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/
Oh La-De-Da
Humble Pie Lyrics
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Come on, come on, come on
If you feel like you just wanna stand there and clap your hands
Come on, come on, come on
If you feel like you wanna sing, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Well, if you wanna get down and do your thing
Come on, come on, come on
I said, come on, don't you be ashamed, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Hey, hey, you can be a woman or a man
Come on, come on, come on
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Hey, watch us sing it now
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Well, if you want to be at peace, oh
Oh la-de-da
Oh well, if you wanna be in it all at ease
Oh la-de-da
Yeah, don't you forget to support peace
Oh, la-de-da
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
And if you feel like you need a friend
And we hear you say, oh la-de-da
Join us all and come and sing
Oh la-de-da
And if you wanna scream, dance to a hymn
Oh la-de-da
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da...
"Oh La-De-Da" by Humble Pie is a fun, upbeat song that encourages people to let loose and have a good time. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Oh la-de-da" throughout the song, creating a sense of unity and togetherness. The song starts by inviting people to dance, sing, or simply clap their hands. The repetition of "Come on, come on, come on" reinforces the message that everyone is welcome to join in and have fun.
The chorus emphasizes the message of unity, as it encourages everyone to join in and sing along. The lyrics suggest that the experience is not limited by gender or any other factor. The second verse encourages people to do their own thing and not be ashamed of it, creating a sense of acceptance and freedom. The lyrics also touch on the importance of supporting peace, adding a more serious note to the lighthearted song.
Overall, "Oh La-De-Da" is an upbeat and positive song that encourages people to let loose and enjoy themselves. The repetition of the phrase "Oh la-de-da" throughout the song creates a sense of unity and togetherness, making it a great song to sing along to with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
If you feel like you wanna dance
If you feel like you want to move your body rhythmically
Come on, come on, come on
Encouraging the listener to take action
If you feel like you just wanna stand there and clap your hands
If you feel like you want to show your appreciation by clapping
If you feel like you wanna sing, come on
If you feel like you want to express yourself vocally
Hey, hey, hey, hey, everybody sing along
Invitation to the listener to participate in singing
Oh la-de-da, oh la-de-da
A nonsensical phrase, possibly meant to indicate carefree enjoyment
Well, if you wanna get down and do your thing
If you want to get down and dance in your own unique way
I said, come on, don't you be ashamed, come on
Encouraging the listener to be confident and not feel ashamed
Hey, hey, you can be a woman or a man
Reinforcing the idea that everyone is welcome to join in
Hey, watch us sing it now
Attention-grabbing phrase, drawing attention to the performers
Well, if you want to be at peace, oh
If you want to experience inner peace
Oh well, if you wanna be in it all at ease
Comfortable and relaxed in one's surroundings
Yeah, don't you forget to support peace
Encouragement to support peaceful ideals
And if you feel like you need a friend
If you feel like you want companionship and support
And we hear you say, oh la-de-da
Acknowledging the listener's desire for connection
Join us all and come and sing
Invitation to join in singing as part of a group
And if you wanna scream, dance to a hymn
Ways to release pent-up emotions through dancing and singing
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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