Sept. 26 -- Robert Palmer never meant to turn us on to the guitar-wielding girls in his "Addicted to Love" video — and came to rue talking about the breakout hit that defined an era on MTV.

On May 3, 1986, Robert Palmer's tune (and modelesque music video for) "Addicted To Love" hits no. 1 on the Hot 100.

No music video represents the excess of the '80s quite like Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love." The suave British singer began his career in the early '70s, but developed a new fanbase in the next ...

It’s incredible to think that Addicted to Love – while obviously a surefire smash once it was in the can – was actually the third single to be released from Robert Palmer’s 1986 album ...

No music video represents the excess of the ’80s quite like Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love.” The suave British singer began his career in the early ’70s, but developed a new fanbase ...

It’s incredible to think that Addicted to Love – while obviously a surefire smash once it was in the can – was actually the third single to be released from Robert Palmer’s 1986 album Riptide.