Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

Robert Palmer

About Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

"Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" is a 1978 song, written and originally recorded by Moon Martin, and sung a year later by Robert Palmer. The song became one of Palmer's definitive hits.


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1996
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A hot summer night, fell like a net
I've gotta find my baby yet
I need you, to soothe my head
And turn my blue heart to red

Doctor Doctor, gimme the news
I got a bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna cure my ill
I got a bad case of lovin' you

A pretty face don't make no pretty heart
I learned that buddy from the start
You think I'm cute, a little bit shy
Mama, I ain't that kind of guy

Doctor Doctor, gimme the news
I got a bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna cure my ill
I got a bad case of lovin' you

I know you like it, you like it on top
Tell me mamma, are you gonna stop?

You had me down twenty-one to zip
Smile of Judas on your lip
Shake my fist, knock on wood
I got it bad, and I got it good

Doctor Doctor, gimme the news
I got a bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna cure my ill
I got a bad case of lovin' you

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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: JOHN MOON MARTIN

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13 facts about this song

Artist
The song "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" was popularized by British rock vocalist Robert Palmer in 1978.
Song's Original Creator
Despite its association with Palmer, the song was actually originally recorded by Moon Martin, an American singer-songwriter, in 1978.
Song Theme
The song insinuates a playful medical theme with lyrics referring to temperature, healing, and a 'prescription' for love.
Chart Performance
The song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, making it one of Palmer's most successful songs.
Album
The song was included on Palmer's sixth solo studio album named "Secrets" which was released in 1979.
Cover Version
The song was covered by Canadian rock band 'The Guess Who' in 1981, for their reunion album called "Road Food".
TV Series
The same song served as the theme song for the Canadian/American television series "Royal Pains", running from 2009 to 2016.
Video Game Feature
The song also featured in the popular video game, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories", released in 2006.
Soundtrack
It was used in the soundtrack of the 2004 remake film "Walking Tall."
Live Performances
Palmer's live performances of this song were renowned for their high energy and choreographed dance routines, which often included female backup dancers.
Significance of the Song
The song defined a new musical direction for Robert Palmer and helped established his successful solo career.
Relic Music Video Footage
In an interesting piece of music video trivia, in the original video for the song, Palmer is seen treating the effects of a heat wave on various scantily clad women, which was considered quite risqué at the time of its release.
Song Accolade
Despite never earning an award, it was one of Palmer’s signature songs and remains popular to this day on various classic rock radio stations.

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