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.
Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Golden Slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles await you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Once there was a way, to get back home
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
The song "Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight" is a medley that features two different tracks merged into one. The first half of the song, "Golden Slumbers," is a lullaby that urges someone to rest and not worry while remembering a time when there was a way to get home easily, but that time has now passed. The melancholic tone of the song suggests that the person being urged to sleep is possibly someone who has lost their way or someone who is dying. The lyrics suggest that rest is what that person needs most, and that the singer will keep them safe until they can rise again with new hope.
The second half of the song, "Carry That Weight," shifts abruptly from a lullaby to a rock anthem, and addresses the concept of taking responsibility for one's actions. The lyrics suggest that failure is a burden that must be carried, and that the consequences of one's choices can be heavy and last for a long time. The repetition of "Boy, you're gonna carry that weight" emphasizes this idea of burden and the need to face consequences. The two halves of the song are connected through the use of a similar melody and lyrics that urge listeners to rest and accept the weight of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a way to get back homeward
There was a path to return home in the past
Once there was a way to get back home
A way back home existed once
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby
Rest peacefully, my dear, don't worry, I'll sing a calming song
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
You're sleeping soundly and enjoying sweet dreams
Smiles await you when you rise
You'll wake up happy and content
Once there was a way to get back homeward
There was a path to return home in the past
Once there was a way, to get back home
A way to go back home existed once
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
You'll have a burden to bear
Carry that weight a long time
You'll have that burden for a while
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
You'll bear that weight
Carry that weight a long time
You'll be under that pressure for a long time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul McCartney, John Lennon
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@Pashasmom1
I'm 66 and I went and saw this in the theater. About 5 years ago I had to buy the DVD. I don't care if the critics didn't like it. I really like Frampton and the BeeGees so I really liked the movie and I thought they sang well. Plus the People of Heartland are all stars, which I never knew.
@ambersalcove
Too true I thought it was really well done myself especially for a 70's movie
@guysummers1768
Me too
@patriciareese4534
When i was 7 my sister had a passed away from a rare disease this was our favorite movie to watch together and we played this song at her funeral..i cant listen to this song or watch the movie without my heart completely breaking..i miss her so much
@migolo4811
Bless your heart. I'm sorry for your loss💝
@rosedawn4308
My condolences
@sidnac6545
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your sister! And you being such a tender young age when it happened, must have had a profound effect on you. Even though this song might make you cry, try to think of it as a gentle reminder of the good times that you did share with her and the fact that her love will ALWAYS be with you! ❤️
@DanielSmith-dk1bs
Im so sorry for your loss..
@mmart2264
I was sick a lot as a kid. My dad would rent this movie and made virgin tequila sunrises to make me feel better.😊
@toonces296
I know it may be blasphemy to say, but I like this version even better than the original. Props to the Beatles for giving us this masterpiece.