Ringo Starr, The Beatles’ legendary drummer who sang a couple of songs with The Fab Four, had five top ten hits that spent a total of 26 weeks during my high school days. Two of them reached #1, both within a few months of each other.
His first #1 was “Photograph,” which he co-wrote with fellow Former Fab George Harrison. It spent seven weeks in the top ten in November 1973.
His second, a cover of Johnny Burnette’s “You’re Sixteen,” entered the top ten in January 1974 and spent six weeks there.
Ringo is still at it, and as of last June was working on an album with his All-Starr Band. He’s considered one of the most distinctive rock drummers of all time.
Ringo Starr, your Two For Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
I always liked Ringo, but never have bought a single one of his solo albums.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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Neither have I, but I got a free copy of his “Sentimental Journey” album, which came out after they broke up. He was singing a lot of old songs with an orchestra. It wasn’t my favorite album when I was fourteen, but now I wish I still had it.
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I like the drums but was never ga-ga over Ringo. We’ve had opportunities to see him as he plays at the Mountain Winery which is one of our favorite small venues but have never gone. Paul, yes! But I do like “Your Sixteen,” catchy little tune.
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Do you remember the original “You’re Sixteen” by Johnny Burnette? It came out in the late Fifties or early Sixties (I think it was on the “American Graffiti” album). Fun song.
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Yes, I do remember the original!
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Great song, and I like Ringo’s better, especially with the kazoos in the middle.
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Oh, excellent choice! I love Ringo. You’re Sixteen came out for my 16th birthday! But, I love Photograph, and It Don’t Come Easy. Thanks for sharing!
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I liked a lot of his songs. Later in the Seventies, he did a cover of “Only You” that was just beautiful.
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I love Ringo. These are two great songs!
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He’s been pretty consistent as a solo artist, and is still one of the greatest rock drummers.
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Feeling like a Beatles fan failure now – had no knowledge of these songs, although Photograph is familiar. In my defense, I wasn’t born then 😉
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I won’t hold you responsible for things you weren’t around to hear. 😉
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I liked Ringo’s solo work
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Good ole Ringo. I always think of him, the Beatles and so many from that era as still eternally young and not senior citizens.
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Hi John – he’s drummed clever – he’s stuck around and been successful … I admire him … cheers Hilary
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