| True Love | |
| Cover: | Robert Palmer True Love 1999 Single.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Robert Palmer |
| Album: | Rhythm & Blues |
| B-Side: | Big Shot |
| Released: | 15 February 1999 |
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| Length: | 3:52 |
| Label: | Eagle |
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| Prev Title: | Respect Yourself |
| Prev Year: | 1995 |
| Next Title: | Addicted to Love" (Remix) (Shake B4 Use vs. Robert Palmer) |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
"True Love" is a song by English singer Robert Palmer, which was released in 1999 as the only single from his thirteenth studio album Rhythm & Blues.[1] The song was written by Alan Mansfield, Sharon O'Neill and Palmer.[2] It was produced by Palmer and Pino Pischetola.
Released as the lead single from the Rhythm & Blues album, the song saw limited commercial success, like the album. It reached No. 87 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] It was his final single release (discounting a 2003 remix of "Addicted to Love").[4]
The single was released as a CD single mainly in the UK and across European. A radio edit of "True Love" was created for its release as a single. An extended mix was also included, along with the non-album B-side "Big Shot".[5] A promotional CD single was also created, featuring the radio edit of "True Love" as the only track.[6]
A music video was filmed to promote the single, featuring Palmer singing the song among various clips including a couple dancing. The video was shot in black and white, with the song's lyrics scrolling along the bottom of the video.[7] In the Netherlands, Palmer performed also the song on the TV show Laat de Leeuw.[8]
Upon release, Billboard reviewed the single, stating: "Robert Palmer teases his new album with a track that shows that this long-innovative artist has yet to content himself with stereotypical production. He's come a long way from "Addicted to Love" with this offering that's part '80s, part sheer experimentation. His vocal is layered in double octaves, giving this midtempo love song a mysterious, exotic feel. Instrumentally, it features a persistent, assertive beat with a peppering of Asian influences and a solid hook that could hook the attention of reminiscent hot ACs. Fans will be delighted that Palmer remains vital and original, while radio may just have a pick to click."[9] Dave Kendrick of the Hartford Courant said in a review of Rhythm & Blues: "...the songs are sunny and optimistic, and Palmer is in fine vocal form throughout. The opening track, 'True Love' sounds like a great single."[10] AllMusic highlighted the song by labelling it an AMG Pick Track from the Rhythm & Blues album.[11]