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.
Holding On To You
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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I'll be there singing
Working out my life where the feelings right
Well the years keep rolling on
But my heart is strong
I'm holding on
I won't be letting go
I won't be letting go
I just wanted you to know
I won't be letting go
I just wanted to hold on harder to you
All our songs come around again
And our world's ever turning
Somehow everyday there's another way
When my soul's in place
Every song will trace your smiling face
I won't be letting go
I just started to hold on harder to you
I won't be letting go
I just wanted you to know
I won't be letting go
I just wanted to hold on harder to you
All the music that I haven't made
Keeps my soul alive
Gotta make it
For only the song survives
I won't be letting go
I just started to hold on harder to you
I won't be letting go
I just wanted you to know
I won't be letting go
I just wanted to hold on harder to you
I'm holding on to you
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's song Holding On To You touches on the theme of unwavering dedication to the person he cares about. He sings about his strong, resolute heart that keeps holding on despite the year going by. Frampton mentions that he will be there where the music goes, and he will keep singing. He is working out his life where the feeling is right, and he won't be letting go. In simple words, the singer is promising his love interest that he won't let go of her, and he wants her to know it.
Furthermore, Frampton talks about the music he hasn't made yet but as long as he holds on to his love interest, his soul will be alive. He believes that only the song survives, and he wants to make it happen. The final lines stress that he is holding on to her, and he won't let go.
The song's message is straightforward and heartfelt, making it a touching dedication to a loved one. The idea of holding on to something you love is a common theme in music, and this song is a beautiful example of it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be there where the music goes
I will follow the music wherever it leads
I'll be there singing
I will always be singing along with the music
Working out my life where the feelings right
I am trying to find the right emotions to convey through my music
Well the years keep rolling on
Time keeps passing by
But my heart is strong
My emotions remain strong
I'm holding on
I'm persevering through difficult times
I won't be letting go
I refuse to give up or lose hope
I just started to hold on harder to you
I am becoming more determined to keep going
I just wanted you to know
I want others to understand my persistence and passion
All our songs come around again
Our music has a way of coming back into our lives
And our world's ever turning
Life is constantly changing
Somehow everyday there's another way
Each day presents new opportunities and experiences
When my soul's in place
When my heart and mind are in sync
Every song will trace your smiling face
All of my music will remind me of the happiness you bring me
All the music that I haven't made
All of the potential songs and ideas I have yet to create
Keeps my soul alive
The thought of creating new music gives me purpose and motivation
Gotta make it
I must create and share my music with the world
For only the song survives
My music is my legacy and will live on after I am gone
I'm holding on to you
I am holding on to my passion for music and the inspiration it brings me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON, WILL JENNINGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
serpico 1
this song should still be heard on the radio today. I think it's still among his best
larasita11
"all the music that I haven't made keeps my soul alive..."
Michael Coon
💙
swtx75601
Saw Frampton lIve a few years ago. He is still on top of his game. One of the best shows ever !!
James M
Dont care what anyone says, This is High Quality musical arrangement/lyrics/ display/catchy tune. I was a fan from get go and keep coming back to this great album-Jim
斉藤大樹
Peter was the worst underestimated when this album was released. If other young musicians now cover and announce this album, it's sure to be a hit. The reason is that it is a world where there is no music to be listened now.
LadyLake Music
I LOVE THIS MAN
gravano2
I since then bought a greatest hits collection cd with this tune and a few others I did not have . Life is good .
dokkenroll
temazooooooooooooooooooo hp 80s!!
Roosevelt McCarter
Was it taken from "When All The Pieces Fit" or "Premonition" by Peter Frampton?