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/
That's How Strong My Love Is
Humble Pie Lyrics
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And I will go in most everywhere
(I'll be the moon when the sun goes down)
(Just to let you know I was still around).
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
I'll be the weeping willow drowning my tears
And you can go swimming girl while you were here
(I'll be the rainbow after the tears go)
(Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm).
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is).
(Have they told you I need you so I can't)
(Can't dry the tears alone when I cry)
(I need to screen you from the stormy fog)
(To try to hide and I love you once more).
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is).
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(That's how strong my love is).
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In Humble Pie's song "That's How Strong My Love Is," the singer is expressing the depth and power of his love for someone. He compares his love to the sun, which shines everywhere and can be seen from all angles. He also compares it to the weeping willow, which can be a symbol of sadness but also of strength and perseverance. In the face of sadness, the singer's love is like a rainbow that brings color and warmth to the world.
The lyrics are filled with images of nature, such as the sun, moon, weeping willow, and rainbow. These images evoke a sense of the eternal and the universal, qualities that are often associated with love. The singer pledges to be there for the person he loves in good times and in bad, like the moon that appears when the sun goes down. His love is so strong that it can transcend even the most difficult moments.
The last verse suggests that the singer's love may have been tested by a stormy period, but he still needs the person he loves and wants to wrap them in his colors to keep them warm. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of deep sincerity and commitment, as well as a desire to comfort and protect the beloved. The song is a powerful testament to the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be the sun way up there
I will be a guiding light in your life, shining from up high
And I will go in most everywhere
I will be there for you, no matter where you go or what you do
(I'll be the moon when the sun goes down)
(Even when you can't see me, I'll still be there for you)
(Just to let you know I was still around).
(To remind you that my love for you will never fade away)
(That's how strong my love is)
(This is how powerful and unwavering my love for you is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(No matter what happens, my love for you will remain unbreakable)
(That's how strong my love is)
(This is the depth of my devotion to you)
(That's how strong my love is)
(I will always be here for you, through thick and thin)
I'll be the weeping willow drowning my tears
I will mourn for you when you're gone, longing for your return
And you can go swimming girl while you were here
In the meantime, you can enjoy yourself and have fun
(I'll be the rainbow after the tears go)
(When you're ready to come back, I'll be waiting with open arms)
(Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm).
(I will embrace you and make you feel safe and loved)
(Have they told you I need you so I can't)
(I hope you understand just how much I rely on you)
(Can't dry the tears alone when I cry)
(Without you, my sadness is unbearable)
(I need to screen you from the stormy fog)
(I want to protect you from the difficulties of life)
(To try to hide and I love you once more).
(So that when you come back, I can show you my love again)
(That's how strong my love is)
(I can't emphasize enough just how deep and earnest my love for you is)
(That's how strong my love is)
(It's indescribable, but it will never waver)
(That's how strong my love is)
(I'll never stop loving you)
(That's how strong my love is)
(My love for you is infinite)
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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