Robert Palmer recording vocals for 'Go To Zero' at Compass Point (1984)

Written by Palmer and Guy Pratt, this was ultimately recorded for the "Power Station" album one year later. In this demo, nine months before even being considered to be part of the supergroup, an untypically bearded Palmer ends the track with the line "A-dri-an Be-lew / go to zero!" instead of "Black, red, white and blue / go to zero" which became the definitive lyrics.
The following Belew guitar assault would later be replaced by Andy Taylor's heavy performance, while John Taylor meticulously recreated Guy Pratt's bassline note for note. This segment aired on March 23rd, 1984

[carleensova]

Robert’s voice is Rich and Powerful!!! I love it when he laughs!!!

[carleensova]

This was 40 years ago, and to me it’s better than ever!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[tendraftsdeep]

I woke up with this song in my head. Long live Palmer and The Power Station! Subscribed

[JariSchroderus]

Wow! If only it had that guitar solo by Belew intact at the end, it would be perfect! ❤

[AaaaAaaa-]

So completely blown away by this! 😭🕯️👍

[rora]

This is FANTASTIC!!
LOVE ❤ THE CLOSE-UPS

[GC]

For anyone wondering, this is from The Tube (UK TV show). Leslie Ash who was a presenter is the woman in the background.

[JerseyGirlForLife]

This is beyond fantastic! Thank you for posting this🙂

[manubramba]

my favourite song from power station, thanks for this!! love to see him singing this song! great....

[andreasg]

"Adrian Belew, go to zero ..." 😂

[plc]

Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s so great to watch him record this.

[kevindobson]

I'm actually currently working on a Robert Palmer biography 😊

[AaaaAaaa-]

Where on earth did you find this??
This is the original version of the Robert Palmer/ Guy Pratt composition. Complete with the Adrian Belew reference at the end!
Very special!

[kevindobson]

Can you post more Robert palmer content
Please

[sianwarwick]

Is that Palmer doubling the vocals, do you think ?