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Rating: Good humor, charm, lightness, and lots of irony have always been the indispensable characteristics of Ringo Starr's controversial solo career. Traits that we find in full force in this finally complete greatest hits, which gathers the most successful musical vignettes of his post-Beatles journey.
An artistic endeavor made up of records that highlighted a particular taste in the choice of kitschy, light, absolutely pop songs devoid of creative ambitions. Nevertheless, during the early seventies, Ringo did not lack chart-topping successes, often surprising and unexpected with singles like "It Don't Come Easy" and "Photograph", and with the album "Ringo" from 1973, his most successful work ever. Honest and pleasant works that had the only flaw of selling far beyond their merits but, nonetheless, were always meticulously crafted compositionally thanks to tracks specifically written for Ringo by top-notch authors. Ringo was never an outstanding composer, and his vocal abilities have always been limited. However, throughout his incredible human journey, humor and the ability not to take himself too seriously were never absent, thanks to his innate and intelligent irony, always a fundamental ingredient even in the history of the Beatles. A strong sense of humor that always allowed him to sing, record albums, act in questionable films, and above all to have fun without having to think of emulating the bothersome ghosts of his fabulous past.
Within the collection, we find the brilliant "Photograph" composed by George Harrison, the raucous single "Back Off Boogaloo" inspired by Marc Bolan, the famous "It Don't Come Easy" with Stephen Stills on guitar, and unpretentious renditions of classics like "Only You" and "Hey Baby". The Beatlesque and sly "I'm The Greatest" and "Goodnight Vienna" are gifts from John Lennon, "Snookeroo" is a fun track by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, while "Early 1970" is a bitter account of the Beatles' last days. All harmless tracks but always created with notable technical competence thanks to this charming big nose's skill in involving great musicians during recording. It's just unfortunate to note the absence of "Pure Gold" in the tracklist, a pop gem composed by Paul McCartney for the 1976 album "Ringo's Rotogravure". Among the most significant tracks of recent years, it is worth recalling the melancholic "Weight Of The World", rich in sixties nuances, and the heartfelt tribute to friend George Harrison in the touching "Never Without You" featuring Eric Clapton. Finally, it should be noted the impressive number of guests and musicians present in the tracks or who have helped Ringo in the recording studio over the years.
Tracks still pleasant and not at all cliché today, produced with the sole purpose of providing his listeners with moments of pure relaxation, always without too many pretenses.
Tracklist and Lyrics
01 Photograph (00:00)
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of the places we used to go
But all I've got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore
I thought I'd make it the day you went away
But I can't make it 'til you come home again to stay
I can't get used to living here
While my heart is broke, my tears I cry for you
I want you here to have and hold
As the years go by, and we grow old and grey
Now you're expecting me to live without you
But that's not something that I'm looking forward to
I can't get used to living here
While my heart is broke, my tears I cry for you
I want you here to have and hold
As the years go by, and we grow old and grey
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of the places we used to go
But all I've got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of the places we used to go
All I've got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of the places we used to go
But all I've got is a photograph
02 Snookeroo (00:00)
By Elton John and Bernie Taupin
ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR!
I WAS BORN IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND,
I WAS RAISED IN A WORKING TOWN.
I BROKE ALL THE RULES WHEN I WENT TO SCHOOL,
BUT THE TEACHER'S COULDN'T PIN ME DOWN.
I TRIED TO MAKE MY PARENTS PROUD
BY ADAPTING THE SOCIAL POWERS.
OH, PIGS WILL FLY AND THE EARTH WILL FRY,
WHEN THEY GET ME DOING HONEST HOURS.
SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO, DADDY'S GOING ON THE BOOZE.
MOTHER USED TO CUT MY HAIR AND SISTER USED TO MAKE THE NEWS.
WELL, IT WAS TWO ROOMS UP AND TWO ROOMS DOWN,
WE WERE SENTENCED BY THE WRECKING CRANE.
OH, I WAS BORN ON THE EVE OF HALLOWEEN
AND SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO'S MY NAME.
I NEED SOMEONE TO COOK FOR ME
AND TURN ME LOSE AT NIGHT.
I COULD SPEND MY LIFE WITH A FACTORY GIRL,
'CAUSE A FACTORY GIRL'S MY TYPE.
I HEAR THEM GOSSIP ON THE STREET,
MOST OF WHAT THEY SAY IS TRUE.
OH, DON'T YOU KNOW THAT I HEAR THEM SAY,
"THERE GOES THAT LAZY, NO GOOD SNOOKEROO."
SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO, DADDY'S GOING ON THE BOOZE.
MOTHER USED TO CUT MY HAIR AND SISTER USED TO MAKE THE NEWS.
WELL, IT WAS TWO ROOMS UP (two rooms up)
AND TWO ROOMS DOWN, (two rooms down)
WE WERE SENTENCED BY THE WRECKING CRANE.
OH, I WAS BORN ON THE EVE OF HALLOWEEN
AND SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO, (Snookeroo)
SNOOKEROO'S MY NAME.
(Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo)
SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO, DADDY'S GOING ON THE BOOZE.
MOTHER USED TO CUT MY HAIR AND SISTER USED TO MAKE THE NEWS.
WELL, IT WAS TWO ROOMS UP (two rooms up)
AND TWO ROOMS DOWN, (two rooms down)
WE WERE SENTENCED BY THE WRECKING CRANE.
WELL, I WAS BORN ON THE EVE OF HALLOWEEN
AND SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO,
SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO,
SNOOKEROO, SNOOKEROO,
SNOOKEROO'S MY NAME, YEH.
09 Never Without You (00:00)
We were young
It was fun
And we couldn't lose
Times were right
Over night
We were headline news
Crazy days and reckless nights
Limousines and bright spotlights
We were brothers through it all
And your song
Will play on
Without you
And this world
Won't forget
About you
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on
Never without you (Without you without you)
Within you without you (Within you without you)
'Here Comes the Sun' is about you
Here today
Not alone
With my memories
Life is strange
How things change
It's reality
You played a beautiful melody
That keeps on haunting me
I can always feel you
By my side
And your song (Your song)
Will play on (Play on)
Without you (Without you)
And this world (This world)
Won't forget (Forget)
About you (About you)
Every part of you was in your song
Now we will carry on
Never without you (Without you without you)
Within you without you (Within you without you)
'Here Comes the Sun' is about you
I know all things must pass
And only love will last
I'll always love the memories
Of you and me�
(Take it away Eric...)
**Guitar Playing**
And your song (Your song)
Will play on (Play on)
Without you (Without you)
And this world (This world)
Won't forget (Forget)
About you (About you)
Every part of you was in your song (Your song)
Now we will carry on
Never without you (Never without you)
Within you without you (Within you without you)
We're never without you (We're never without you)
Within you without you (Within you without you)
We're never without you (We're never without you)
We're never without you (We're never without you)
Within you without you (Within you without you)
I think love is about you...
11 Wrack My Brain (00:00)
Wrack my brain, wrack my brain,
till my head's filled with pain,
wrack my brain.
All dried up, I'm all dried up,
all I have's this empty cup,
all dried up.
What i have, you don't want,
what you want, I can't give.
I got out of touch with you and yours,
the way that you live.
I try to do my best for you,
while the sky pours down the rain,
wrack my brain.
With a will there's a way,
but there's no way I can see,
coming up with something you'd enjoy
as much as tv
All the same, I play the game,
up and down old memory lane,
wrack my brain, (wrack my brain)
till my head is filled with pain,
wrack my brain, (wrack my brain)
while I slowly go insane,
Wrack my brain. (wrack my brain)
12 It Don't Come Easy (00:00)
(It don't come easy, you know it don't come easy)
(It don't come easy, you know it don't come easy)
Got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues
And you know it don't come easy
You don't have to shout or leap about
You can even play them easy
Forget about the past and all your sorrow
The future won't last, it will soon be your tomorrow
I don't ask for much, I only want trust
And you know it don't come easy
And this love of mine keeps growing all the time
And you know it just ain't easy
Open up your heart, let's come together
Use a little love and we will make it work out better
Got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues
And you know it don't come easy
You don't have to shout or leap about
You can even play them easy
Please remember peace is how we make it
Here within your reach, if you're big enough to take it
I don't ask for much, I only want trust
And you know it don't come easy
And this love of mine keeps growing all the time
And you know it don't come easy
15 Back Off Boogaloo (00:00)
Back off Boogaloo
I said
back off Boogaloo
Come on
back off Boogaloo
Boo.
What d'yer think you're gonna do
I gotta flash right from the start.
Wake up meat head don't pretend that.
You are dead get yourself up off the cart.
Get yourself together now
and give me something tasty.
Evrything you try to do
you it shure sound wasted.
Back off Boogaloo
I said
back off Boogaloo.
You think you're groove
standing there in your wallpaper shoes
and your socks that match your eyes.
Back off Boogaloo
I said
back off Boogaloo.
Come on
back off Boogaloo.
16 I'm The Greatest (00:00)
WHEN I WAS A LITTLE BOY,
WAY BACK HOME IN LIVERPOOL,
MY MAMA TOLD ME, I WAS GREAT.
THEN WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER,
I KNEW THAT I HAD GOT SOMETHING GOING,
ALL MY FRIENDS TOLD ME I WAS GREAT.
AND NOW I'M A MAN,
A WOMAN TOOK ME BY THE HAND,
AND YOU KNOW WHAT SHE TOLD ME...I WAS GREAT.
I WAS IN THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH,
FOR WHAT IT WAS WORTH.
NOW I'M ONLY THIRTY-TWO;
AND ALL I WANNA DO, IS BOOGALOO!
I LOOKED IN THE MIRROR,
I SAW MY WIFE AND KIDS,
AND YOU KNOW WHAT THEY TOLD ME...I WAS GREAT.
YES, MY NAME IS BILLY SHEARS,
YOU KNOW IT HAS BEEN FOR SO MANY YEARS.
NOW I'M ONLY THIRTY-TWO;
AND ALL I WANNA DO, IS BOOGALOO!
I'M THE GREATEST,
AND YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT BABY!
I WILL BE THE GREATEST IN THIS WORLD,
IN THE NEXT WORLD,
AND ANYWHERE!
ALRIGHT!
18 Only You (And You Alone) (00:00)
(Oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo-oo, oo-oo)
Only you can make this world seem right,
Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
Can thrill me like you do,
And fill my heart with love for only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
For it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand i understand
The magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
My one and only you.
-"only you can make this world seem right,
Only you can make the darkness bright."
Only you and you alone
Can thrill me like you do,
And fill my heart with love for only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
For it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand i understand
The magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
My one, my one and only you.
Only you,
Only you,
Only you,
Only you,
Only you, (only you)
Only you, (only you)
Mm-mm-mm-mm,
Mm-mm-mm-mm, (only you)
Mm-mm-mm-mm.
19 Beaucoups Of Blues (00:00)
By Buzz Rabin
I LEFT LOUISIAN, I HAD ME BIG PLANS
TO GO OUT AND TAKE ME ALL OVER THIS LAND.
TO SEE ME THE WORLD, I LEFT MY SWEET GIRL
AND GAVE IT A WHIRL BUT NOW HERE I STAND,
ALONG SIDE THE ROAD WITH HOLES IN MY SOUL AND MY SHOES
AND BEAUCOUPS OF BLUES.
OH, SWEET MAGNOLIA,
BREATH CARRIED OVER THE MARSH BY A BREEZE FROM THE GULF.
I'M COMING HOME, (coming home)
I'VE HAD ME ENOUGH.
OH, WHERE ARE THE THINGS I SAW IN MY DREAMS?
WHERE'S THE HAPPY THAT FREEDOM SHOULD BRING?
I SEE ME TODAY AND KNOW YESTERDAY
THAT I THREW AWAY MY MOST PRECIOUS THINGS.
I SEE ME A MAN WHO'S LONELY, WANTS ONLY TO LOSE
BEAUCOUPS OF BLUES.
OH, SWEET MAGNOLIA,
BREATH CARRIED OVER THE MARSH BY A BREEZE FROM THE GULF.
I'M COMING HOME, (coming home)
I'VE HAD ME ENOUGH.
I'M COMING HOME, (coming home)
I'VE HAD ME ENOUGH.
20 Early 1970 (00:00)
Lives on a farm, got plenty of charm, beep, beep
He's got no cows but he's sure got a whole lotta sheep
And brand new wife and a family
And when he comes to town
I wonder if he'll play with me
Laying in bed, watching TV, cookie
With his mama by his side, she's Japanese
They scream and they cried, now they're free
And when he comes to town
I know he's gonna play with me
He's a long-haired, cross-legged guitar picker, um-um
With his long-legged lady in the garden picking daisies for his soup
A forty acre house he doesn't see
'Cause he's always in town
Playing for you with me
I play guitar, a - d - e
I don't play bass 'cause that's too hard for me
I play the piano if it's in c
And when i go to town i wanna see all three
And when i go to town i wanna see all three
And when i go to town i wanna see all three
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