Shine On
Steve Marriott, Humble Pie
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Find it hard to see you in the dark I looked around You were beside me Don't you realize it's hard to dream Without your helping hand to guide me This could be the one, girl If you will be my sun Shine on Me, shine on me Let it shine on Shine on All I have to so is let it shine on Please look about and tell me what you see All noise and dirt and plastic people Cause love is clean And ours has been a bluer shade of jade Than black or white is Take me on a ride, girl Right there by my side, Oh Shine on Shine on me, shine on you Let it shine on Shine on All I have to do is let it shine on [Repeat: x2] Shine on Shine on me, shine on you Let it shine on Shine on All I have to do is let it shine on
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Written by: BILLY OSBORNE, JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, RICHARD KERR
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8 facts about this song
Artist Information"Shine On" is a song by the English rock band Humble Pie, which was formed by Steve Marriott in the late 1960s. Peter Frampton, another iconic English musician, was also a part of the band when "Shine On" was written and recorded.
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Album DetailsThe song is from their 1971 album titled "Rock On". This was the last Humble Pie studio album that featured Peter Frampton, who left the band shortly after the album’s release.
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Song Inception"Shine On" is one of the standout tracks on the "Rock On" album, displaying the band's evolving sound from blues rock to a more heavy rock style. This was a result of Frampton's influence, who was particularly interested in pushing the band in this musical direction.
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Music Style"Shine On" showcases the lead dual-vocal compositions of Marriott and Frampton, an aspect that became characteristic of Humble Pie's sound. The crunchy guitars and catchy rhythm made it popular amongst rock listeners.
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Live PerformancesA live version of "Shine On" is also featured on Humble Pie's highly acclaimed 1971 live album "Performance Rockin' The Fillmore." A concert held at the Fillmore East, where they commonly performed.
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Peter Frampton's DepartureFollowing his departure from Humble Pie, Peter Frampton went on to have a highly successful solo career. His decision to leave was partly based on the band's commercialization, and he felt that it was constraining his creative freedom.
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Song Reviews"Shine On" along with the "Rock On" album received generally positive reviews from music critics, citing it as a peak moment in Humble Pie’s career. Some critics suggested it displayed the potential the band had before Frampton's departure.
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LegacyToday, "Shine On" is seen as an underappreciated gem of early '70s British rock. Its distinct sound and framing contribute to Humble Pie's reputation as one of the era's essential bands.
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