This is exactly the kind of music we just took for granted in the mid-70's, because it was everywhere, all the time. Peter Frampton's live album was in every other person's record collection, and always on someone's turntable. And don't forget the radio, tune from one station to another, there's more Frampton. Like I said everywhere all the time.
Yes, it was certainly overplayed! And yet, it's one of the few "overplayed" songs/albums that I never get tired of hearing, and would never skip to the next song or change channels!
It's difficult for younger folks to understand how much our ears were full, almost all the time, with incredible music during the sixties and seventies. I pretty much took it all for granted. Good music today, but seems one has to tune into specialized stations to hear.
Frampton is one of the few artists who's live versions of their songs were played on radio more so than studio versions. That's how perfect they were. And boy did they get a lot of airplay! I guarantee you every Boomer and classic rocker in your audience was singing along word for word. Also, so true... audience reactions throughout the album are perfect. Totally connected. Could not have been scripted any better. Probably why it stayed the highest selling live recording for years and years. Not sure if it still holds that medal.
I don't recall what the rest of the world was doing in 76 but in the UK we were having one of our longest, hottest, clammiest summers ever. If you ever wanted to find the perfect year to be on your way to 16, 76 was it. The music was almost universally insanely great. Everyone had this album, it was everywhere. Such a great summer to be young in.
I would have been so jealous of you being 16, Dawn. I was only 11 that year. I remember having no grass on our lawn. The soil looked like a cracked desert. Having to not flush the toilets as we had our water turned off and the firemen came round in the evenings to turn water on at the Standpipe in the road & people would be allowed to have a couple of buckets full. I remember we used to take a record player out side and lay on towels "in the desert" to sunbathe. No one was scared of electrocution from the record player. It wasn't going to rain!
I was 14 and also in the balmy scorching summer of ‘76 in the UK - memories of a school trip to Whitby with this blasting out on the coach! Agree that we took for granted the awesome music around at the time ☀️🔆
I visited England for the first time that summer (I was 13). The day after we arrived, we were in Whitechapel when it started raining. Londoners we're literally dancing in the street! Blew my mind!
Comes Alive II is fantastic as well in my opinion. All of those new songs are immaculate. How Can We Hang On To A Dream, Almost Said Goodbye, and the big stunner, Can't Take That Away, which totally smokes the studio recording. What a great album.
Funny you mentioned that. I did see Peter Frampton at Anaheim Stadium Ca. post Junior year, July 1977. It was amazing! Opening acts: Foghat J Geils Band Rick Derringer
As Wayne (Mike Myers) said in Wayne's World, this album was "issued" to every suburban teenager in 1976. It's amazing how different (and better) these live songs are from the studio versions.
@@dwc1964 Gosh, I hadn't thought of "mail samples" in a really, REALLY long time! Back then, you were lucky to get samples in the mail! There certainly was no section in the grocery stores for "samples/trial sizes"!! Great memories get stirred up when we listen to music from our youth!
The whole of this album should be listened to in order. And he needs to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Never even been nominated. He’s suffering from a degenerative muscle disease now, but still tours. One of the nicest people in the music biz.
"Bob Mayo on the keyboard. Bob Mayo!" Frampton's story of writing this on the beach one night is a great story. The night that completely changed his life.
I'm embarrassed to admit that I did not know that was the name of the keyboard player! I never knew what he was saying there! Obviously, I never really connected to the credits on the album, even though reading the credits was something we always did. It was part of the experience of a new album, studying the cover!
Please, please, please react to "Show Me the Way" on Frampton's live album. 🥰 Excellent reaction to, Baby I Love Your Way". You're correct, it's so clear. 😺
This is one of the ultimate "sway" songs. Whether in a concert crowd, or slow dancing with your baby, there's a breezy quality to it that puts a stamp on some very special memories. Thanks for taking me back guys!
It was rare for bands to have a large following without great live shows. Steely Dan was a notable exception. Frampton, Little Feat, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Rare Earth and many others built their following and the record companies came to them. It’s called crafting your musicianship. A sadly overlooked essential skill in most of today’s music.
@@nirvanaa5556 They don't come from the 'culture' of swaying. On the other hand, we of the era under discussion were veteran 'swoopers', 'swayers' and 'dippers' LOL.
Love Peter Frampton! "Frampton Comes Alive", "Kansas" & "Boston" were my first 3 albums I purchased in 6th grade! We grew up with The. Best. Music. (imo)
If you hit Frampton again it has to be Show me the Way from this same live album.. you would have hit the 3 songs that are the highlight of the album imo
One of the best songs he ever wrote. And his guitar playing is right up there with the best of them. Loved him in Humble Pie, and have followed him ever since. He's still writing and performing. I'm always on his channel. Thanks for hitting this. Pure poetry.
Bob Mayo on keyboards, Bob Mayo... The Sleeper banger from the Frampton Comes Alive album is Lines On My Face. The song is evocative of the mood when Frampton was in Humble Pie. That being said, it feels fresher and more lithe of spirit than his work in HP, which could feel stodgy at times. Anyway, it wasn't a big radio hit, so it's not going to win any polls, but I would imagine that most people who had the album think of this song positively.
@Donatella Loncar OMG, what amazing memories! Clog shoes, tie'dyed shirts (and making out OWN!), leather headbands, leather fringe purses, leather fringe jacket!! And all those mellow and fun (mostly) hours in the park! Do kids still do that? I reckon not. 😷
@@cindyfalstrom7231 Oh, I loved the peasant shirts, gypsy minis and the amazing hip-hugger bell-bottom jeans with a wide belt, and a boho crop top! God, I loved (and love) it!!!
@@MissAstorDancer Me Too!! However, I wouldn't be caught dead in those hip hugger jeans now - major muffin top - LOL. Here is a video of Humble Pie in Concert 1973. During the musical pause, they pan the audience. I would SWEAR that's me in the peasant blouse with the long straight brown hair - only problem is I've never been to LA!?! I guess we all kinda looked alike back then - ALL BEAUTIFUL ! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--gWqrP30YXQ.html I Don't Need No Dr /Humble Pie/Live LA Sorry no Peter, this was 2yrs after he left the band
You just described how most people my age felt about this song; it kind of makes you feel like you’re floating. Clean musically and the lyrics make every girl swoon. The live album is his best work, pick a song, any song. ❤️
This album became the biggest selling album of all time when it came out.Like Stairway to heaven it's hits became overplayed.As we get older we can appreciate them even more now.👍🎶🎸
Reminds me of hot summer, playing pool in the garage with the door up, brothers and cousins listening to this album. So many more good songs on this album. “Show Me The Way” is another popular one from this album. “Lines On My Face” has a great vibe and guitar work.
Right “Show Me the Way.” But really what makes this album so great are the dynamics in style and tone provided by Lines on My Face and All I Want to Be (by your side).
I do really love the studio version of All I Wanna Be from Winds of Change though. It's rock & roll. Very intense. The live version is definitely it's own kind of intense as well. It's cool how he reinterpreted that song. Just stripped it all the way down so it's much more raw.
Fan girling all over again with a heartfelt swoon. Saw this tour in Portland from front row of the balcony in the Paramount Theater. Sigh. Thanks, A&A!
You guys need to react to the movie ‘Hi-Fidelity’. Lisa Bonet sings this song in the movie. John Cusack, Jack Black, Todd Loiuso’s reactions are funny. And at the end Jack Black sings Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On.
Baby I Love Your Way is one of the ultimate slow dance, love, romance songs. I can imagine more than a few children were conceived with this playing in the background.
... Alex was "right-on" with his reaction and analysis. The song is a gem. The keyboard & acoustic together play well together. And his voice so crisp....and "on tune" . A very low stress song. Awesome. I'd say the next time would be: "Show Me the Way" . ps: check out Peter's version of "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden sometime. So cool.
One of the best live albums released, I saw Peter Frampton in concert with YES in 1976 in Philadelphia! This album put Peter Frampton in everyone’s record collection
Peter Frampton did a live concert at my JR. high school gym when I was in the 8th grade, it only cost me a $2.00 door charge. Sitting in the bleachers, making that guitar sing was amazing!
I’m 17 (1976), laying on my bedroom floor, vinyl on the turntable, massive headphones on, singing at the top of my lungs…late at night in our tiny house in the San Fernando Valley (CA). Dad walks in, “Hey, what you listening to?” Me: “Frampton Comes Alive”. Dad: “Well, Frampton dies at midnight, turn it down”. 😂😅😂
Not a bad song on this album. Wore one out and had to buy another. He really was fantastic live.. happy to have seen him more than once. Show Me the Way.. next.
Love this one. Puts me right in my basement playing ping pong, age 14, listening to Frampton Comes Alive. Yknow he wrote this and his other huge hit “Show Me the Way” on the same day
I wore this album out, wore the 8 track out, then the cassette version... Frampton Comes Alive is literally a standard part of the "teenager kit" for anyone growing up in the late 70s. Show Me The Way, Lines On My Face are also worth the listen...
Want to see how great a rhythm guitarist Frampton is? Watch a RU-vid video of Ringo Starr's all-star band playing Conquistador by Procol Harum, with Frampton on guitar. He absolutely owns the song.
@@johnhughes3214 Looking this one up right now! Ringo really tapped into the formula for his career that was perfect for him! The All-Starr Band shows always have some of the most amazing and famous musicians, but in this wonderful context that seems to work so well for all concerned!
Love Peter Frampton. I'm so happy I grew up in the 70's what a fabulous decade. We had so many great bands and great songs. I love your reaction videos Alex and Andy. You can tell you 💕 Love the 🎵🎶 music. Keep on ROCkING so many great 70's music . Love U Guys ❤️
The album opener, Something’s Happening, is probably my favorite. The guitar work is just stellar. Another choice could be Shine On, either from the live record or the studio version from when he was with Humble Pie.
Great memories of this when I was in college. This album was HUGE when it came out, the best-selling album of 1976 -over 8 million copies in the U. S. alone. And Frampton was quite the heartthrob at the time - his shirtless poster was everywhere!
I bought “Frampton Comes Alive” at J.C. Penney’s in 1976, right after it came out and before it became such a huge it. I paid $4.99. It was a good deal.
Great news! Peter Frampton on tour this month and next month. He is in Windsor Ontario this weekend March 16th 2024 and then across the USA thereafter. This is and always will be one of the greatest guitarists that has ever lived. Phenomenal phenomenal phenomenal for all generations! timeless, incredible, exceptional. Get tickets and go see him live you'll never forget it. I did 12 years ago and I don't regret it. Was the highlight of my five years living in the usa.
Peter Frampton...talented, unique....still see him at that time (70's)...silk bellbottoms, open shirt, long blonde hair blowing in the breeze, huge smile on his face, playing pure grooves...etched in my mind forever. Great times
I remember my older brother's friend Tony had this album and Nazareth "Hair of the Dog" and it was a treat to get to go hang out with the older crowd and Rock out🤘. The mid 70's in L.A. SFV 🌄 so much fun! 8 tracks Chevy Vans, Vans Off the Walls, O.P. shorts n Skatercross in Reseda😋
Show Me the Way was on the radio non-stop when I was in high school and we never got sick of it. We used to listen to the whole album at house parties. It was pretty much required listening.
"Show Me The Way" from the same album was the first single released from it, and it was a huge hit. I was a senior in High School when this album came out, you can't believe what a monster of a live album it was, and how many great songs came from it.
I bought the expanded double cd version of this album a few years ago, and I still have it. I've owned it in 8 track, album, cassette, compact disc, and on and on. One of those big live album releases back in the seventies that was outstanding. Summer of 76...rock on!
Frampton hands down is one of my favourite musicians, who imo needs more recognition. I got to see him a few years ago on his farewell tour & let me tell you he still sounds EXACTLY like he does here
Frampton is in my top 5 guitarists/vocals, his history is so impressive, he's worked with the best of the best. Frampton Comes Alive, omg I played it every single day! Every song is beyond amazing and so full of energy, passion, he knew how to relate to his audience. I've seen Frampton live, will never forget it. I love "Do You Feel Like We Do", "Lines on My Face" and "I'm in You" truly features his vocals. I love watching him perform "I Don't Need No Doctor" as he was a member of Humble Pie. Thanks guys, loved this as always!
Love Frampton - had the pleasure of seeing him live when I was in high school (around 2008 or 2009), and the man can sing and play better than ever, plus he was funny and charismatic on stage. For a deep cut, check out his cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from “Now” - he rips some incredible guitar licks in that one.
Show Me the Way was the biggest hit off the live album when I was a teen at the time of its release. It was on the radio all the time to the point of ad nauseum. I haven't heard it much in recent years so I like it better now. It's a rocker with a famous talk-box section.
The electric piano is a Fender Rhodes with either tremolo (or more likely a phase shifter). Hammers hitting metal tines. Super popular and used often by Steely Dan, Billy Joel ("Just the Way You Are"), and many others. Great tune and awesome use of a Rhodes!
Backstage pass, I think it was ‘75. Met PF, he’s so petite, in my platform shoes I was a good 8 inches taller! (dynamite comes in small packages) He immediately became my mental image for hobbits; I was stoked when the LOTR franchise came out and all the “hobbitses” looked just as I had envisioned…
If you enjoy this then please do some more Jackson Browne, please. The Pretender is highly recommended. Also did some of his best work live like The Load Out/Stay.
This song is very special to me. My boyfriend took me to a Peter Frampton concert on my 14th Birthday. Best present ever! This was in the 70’s and I lived in Hawaii. Have a good Saturday. 😃
Pretty unique what Peter Frampton pulled off with Frampton Comes Alive. Not only his live album being his biggest sell album of his career, but one of the biggest selling albums ever, live or not. No only that but he had about four hits of that album, including one that was 14 minutes & they are still played all the time today. Next up I would say Lines on my Face, but I'm sure you'll get a lot of Show me the Way, which is also a great song. Frampton also was in Humble Pie before going solo, another great band.
I read one time where peter frampton was talking about this album and said " every band has that moment when walking off stage after a performance and goes...i wish we recorded that...well this time we did"....one of the best live albums of all time...a perfect performance.
My freshman year in college, I never had a single Frampton or Humble Pie album but this live album was required in everyone's collection. He became so big that besides appearing in musical roles in movies and TV, he even had a role in an episode of the WW2 action TV show "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in 1978.
If you guys grew up with this song like I did, you would hate it. It was EVERYWHERE. Played constantly on rock stations when it was first released, then years later it moved onto adult contemporary radio and stayed there forever on endless rotation. I probably endured 10,000 listenings of this sappy ballad in my youth.
