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.
Baby I Love Your Way
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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And they're moving across the page
Suddenly the day turns into night
Far away from the city
But don't hesitate
'Cause your love won't wait
Ooh, baby, I love your way (every day)
I want to be with you night and day
I love your way
(Moon appears to shine and light the sky)
With the help (of some) fireflies
I wonder how they have the power to shine, shine, shine
(I can see them) yes, I see them
(Yeah) under the pine
(But don't) don't
(Hesitate) hesitate
(Yeah, your love) 'cause your love
(Won't wait) won't wait
Ooh, baby I love your way (every day) every day
I wanna tell you I love your way (every way) every way
I wanna be with you night and day
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
(But don't) don't
(Hesitate) hesitate
('Cause your love) 'cause your love
(Won't wait) your love won't wait
I can see the sunset in your eyes
Brown and grey, yeah
Through the sights
Clouds are stalking islands in the sun
(Wish I could buy one) wish I could buy one
Out of season
(But don't) don't
(Hesitate) don't hesitate
(Yeah, your love) 'cause your love
(Won't wait) your love won't wait
Ooh, baby I love your way (every day) every day
I wanna tell you I love your way (every way)
Just wanna tell you, baby
I wanna be with you night and day
What can I say? (Oh) What can I say?
Ooh, baby, I love your way
I love your way (night and day)
I wanna tell you I love your way
Every day
I wanna be with you night and day
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
I love your way
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's "Baby I Love Your Way" convey a sense of deep and unconditional love, mixed with an appreciation for nature's beauty. The first verse talks about the passage of time, as "shadows grow so long before [the singer's] eyes" and "suddenly the day turns into night". This sense of transience is countered by the steadfastness of the love the singer feels, as they urge their beloved not to hesitate, because "your love won't wait". The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing its importance to the singer, and they express a desire to be with their love "night and day".
In the second verse, the imagery shifts to the moon and fireflies lighting up the night sky, which the singer marvels at. They again express their urgency for their beloved not to wait, as their love is steadfast and unchanging. The third verse brings in more nature imagery, with the sunset and clouds over islands in the sun. The singer expresses a wish to keep a piece of that beauty with them always, but of course the one thing they truly want is to be with their love, day and night.
Overall, "Baby I Love Your Way" is a romantic and poetic expression of love's enduring qualities, set against a backdrop of the beauty of the natural world. The repetition of the title phrase and the urgency behind the lyrics help to convey the depth of feeling the singer has for their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows grow so long before my eyes
I feel like time is slipping away and my days are getting shorter and darker.
And they're moving across the page
I'm watching time pass by, almost as if it's written on a page in front of me.
Suddenly the day turns into night
Time seems to fly by so fast that before I know it, the day has already ended.
Far away from the city but don't hesitate
We may be far apart right now, but that shouldn't stop us from making plans for the future.
'Cause your love won't wait hey
I know that we can make it work because our love is strong and won't wait for anything.
Ooh baby I love your way every day
I love you more and more every single day, and I want you to know that.
want to tell you I love your way every day
I want to make sure you know how much I love you, every single day.
want to be with you night and day
I want to be by your side all the time, through the good days and the bad.
Moon appears to shine and light the sky
As night falls, the moon fills the sky and lights up everything around us.
With the help of some fireflies
And even though the moon is the main source of light, the fireflies add to the beauty of the night.
I wonder how they have the power shine shine shine
I'm amazed at how bright and beautiful they can shine, and I wish I had that same power.
I can see them under the pines
I can picture the fireflies shining bright under the trees, and it's a beautiful sight.
I can see the sunset in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, I see the beauty of a sunset, with all its colors and warmth.
Brown and grey and blue besides
Your eyes have a mix of different colors, from brown and grey to blue, and they're all equally mesmerizing.
Clouds are stalking islands in the sun
Even though the sun is shining bright, there are clouds lurking in the sky, almost as if they're stalking the islands below.
Wish I could dry one out of season
I wish I could make the clouds disappear and bring back the sunshine, even if it's not the right season for it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Kenneth Frampton
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@donaldbodiford1231
I'm 32 years old. I've always loved Classic Rock. My mother got me into her and my dad's music. She just passed away 5 days ago. I had to listen to one of mom's favorites. So here I am. I love you mom. You will be missed.
@kathrynschierl8355
My condolences. May your mother rest in peace. Amen
@truthprevails1637
@Donald Bodiford, I'm sorry for your loss, your mom, I'm sure is looking down saying that's my boy!! She taught you well...
@barbara-ty4gh
So sorry 4 ur loss my mom passed this spring an it's been awful RIP mom! Ur mom spirit is still with u stay strong my friend!!
@jimmyjohnson1452
I'm a little late ,but sorry about your mom bro.
@dreamitable
So sorry for your loss, this is a beautiful song you both enjoyed I love this memory for you Donald. xox
@HaleyAnneBechler
I have prayed to find a sweet, patient, loving man so I could dance to this song with him. Hopefully he's out there.
@wejpasadena1
I remember being in high school at a speech tournament at UCLA in Los Ángeles. It was dark and I was walking across the campus and this song was playing on someone’s stereo. The song rang out over the campus. The night was electric. The moment was euphoric. All things were possible. I will never forget that.
@Cliff-ps1cd
Don't ever forget 🎉❤
@masoncoffey2754
Those are the moments that make me nostalgic for those more simple times. I'd kill for a good high-school summer night