloDrummer]

Kochab Is the Max Weinberg band - Max Weinberg 7 The same band, I mean the band on the Conan O'brien Tv Show is the band of Max Weinberg, and Max Weinberg is the drummer of Bruce Springsteen.

[@merk9569]

Carlos Tello Max Weinberg is Springsteen’s drummer. I don’t know about the others.

[@MikeAndersonvinyloldies]

@@CarlosTelloDrummer yes, the backing band is pretty much Conan's old band...Max, Jimmy, and a few of the others.

[@TheCory42]

Honestly has there ever been a more exciting performer like this man? Robert you were simply irresistible!

[@hedga001]

I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancée, ...keeps buzzing in my ear!

[@barehands007]

She'll catch up.

[@AlmightyFSM]

lol Kristin.. that was an American Psycho reference.. and one very well made ;)

[@stephanhazelsr2991]

That sux

[@heidivert830]

He was great😊😊

[@mustaine8666]

Max was going off..good to see him.

[@davidhilleymusic]

Robert Palmer. Simply IRREPLACEABLE. ✌❤🎸

[@laurakenney225]

ya gotta love him! and yeah, I laughed when he stalled and sang 'kissable' right along with him, cuz it made him more 'real' to me. Robert was and still is quite the package 💝

[@zyxwut321]

It actually ADDED to the song because it left an enticing pause there... LOL

[@messianiceranowinJesusnameamen]

Well we know the word he was implying rather than kissable

[@marcelociccia2527]

Amo a este hombre , grandes temas y todos perfectos , un yuppie del rock !!!

[@powerslide46]

I love Max Driving that beat!!!

[@rahkinrah1963]

Thank you Robert, God bless you...

[@lordburlap4514]

Kick ass song!