Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. pp.228, 236. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. We recorded a demo in my manager's basement, and later got some studio time to record it. I think that was in New York, funded by a record label that initially showed interest and also sprung for adding some strings. So now we had a better demo, even though the record label didn't make a serious offer, and my manager brought it to a nice guy named Wally Gold at Don Kirshner Publishing. (Most of the time our forays to NYC were filled with rejection; I found that discouraging, and eventually stopped joining my manager as he took my shopped my songs around the city.) My manager, by the way, whom I had met when he ran New Haven's Dynamic Recording Studio, was Marty Kugell, who had previously managed the Five Satins and produced their hit record, ' In The Still Of The Nite.' Medley in C: Always on My Mind / Whiter Shade of Pale / San Francisco Nights / Ain't Misbehavin' /… In 1982, English singer Robert Palmer released a version of the song as a single from his live/studio album Maybe It's Live. It reached No. 16 in the UK Singles Chart. [7] Palmer's version has a significantly altered melody and lyrics in comparison to other versions of the song. Palmer told Max Bell in 1989:

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Paul’s voice and mannerisms were the closest I’ve ever seen to Rod himself.” a b "ROBERT PALMER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 2019-10-11.

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The Shakers recorded it for their debut album Yankee Reggae (Elektra, 1976) [23] and released the song as a single. s new production showcases a brand-new set list, a new stage set, an even bigger light show and a world class live band.

The song was written by Jeff Fortgang, whose name you won't see on any other credits. In 2023, he told Songfacts the story behind the song. Consumer Guide Album - Reggae Greats: Strictly for Lovers". The Village Voice . Retrieved 2020-10-15.Upon release, Ian Birch of Smash Hits described Palmer's version as "a great combination of limb-loosening rhythm and immediate melody" and predicted the song would reach the UK Top 5. [9] Billboard considered it "one of Palmer's most enticing singles" since " Every Kinda People". They also noted the "offbeat rhythm" and "eccentric arrangement". [10] Cash Box commented: "This cover paints yet another picture of the ever-changing Palmer. Here he plays a jumpy electronic popper". [11] Chart history [ edit ] Chart (1982) Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p.214. This authentic production, now in its fifth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections. CASH BOX Top 100 Singles – Week ending October 27, 1984". Archived from the original on 1 October 2012 . Retrieved 2018-02-03. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) Cash Box magazine. I’ve seen some ‘Rods’ in my time, but Paul is the best one I’ve ever seen.”–Don Stewart (Rod Stewart’s Brother)