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/
Natural Born Boogie
Humble Pie Lyrics
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Steppin' out of her limousine, well
Looking like the cover of a twenty-dollar magazine
She's got it made and branded
If you know what I mean
She's a...natural born woman
Natural born woman
There she is again watch her stop the Main Street in its tracks
Looking like Creole queen
Hair hangin' down her back
I say, don't look too long, boy
She'll make your glasses crack
She's a...natural born woman
Natural born woman
She's a...she's a natural born woman
Get your track
Yeah, natural born woman
Yeah, yeah...
Natural born woman
Yeah, yeah...
She's a natural born woman
Well, I'm sweatin' and I'm shakin'
When I'm bringin' you the news
You can do anything
But lay off of my blue suede shoes
That's why I'm standin' here today
Preachin' natural born woman blues
Well, she's a...natural born woman
Well, yeah...
Natural born woman
Well, yeah...
Natural born woman
Well, I'm looking out my back door
Wonderin' which place to go
Think I'll move on down to Memphis
Pay my money to see a rock 'n' roll show
Find me a sweet-heart Susie
Together we can lose control
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
She's a...natural born woman
Yeah, yeah...
Natural born woman
Yeah...
Natural born woman
Yeah, ooh...
Ooh...
All right...
Ooh...
The lyrics to Humble Pie's song "Natural Born Boogie" capture the essence of a woman who exudes a natural beauty and confidence. The singer sings about watching the woman stepping out of her limousine looking like the cover of a twenty-dollar magazine. She is a natural-born woman who knows how to brand herself and create a lasting impression on those she meets. The singer advises not to look too long, as she will make your glasses crack with her stunning beauty.
The woman is compared to a Creole queen, with her hair hanging down her back. She commands attention and can stop the Main Street in its tracks. The singer finds himself sweating and shaking as he shares the news about this natural-born woman. The song talks about her ability to do anything but lay off his blue suede shoes, which indicates that she has a powerful presence that could make him feel intimidated.
The lyrics also express the singer's desire to go to Memphis and see a rock 'n' roll show. He talks about wanting to find a sweetheart Susie who can help him lose control. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the natural beauty, confidence, and power that some women possess, making them stand out from the rest.
Line by Line Meaning
There she is again
The subject has previously encountered this woman
Steppin' out of her limousine, well
She has an air of luxury and refinement
Looking like the cover of a twenty-dollar magazine
The subject has a stunning and glamorous appearance
She's got it made and branded
The subject has come into a significant amount of wealth or success
If you know what I mean
The subject is trying to convey something that is implied or unspoken
She's a...natural born woman
The subject describes this woman as possessing a superb level of talent and beauty that was innate
There she is again watch her stop the Main Street in its tracks
People stop and stare at her because of her allure and charm.
Looking like Creole queen
She has an identifiable look that is reminiscent of Creole women in New Orleans
Hair hangin' down her back
Her long hair is flowing down her back
I say, don't look too long, boy
The subject warns another person not to stare at her for too long because of her captivating presence
She'll make your glasses crack
The woman's incredible beauty will break the metaphorical glasses of the person who gazes at her for too long
Get your track
The subject uses this phrase as an exclamation to show excitement
Yeah, natural born woman
The woman is a true and naturally talented beauty
Well, I'm sweatin' and I'm shakin'
The subject is feeling nervous or anxious about something
When I'm bringin' you the news
The subject is sharing information with another person
You can do anything
The subject is telling another person that they can have an impact in the world
But lay off of my blue suede shoes
The subject is warning other people not to mess with his belongings
That's why I'm standin' here today
The subject is explaining his motivation for doing something
Preachin' natural born woman blues
The subject is singing a song about the natural talents and beauty of the woman
Well, I'm looking out my back door
The subject is looking outside of his home
Wonderin' which place to go
The subject is considering his different options
Think I'll move on down to Memphis
The subject is considering going to Memphis, TN
Pay my money to see a rock 'n' roll show
The subject is willing to spend money to see a good concert
Find me a sweet-heart Susie
The subject is looking for a woman named Sweetheart Susie
Together we can lose control
The subject wants to have a wild time with Sweetheart Susie in Memphis
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The subject is expressing excitement and enthusiasm
She's a...natural born woman
The subject repeats his previous assertion that the woman is a naturally talented and beautiful woman
Yeah, yeah...natural born woman
The subject continues to emphasize the woman's innate abilities and gracefulness
Yeah...natural born woman
The subject is affirming his belief in the woman's skills and beauty
Yeah, ooh...
The subject is continuing to express his excitement
All right...
The subject is expressing general satisfaction or agreement
Ooh...
The subject is expressing wonder or awe
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE MARRIOTT
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@neilpaxman
Bought this single in 1969. Remember walking home from work (I was 17) in the sunshine, with the 45 tucked in my lunch box. Happy, carefree days, with singers like Stevie, Greg and Peter at their peak. We didn't know how lucky we were, or how brief those wonderful days would be. 73 this year...
@hannesstuber222
I am 70. But NOW you know how happy you were. That's the way it goes ... :)
@carlray4809
👍👍👍👍👍 THOSE WERE THE DAYS. ETERNITY WILL BE SO MUCH BETTER. TRUST IN JESUS, HE WILL RETURN.
@edwardclark4043
Me to man born 1952 still rocking loved Stevie
@ozzie444
Real Rock & Roll, children. This is how it's supposed to be.
@rockinrobb4350
This is what i call the ultimate Humble Pie line up! Classic Rockers! Steve was one boogie rockin soul singing giant no matter how tall he was!!! And Frampton was just the right mate to offset Steve's playing!! This whole group rocks!! I love how they trade off lead vocals on this classic song! Long Live Humble Pie!!
@Dragon-Slay3r
Frank quail finch?😂
@rockinrobb4350
@@Dragon-Slay3r Meaning What say you??
@joanbunnywills1004
I love this group. At 92 I still love to boogie!
@brucepickess8097
Yep, you're never to old to boogie.✔👍