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.
Got My Feet Back On The Ground
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Nights are creeping in
My heart's feeling warmer
It's starting to begin again
Love's around the corner
Time feels like, what do I do
Always in my music
My head is spinning
Lady, what I lost
Like walking through a blizzard
Find my way out
It's like an illusion to me
Looking for a landing
Trying to get out
I was wired to the world
That you dream about
Think I'm through with looking
But got my feet back, back on the ground
People started looking at me
Every place I go
Then you realize
Is it me, that they see
The story is always over
The tale's just begun
I'm making every lover
I made it way to young
Friends say, don't worry
What do they know
I just know they care
People stop and look at me
Every place I go
Hey when you realize
Is it me, that they see
Hey it's been so long
Since I really cared
Now I got this feeling
Feeling that's so rare
Cause loves around the corner
Got my feet back, back on the ground
Days are getting brighter
Nights are creeping in
My heart's feeling warmer
It's starting to begin again
Love's around the corner
Time feels like, what do I do
What do I do
In "Got My Feet Back On The Ground," Peter Frampton sings about finding his way out of difficult times and feeling hopeful again. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a tough period and is now starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The opening lines "Days are getting brighter, Nights are creeping in, My heart's feeling warmer, It's starting to begin again" suggest that he has come out of a dark period and is now feeling more positive. He also mentions that "Love's around the corner" which could indicate that he has found someone to love or that he is ready to start looking for love again.
Frampton also alludes to his musical career in this song. He sings, "Always in my music, Never lacked a cause," indicating that making music has been a constant in his life. He then goes on to talk about feeling lost and spinning, which could be interpreted as writer's block or feeling creatively uninspired. He describes this feeling as "walking through a blizzard, Find my way out, It's like an illusion to me." This could mean that he felt isolated and unable to create new music during a difficult period, but has now found his way back to creating and performing.
In the chorus, Frampton talks about people looking at him every place he goes and wondering if they see the real him. He sings, "Is it me, that they see, The story is always over, The tale's just begun." This could mean that despite his public persona, he feels like people don't really know who he is. He also mentions that he made it way too young, which could suggest that he achieved success early in his career and was unprepared for the pressures that came along with it.
Overall, "Got My Feet Back On The Ground" is a hopeful song about overcoming difficult times and finding one's way back to happiness and creativity. It's a reminder that even when things seem bleak, there's always a chance for things to turn around.
Line by Line Meaning
Days are getting brighter
Things are looking up and improving
Nights are creeping in
Although things are getting better, challenges and difficulties still arise
My heart's feeling warmer
I am feeling more positive and optimistic
It's starting to begin again
A new and exciting phase of life is starting
Love's around the corner
Romantic opportunities and possibilities are near
Time feels like, what do I do
I am unsure of what to do next, or how to handle the new opportunities and challenges
Always in my music
Music has been a constant and important part of my life
Never lacked a cause
My music has always had a purpose or message behind it
My head is spinning
I am overwhelmed and confused by recent events
Lady, what I lost
I am lamenting a lost love or relationship
Like walking through a blizzard
My recent experiences have been difficult and challenging, like facing a snowstorm
Find my way out
I am trying to navigate through these challenges and make sense of them
It's like an illusion to me
The situation I am in feels surreal or unreal
Looking for a landing
I am seeking a stable and safe place to land or settle down
Trying to get out
I am trying to escape or move on from the difficulties I am facing
I was wired to the world
I was deeply entangled and invested in the world around me
That you dream about
The world I was invested in was idealized or romanticized
Think I'm through with looking
I am tired of searching and want to rest for a while
But got my feet back, back on the ground
But I have regained my sense of stability and confidence
People started looking at me
I am now getting more attention and recognition from others
Every place I go
This attention follows me everywhere I go
Then you realize
I begin to understand and process this newfound attention
Is it me, that they see
I wonder if people are seeing the real me or if they have misconceptions
The story is always over
My past experiences are complete and finished
The tale's just begun
But my new experiences are just starting and there is much more to come
I'm making every lover
I am pursuing romantic interests and opportunities
I made it way too young
I may have rushed into things too quickly or at too young an age
Friends say, don't worry
My friends encourage me not to stress or be anxious
What do they know
But I feel that they may not fully understand my situation
I just know they care
Even if they don't fully understand, I appreciate the support and concern of my friends
Hey when you realize
As I become more self-aware
Hey it's been so long
It's been a while since I felt this way
Since I really cared
Since I felt passionate or excited about something
Now I got this feeling
But now I am feeling reinvigorated and excited for new experiences
Feeling that's so rare
This positive and optimistic feeling is unusual and special
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON, RODNEY ECKERMAN
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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