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 Bob 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/
No Way
Humble Pie Lyrics
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You know it's all right
You know how I like it
All night, it's out of sight
Hey, you look so cool, girl
But I know your school, girl
I ain't gonna get fooled again
Cause I've been there before
Hold it for another friend
Well, you had the power
Now you're a dead flower
You know, well, how does it feel
Well, I'm just waiting here
I said, my time is right
Now the love seems to light
You know how much I love you
You know it's all right
You know how I like it
All night, it's out of sight
I've got me a new girl
And when I got through with you, the real thing
It was just a mess
I treated you real nice, girl
Now you in turn pay the price, girl
And I always did my best
I tried and tried
I tried to keep you satisfied
But you just totally put me off
So now here's the situation
I'm gonna take me a permanent vacation,
I'll go, now I'll go, now see I'm going for good
And you always said, Steve, you know you should
And I say, I would if I could
Now you tell me
You know how much I love you
You know it's all right
You know how I like it
All night, it's out of sight
You know how much I love you
You know it's all right
You know how I like it
All night, it's out of sight
No way
The lyrics of Humble Pie's song "No Way" depict the ending of a tumultuous romantic relationship between two individuals. The singer, presumably a man named Steve, addresses the woman he was involved with, saying that he loves her but ultimately won’t be fooled again by her. He acknowledges that he has been through this tumultuous cycle before and doesn't want to go through it again, so he decides to move on. He expresses regret that the relationship didn't work out and that he had to let go of someone he loved, but he ultimately realizes that it’s time to part ways.
The mention of a “new girl” could suggest that Steve has already moved on to someone else, but the emotional weight of the song suggests that there is more to the story than just a simple breakup. The use of metaphorical language, such as comparing the woman to a “dead flower,” gives the impression that the relationship is not only failing but has already withered and died.
Overall, "No Way" is a song about the end of a love affair that has soured beyond the point of repair. The singer recognizes that this cycle will continue if they stay together, so he decides to move on. The lyrics express regret, but also a certain sense of liberation and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
You know how much I love you
I have affection for you
You know it's all right
You know I am accepting of the situation
You know how I like it
You are aware of my preferences
All night, it's out of sight
The experience is amazing and beyond imagination
Hey, you look so cool, girl
I find you attractive and fascinating
But I know your school, girl
However, I understand your true character and intentions
I ain't gonna get fooled again
I won't be deceived again
Cause I've been there before
Because I have experienced it previously
And I don't want no more
And I don't want to go through it again
Hold it for another friend
Find someone else to do that with
Well, you had the power
You had the control in the relationship
Now you're a dead flower
Now you are no longer fresh and exciting
You know, well, how does it feel
You now know how it feels
Well, I'm just waiting here
I am waiting for you to respond
I said, my time is right
I am confident I am making the right decision
Now the love seems to light
My love for you has faded away
I've got me a new girl
I have moved on to someone else
And when I got through with you, the real thing
And after being with me, you realized what a true connection is
It was just a mess
Our relationship was chaotic and unstable
I treated you real nice, girl
I treated you with respect and kindness
Now you in turn pay the price, girl
However, you will face the consequences of your actions
And I always did my best
I always gave my best effort
I tried and tried
I tried many times
I tried to keep you satisfied
I made an effort to fulfill your desires
But you just totally put me off
But you completely turned me away
So now here's the situation
So this is the current state of things
I'm gonna take me a permanent vacation
I am going away and not coming back
I'll go, now I'll go, now see I'm going for good
I am leaving and it's forever
And you always said, Steve, you know you should
You always suggested that I should move on
And I say, I would if I could
And I would do it if I could
Now you tell me
Now you are admitting
No way
I will not be returning to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG RIDLEY, STEVE MARRIOTT
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