After touring the US and Europe for two years, he left Humble Pie as the group was gaining popularity because of disdain for Marriott's hard living lifestyle and screaming boogie rock direction. Aside from his work with Humble Pie, other recordings of this era that feature Frampton include albums by Harry Nilsson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and George Harrison. His solo debut was 1972's Wind of Change, which did not fare well on the charts though receiving critical praise. It also featured appearances by musicians such as Ringo Starr and Mick Jones.
Two more efforts by Frampton also struggled commercially, one released under the moniker Frampton's Camel. Constant touring began to create awareness of his talents, however, and 1974's Frampton LP went gold. It also peaked #32 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., showing his growing international appeal.
He finally gained lasting international fame by 1976 when his much-loved live album, Frampton Comes Alive! was released. Having built up his reputation on the road, the LP debuted at No. 1 on the charts in January 1976. It was long considered the best-selling live album of all time, moving over 16 million copies worldwide.
In 1978, Peter suffered a near fatal car crash in the Bahamas, which left him with a concussion, muscle damage and broken bones. But in 1979, he released the album 'Where I Should Be', which went gold and produced the hit 'I Can't Stand It No More'.
His extensive use of the Talk Box effect was and still is an integral part of the Peter Frampton experience.
His albums never regained the high chart placements of the 70's era but he has continued his musical career none the less. Among the gimmicks he's employed to maintain interest have been releasing Frampton Comes Alive II, as well as joining Ringo Starr's touring revue, recording two CDs with ex-Stone Bill Wyman and unsucessfully attempting to reunite with Steve Marriott before his death in 1991. Other notable occasions include starring with the Bee Gees in a film version of The Beatles Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album and playing with David Bowie on his Never Let Me Down album and tour.
In 2006, Frampton released Fingerprints, a completely instrumental guitar showcase album.
In 2013, two of the ballet’s spring production segments were choreographed to Frampton and his band. A third section featured these new compositions. As Frampton says about the experience: “Writing for dance was a wonderfully freeing experience, There were no boundaries…Songwriters and musicians create music to move people. This was beautiful, graceful, and instantly gratifying!”
“The Promenade’s Retreat” features Frampton laying down some light picking. The verses are few, so we don’t get all that much singing, though Frampton’s voice is very distinctive. There is an easy backbeat provided by drummer Chad Cromwell and Frampton manages his trills, pulls-offs and clean intricate leading.
The title track is a poppy acoustic guitar number. Frampton sings at the high end of his range, we get very Beatlesque sing-able choruses, a tickle of Dobro guitar slide in the bridge, and harmony vocals from Gordon Kennedy. Erik Darken’s congas keep everything slipping along as Frampton leads on top of the concoction, showing his mastery on acoustic as much as he ever has on electric.
“The One in 901” is the first real rock mover and probably the heaviest. There is a chunky Chad Cromwell drumming and Frampton double octave riffing. Over the top, he delivers slightly distorted simple yet effective leads. We even hear some softly sung “ooh’s” before the break out at the end.
“Heart To My Chest” is a delicate tune. Frampton offers up his acoustic yet again for the main voicing and some poignant lyric, his voice breaking even slightly on top of it all. When Blair Master’s piano, Gordon Kennedy’s bass and Cromwell’s drums come in for the choruses, we are in latter-day John Lennon-sounding territory. This tune features guitar and piano descending lines at its end with Frampton offering up clean leads over it. This is the best tune here.
A shuffling mid-tempo beat pushes “Norman Wisdom.” Frampton leads all over the tune on acoustic, offering a fun lyric and Steely Dan-like backing vocals from Kennedy and Frampton. Hummingbird In A Box: Songs For A Ballet is clean, simple, not overly stylized playing from Peter Frampton. The songs are strong enough to stand on their own, ballet or not. We get another example of what Peter Frampton is capable of after five decades.
Peter now resides in Cincinnati, Ohio and can still be found playing concerts around the world.
Apple Of Your Eye
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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When you need a friend
They go on the ground
You must fend for yourself
Till you win, win the race
Then you laugh in their face
Swear me in, I'll testify
I'll be the apple of your eye
When you count a million eyes on you
And they're waiting just for what you do
Don't believe all that you read
Caught the news
Like some bad fitting shoes
Hurts when you laugh
As you're singing in the back
You can't pretend that your fortune won't end
You can't believe that you got all you need by your side
When it comes down to your own peace of mind
Lose everything including your pride
And still survive
Maybe take just one more look around
When you need a friend
They go on the ground
You must fend for yourself
Till you win, win the race
Then you can laugh in their face
I'll testify
I'll be the apple of your eye
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's song "Apple of Your Eye" contain a message of caution and wisdom. The first verse suggests that one should be cautious about who they call a friend, and that one cannot always rely on others to help them succeed. The lyrics seem to suggest that one must be self-reliant and determined in order to succeed, and that success is ultimately the best revenge against those who doubted or betrayed them.
The second verse talks about the pressures of fame and how it can be difficult to discern the truth from the lies. The lyrics suggest that one should not believe everything they read about themselves in the media and that it can be painful to be misunderstood or misrepresented. Despite the challenges, the lyrics suggest that one must be true to themselves and find joy in their passion, even if they are not always in the spotlight.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be one of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. The lyrics suggest that success and inner peace can be achieved by staying true to oneself and by being determined and self-reliant.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe take just one more look around
Consider your surroundings carefully
When you need a friend
During times of need, friendship is valuable
They go on the ground
Friends may disappear or become scarce during difficult times
You must fend for yourself
You must take care of yourself and rely on your own strength
Till you win, win the race
Until you achieve success in life
Then you laugh in their face
You can mock those who underestimated you after achieving success
Swear me in, I'll testify
I will vouch for you
I'll be the apple of your eye
I will be highly valued and cherished by you
When you count a million eyes on you
When you have a lot of attention on you
And they're waiting just for what you do
People are eager to see how you will perform
Don't believe all that you read
Be wary of the media and news sources
Caught the news
Read the news
Like some bad fitting shoes
The news may not fit perfectly or accurately
Hurts when you laugh
It can be painful to laugh or be happy when others are struggling
As you're singing in the back
Even when you feel left out or unnoticed
You can't pretend that your fortune won't end
You must realize that good luck may not last forever
You can't believe that you got all you need by your side
You can't rely on material wealth or possessions for happiness
When it comes down to your own peace of mind
When it comes down to your own sense of well-being
Lose everything including your pride
You may need to sacrifice your ego and possessions for true peace of mind
And still survive
Despite these losses, you can still endure and persevere
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Kenneth Frampton
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Beverly Esparaguera
Good Day Heritage Singers!!!
I am an avid of your singing group. I always listen to your songs because i feel more happy everytime i play your music everyday. I want to ask a lyrics of your song "The Apple of your Eye". I really love this music. Looking forward to receive a response from you, Thanks a lot. More Power and God Bless. Kindly send the lyrics to bhevscasida@gmail.com