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.
Waiting For Your Love
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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I could see it in your eyes
And you tried so hard to fool me
You don't live in paradise
But I, I'll try, try to find the way to show you
I will be there when you call believe what I say
I'll give you my hand should you fall please don't turn away
If you find yourself out in the cold
I'll always be here, waiting for your love
It's the time for starting over
Hard to leave so much behind
Put your faith in all you dreamed of
Losing you would be such a crime
And I, I'll try, try to find the way to show you
Sometimes it won't always be that easy
Hold on, together we can work it out
The lyrics of Peter Frampton's song "Waiting For Your Love" express the singer's willingness to support his partner through difficult times. The opening lines "I could feel your soul was hurting, I could see it in your eyes" set the tone of the song, indicating that the singer is empathetic to his partner's emotional needs. The next line "And you tried so hard to fool me, You don't live in paradise" suggests that the partner might be putting on a brave face even though things are not going well.
The songwriter makes a promise to his partner, that he will be there for them through thick and thin, "I will be there when you call believe what I say, I'll give you my hand should you fall please don't turn away." The chorus repeats the same message of being there for his partner, "If you find yourself out in the cold, I'll always be here waiting for your love, It's the time for starting over, Hard to leave so much behind, Put your faith in all you dreamed of, Losing you would be such a crime". The song ends on a hopeful note, "Sometimes it won't always be that easy, Hold on, together we can work it out."
Overall, the song's message is about being a supportive and loving partner, especially in times of difficulty. It suggests that a relationship can withstand the tests and trials of life if both partners are willing to work through them together.
Line by Line Meaning
I could feel your soul was hurting
I sensed that you were deeply distressed
I could see it in your eyes
Your eyes reflected the pain within you
And you tried so hard to fool me
But you attempted to conceal it from me
You don't live in paradise
You are not living in a perfect world
But I, I'll try, try to find the way to show you
Despite that, I will endeavor to help you
I will be there when you call believe what I say
Trust me that I will assist you when you need me
I'll give you my hand should you fall please don't turn away
I will provide you with support when you are struggling, so don't reject my assistance
If you find yourself out in the cold
If you end up feeling ignored or abandoned
I'll always be here, waiting for your love
I'll remain here for you, hoping for your love
It's the time for starting over
It's time to begin anew
Hard to leave so much behind
It's tough to abandon so much of the past
Put your faith in all you dreamed of
Believe in everything you've dreamed about
Losing you would be such a crime
It would be very unfortunate if you were to disappear from my life
And I, I'll try, try to find the way to show you
Despite that, I will endeavor to assist you
Sometimes it won't always be that easy
Occasionally, it will be difficult
Hold on, together we can work it out
But don't give up, we can tackle it as a team
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON SCOTT KENNEDY, KEVIN STUART JAMES SAVIGAR
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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