Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Power Station - Some Like It Hot

The Power Station formed in London in 1984 as a "supergroup" - members who have had successful solo careers, members of other groups, or are known in other musical professions.  (Wikipedia)

The Power Station personnel -
Robert Palmer (vocals)
Tony Thompson (drums)
John Taylor (bass)
Andy Taylor (guitar)
*Roger Taylor contributed drums to the band.

Genres considered - Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Dance Rock, New Wave, Funk Rock

Duran Duran projects after Seven and the Ragged Tiger -

Arcadia - 1985 ... Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor 
So Red the Rose - Certified Platinum in the U.S.

The Power Station -

Andy Taylor and John Taylor wanted to break from synth emphasis and lean toward Led Zeppelin style. 

In February 1985, the band performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Get It On" on an episode of Saturday Night Live.  Point of interest - Saxophonist Lenny Pickett contributed the horn section but went on to join the SNL house band and later the musical director.

"Get It On" reached No. 22 in the UK and No. 9 in the U.S.

The Power Station (album) was released in March 1985 and reached No. 12 in the UK and No. 6 in the U.S.

The band's success led to a sharp downfall with Robert Palmer's sudden departure to go solo.  John Taylor eventually returned to Duran Duran and Andy Taylor eventually went solo.

(Wikipedia)

Let's go back to "Some Like It Hot" - 
First single from The Power Station
Released in 1985
No. 6 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 4 in Canada
No. 4 in Australia 
No. 79 on U.S. Top Pop Singles Billboard

A feature in the 1985 film, National Lampoon's European Vacation.

(Wikipedia)

Sadly,
"The Power Station were living a lavish, drug-fueled lifestyle."
Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Robert Palmer 

Let's stay with the success of "Some Like It Hot" -

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