True Love (Robert Palmer song)

1999 single by Robert Palmer

"True Love"

Single by Robert Palmer
from the album  Rhythm & Blues
B-side| "Big Shot"
Released| 15 February 1999
Genre|

* Pop
* R&B

Length| 3:52
Label| Eagle
Songwriter(s)|

* Alan Mansfield
* Sharon O'Neill
* Robert Palmer

Producer(s)|

* Robert Palmer
* Pino Pischetola

Robert Palmer singles chronology
| "Respect Yourself"
(1995)  | "True Love"
(1999)  | "Addicted to Love" (Remix) (Shake B4 Use vs. Robert Palmer)"
(2003)

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"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.

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

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The 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

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A 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

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Upon 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

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CD single

1. "True Love" (radio edit) – 3:52
2. "True Love" (extended mix)
3. "Big Shot" – 4:22

CD single (promo release)

1. "True Love" (radio edit) – 3:52

## Charts

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Chart (1999)  | Peak
position

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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 87

## Personnel

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* Robert Palmer – lead vocals, producer, arranger
* Pino Pischetola – producer, engineer, mixing
* Alan Mansfield – additional instruments

## References

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1. ^ "Robert Palmer - True Love (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
2. ^ "Robert Palmer - Rhythm&Blues (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
3. ^ a b "ROBERT PALMER - Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
4. ^ "Robert Palmer Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
5. ^ "Robert Palmer - True Love (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
6. ^ "ROBERT PALMER True Love CD PROMO Single". eBay. 2011-03-25. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
7. ^ YouTube (2006-06-23). "True Love by Robert Palmer". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
8. ^ YouTube (2009-04-29). "Robert Palmer - True Love (Laat de Leeuw 1999)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
9. ^ "Billboard - Google Books". 1999-08-28. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
10. ^ Dave Kendrick (1999-09-09). "Rhythm & Blues - Robert Palmer - tribunedigital-thecourant". Articles.courant.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
11. ^ Thomas, Stephen (1999-07-20). "Rhythm & Blues - Robert Palmer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-08.

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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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