"True Love" is a song by English singer Robert Palmer, which was released in 1999 as the only single from his thirteenth studio album Rhythm & Blues.[1] The song was written by Alan Mansfield, Sharon O'Neill and Palmer.[2] It was produced by Palmer and Pino Pischetola.
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| Single by Robert Palmer | ||||
| from the album Rhythm & Blues | ||||
| B-side | "Big Shot" | |||
| Released | 15 February 1999 | |||
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| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Eagle | |||
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Released as the lead single from the Rhythm & Blues album, the song saw limited commercial success, like the album. It reached No. 87 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] It was his final single release (discounting a 2003 remix of "Addicted to Love").[4]
Release
editThe single was released as a CD single mainly in the UK and across European. A radio edit of "True Love" was created for its release as a single. An extended mix was also included, along with the non-album B-side "Big Shot".[5] A promotional CD single was also created, featuring the radio edit of "True Love" as the only track.[6]
Promotion
editA music video was filmed to promote the single, featuring Palmer singing the song among various clips including a couple dancing. The video was shot in black and white, with the song's lyrics scrolling along the bottom of the video.[7] In the Netherlands, Palmer performed also the song on the TV show Laat de Leeuw.[8]
Critical reception
editUpon release, Billboard reviewed the single, stating: "Robert Palmer teases his new album with a track that shows that this long-innovative artist has yet to content himself with stereotypical production. He's come a long way from "Addicted to Love" with this offering that's part '80s, part sheer experimentation. His vocal is layered in double octaves, giving this midtempo love song a mysterious, exotic feel. Instrumentally, it features a persistent, assertive beat with a peppering of Asian influences and a solid hook that could hook the attention of reminiscent hot ACs. Fans will be delighted that Palmer remains vital and original, while radio may just have a pick to click."[9] Dave Kendrick of the Hartford Courant said in a review of Rhythm & Blues: "...the songs are sunny and optimistic, and Palmer is in fine vocal form throughout. The opening track, 'True Love' sounds like a great single."[10] AllMusic highlighted the song by labelling it an AMG Pick Track from the Rhythm & Blues album.[11]
Track listing
edit- CD single
- "True Love" (radio edit) – 3:52
- "True Love" (extended mix)
- "Big Shot" – 4:22
- CD single (promo release)
- "True Love" (radio edit) – 3:52
Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 87 |
Personnel
edit- Robert Palmer – lead vocals, producer, arranger
- Pino Pischetola – producer, engineer, mixing
- Alan Mansfield – additional instruments
References
edit- ^ "Robert Palmer - True Love (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Robert Palmer - Rhythm&Blues (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ a b "ROBERT PALMER - Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ "Robert Palmer Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Robert Palmer - True Love (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ^ "ROBERT PALMER True Love CD PROMO Single". eBay. 2011-03-25. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ YouTube (2006-06-23). "True Love by Robert Palmer". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ YouTube (2009-04-29). "Robert Palmer - True Love (Laat de Leeuw 1999)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Billboard - Google Books". 1999-08-28. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ^ Dave Kendrick (1999-09-09). "Rhythm & Blues - Robert Palmer - tribunedigital-thecourant". Articles.courant.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ^ Thomas, Stephen (1999-07-20). "Rhythm & Blues - Robert Palmer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-08.