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.
Rocky's Hot Club
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Rocky and me
So mutch fun
Rocky's hot club
You can join with me
Rocky's hot club
Won't you be with me
I'm a reflection (I'm a reflection)
He's a reflection of me
Oh oh, oh oh
Rocky's hot club
You can join right now
Rocky's hot club
You can join right now
Christmas eve
Who knew, that you'd be there
I heard you cry
Could it be
Rocky my man
Always heard about you
Never thought I'd have
You for me
Rocky, my man
Rocky's hot club
You can join with me
Rocky's hot club
Won't you be with me (with me)
Rocky's hot club
You can join right now (right now)
Rocky's hot club
Join right now
Rocky's hot club
You can join with me
Rocky's hot club
Be with me, be with me
Rocky's hot club
You can join right now
Rocky's hot club
Be with me
He's my friend
Voice says,
"Beautiful, that was really great"
The lyrics to Peter Frampton's song “Rocky's Hot Club” appear to describe the relationship between two friends, Rocky and the singer. As they walk alone together, they seem to be having a great time in Rocky's “hot club”. The singer invites the listener to join them, saying “Won't you be with me”. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the importance of companionship and the sense of community they feel.
The singer then says “He can't be anything more than me, I'm a reflection, he's a reflection of me”. This implies that the two friends have a lot in common and are almost identical in their qualities and mannerisms. They share a close bond, and the singer seems to idolize Rocky. The phrase "Rocky, my man" and the emphasis on inviting the listener to join Rocky's hot club again point towards a celebration of Rocky, his personality and his hot club – both physically and metaphorically.
The last section of the song intensifies the sense of connection between the singer, Rocky, and the listener. The singer recounts a memory of Christmas Eve when they heard someone crying, and the possibility that the person was Rocky. This emotionally charged moment suggests that the bond between the two friends is so strong that they can often sense each other's emotions and are there for each other during times of crisis. The song ends with the invitation to join Rocky's Hot Club again, with the comforting words “He's my friend” said in the background.
Overall, “Rocky's Hot Club” is a song about friendship and the sense of community that can be built around it. Peter Frampton's use of repetition and the inclusion of specific memories enhances the emotional depth of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When we walk alone
Every now and then, Rocky and I take a stroll.
Rocky and me
I'm referring to my good friend Rocky.
So mutch fun
These walks are always very enjoyable.
Rocky's hot club
Rocky and I often hang out at his club.
You can join with me
You're more than welcome to come along.
Won't you be with me
It would be great if we could hang out together at Rocky's.
He can't be anything more than me
Rocky and I are equals, neither of us is better than the other.
I'm a reflection (I'm a reflection)
Rocky and I have a lot in common, we are like mirrors of each other.
He's a reflection of me
Similarly, I see reflections of myself in Rocky's personality.
Christmas eve
On the night before Christmas.
Who knew, that you'd be there
I was surprised to see you there that evening.
I heard you cry
I noticed that you were upset.
Could it be
I wondered if you needed some help or support.
Rocky my man
I refer to Rocky affectionately as 'my man.'
Always heard about you
I had heard about Rocky before, and now I finally got to meet him.
Never thought I'd have
I never anticipated that I would be lucky enough to be friends with him.
You for me
I'm grateful that Rocky is my friend.
Join right now
Come on over to Rocky's place as soon as possible.
Be with me
Let's hang out together at Rocky's hot club.
He's my friend
Rocky is more than just an acquaintance; he is a genuine friend.
"Beautiful, that was really great"
A disembodied voice compliments the musical performance.
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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