PETER FRAMPTON “I’M IN YOU” (U.S.A & M) 1977 – SEALED

PETER FRAMPTON “I’M IN YOU” (U.S.A &M) 1977 SEALED Notch Hype sticker front on shrink wrap 1 inch slit open at opening center Tear in shrink wrap back bottom and tears in shrink wrap front above center Crease bottom left tip
In 1977, Peter Frampton was in a surprising situation. His live album Frampton Comes Alive! had become a huge success, and the whole package, including words from some rock journalist on the back cover, looked very calculated. However, the music and Mr. Frampton’s performance doesn’t feel so calculated; instead, it feels like the artist only wanted to carry on – he was a musician more than a pop star. This is a slightly contradictory setting, and unfortunately, people seem to emphasize the ‘commercial’ dimension, which doesn’t exist much in the music that I hear on the album tracks. In fact, Side A of I’m in You is excellent. I have liked the title track from the start, and “(Putting My) Heart on the Line” is even better. “St. Thomas (Don’t You Know How I Feel)” is not much worse, and “Won’t You Be My Friend” sounds great all the way through – you don’t even notice the eight minute duration: this is not progressive rock. Unfortunately, Side B is not at all that good. The cover versions of “(I’m a) Road Runner” and ”
Track listing
A1
I’m in You4:08
A2
(Putting My) Heart on the Line3:41
A3
St. Thomas (Don’t You Know How I Feel)4:14
A4
Won’t You Be My Friend8:00
B1
You Don’t Have to Worry5:14
B2
Tried to Love4:26
B3
Rocky’s Hot Club3:22
B4
(I’m A) Road Runner3:43
B5
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)3:47
Total length: 40:35