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/
Really With Ali
Humble Pie Lyrics
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Won't you rally, rally with Ali
Rally, rally with Ali
Look at your body fly like the beat
You're the real thing, the only chance for me
Your whiplashing legs can shake the nation
Just drive him in the corner, use a combination
Come on, take a spin
If you stand by the man
You're standing by the fastest in the land
Oh yea, rally with Ali
I say, rally around the man
Well, this is an Ali rally
Ah, dance around the ring, boy
And then you do the same a little more
Get it from Leroy, you gotta see sweet Leroy
You got all the answers
And you're the king of dancers
You need no temptation
Swing him on the chin, boy
And you've got the style, boy
You've got to use it all the while now
Come on now, take the stand
You gotta stand by the man
If you stand by the man
You're standing with the fastest artist in the land
Rally, rally with Ali
I say, rally, rally with Ali
It's my Ali rally
Rally, rally, rally, rally, rally
Yes, people down in the street
Thought there's never be another Mohammed Ali
Oh rally, just a fight
Get lazier with Frazier, haha...
The lyrics to Humble Pie's song Rally With Ali are a tribute to the great boxer Muhammad Ali. The song encourages listeners to rally behind him and support him as he fights his opponents in the boxing ring. The song captures the energy and excitement of a boxing match, with the lyrics urging the listener to dance around the ring and use a combination of punches to defeat the opponent. The song acknowledges Ali's incredible athleticism and skill, describing his "whiplashing legs" and status as the "fastest artist in the land."
The lyrics also reference Ali's famous fights, including his matches against Joe Frazier. The final line, "Get lazier with Frazier," is a play on words referencing his "Thrilla in Manila" fight with Frazier, where Ali famously called him "gorgeous George" and taunted him with the phrase "It will be a killa and a chilla and a thrilla when I get the gorilla in Manila."
Overall, the song is a celebration of Ali's greatness and encourages listeners to support him as he fights for victory in the boxing ring.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, get on down, yeah right
Encouraging people to participate in a rally organized by Muhammad Ali
Won't you rally, rally with Ali
Asking people to join Muhammad Ali's rally
Look at your body fly like the beat
Describing the people dancing to the beat of the music
You're the real thing, the only chance for me
Complimenting the people for being genuine and their participation being essential for the success of the rally
Your whiplashing legs can shake the nation
Praising the energy and enthusiasm of the people at the rally
Just drive him in the corner, use a combination
Motivating the people to fight against the opponent and win
Come on, take a spin
Asking the people to dance and enjoy the music
You gotta stand by the man
Encouraging people to support Muhammad Ali
If you stand by the man
Explaining the benefits of supporting Muhammad Ali
You're standing by the fastest in the land
Highlighting Muhammad Ali's speed and agility in the ring
Oh yea, rally with Ali
Reiterating the invitation to join Muhammad Ali's rally
I say, rally around the man
Encouraging people to gather around and support Muhammad Ali
Well, this is an Ali rally
Clarifying that the rally is organized by Muhammad Ali
Ah, dance around the ring, boy
Metaphorically asking people to move around and celebrate like Muhammad Ali does in the ring
And then you do the same a little more
Encouraging people to continue dancing and celebrating
Get it from Leroy, you gotta see sweet Leroy
Referring to a dance move and recommending people to watch Leroy perform it
You got all the answers
Appreciating the people's talent and skills
And you're the king of dancers
Complimenting the people and their dancing abilities
You need no temptation
Assuming that the people are self-motivated and don't need additional incentives to participate
Swing him on the chin, boy
Explaining a boxing move and how it can be used against the opponent
And you've got the style, boy
Praising the people's unique and impressive style
You've got to use it all the while now
Motivating the people to use their style and talents throughout the rally
Come on now, take the stand
Encouraging people to take a stance and support Muhammad Ali
If you stand by the man
Reiterating the importance of supporting Muhammad Ali
You're standing with the fastest artist in the land
Highlighting Muhammad Ali's speed and skill in the ring
Rally, rally with Ali
Once again, inviting people to join Muhammad Ali's rally
I say, rally, rally with Ali
Emphasizing the importance of participating in Muhammad Ali's rally
It's my Ali rally
Stating ownership of the rally being organized by Muhammad Ali
Rally, rally, rally, rally, rally
Repeating the invitation to join Muhammad Ali's rally
Yes, people down in the street
Referring to the general public
Thought there's never be another Mohammed Ali
Acknowledging Muhammad Ali's uniqueness and skill as a boxer
Oh rally, just a fight
Reiterating the fact that the rally is about supporting Muhammad Ali's boxing career
Get lazier with Frazier, haha...
Making a playful reference to one of Muhammad Ali's opponents, Joe Frazier
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE CLEMPSON, GREG RIDLEY, JERRY SHIRLEY, STEVE MARRIOTT
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