Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)
Robert Palmer
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Whoa A hot summer night, fell like a net I've gotta find my baby yet I need you, to soothe my head And turn my blue heart to red Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a bad case of lovin' you No pill's gonna cure my ill I got a bad case of lovin' you A pretty face don't make no pretty heart I learned that buddy from the start You think I'm cute, a little bit shy Mama, I ain't that kind of guy Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a bad case of lovin' you No pill's gonna cure my ill I got a bad case of lovin' you I know you like it, you like it on top Tell me mamma, are you gonna stop? You had me down twenty-one to zip Smile of Judas on your lip Shake my fist, knock on wood I got it bad, and I got it good Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a bad case of lovin' you No pill's gonna cure my ill I got a bad case of lovin' you
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Written by: JOHN MOON MARTIN
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13 facts about this song
ArtistThe song "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" was popularized by British rock vocalist Robert Palmer in 1978.
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Song's Original CreatorDespite its association with Palmer, the song was actually originally recorded by Moon Martin, an American singer-songwriter, in 1978.
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Song ThemeThe song insinuates a playful medical theme with lyrics referring to temperature, healing, and a 'prescription' for love.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, making it one of Palmer's most successful songs.
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AlbumThe song was included on Palmer's sixth solo studio album named "Secrets" which was released in 1979.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by Canadian rock band 'The Guess Who' in 1981, for their reunion album called "Road Food".
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TV SeriesThe same song served as the theme song for the Canadian/American television series "Royal Pains", running from 2009 to 2016.
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Video Game FeatureThe song also featured in the popular video game, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories", released in 2006.
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SoundtrackIt was used in the soundtrack of the 2004 remake film "Walking Tall."
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Live PerformancesPalmer's live performances of this song were renowned for their high energy and choreographed dance routines, which often included female backup dancers.
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Significance of the SongThe song defined a new musical direction for Robert Palmer and helped established his successful solo career.
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Relic Music Video FootageIn an interesting piece of music video trivia, in the original video for the song, Palmer is seen treating the effects of a heat wave on various scantily clad women, which was considered quite risqué at the time of its release.
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Song AccoladeDespite never earning an award, it was one of Palmer’s signature songs and remains popular to this day on various classic rock radio stations.
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