Wind of Change

by Peter Frampton

Overview

Peter Frampton's solo debut after leaving Humble Pie (as they stood on the brink of stardom) spotlights Frampton's well-crafted, though lyrically lightweight, songwriting and his fine guitar playing. The songs on Wind of Change are built primarily around acoustic guitar foundations, but "It's a Plain Shame" and "All I Want to Be (Is by Your Side)" sound like they could have been lifted off Humble Pie's Rock On. The sound is crisp, the melodies catchy, and Frampton's distinctive, elliptical Gibson Les Paul guitar leads soar throughout. A comparison between this album and Humble Pie's post-Frampton turn to generic boogie-rock shows why Frampton left that group. Although Humble Pie's Smokin' was much more successful, hitting the Top Ten in the spring of 1972, Wind of Change was far superior musically. With its mix of ballads and upbeat numbers with just enough of a rock edge, Wind of Change showed Frampton at his creative peak. The band here includes Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and Klaus Voorman. ~ Jim Newsom

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/2024
Label:	Intervention Records
UPC:	0680270758056
Rank:	54769

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Peter Frampton   Primary Artist,Bass,Drums,Organ,Guitar,Vocals,Dulcimer,Harmonium,Keyboards,Percussion
Mike Kellie   Guest Artist,Drums
Billy Preston   Guest Artist,Organ,Piano
Ringo Starr   Guest Artist,Drums
Ricky Wills   Guitar (Bass)
Andy Bown   Keyboards
Chris Karan   Congas,Percussion
Andrew Bown   Bass,Organ,Percussion,Guitar (Bass),Piano (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Klaus Voormann   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Mick Jones   Guitar
Jim Price   Horn
Del Newman   Flute,Marimba,Strings
Frank Ricotti   Shaker,Percussion
Mark Goldenberg   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Frank Carillo   Guitar,Vocals,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Micky Jones   Guitar

Technical Credits

Beth Stempel   Reissue Production Coordination
Ryan Rogers   Reissue Design
Chris Kimsey   Engineer,Associate Producer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Peter Frampton   Composer,Producer
Bill Levenson   Reissue Supervisor
Keith Richards   Composer
Klaus Meine   Composer
Del Newman   Arranger
Mick Jagger   Composer