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.
I Believe
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Here am I encased inside a hollow shell
Life began, then was done
Now I stare into a cold and empty well
The many sounds that meet our ears
The sights our eyes behold
Will open up our merging hearts
And feed our empty souls
I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever
Without despair we will share
And the joys of caring will not be replaced
What has been must never end
And with the strength we have won't be erased
When the truths of love are planted firm
They won't be hard to find
And the words of love I speak to you
Will echo in your mind
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
God surely answered my prayer
God surely answered by prayer
You know God surely answered my prayer
You know God surely answered my prayer
God always will answer your prayers
Believe in one who will answer my prayer
Thank you God
Come on, let's fall in love
You're the woman I've been waiting for
Come on, let's fall in love
You're the girl that I really adore
Come on, let's fall in love
Peter Frampton’s song “I Believe” is a love song at its core, describing the search for true love and the feeling of hope that comes with a new relationship. The opening lines, “Shattered dreams, worthless years / Here am I encased inside a hollow shell,” set a mournful tone and suggest that the singer has experienced heartache and disappointment in the past. However, they also express a glimmer of hope that a new relationship could bring happiness and fulfillment.
The second verse continues with a focus on sensory experience: “The many sounds that meet our ears / The sights our eyes behold / Will open up our merging hearts / And feed our empty souls.” The singer suggests that falling in love is not just an emotional experience, but a physical and sensory one as well. The chorus, “I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever,” repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the singer’s trust and commitment to the relationship.
The final part of the song includes a religious overtone, with the repeated line “God surely answered my prayer.” This could suggest that the singer found faith in the idea of a true love, or that they’re specifically thanking God for bringing their current partner into their lives. The song ends with a hopeful invitation to “fall in love” with the woman the singer loves. Overall, “I Believe” is a song about the transformative power of love and the hope it can bring after a period of disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Shattered dreams, worthless years
My unfulfilled aspirations and time spent pursuing the wrong things have left me feeling defeated and empty.
Here am I encased inside a hollow shell
I feel closed off and trapped within myself, unable to connect with others or experience true happiness.
Life began, then was done
My life has been uneventful and ordinary, without any real purpose or fulfillment.
Now I stare into a cold and empty well
I feel lost and hopeless, with nothing to look forward to and no direction in life.
The many sounds that meet our ears
The world is full of different noises and experiences that shape our perceptions and emotions.
The sights our eyes behold
Our visual experiences are just as important in shaping our understanding and emotions.
Will open up our merging hearts
These shared experiences help us connect with others on a deeper level, creating unity and intimacy.
And feed our empty souls
These connections give us a sense of purpose and fulfillment, filling the void inside.
I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever
I have faith that our love will last, that we will weather whatever might come our way.
Without despair we will share
We will work together to overcome any struggles we encounter, supporting each other and never losing hope.
And the joys of caring will not be replaced
The good times we share in caring for one another will always be cherished and remembered, never forgotten.
What has been must never end
We will hold onto the good times we've had and the feelings we've shared, and strive to keep them alive and growing.
And with the strength we have won't be erased
We will use the strength we've gained from our love for one another to overcome any obstacles that might threaten us.
When the truths of love are planted firm
When we establish a strong foundation of honesty, respect, and commitment, our love will thrive and flourish.
They won't be hard to find
The love and devotion we share will always be obvious to anyone who cares to look.
And the words of love I speak to you
I will always express my love for you through my words and actions, never taking your presence for granted.
Will echo in your mind
My love for you will resonate throughout your thoughts and emotions, filling your heart and soul.
I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again
I finally found someone who makes me feel alive and hopeful, who restores my faith in love and humanity.
God surely answered my prayer
I believe that my prayer for love and companionship was answered by a higher power, bringing us together.
You know God surely answered my prayer
I want to remind you that our love is not just luck, but something we were meant to find and cherish.
God always will answer your prayers
I believe that a higher power is always listening, and that we will always have our needs and desires answered with love and grace.
Believe in one who will answer my prayer
I want to encourage you to hold onto faith in something greater, to trust that we were brought together for a reason.
Thank you God
I am grateful for the love and blessings in my life, and want to express my appreciation for everything I've been given.
Come on, let's fall in love
Let's continue to deepen our bond and share our love, creating a lifelong partnership and unbreakable bond.
You're the woman I've been waiting for
You are the embodiment of everything I've ever wanted in a partner, and I am so thankful to have you in my life.
You're the girl that I really adore
I admire you so much, and will always cherish every moment spent loving and supporting you.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE WONDER, YVONNE WRIGHT
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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