On this day in music history: November 2, 1973 - “Ringo”, the third album by Ringo Starr is released. Produced by Richard Perry, it is recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA and Apple Studios in London from March 5 - July 26, 1973. The third release from the former Beatle drummer features musical contributions from all three of Starr’s former Beatle band mates, with each either writing songs or appearing on the album. It also features guest appearances by members of The Band, Marc Bolan (of T-Rex), Billy Preston, Klaus Voorman, Jim Keltner, Nicky Hopkins, Harry Nilsson, and Gary Wright. It is a huge critical and commercial success, spinning off three hit singles including “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen" (#1 Pop) on the Hot 100. The cassette, 8-track tape and promotional copies of the album feature a longer version of the track “Six O’Clock” running 5:26, which leads to some confusion among fans when stock copies list the timing of the long version, but actually contain a shorter edit running 4:06. The long version is oddly not included on the CD reissue of the album, but on the CD version of the follow up release “Goodnight Vienna”. “Ringo” peaks at number two on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

Erm . . . . . well sometime the series 'sounds bought when they came out' might have some clangers and this one MAY just may be one of those although I really REALLY dug it at the time and stilll really enjoy 'Photograph' the single, a poignant lost love song that still has the power to evoke emotions IMHO. It may just not be entirely cool to really like Ringo at the moment . . . . .comments please.

I still have it on vinyl . . . . . . . 

Can ya digit? I think you can . . . . . . . 





thanks to the most excellent Jeff Harris' blog 'Behind The Grooves