Best of Both Worlds

Robert Palmer

About Best of Both Worlds

"Best of Both Worlds" is a 1978 single by Robert Palmer from his album Double Fun. The song was included on compilation albums including Addictions: Volume II (1992) and 20th Century Masters (1999). A live version appeared on 1982's Maybe It's Live and a remix version was included on 1998's Woke Up Laughing.


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1978
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We want the best of both worlds
We want it slow and hot
We like to taste revenge, yeah
But we can't waste the shot

We want to see from both sides
We like it cool and fast
We want to get it over
We like to make it last

Keep it on
It's getting closer
The best of both worlds
Double fun

We'll make the most, girl
To get the best of both worlds
We must obey the law
What good's a place to stand up
Without a place to fall?

Two and one
Fast and slow girl
The best of both worlds
Double fun
I'd like to now propose a toast
To the best of both worlds

I think about the war that is no fight at all
I think about the peace that is a fight for all
The best of both worlds
Keep it on
Fast and slow girl
The best of both worlds
Tight as a drum, loose as a gun holster
Yeah, it's getting closer

Why do we waste our breath, child
On what we like the most
Seeing as we've wound up here
We ought to do them both

Back and forth
We get the most
Yeah, the best of both worlds
South and north
I'd like to now propose a toast
To the best of both worlds
Two and one
Fast and slow girl
The best of both worlds
Double fun
We'll make the most girl to get the best of both worlds

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Robert Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer and songwriter. He was known for his powerful, soulful voice and sartorial elegance, and for his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. While his "four-decade career incorporated every genre of music", Palmer is best known "for the pounding rock-soul classic, 'Addicted to Love', and its accompanying video, which came to epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s."Having started in the music industry in the 1960s, including a spell with Vinegar Joe, he found success in the 1980s, both in his solo career and with the Power Station, scoring Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and the United States. Three of his hit singles, including "Add… more »

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Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER

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16 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Best of Both Worlds" was released in 1978 by the British singer-songwriter Robert Palmer.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in the album "Double Fun", which is Palmer's fourth studio album.
Noteworthy Lyrics
The lyrics of "Best of the Both Worlds" primarily talk about finding a balance between two contrasting aspects of life.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genres of Rock and Pop, showcasing Palmer's broad musical palette.
Chart Performance
Unlike some of Robert Palmer's other massive hits, "Best of Both Worlds" didn't make a significant dent in the music charts. However, it remains a favorite among fans.
Prominent Elements
The song features a blend of Rock guitars and R&B rhythms, making it a great representation of Palmer's fusion style.
Influences
Robert Palmer's reggae influences are evident in the rhythm of "Best of Both Worlds."
Musical Contributors
The original recording of the song includes artistic contributions from other musicians such as Pierre Brock, who played the bass guitar, and Dony Wynn, who manned the drums.
Backing Vocals
The song also features backing vocals from a choir that includes Arnold McCuller and Sharon Brown among others.
Last Live Performance
"Best of Both Worlds" was noted to be one of the staples in Palmer's live concerts until his untimely death in 2003.
Music Video
Unlike Palmer's other famous songs like "Addicted to Love", "Best of Both Worlds" does not have an official music video.
Other Media Appearance
The song was used in the 1997 comedy movie "A Life Less Ordinary" starring Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz, introducing Palmer's music to a new generation.
Remix Version
A remixed version of "Best of Both Worlds" was released on a later album of Robert Palmer, "Addictions: Volume 2," in 1992.
Song Duration
The original track of "Best of Both Worlds" from the "Double Fun" album has a duration of 3:59 minutes.
Album Success
Despite the moderate success of "Best of Both Worlds", the album "Double Fun" got certified Gold by RIAA.
Unique Selling Point
"Best of Both Worlds," like other Palmer songs, stands out for its intelligent lyrics, smooth vocals, and fusion of different musical styles.

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