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.
Doobie Wah
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Do what everybody, says is wrong
I don't believe nobody takes too long
Changing your mind, well now, let me up
I don't believe that kind would drink my cup
Yeah, yeah
Hey yo, turn around
Put your hand in the lottery
What you found?
Take the place, you got another taste
Make it through
Carry on, won?t do you no wrong
Something new
Icicles of blue serene
Inside my eyes
I came in the same way, too, yeah
Head in the sky, well now
Let me breath
Come on don?t make me cry
But I gotta leave
Take all you can, don?t let it show
Walk away, you gotta pay
For all you know
Hang on to me
If you really want to be free
You don't really need to be
Anything that you don't want to be
Setting suns and thinking loud
I'm Speaking of you
I came in the same way too
Head in the sky yeah
Let me breath
Don?t want to make you cry
But I gotta leave
Take all you can
Don?t let it show
Walk away but you gotta pay
For all you know
Yeah, yeah
Do what everybody, says it wrong
I don't believe nobody, takes too long
Changing your mind,well now, let me up
I don't believe that kind would drink my cup
In Peter Frampton's song "Doobie Wah," the lyrics speak of doing what everyone says is wrong and not believing those who take too long to make decisions. The lyrics suggest a sense of independence and nonconformity, where the singer is willing to go against the norm and follow their own path. The line "changing your mind, well now, let me up" implies that the singer is confident in their choices and does not need anyone else to influence their decisions or change their mind. The lyric "I don't believe that kind would drink my cup" could suggest a mistrust of certain individuals or groups, and the singer's desire to protect their own interests and beliefs.
The chorus speaks of taking advantage of opportunities in the present moment, not letting others see what you have, and walking away from situations that may come with a price to pay. The lines "hang on to me if you really want to be free, you don't really need to be anything that you don't want to be" suggest a desire for authenticity and self-expression. The final lines repeat the opening lyrics, emphasizing the theme of nonconformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoo!
Expressing enthusiasm or excitement.
Do what everybody, says is wrong
Ignoring the opinions of others who urge against a certain decision or action.
I don't believe nobody takes too long
Not succumbing to pressure or impatience to make a hasty decision or change.
Changing your mind, well now, let me up
Allowing oneself to reconsider a previously held belief or decision, and not being held down by others who oppose this change.
I don't believe that kind would drink my cup
Not trusting those who do not have the same values or principles as oneself.
Take away what you can make today
Seizing opportunities when they arise.
Hey yo, turn around
A call to attention or action, requesting someone to change their direction or perspective.
Put your hand in the lottery
Taking a chance or a risk with an uncertain outcome.
What you found?
Asking the question of what someone has discovered, possibly in reference to a new opportunity or experience.
Take the place, you got another taste
Replacing an old experience or opportunity with a new one, with the potential to achieve a similar or different outcome.
Make it through
Persisting, enduring or persevering through a challenge.
Carry on, won?t do you no wrong
Encouraging continued action or pursuit, as it will not result in any harm or negative consequences.
Something new
Embracing or seeking out something unfamiliar or different.
Icicles of blue serene, inside my eyes
Describing a serene or calm mental state that belies some deep underlying emotion.
I came in the same way, too, yeah
Acknowledging that one has faced similar experiences or emotions before.
Head in the sky, well now, let me breathe
Desiring mental clarity or a respite from overwhelming emotions or stimuli.
Come on don?t make me cry, but I gotta leave
Expressing the desire to leave a situation or relationship, despite the emotional difficulty that may arise from doing so.
Take all you can, don?t let it show
Maximizing personal gain or advantage, without revealing it to others.
Walk away, you gotta pay, for all you know
Acknowledging that making difficult decisions often comes with a price, but it is necessary for personal growth and progress.
Hang on to me, if you really want to be free
Offering support or guidance, if one truly desires freedom from limiting beliefs or circumstances.
You don't really need to be anything that you don't want to be
Encouraging individuality and personal choice in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Setting suns and thinking loud, I'm speaking of you
Reflecting on past experiences or relationships, while still holding onto emotions or thoughts that were tied to the situation.
Head in the sky yeah, let me breathe
A repeated desire for mental clarity or escape from overwhelming emotions.
Don?t want to make you cry, but I gotta leave
Reiterating the difficulty in leaving a situation or relationship, but ultimately recognizing the need to do so.
Yeah, yeah
A verbal acknowledgement or agreement.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON, JOHN HEADLY-DOWN, RICK WILLS
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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