RINGO'S ALBUM (Room 507)
RINGO'S ALBUM (Room 507)
After fulfilling a dream to record a collection of standards and a Country and Western album, Ringo turned his attention to making what he regards today as ‘his first real album’. Recording began in April 1973 in Los Angeles. He had received commercial success and critical acclaim for his first two singles ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ and “Back Off Boogaloo“ but his new album would be the pinnacle of his solo career. Division between the ex-Beatles had intensified and at times John wouldn’t speak to Paul, George wouldn’t speak to John, and Paul and George had become totally estranged. Ringo was the common denominator, the only Beatle who had continued to have a close personal relationship with his fellow Beatles. Miraculously, it seemed, Ringo was able to deliver what all of the world was praying for... a Beatles reunion (of sorts). John, Paul, and George all contributed songs for Ringo’s new album and all played on the album, but at no time did all of the Beatles get into studio at the same time. John’s contribution was ‘I’m The Greatest’, which originally was autobiographical, so it needed a re-write to accommodate Ringo. John played piano and sang backing vocals on the song, which also featured blistering guitar work from George Harrison. George’s contributions were evident on three other tracks including the number one hit single ‘Photograph’ that he co-wrote with Ringo. Having already received a little help from his friends, Ringo later declared “I couldn’t leave Paul out of this”.
Paul provided Ringo with the catchy Beatle-esque ‘Six O’clock’ and he and Linda sang backing vocals on the song. Paul also added the mouth sax solo to ‘You’re Sixteen’, a later single which was to provide Ringo with another chart topping success. The album was truly memorable and it sounded very much like a Beatles album, hardly surprising as they individually stamped their footprints all over the work. Publicity was never going to be a problem and the album was to remain on the charts for 37 weeks, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Top One Hundred. Other luminaries that contributed included Marc Bolan, Klaus Voormann, Billy Preston and Harry Nilsson. It was a tantalising taste of what could have been. By the eighties Ringo’s records struggled to find airtime but if his career was declining his personal life took an upturn on the set of the film “Caveman”. It was here that he first met ex- Bond girl Barbara Bach who he later married on April 7th 1981. The two have been inseparable since and Barbara helped Ringo to quit both alcohol and drugs in the early nineties.
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RINGO'S ALBUM (Room 507)
After fulfilling a dream to record a collection of standards and a Country and Western album, Ringo turned his attention to making what he regards today as ‘his first real album’. Recording began in April 1973 in Los Angeles. He had received commercial success and critical acclaim for his first two singles ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ and “Back Off Boogaloo“ but his new album would be the pinnacle of his solo career. Division between the ex-Beatles had intensified and at times John wouldn’t speak to Paul, George wouldn’t speak to John, and Paul and George had become totally estranged. Ringo was the common denominator, the only Beatle who had continued to have a close personal relationship with his fellow Beatles. Miraculously, it seemed, Ringo was able to deliver what all of the world was praying for... a Beatles reunion (of sorts). John, Paul, and George all contributed songs for Ringo’s new album and all played on the album, but at no time did all of the Beatles get into studio at the same time. John’s contribution was ‘I’m The Greatest’, which originally was autobiographical, so it needed a re-write to accommodate Ringo. John played piano and sang backing vocals on the song, which also featured blistering guitar work from George Harrison. George’s contributions were evident on three other tracks including the number one hit single ‘Photograph’ that he co-wrote with Ringo. Having already received a little help from his friends, Ringo later declared “I couldn’t leave Paul out of this”.
Paul provided Ringo with the catchy Beatle-esque ‘Six O’clock’ and he and Linda sang backing vocals on the song. Paul also added the mouth sax solo to ‘You’re Sixteen’, a later single which was to provide Ringo with another chart topping success. The album was truly memorable and it sounded very much like a Beatles album, hardly surprising as they individually stamped their footprints all over the work. Publicity was never going to be a problem and the album was to remain on the charts for 37 weeks, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Top One Hundred. Other luminaries that contributed included Marc Bolan, Klaus Voormann, Billy Preston and Harry Nilsson. It was a tantalising taste of what could have been. By the eighties Ringo’s records struggled to find airtime but if his career was declining his personal life took an upturn on the set of the film “Caveman”. It was here that he first met ex- Bond girl Barbara Bach who he later married on April 7th 1981. The two have been inseparable since and Barbara helped Ringo to quit both alcohol and drugs in the early nineties.
Artwork painted and owned by ©SHANNON
RINGO'S ALBUM (Room 507)
After fulfilling a dream to record a collection of standards and a Country and Western album, Ringo turned his attention to making what he regards today as ‘his first real album’. Recording began in April 1973 in Los Angeles. He had received commercial success and critical acclaim for his first two singles ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ and “Back Off Boogaloo“ but his new album would be the pinnacle of his solo career. Division between the ex-Beatles had intensified and at times John wouldn’t speak to Paul, George wouldn’t speak to John, and Paul and George had become totally estranged. Ringo was the common denominator, the only Beatle who had continued to have a close personal relationship with his fellow Beatles. Miraculously, it seemed, Ringo was able to deliver what all of the world was praying for... a Beatles reunion (of sorts). John, Paul, and George all contributed songs for Ringo’s new album and all played on the album, but at no time did all of the Beatles get into studio at the same time. John’s contribution was ‘I’m The Greatest’, which originally was autobiographical, so it needed a re-write to accommodate Ringo. John played piano and sang backing vocals on the song, which also featured blistering guitar work from George Harrison. George’s contributions were evident on three other tracks including the number one hit single ‘Photograph’ that he co-wrote with Ringo. Having already received a little help from his friends, Ringo later declared “I couldn’t leave Paul out of this”.
Paul provided Ringo with the catchy Beatle-esque ‘Six O’clock’ and he and Linda sang backing vocals on the song. Paul also added the mouth sax solo to ‘You’re Sixteen’, a later single which was to provide Ringo with another chart topping success. The album was truly memorable and it sounded very much like a Beatles album, hardly surprising as they individually stamped their footprints all over the work. Publicity was never going to be a problem and the album was to remain on the charts for 37 weeks, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Top One Hundred. Other luminaries that contributed included Marc Bolan, Klaus Voormann, Billy Preston and Harry Nilsson. It was a tantalising taste of what could have been. By the eighties Ringo’s records struggled to find airtime but if his career was declining his personal life took an upturn on the set of the film “Caveman”. It was here that he first met ex- Bond girl Barbara Bach who he later married on April 7th 1981. The two have been inseparable since and Barbara helped Ringo to quit both alcohol and drugs in the early nineties.
Artwork painted and owned by ©SHANNON