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.
Where I Should Be
Peter Frampton Lyrics
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When I pass your way
I give you lovin'
You know I can't stay
Leavin' town
Glad I caught you now
Nobody follow me
I'll be back again
When I get home
Can't wait to leave
Back on the road
That's where I should be
Oh
You think I'm crazy
I've been up too long
Give me two days off
I'll be back as strong
Hey it's alright
Hey it's alright
I have to play
Every night and day
When I get home
Can't wait to leave
Back on the road
Where I should be (yeah)
As I think back to when
Trouble times were then
Now I'm starting again
When I get home
Can't wait to leave
Back on the road
Where I should be (yeah)
When I get home
Can't wait to leave
Back on the road
Where I should be (yeah)
The lyrics to Peter Frampton's song Where I Should Be, describe the life of a musician who spends most of his time on the road performing for different audiences. He sings about his love for someone who he can't stay with, as he is always leaving town. The chorus "When I get home, can't wait to leave, back on the road, that's where I should be" reflects the singer’s love for his music, and he sees his true home as being on the road, playing music for his fans. He expresses that despite the fact that some may see him as crazy, he is still determined to travel and continue performing, because it is his life's purpose.
The lyrics also describe a redemption arc - Frampton sings about the times when he experienced difficult moments in his career, but how he has since rebounded and is starting again. The song expresses his commitment to his music, as he believes that playing every night and day is his obligation to his craft. Notably, the song suggests that the singer’s love interest cannot understand his commitment to playing music and that they feel he is crazy for going on the road.
Overall, the song Where I Should Be captures the spirit of a musician whose life revolves around being on the road as a musician. It represents the standpoint of someone who has found their true purpose in life, and who is not willing to give it up.
Line by Line Meaning
I rock you baby
I, Peter Frampton, am a performer who can charm and entertain the audience with the melody of my music.
When I pass your way
Whenever I perform near your location, you can feel me and my music's energy.
I give you lovin'
Through my music, I pour love and emotions that will connect with you deeply.
You know I can't stay
I'm a performer; I can't stay here forever even though I want to.
Leavin' town
I'll have to leave soon as other places and people are waiting for my performance.
Glad I caught you now
I'm grateful to perform for you before I leave this place.
Nobody follow me
I prefer to be alone while traveling from one place to another, so please don't follow me.
I'll be back again
I promise to come back and perform for you guy's again.
Can't wait to leave, back on the road
When I'm home, I miss playing music on the stage, and I'm eager to leave and perform where I belong.
You think I'm crazy
People often judge my crazy but incredible lifestyle, performing every day and night.
I've been up too long
Performing exhausts me, but it doesn't matter because I love to do this.
Give me two days off, I'll be back as strong
A short break rejuvenates me, and then I'll come back even stronger to perform better.
Hey it's alright
There's nothing to worry about; I'm happy with my life as a performer.
I have to play every night and day
I play music every day and every night because it's essential for me and my fans.
As I think back to when, trouble times were then
I express gratitude for my success now by remembering the struggles I faced in the past.
Now I'm starting again
I'm focused again and starting fresh with my music.
Where I should be (yeah)
Being on stage performing in front of a live audience is where I belong.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER KENNETH FRAMPTON
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Beverly Esparaguera
on Apple Of Your Eye
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