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Frampton Comes Alive!

Music album

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Frampton Comes Alive is a landmark live album by Peter Frampton, released on January 6, 1976. It captures the essence of his live performances, showcasing his charisma and musical prowess. The album features a mix of rock and pop elements, with Frampton's use of the talkbox adding a unique dimension to his sound. This innovative effect allows him to modulate the guitar's tone with his voice, creating a distinctive vocal quality that resonates throughout the album. Recorded at several venues, including San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom and New York's SUNY Plattsburgh, Frampton Comes Alive includes hits like "Show Me The Way," "Baby, I Love Your Way," and "Do You Feel Like We Do." The album's success was unprecedented, topping the charts for ten weeks and becoming one of the best-selling live albums in history. Its blend of energetic performances and memorable songs has made it a timeless classic in rock music.