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.
Shine On
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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I looked around
You were beside me
Don't you realize it's hard to dream
Without your helping hand to guide me
This could be the one, girl
Shine on
Me, shine on me
Let it shine on
Shine on
All I have to so is let it shine on
Please look about and tell me what you see
All noise and dirt and plastic people
Cause love is clean
And ours has been a bluer shade of jade
Than black or white is
Take me on a ride, girl
Right there by my side, Oh
Shine on
Shine on me, shine on you
Let it shine on
Shine on
All I have to do is let it shine on
[Repeat: x2]
Shine on
Shine on me, shine on you
Let it shine on
Shine on
All I have to do is let it shine on
The lyrics to Peter Frampton's song "Shine On" are about the difficulty in navigating life and love without the support and guidance of someone special. The first verse describes the darkness and the inability to see clearly, both literally and metaphorically, without the help of a companion. The second verse highlights the importance of having someone to help one dream and navigate the difficulties of life. The chorus discusses the potential for a great relationship, with the singer asking the person to be their "sun" and guide them through life.
The third verse contrasts the "noise and dirt" of everyday life with the purity of love. The singer states that their love is a "bluer shade of jade" than the standard black or white, emphasizing its uniqueness and value. The final lines of the song again address the idea of having someone by one's side as they journey through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Find it hard to see you in the dark
It is difficult for me to perceive you when everything is unclear
I looked around
I observed my surroundings
You were beside me
You were physically close to me
Don't you realize it's hard to dream
Do you understand that it is challenging to envision a better future for myself
Without your helping hand to guide me
Without your assistance, I will struggle to move forward
This could be the one, girl
This opportunity may be the crucial moment we have been waiting for
If you will be my sun
If you will be the guiding light in my life
Shine on
Radiate positive energy
Me, shine on me
Help me to be optimistic
Let it shine on
Allow positivity to spread to others
Please look about and tell me what you see
Observe your surroundings and describe them to me
All noise and dirt and plastic people
Everything I see is artificial and unpleasant
Cause love is clean
True love is pure and unadulterated
And ours has been a bluer shade of jade
Our love has been unique and extraordinary
Than black or white is
Our love is more colorful than others
Take me on a ride, girl
Accompany me on a journey
Right there by my side, Oh
Be my partner and supporter
Shine on
Show positivity and encouragement
Shine on me, shine on you
Bring warmth and optimism to both of us
Let it shine on
Allow positivity to spread throughout our lives
All I have to do is let it shine on
I just need to let go of negativity and embrace positivity
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Written by: BILLY OSBORNE, JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, RICHARD KERR
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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