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.
Nowhere's Too Far for My Baby
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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I loaded my Sony
No one could see me for dust
I’m leaving my friends there
It’s not that I don’t care
I just need to chip off the dust
But something is wrong dear
I’m saying goodbye
And it’s making me cry
That I have to go
I’m crossing my fingers
I’m touching my toes
I’m hoping this feeling will go
I know I can make it
But will I mistake it
When I can find peace of mind
Does it come in a letter
To make you feel better
Or do you apply
To a man in the sky
So you and I can begin
Somebody tell me
What am I doing here?
Well I could be happy
Don’t leave me alone
Come with me now
On my magical fly away
Journey through anywhere
Choose a place here or there
Nowhere’s too far for my baby
Travel through time and space
Dress you in mink and lace
Nowehere’s too far for my baby
Somebody tell me
What am I doing here?
Well I could be happy
Don’t leave me alone
Come with me now
On my magical fly away
Journey through anywhere
Choose a place here or there
Nowhere’s too far for my baby
Travel through time and space
Dress you in mink and lace
Nowehere’s too far for my baby
You’d be my Guinevere
I’ll fight off any fear
Nowhere’s too far for my baby
Crossing my heart for you
All that you want I’ll do
Nowhere’s too far for my baby
The song “Nowhere’s Too Far For My Baby” by Peter Frampton is all about a person who is feeling lost and wants to leave everything behind to find peace of mind. The song begins with the singer packing up his pony and loading his Sony to leave everything behind. He feels that something is not right, and he needs to find his own path. The singer thinks that he belongs there, but something is wrong, and he feels like it’s time to leave. Even though he cares about his friends, he still needs to leave.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about his journey and how he hopes to find peace of mind. He wonders if he will mistake it when he finds it. The singer seems lost and unsure of what to do next. He wonders if there is a way to find it in a letter or by applying to someone in the sky. He seems to be searching for answers.
In the end, the singer urges his loved one to come with him on his journey. He wants to go anywhere, and nowhere is too far for his baby. He wants to travel through time and space, dress his loved one in mink and lace, and fight off any fear that comes their way. This song is about finding oneself and searching for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I packed up my pony
I got all my belongings ready to leave
I loaded my Sony
I got my music ready to listen to on my journey
No one could see me for dust
I left quickly without telling anyone
I’m leaving my friends there
I'm leaving behind the people I care about
It’s not that I don’t care
I do care about them, but I need to go
I just need to chip off the dust
I need to leave behind the old things and start fresh
I really belong here
I feel comfortable and familiar with this place
But something is wrong dear
I don't feel entirely happy or fulfilled here
I’m saying goodbye
I'm leaving this place for something better
And it’s making me cry
I'm sad to leave but know it's for the best
That I have to go
I must leave to find happiness and peace
I’m crossing my fingers
I hope for good luck on my journey
I’m touching my toes
I'm doing all I can to make the journey successful
I’m hoping this feeling will go
I hope this discontentment I feel will leave me
I know I can make it
I have the confidence to succeed
But will I mistake it
I'm afraid of making the wrong choice
When I can find peace of mind
I will find happiness and contentment within myself
Does it come in a letter
Can I find happiness in what others write to me?
To make you feel better
Will words from someone else bring you comfort?
Or do you apply
Should I look for happiness in others?
To a man in the sky
Is true happiness found in worship or religion?
So you and I can begin
Will finding happiness and peace bring us closer?
Somebody tell me
I'm seeking guidance and advice
What am I doing here?
I'm questioning my purpose and place in life
Well I could be happy
I see the possibility of finding happiness
Don’t leave me alone
I'm afraid of being alone on this journey
Come with me now
Join me on this adventure towards happiness
On my magical fly away
Together we'll find happiness, like a magical journey
Journey through anywhere
Travel anywhere we want to find happiness
Choose a place here or there
Go wherever we feel drawn to find fulfillment
Nowhere’s too far for my baby
We can find happiness no matter how far we travel
Travel through time and space
Explore all possibilities and take our time in finding happiness
Dress you in mink and lace
I'll do anything to make you feel special and loved
You’d be my Guinevere
You'll be my partner in this journey towards happiness
I’ll fight off any fear
I'll protect you from any obstacle, including fear
Crossing my heart for you
Promising my loyalty and devotion to you
All that you want I’ll do
I'll do anything to make you happy and fulfilled
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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