The band initially consisted in 1969 of Steve Marriott (formerly of Small Faces; lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Peter Frampton (from The Herd; lead guitar), Greg Ridley (from Spooky Tooth; bass) and Jerry Shirley (from The Apostolic Intervention; drums).
The joining of all these fairly known players resulted in Humble Pie being considered a bit of a “supergroup”. Worried about great expectations, the group began working together in secret at Marriott's cottage in Moreton, Essex. Signed to Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate Records, their debut single "Natural Born Boogie" was rushed out in 1969 and was a UK number five hit; it was quickly followed by the album As Safe As Yesterday Is, praised as a progressive album in the vein of Small Faces. Their second album Town and Country was also released in 1969 and featured a more acoustic sound. Humble Pie concerts at this time featured an acoustic set followed by an electric set, an approach that would become popular decades later.
1970 saw the financial collapse of Immediate, a switch to A&M Records, and a change in band management. The albums Humble Pie and Rock On, both released that year, alternated between progressive rock and boogie rock excess. A concert at the Fillmore East in NYC was captured on Perfomance Rockin' The Fillmore (1971); it is considered one of the best live rock albums of its era, with Marriott, Frampton, and the rest of the group in fine form. The loud-quiet-loud epic "I Don't Need No Doctor" was an FM radio hit in the United States, propelling the album to the group's biggest commercial success yet.
However, Frampton had already left the band by the time of the album's release, to pursue a solo career that would become extremely successful later in the 1970s. With Dave "Clem" Clempson replacing Frampton, Humble Pie moved towards an even harder sound at the urging of manager Dee Anthony, emphasizing Marriott's blues and soul roots.
Smokin' (1972) had a minor hit in "Thirty Days in the Hole" and was reasonably successful commercially based on the group's constant touring. As a premiere US concert attraction, they traveled in a customized private jet, and partook in all forms of the rock n roll excess available to formerly working class musicians that rose to fame and riches in this era, even hiring The Blackberries, a trio of black backup singers including Vanetta Fields formerly of The Ikettes. Nevertheless the band's extended, long form concert boogie jam rock style was unable to break them into the mainstream radio. Eat It (1974) was three sides of mostly R&B covers and one side live, and while appreciated by their core fans, did nothing to expand the group's audience. The group staged the Goodbye Pie Tour in 1975 and essentially broke up.
In 1980 Marriott, divorced, and with financial problems in the UK, relocated to Atlanta Georgia and revived Humble Pie with Shirley, adding Bobby Tench (from Jeff Beck Group) on guitar and Anthony "Sooty" Jones on bass. Two albums with a more modern heavy metal sound were released but the effort soon fell apart. In 1991 Marriott and Frampton began collaborating again, with another Humble Pie rebirth possibly in the offing, but an unfortunate house fire took Marriott's life before anything tangible could materialise. http://rockandrollgarage.com/the-tragic-story-of-steve-marriott-death/
Light Of Love
Humble Pie Lyrics
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And I love the sun too
They make bright my light
The light of love, the light of life
I know just how good it can be
My past leaves a trail, bitter and sweet
Demands on my life were hard
to meet
But when I found my
love
I found much more
I know just how good it can be
You're
aware, what I ain't got
But what I got is yours to share
My how
it's good to see
The little things that never used to be
Now it's
of some concern
Like the old man say, if you live you learn
I know
just how good it can be
I--I love you
And I love the sun too
They, they make bright my light
With the light of love, the light of
life
I know just how good it can be
The lyrics to Humble Pie's song Light of Love express a deep appreciation for the wonderful aspects of life, namely love and the warmth of the sun. The singer acknowledges the challenges of their past, which were difficult to overcome, but found solace and meaning through the discovery of love. The lyrics suggest that love brings a sense of clarity and fulfillment that can be difficult to achieve otherwise. The light of love is described as something that brightens and illuminates the singer's life, making everything much more enjoyable and satisfying. The lyrics suggest that the light of love can turn even the simplest things into something worth cherishing, as the singer observes the little things in life with newfound appreciation. The lyrics also allude to the idea of growth and learning, as the singer makes a reference to the old adage "if you live you learn," suggesting that the difficulties of the past have served as valuable lessons that have made the singer more appreciative of the light of love.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of joy and gratitude for life, highlighting the beauty and power of love and the joy that can be found in the simple pleasures of the world. The idea is one of hope and optimism, that even amidst the struggles and challenges of life, love and the light of love can help overcome them and bring a sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I--I love you
I love you.
And I love the sun too
I also love the sun because it makes everything bright and shining.
They make bright my light
Your love and the sun give me the strength and energy to be a better person.
The light of love, the light of life
Your love is like a light that guides me through life and gives me hope.
I know just how good it can be
I understand how wonderful life can be when you have someone you love.
My past leaves a trail, bitter and sweet
My past experiences have had both good and bad moments that shaped who I am today.
Demands on my life were hard to meet
I struggled to meet the expectations and responsibilities that were placed on me.
Didn't know how or the reason for
I was unsure about how to handle my situation or the reason behind my struggles.
But when I found my love, I found much more
When I found you, I found something that gave me purpose and meaning in life.
You're aware, what I ain't got
You know what I'm lacking in life.
But what I got is yours to share
However, what I do have is yours to share with me.
My how it's good to see
It is wonderful to see how much my life has improved since we met.
The little things that never used to be
I now appreciate the small things in life that I previously took for granted.
Now it's of some concern
I now have some worries or considerations in life.
Like the old man say, if you live you learn
As the saying goes, you learn something new every day, especially as you go through life.
I know just how good it can be
I know how amazing life can be when you have love and happiness in your life.
I--I love you
Again, I just want to say that I love you.
And I love the sun too
And again, I also love the sun.
They, they make bright my light
Both you and the sun bring light and joy into my life.
With the light of love, the light of life
Together, we illuminate each other's lives with the light of love and the light of life.
I know just how good it can be
Once again, I know how amazing life can be when you have love and happiness in your life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREG RIDLEY
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I, I love you
And I love the sun too
They make bright my light
The light of love, the light of life
I know just how good it can be.
My past leaves a trail, bitter and sweet
Demands on my life were hard to meet
Didn't know how or the reason for
But when I found my love, I found much more
I know just how good it can be.
You're aware, what I ain't got
But what I got is yours to share.
My how it's good to see
The little things that never used to be
Now it's of some concern
Like the old man say: 'If you live you learn'
I know just how good it can be.
I, I love you
And I love the sun too
They, they make bright my light
With the light of love, the light of life
I know just how good it can be.
Paul Joseph
Best song from the 60s. Moodys sound, nice and mellow. Could be a pop opera. Pie and Me
ShotGunAnd
Underrated band.
Brian Ohs
wow...can't believe I found this song on Youtube! Thanks for putting this up!
mashmakhan zp.ua
WONDERFUL
S.S.
Wow! Earl Bailey on Deeptracks Sirius XM played this yesterday. Had completely forgotten this beautiful and obscure song. Glad I found it here.
Aurelio Gago
raga rock ,rare Humble Pie theme.
Manny Ruiz
Psychedelic, Raga, stoned out, tabla, sitar, blues rock.
ludwig26
awesome..