I love how Ringo's solo albums were practically Beatles and Friends side projects. John Lennon wrote the title track and suggested a couple of other songs. Ringo also got a song each from Elton John and Harry Nilsson. Everybody just wanted to help Ringo out! He was the least talented but the most beloved one. Are Ringo Starr albums groundbreaking, or influential? No, they are derivative and fun. He was a Wilbury before there were Wilburys. One of the only songs he wrote on this album is called "Oo-wee," which tells you where he stands. But you know, on the Roger Miller cover "Husbands and Wives," and on the Platters' "Only You," he turns in strong, serious, sentimental vocals. It’s a pleasant surprise. All told, this is a solid entry in the post-Beatles canon. Favorite tracks: "Snookeroo," "No No Song," the ironic "All By Myself."
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Goodnight Vienna, Ringo Starr
Currently doing one album for each year, 1960-2020. Today: 1974.
I love how Ringo's solo albums were practically Beatles and Friends side projects. John Lennon wrote the title track and suggested a couple of other songs. Ringo also got a song each from Elton John and Harry Nilsson. Everybody just wanted to help Ringo out! He was the least talented but the most beloved one. Are Ringo Starr albums groundbreaking, or influential? No, they are derivative and fun. He was a Wilbury before there were Wilburys. One of the only songs he wrote on this album is called "Oo-wee," which tells you where he stands. But you know, on the Roger Miller cover "Husbands and Wives," and on the Platters' "Only You," he turns in strong, serious, sentimental vocals. It’s a pleasant surprise. All told, this is a solid entry in the post-Beatles canon. Favorite tracks: "Snookeroo," "No No Song," the ironic "All By Myself."
I love how Ringo's solo albums were practically Beatles and Friends side projects. John Lennon wrote the title track and suggested a couple of other songs. Ringo also got a song each from Elton John and Harry Nilsson. Everybody just wanted to help Ringo out! He was the least talented but the most beloved one. Are Ringo Starr albums groundbreaking, or influential? No, they are derivative and fun. He was a Wilbury before there were Wilburys. One of the only songs he wrote on this album is called "Oo-wee," which tells you where he stands. But you know, on the Roger Miller cover "Husbands and Wives," and on the Platters' "Only You," he turns in strong, serious, sentimental vocals. It’s a pleasant surprise. All told, this is a solid entry in the post-Beatles canon. Favorite tracks: "Snookeroo," "No No Song," the ironic "All By Myself."
