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.
It All Comes Down To You
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Makes you feel like hiding, where no one sees the tears
All alone I told you that you can trust in me
All we need is what we have wait and you will see
I've been holding on to shattered dreams
And I've been living life to extremes
But when I thought I couldn't carry on anymore
When you're caught in the rain and nobody cares
Makes you feel like running but nothing compares
To all the things I want to do with you by my side
If I had a thousand years would I be satisfied?
I've been holding on to shattered dreams
And I've been living life to extremes
But when I thought I couldn't carry on anymore
It all comes down to you
All alone I told you that you can trust in me
All we need is what we have wait and you will see
I've been holding on to shattered dreams
And I've been living life to extremes
But when I thought I couldn't carry on anymore
It all comes down to you
I've been holding on to shattered dreams
And I've been living life to extremes
But when I thought I couldn't carry on anymore
It all comes down to you
Oh Baby
It all comes down to you
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's song "It All Comes Down To You" convey a sense of isolation and vulnerability, but also a message of hope and trust. The opening lines describe the feeling of talking to the wind and nobody listening, which can make someone feel like hiding and cry alone. However, the singer offers his support and encouragement, saying that he is someone to trust and that they have all they need together. The second verse adds another layer to the emotions, talking about feeling caught in the rain and having no one to turn to, but then expressing the desire to do things together and asking if eternal life would be enough to satisfy that desire.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer has been through difficult times and has been holding onto shattered dreams, but in the end, it comes down to the person he is singing to. In other words, despite all the challenges and obstacles, the relationship and connection they share are what truly matter and make everything worthwhile. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes this point once again, with the addition of the affectionate "Oh Baby" as a final touch.
Overall, "It All Comes Down To You" is a song about human connection and the importance of trusting and supporting each other in times of need. It acknowledges the struggles and pain of life but also celebrates the resilience and beauty of love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you talk in the wind, nobody hears
It can be discouraging when nobody seems to be receptive to what you are saying.
Makes you feel like hiding, where no one sees the tears
The lack of concern from others can lead to feeling vulnerable and helpless.
All alone I told you that you can trust in me
Having someone who you can rely on and confide in can be a source of comfort and support.
All we need is what we have wait and you will see
Sometimes, it's important to appreciate what we have and be patient for what will come in the future.
I've been holding on to shattered dreams
Even though things may not have gone as planned or hoped, it's important to keep striving and working towards what we desire.
And I've been living life to extremes
Life is full of highs and lows, but we can still try to make the most out of every moment and experience.
But when I thought I couldn't carry on anymore
When it feels like we can't handle the struggles anymore, we may feel like giving up.
It all comes down to you
However, having someone to lean on and support us can give us the strength to persevere.
When you're caught in the rain and nobody cares
Feeling alone and unsupported during difficult times can be disheartening.
Makes you feel like running but nothing compares
Despite the urge to run away, there may be nowhere to go that will provide the solace we seek.
To all the things I want to do with you by my side
Having someone we care about by our side can give us the motivation to pursue our passions and dreams.
If I had a thousand years would I be satisfied?
Even with an ample amount of time, we may still feel like there's more to do and experience in life.
Oh Baby
An expression of affection or endearment towards someone special.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN STUART JAMES SAVIGAR, PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
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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