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.
Solution
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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Your opinion, that's all this is
I don't need you
Pulling me in this pain
I've become negative
By the time that I think
Or something like that
You're keeping me in
What I really need
In a world of revolution
What I really want
Is a government solution
I don't want you treading on me
I don't want you spitting on me
None of this you would ever
Do face to face
Yes, I'm different from what I read
And then you ask if it's really me
Life was better before
You invaded my space
What I really need
In a world of revolution
What I really want
Is a government solution
What I really need
In a world of revolution
What I really want
Is a government solution
What I really need
In a world of revolution
What I really want
Is a government solution
In Peter Frampton's song "Solution," the lyrics reveal a strong expression of frustration and anger towards an individual who has been imposing their opinions and beliefs on him. He doesn't want to be analyzed or told what to think and how to feel. The lyrics suggest that this person has been causing him pain and keeping him contained in a box. Frampton asserts that he has become negative because of this person's persistent behavior, and he wants to break free.
The chorus of the song "What I really need in a world of revolution, what I really want is a government solution" reinforces the idea that the world is lacking a proper system and structure that would allow people to lead their lives without being controlled or manipulated. The lyrics suggest that the government has failed to provide what the people need, and there is a need for a new system that would allow people to live without fear and in harmony.
Overall, the song expresses a deep sense of rebellion and a desire for change. Frampton wants to push back against those who seek to control him and to demand a better system that prioritizes freedom and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need your analysis
I don't require your judgement
Your opinion, that's all this is
You're just sharing your perception
I don't need you
I can cope without you
Pulling me in this pain
Leading me towards hurt
I've become negative
I've transformed into a pessimistic being
By the time that I think
When I consider and contemplate
Or something like that
Or similar thoughts
I don't need this box
I don't want this confinement
You're keeping me in
You're imprisoning me
What I really need
What I genuinely require
In a world of revolution
In a society with upheaval
What I really want
What my true desire is
Is a government solution
Is a political resolution
I don't want you treading on me
I don't desire your dominance over me
I don't want you spitting on me
I don't desire your disrespect towards me
None of this you would ever
You wouldn't do this
Do face to face
In person
Yes, I'm different from what I read
I'm distinct from what you see
And then you ask if it's really me
You inquire if it's genuinely me
Life was better before
Life was preferable in the past
You invaded my space
You encroached upon my personal area
What I really need
What I genuinely require
In a world of revolution
In a society with upheaval
What I really want
What my true desire is
Is a government solution
Is a political resolution
What I really need
What I genuinely require
In a world of revolution
In a society with upheaval
What I really want
What my true desire is
Is a government solution
Is a political resolution
What I really need
What I genuinely require
In a world of revolution
In a society with upheaval
What I really want
What my true desire is
Is a government solution
Is a political resolution
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON SCOTT KENNEDY, PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
Good Day Heritage Singers!!!
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