Played both cuts back to back, gotta admit I like Robert Palmer versions more. Opinion please.

The Cherelle version is superior


I like Robert Palmer (R.I.P) but it was funny the way he kept "stealing" then-current R&B jams and having his own hit records with them.Remember when he covered The System's "You Are In My System" not too long after their ownversion was released?
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Cherrelle, all the way.

Love them both almost equally. I give a slight edge to Cherrelle's version, if only for that kick ass Minneapolis sound in it. But I love the production in Palmer's version a lot, too.

This song is so hot I love all the versions, Cherrelle's, Robert's and Mariah's.

JackieBlue said:

Mariah's is good, because it's just a copy of the original. I love hers until she does that silly-ass "duh duh duh duh dooooo dooo, duh duh duh duh dooooo dooo" at the end.

Cherelle

DavidEye said:

Add Early In The Morning and Mercy Mercy Me to that list.
I don't know if they were BIG hits, but I did hear them on the radio a lot.
His versions always sounded anemic next to the originals.
I Didn't Mean to Turn You On was his best attempt in the R&B cover category.

Still, Cherrelle wins hands down.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

mr. palmer.

1. Cherrelle
2. Mariah
3. Robert

I'd say Mariah's version.

lovedad43 said:

Cherrelle's version was more cutting edge (courtesy of Jam/Lewis of course).

But believe it or not, Robert Palmer's cover version gave th song's lyrics a whole new meaning as a typical ladies man.

Robert Palmer wins!

TonyVanDam said:

While I gave the edge to Cherrelle's version, that is precisely why I love Palmer's version. A man singing those lyrics gives them an entirely different meaning.

When I took you out
I knew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on

Now I bring you home
You told me goodnight's not enough for you
I'm sorry baby
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on

You read me wrong
I wasn't trying to lead you on
Not like you think
I didn't mean to turn you on

I know you
Were expecting a one night stand
When I refused
I knew you wouldn't understand

I told you twice
I was only trying to be nice
Only trying to be nice
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on

Babe now why should I
Feel guilty 'cause I won't give
Guilty 'cause I won't give in
I didn't mean to turn you on
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on

When I took you out
Iknew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on

I didn't mean to turn you on....

Robert Palmer

Palmer all the way.

please! Cherrelle's version is better. Not just the singing. Actually I like Palmer's singing, he sounds so ultra smooth! But it is the music! The true Minnie sound is way better than that flat Hollywood copycat music.
FLYTE TYME all the way!!

Cherrelle--the seven minute version. The second half of the extended version is when the song really kicks into overdrive.

a mediocre song, even though it sounds like 1999 I go with Cherrelle
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Cherrie's version is tighter but Palmer did completely pimp it.

CinisterCee said:

Cherelle did'nt sing it as good as Mariah, BUT Cherelle's version goes on for 7 minutes of raw uncut 1984 FFFFFUUUUUNNNNNKKKKK that cannot be denied. Those synths, drums & cymbals going through the left and right channels are mindblowing. i still get chills when the climax comes on and Jimmy & terry takes over just screamin "I Didnt Mean To Turn You On!! / AAAAA didnt mean to turn you on!!!"

Mariah's version on the other hand was excellent too. When i mish-mashed both versions together I noticed Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis turned up the bass on Mariah's version and added a little poppy synth in the beginning of her version as well...I think only I notice it though

Robert Palmer version is nice. Mellow and more for the pop crowds whom eh em, cannot handle the funk.

RipHer2Shreds said:

I dont believe a man gonna turn down a woman unless she look like Wanda (haaaayy). And if a man did turn down a woman he sure wouldnt tell it to her face, he would just not call. Cherelle and Mariah are more believeable.

This tune is definitley a woman's track. Just as Aretha singing respect instead of the person it was originally given to.

GOODDD I wish i had that video again. Cherelle trapped in a apartment and King Kong comes out and snatches her in the air. Havent seen it since I was like 5 or 6. I bet the video fit the music perfectly.

paisleypark4 said:

Who says he's telling her all this to her face? Maybe he's just writing it all down in his diary.

Like both..


But Robert Palmer.....

RipHer2Shreds said:

Guys dont be friends and go out with girls just to 'talk', unless he's GAY

R.I.P. Robert

Cherelle also has a Pt. II to it called "Oh No It's U Again" on High Priority.

Cherelle if only for the kickass intro.

Both.

namepeace said:

Yo bro, I sent you an Org note.

After listening to both these tunes again, my opinion has split.
While I still prefer Cherrelle's vocal performance, i'm now partial to Robert Palmer's music track.

Probably the Edwards/Thompson groove.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

theAudience said:

couldn't agree w/you more TA.

theAudience said:

I could kind of see your point b/c of the Chic spin on the song which makes a difference.