THE VERY BEST OF ROBERT PALMER

The Very Best of Robert Palmer
The Very Best of Robert Palmer
Greatest hits album by Robert Palmer
Released	16 October 1995
Genre	Rock; pop;
Length	68:13; 73:30 (reissue);
Label	Capitol
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Professional ratings
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Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]

The Very Best of Robert Palmer is a 1995 compilation album by English singer Robert Palmer. It was re-issued in 1997 with the addition of "Addicted to Love '97".

Track listing (reissue)

" Addicted to Love '97" – 5:18
" Bad Case of Loving You" – 3:10
" Simply Irresistible" – 4:12
" Get It On (Bang a Gong)" by the Power Station – 5:29
" Some Guys Have All the Luck" – 3:08
" I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" – 3:36
" Looking for Clues" – 4:58
" You Are in My System" – 4:58
" Some Like It Hot" by the Power Station – 5:05
" Respect Yourself" – 4:05
" I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" with UB40 – 3:23
" Johnny and Mary" – 3:59
" She Makes My Day" – 4:21
" Know by Now" – 4:09
" Every Kinda People" – 3:20
" Mercy Mercy Me/ I Want You" – 5:53
" Addicted to Love" (original version) – 4:25

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
Dutch Albums ( Album Top 100)^[3]	86
German Albums ( Offizielle Top 100)^[4]	73
Scottish Albums ( OCC)^[5]	10
UK Albums ( OCC)^[6]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (1995)	Position
UK Albums (OCC)^[7]	40

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom ( BPI)^[8]	Platinum	300,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Ad Focus" (PDF). Music Week. 14 October 1995. p. 10. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
^ The Very Best of Robert Palmer at AllMusic
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
^ "British album certifications – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of Robert Palmer". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[1] "Ad Focus" (PDF). Music Week. 14 October 1995. p. 10. Retrieved 28 December 2022.

[2] The Very Best of Robert Palmer at AllMusic

[ac_Netherlands_Robert_Palmer-3] "Dutchcharts.nl – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[ac_Germany4_Robert_Palmer-4] "Offiziellecharts.de – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[ac_Scotland_-5] "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[ac_UK2_-6] "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[7] "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

[United_KingdomRobert_PalmerThe_Very_Best_Of_Robert_PalmeralbumCertRef-8] "British album certifications – Robert Palmer – The Very Best Of Robert Palmer". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

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v t e Robert Palmer
Studio albums	Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974) Pressure Drop (1975) Some People Can Do What They Like (1976) Double Fun (1978) Secrets (1979) Clues (1980) Pride (1983) Riptide (1985) Heavy Nova (1988) Don't Explain (1990) Ridin' High (1992) Honey (1994) Rhythm & Blues (1999) Drive (2003)
Live albums	Maybe It's Live (1982) Live at the Apollo (2001) At the BBC (2010)
Compilations	Addictions: Volume 1 (1989) Addictions: Volume 2 (1992) The Very Best of Robert Palmer (1995) Woke Up Laughing (1998) 20th Century Masters (1999)
Singles	" Give Me an Inch" " Man Smart, Woman Smarter" " Every Kinda People" " Best of Both Worlds" " Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" " Can We Still Be Friends" " Not a Second Time" " Johnny and Mary" " Looking for Clues" " Some Guys Have All the Luck" " You Are in My System" " You Can Have It (Take My Heart)" " Discipline of Love" " Addicted to Love" " Hyperactive" " I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" " Sweet Lies" " Simply Irresistible" " Early in the Morning" " She Makes My Day" " Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" " Change His Ways" " It Could Happen to You" " Life in Detail" " I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" " You're Amazing" " Mercy Mercy Me" / " I Want You" " Happiness" " Witchcraft" " Girl U Want" " Know by Now" " You Blow Me Away" " Respect Yourself" " True Love"
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v t e Robert Palmer
Studio albums	Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974) Pressure Drop (1975) Some People Can Do What They Like (1976) Double Fun (1978) Secrets (1979) Clues (1980) Pride (1983) Riptide (1985) Heavy Nova (1988) Don't Explain (1990) Ridin' High (1992) Honey (1994) Rhythm & Blues (1999) Drive (2003)
Live albums	Maybe It's Live (1982) Live at the Apollo (2001) At the BBC (2010)
Compilations	Addictions: Volume 1 (1989) Addictions: Volume 2 (1992) The Very Best of Robert Palmer (1995) Woke Up Laughing (1998) 20th Century Masters (1999)
Singles	" Give Me an Inch" " Man Smart, Woman Smarter" " Every Kinda People" " Best of Both Worlds" " Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" " Can We Still Be Friends" " Not a Second Time" " Johnny and Mary" " Looking for Clues" " Some Guys Have All the Luck" " You Are in My System" " You Can Have It (Take My Heart)" " Discipline of Love" " Addicted to Love" " Hyperactive" " I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" " Sweet Lies" " Simply Irresistible" " Early in the Morning" " She Makes My Day" " Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" " Change His Ways" " It Could Happen to You" " Life in Detail" " I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" " You're Amazing" " Mercy Mercy Me" / " I Want You" " Happiness" " Witchcraft" " Girl U Want" " Know by Now" " You Blow Me Away" " Respect Yourself" " True Love"
Related articles	Discography Vinegar Joe The Power Station

Track listing (reissue)

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