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.
Talk To Me
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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I've been screaming I can't stand to see no more
It's hard to breathe my mouth is dry
Talk to me and tell me why
Now I know that you would blow me from the sky
I can't conceive of what you do
Listen to the silence hear the children cry for you
I'm a dreamer but that won't do me no good today
It's hard to breathe my mouth is dry
Got no voice I can't speak
I haven't slept in a week
I'll catch my breath and count to ten
Before I start to shout again
In Peter Frampton's song "Talk To Me," the singer is frustrated with what seems like a recurring problem. He feels like he's seen this situation before and can't take it anymore. The situation has left him feeling breathless, with a dry mouth and without a voice. He calls out to the other person, begging them to talk to him and explain why things are the way they are.
The singer seems to be in a romantic relationship with this person, as he mentions thinking about love and wanting it to be the solution. He recognizes that the other person has the power to "blow him from the sky," but he can't understand why they would want to do that. He hears the silence around him and the cries of children, making it clear that the situation is causing harm to others as well.
The singer acknowledges that he needs to calm down before he starts shouting again, so he takes a moment to catch his breath and count to ten. Overall, the song is about feeling powerless and frustrated in a situation that seems to have no clear resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been feeling like I've seen this flick before
I have a sense of déjà vu about this situation.
I've been screaming I can't stand to see no more
I am frustrated and overwhelmed by what I am experiencing.
It's hard to breathe my mouth is dry
I am experiencing physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Talk to me and tell me why
I need someone to explain what is happening and why.
Now I know that you would blow me from the sky
I realize that you would reject me and treat me harshly.
I can't conceive of what you do
I cannot comprehend why you are behaving this way.
Listen to the silence hear the children cry for you
If you pay attention, you can hear the pain and suffering caused by your actions.
I'm a dreamer but that won't do me no good today
My idealism is not helpful in this situation.
You can't stop me thinking love's the only way
I believe that love is the answer to our problems.
Got no voice I can't speak
I feel silenced and powerless.
I haven't slept in a week
I am experiencing insomnia and am unable to get restful sleep.
I'll catch my breath and count to ten
I am trying to calm down and regain composure.
Before I start to shout again
I am trying to avoid losing control and becoming angry.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@walace.psicologia
DoYou Feel Like We Do - Você, Sente Como eu Faço.
Acordei esta manhã com um copo de vinho na mão
Cujo vinho, o vinho, onde diabos eu vou jantar?
Deve ter sido um sonho, eu não acredito onde eu estive
Venha, você quer fazer isso novamente?
Você, você sente como eu faço?
Acordei esta manhã com um copo de vinho na mão
Cujo vinho, o vinho, onde diabos eu vou jantar?
Deve ter sido um sonho, eu não acredito onde eu estive
Venha, você quer fazer isso novamente?
Você, você sente como eu faço?
hampanhe para o café da manhã e um sherman em minha mão
[?] Topo, [?] fraque, nunca falha
Deve ter sido um sonho, eu não acredito onde estive
Venha - você quer fazer isso novamente?
Você, você sente como eu faço?
Você, você sente como eu faço?
@johngibson1439
The people in the audience had no idea they were witnessing one of the greatest live performances in History
@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555
Looks like they just wanted to go home..
@johngibson1439
@Blackfinjr Blackfinjr They were all there to see someone else, just think of some lame group who is irrelevant by now? Idiots...
@michaelv.3284
@John Gibson Captain and Tenille
@turnkeydirect
I hate them all. Look at his beautiful smile while he tries his hardest and they don’t give a shit.
@gabilaooalibag89
Very good point
@augielopez5172
Just saw Peter last night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He is now 73 years old and I am here to tell you, the dude has not lost a step! His voice, guitar playing and band were on point! This may be his last tour playing live. See him if tou can. You won’t regret it!
@toyfigures
I get to set up his show here in Orlando on Friday. I've worked in the music biz for 40 years but have never got to work or see his show. Friday ends that.
@KittyGrizGriz
I thought he’d already retired in ‘19 because of health problems? Wow is all I can say and lucky you!! Glad he’s doing better! Could still kick myself for missing him in Tulsa on farewell tour. Saw him in ‘76 promoting this album with Gary Wright and Santana…whew!
@loveydovey6026
Seeing him tomorrow in Clearwater, Florida!