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.
Most Of All
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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There's nowhere left to run
You can hang on to a dream may not be just like it seems
You have no way to tell
When you'll find your peace of mind
Of this you can be sure
That I need you most of all, yes, I need you
I used to know it all, no chance that I would fall
How wrong could I be, can't see the wood for the trees
Then you helped to make me see
Your love became a part of me, and turned it all around
There's a place, so deep inside, I'd never been before
Here and now, this I can promise you
I'll never let you down
Cause I need you most of all
Yes, I need you the most
When it starts to rain inside you don't have to hide
Cause I need you by my side
Yes, I need you most of all
The song Most Of All by Peter Frampton is about the singer's realization that he needs someone in his life, particularly during tough times. The opening line, "When it starts to rain inside and you need a place to hide, there's nowhere left to run," signifies a moment of vulnerability and despair. The singer realizes that he can't run away from his problems anymore and needs someone to turn to.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his past arrogance, thinking "I used to know it all, no chance that I would fall, how wrong could I be, can't see the wood for the trees." He acknowledges that he was blinded by his own sense of superiority and was unable to see the bigger picture. However, with the help of his loved one, he was able to turn his life around, "Your love became a part of me, and turned it all around."
The chorus brings it all together, with the singer stating that he needs this person most of all, and promises to never let them down. The line "When it starts to rain inside you don't have to hide, cause I need you by my side" shows that he wants this person to know that they are not alone and that he is there to support them, just as they have supported him.
In summary, Most Of All is a song about acknowledging vulnerability and the importance of having someone to turn to during tough times. It highlights the transformative power of love and how it can help us see things in a different light.
Line by Line Meaning
When it starts to rain inside and you need a place to hide
When you feel scared and vulnerable, and you need someone to comfort you
There's nowhere left to run
You feel like you've exhausted all your options and there's nowhere else to turn
You can hang on to a dream may not be just like it seems
You can hold onto a hope, even if the reality turns out different
You have no way to tell
You cannot predict the future or how things will turn out
When you'll find your peace of mind
When you'll feel calm and content with yourself and your situation
Of this you can be sure
This is a definite fact that you can trust
That I need you most of all, yes, I need you
I rely on you more than anything or anyone else
I used to know it all, no chance that I would fall
I used to believe I had everything under control and couldn't fail
How wrong could I be, can't see the wood for the trees
I was very wrong, and couldn't see the bigger picture because I was too focused on individual details
Then you helped to make me see
You opened my eyes and gave me a new perspective
Your love became a part of me, and turned it all around
Your love changed me for the better and helped me overcome my problems
There's a place, so deep inside, I'd never been before
There is a part of me that I never knew existed
Here and now, this I can promise you
In the present moment, I can make a commitment to you
I'll never let you down
I will always be there for you and support you
Cause I need you most of all
Because you are so important to me
Yes, I need you the most
Out of all the people and things in my life, you are the most essential
When it starts to rain inside you don't have to hide
When you feel emotional or upset, you don't have to keep it to yourself or feel ashamed
Cause I need you by my side
Because I want you to support me, just like I support you
Yes, I need you most of all
You are the most important person in my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN M. REGAN, PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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