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.
Day In The Sun
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Come with me now and leave it all behind
I don't know what you want me to say
It's been too long let's fly away
Waiting for no one
Only the waiting
For our day in the sun
The rhythm of living
For our day in the sun
When you start to feel you've had all you can take
Time keeps on moving but this mood you can't shake
When I hear you talk in you're sleep
I know where blue water's run deep
Listen to me
I want to tell you
Got a love that's inside
And you gave it back to me
Every time we're apart
I get a feeling I don't want to start
I want you back
I don't ever have to be
Without you
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's song 'Day In The Sun' expresses the desire to escape from a mundane and unfulfilled existence to a better future. The song's opening lines, "Here's what you can dream on, and it's all I can give you", conveys a sense of hopelessness, with the suggestion that the singer has little to offer to the person they are addressing. However, he invites them to "come with me now and leave it all behind," indicating that he is proposing a journey away from the boredom of the everyday, to a dream world of fulfilment and excitement.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has a deep understanding of the person he is appealing to. He knows that they are struggling with their current circumstances, and that they are searching for something more. He tells them, "When you start to feel you've had all you can take, time keeps on moving but this mood you can't shake." He is aware of their deep-seated longing for a better life, and he is determined to make it happen, saying, "Waiting for no one, only the waiting, for our day in the sun."
The song paints a picture of a world where everything is possible; a place where the rhythm of living defines your existence. The song's chorus conveys a sense of vitality and optimism, with the words "For our day in the sun, live to the rhythm, the rhythm of living." The singer is inviting their companion to join them on this journey, and to share in the joy and celebration that define this new world.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's what you can dream on and it's all I can give you
I don't have much to offer you, but I can give you hope and the chance to dream
Come with me now and leave it all behind
Let's escape from our worries and troubles and start anew together
I don't know what you want me to say
I'm unsure of how to express my feelings or what you need from me right now
It's been too long let's fly away
We've been waiting for this moment for too long, let's run away together and start living
Waiting for no one
We don't need to wait for anyone else to start chasing our dreams
Only the waiting
The only thing holding us back is our own hesitation
For our day in the sun
We're working towards a time in our lives when we can finally find happiness and success
Live to the rhythm
Our lives should be filled with excitement, passion and meaning
The rhythm of living
Living life to the fullest is what keeps us moving forward and motivated
For our day in the sun
We're striving towards a moment where all our hard work and dedication pays off
When you start to feel you've had all you can take
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, and it's okay to feel like giving up
Time keeps on moving but this mood you can't shake
Despite how much time passes, some emotions or feelings can still linger on and impact us
When I hear you talk in you're sleep
I know you're vulnerable and exposed when you're asleep, and it allows me to see a side of you that you may not show otherwise
I know where blue water's run deep
I understand the depth and complexity of your emotions, and I'm here to support you
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I have to say, because it's important
I want to tell you
I need to express my feelings and thoughts to you
Got a love that's inside
I have so much love for you that it's overwhelming
And you gave it back to me
You reciprocate my feelings and love, which is everything I could ask for
Every time we're apart
Being away from you is painful and difficult for me
I get a feeling I don't want to start
I'm afraid of the emotions that arise when I'm away from you, but I don't want to let that fear control me
I want you back
I miss you and want to be with you again
I don't ever have to be
As long as I have you in my life, I don't have to face anything on my own
Without you
You're so important to me, and I'm grateful for everything you bring into my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN STUART JAMES SAVIGAR, PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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