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.
We've Just Begun
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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We've just begun
If you held a secret
Please let me be the one to know
Going away well I recall
Remember when you would leave me here
Send me a postcard
I think I can hear you
You were my only one
(We've just begun)
Why don't we learn
That we must treasure
When you choose a lover
She must be aware
Photographs you take, show loving eyes
Smiling faces that can hide the truth
You don't care if they seem to stare
What you got, you ain't about to share
Help me, don't hurt me
I'm hanging on to a dream
If you lose this lover
You're going to have to be so strong
Don't run away, hey I recall
Remember when you would leave me here
Send me a postcard
Signed, sent from the sun
I think I can hear you
You were my only one
We've just begun [Repeat: x7]
In Peter Frampton's We've Just Begun, the singer is pleading for strength, as he is about to embark on a new chapter in his life with a lover who may or may not have held secrets from him. He asks his love to let him know if there's something he needs to learn about her, rather than hiding things from him. The song also touches on the idea of taking photos, which often showcase the happy moments in a relationship but ignore the darker sides of it. The singer seems to be urging his partner not to hide behind the façade of pictures and instead to be honest with him in order to build a stronger relationship. In the chorus, he repeats the line "We've Just Begun" several times, implying that he is determined to make this relationship work, despite the obstacles that may arise.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of difficult times in a relationship. The singer asks his partner not to hurt him but to help him through the tough times. He pleads with her to hold onto their dream together, as losing her would be devastating. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the idea that this is just the beginning of their journey together.
Overall, the song expresses the initial doubts and fears that come with starting a new relationship, but also the determination to persevere through any challenges that may arise. It's a plea for honesty, openness, and strength in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Please give me strength
I am asking for emotional and mental fortitude.
We've just begun
Our relationship is in its early stages and has a lot of potential.
If you held a secret
If there is something you have been keeping from me...
Please let me be the one to know
...please tell me yourself, and don't let me find out from someone else.
Going away well I recall
I remember when you used to leave me here...
Remember when you would leave me here
...and I want you to know that those memories are still clear in my mind.
Send me a postcard
If you are going to be away for a while, I would love to hear from you.
Signed, sent from the sun
It would be nice if you sent me a postcard from a sunny location.
I think I can hear you
I feel like I can sense your presence or hear your voice, even when you're not here.
You were my only one
You were the most important person in my life.
(We've just begun)
Our relationship is still new, but I'm excited to see where it goes.
Why don't we learn
We should already know by now that...
That we must treasure
...we should value and prioritize what is truly important.
When you choose a lover
When picking a partner...
She must be aware
...they need to be fully informed and conscious of what they are getting into.
Photographs you take, show loving eyes
The pictures you take of your loved ones are usually full of love and tenderness in their eyes.
Smiling faces that can hide the truth
However, those happy expressions may conceal some realities or problems.
You don't care if they seem to stare
You are not bothered if people are watching you or observing what you are doing.
What you got, you ain't about to share
But when it comes to your possessions or achievements, you might not want to share them with others.
Help me, don't hurt me
I am asking you to assist me, not cause me harm.
I'm hanging on to a dream
I am holding on to a hope or aspiration, possibly in relation to our relationship.
If you lose this lover
If you break up with me...
You're going to have to be so strong
...you will need to be resilient and tough.
Don't run away, hey I recall
Please don't avoid or flee from your problems, as I remember when you used to do that.
We've just begun [Repeat: x7]
Our relationship is still fresh and new, and holds a lot of promise for the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MAYO, PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
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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