Ringo Starr LOOK UP: First #1 Album of His Career!

[@davidmuddle316]

I've seen a lot of comments that people could not find physical copies in real stores to buy. Not enough distributed. A lot of missed sales resulted. Demand underestimated.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Great point.

[@leonardfrausto9373]

Thanks for update on LP of ringo keep going

[@ronster58]

Hey Joe, thanks for the chart research. I did some of my own. Ringo’s “A Dose of Rock and Roll” single peaked at #26 in the U.S. and not at all in the U.K.! It’s my favorite Ringo single! As George said, that’s the way it goes!

[@SaintRose2024]

Just by mentioning it, you help sales Joe. We're happy for Ringo. Thanks for the update Joe.

[@musicfun2606]

I haven’t seen any comments or videos about the Beatles Bible behind the scenes on each album. I just stumbled over them today. I’m halfway through Beatles for sale sessions and it’s pretty interesting. I’m just surprised you haven’t made a video about it that I know of. Maybe I missed them but I didn’t see any.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@musicfun2606 Actually no, I haven't. Thanks for noting it.

[@davidcatalano3781]

I will definitely get a copy of this new Ringo album thanks for the info Joe. And as always many blessings to you and all you loved and I heard something the other day which I really liked and it was I don't know what tomorrow may hold but I know who holds Tomorrow.

[@anthonyvigliotti6560]

Well done and informative video here, Joe. Thanks for it. I was in radio 30+ years and I truly believe that radio, in general, ignores classic artists and this factors in on sales of these artists' albums. I believe that is why last year (actually Nov '23) we seen a really good album by The Stones chart high the first week and then drop quickly. The single DID get airplay 3:53 but not on popular hits formats. It happened to Bruce and Macca, too. It is unfortunate but for the most part, hits formats seem to have an age cutoff. The music isn't based on the quality but ageism. It sucks. Each and every week, try checking out the Top 10 (I do for pop and country). Slim pickins' my friend! Personally, I think Ringo (and T-Bone) put out a damn strong offering here. And for me, it is enjoyable the whole way through. Thanks again for the update, Joe. I always appreciate your videos. 👍

[@knockedoutloaded279]

He dez top 10, uk , usa , easily

[@AppleMan531]

Hi Joe. It's Eliot. Those numbers are pretty good. #1 Country chart in the UK! The numbers on the Rock Chart and US Country charts are Great! The Regular Billboard 200 Chart is mostly Hip Hop R&B and records that a whole younger generation purchase those records!

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@AppleMan531 True

[@stephenfisch]

They need to have a category for artists that are 50 or 60 years old or older.

[@davidrowe7967]

A very enjoyable album from Ringo, but do prefer “Beaucoups Of Blues”.

[@davidrowe7967]

Even Paul’s albums are short-stay placings on the chart!

[@fwnfaa]

Good looking cap man

[@jamesdean9183]

While I don’t like fans that write-off Ringo, I can understand it. For a while he’s made a lot of albums and EPs that all pretty much sound the same. I understand not wanting to spend your hard-earned money on a Ringo album if your expectations are low, but AT LEAST stream it once or twice and give it a chance. I think they would actually really like it if they went in with an open mind. Even then I feel like Ringo’s material lately has been pretty strong. “Rewind Forward” was honestly one of his best songs in decades, I liked that one quite a lot, and this new album is also rather good.

[@stanleyferdinand5979]

I think you are right. Its the streams count that distorts the charts these days. A chart of just physical media sales would be more relevant.

[@AlpineOrmsby]

I wonder if an albums' debut position on Billboard is affected by which day of the week the album is released. Look Up was released on a Friday, whereas most of Ringo's albums from the 2010s were released early in the week. Considering how well Look Up has done internationally, I feel there may be a chance that we'll see Look Up ascend the charts a bit.

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Ringo shud buy a million copies, peace,,

[@trevorbrown2813]

I am not surprised.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Just because it's a Ringo album, or due to its quality (if you've heard it)?

[@trevorbrown2813]

@ I think because it’s Ringo. I don’t think he gets taken seriously enough. Ringo is Ringo whatever he does. But he still looking for that album to equal his Ringo album from 52 years ago.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@trevorbrown2813 At least two or three are close, but people have Ringo Derangement Syndrome.

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Somehow Pauls latest albums where still #1 and #2 in the streaming era (I know you mentioned the various LP version). And the songs don’t have that many streams. In other countries like Germany (#14), Switzerland (#7) and my country Austria, its still the highest charting album ever from Ringo or since the 70s/80s!

[@richardhenle2650]

Yeah I am surprised at that number only because physically It was moving well, what I will say is that If you didnt get it on vinyl right away, AMAZON, Barnes and Noble and other physical media outlets did not have it, after the first few days, it was sold out and backordered, the cd was in stock pretty much, so I think a bit of that comes into play but also it still shows the overall power of streaming and how it really still is almost 85% the way people get music overall. I am curious the total sold units, how many were physical my guess is that the amount sold is probably 99% physical media, this happens with all older artists. People Joke about BON JOVI's last album debuting in top 10 and then one week later falling off the charts, and their first week sales were 55,000 and 52,000 of it were physical cds and LPS, so I tend to look at the album sales charts not so much the TOP 200 anymore.

[@yoshispongegirl]

So proud of Ringo for this! Charts today are honestly biased mostly and are practically forced for streaming if you want the absolute top...that really hurts Ringo (and me, as a younger beatlemaniac who appreciates the classic way) and his chances of getting any higher and it only gets worse by the year. I guarantee you any album that's in the charts right now over 100 at least is garbage whereas Ringo deserves #1. ❤

[@MeanMrMayo]

Agreed

[@Americanasam1994]

Hate that charts are what they are today, still glad to see Ringo out there!

[@jasoncastor8535]

It has nothing to do with the charts, They've been tracking it the same way for all of those albums, its the fact that it wasn't mainstream country, Country does amazing on the 200 chart but it was Ringo that turned people off, it also could be the availability of it to purchase

[@grey1951]

I plan to go to Barnes & Noble today to see if this CD is available. If not, I'll try another record shop we have in town.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@grey1951 We need to boost it to 146 next week! 😄

[@davepounds8924]

Who cares!!Does any real music person with good taste pay attention to the Billboard charts these days???? I guess some one still thinks that’s a way to measure success!!!

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@davepounds8924 I have a channel, and I report on the chart positions of Beatles related albums. That's the first point... Second point is that I love this new Ringo album whether it's #1 or #147. I don't decide what music I enjoy based on chart positions. So what exactly are you whining about?

[@astrosjer822]

Hey Joe, like we discussed together, the streaming dominance of the charts killed any chance Ringo had at a top 40 album. The way the album charts are now configured, streaming is rewarded. Very sad chart position. If you look at the sales charts, he did very well

[@johnalello9233]

Thanks Mr.Mayo for your update!! Ringo's Look up album is a great album! #147 not bad ! Streaming music is taking away from sales right Mr.Mayo you have all the numbers right now I checked these are good numbers this album is getting rave reviews!!! Taylor Swift is changing the music industry! Thanks Mr Mayo

[@josephmantineo1376]

Hello Joe! Well that is Crappy nrews about the Billboard 200 Buy Fantastic News about the Rock alt. And Country chart at that is where it should Rank it is a Country album after all there are a lot of naysayers out there but the Album fits todays Country sound witch has moved away from the traditional sound (sadly) GO Ringo GO!!!! Yeehaw!!! As I said before the fact that he decided to go full album is Huge!!! That alone I don’t think people realize how BIG OF A DEAL that is. Originally this was gong to be a country EP or a E p with a country song!!! I hope he can keep the momentum going and maybe do another Full album due to it doing so darn well and it s #1 in the UK Country chart that’s Amazing!!!! We need a cassette tape. Thanks for reporting Joe take care!!! Where is your Country hat?!!? time to get one lol

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@josephmantineo1376 It's too late for the hat!

[@JamesTaylor-yg7ow]

In the real UK charts it bombed at #79, then out of the top 100 after one week.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Doesn't change the fact that a Ringo album made #1 on THREE different charts for the first time ever: Amazon Physical Sales #1 UK Country #1 UK Americana #1

[@MrSailorsam]

Regardless of the charts and sales this is a very good album, haven't played a new Ringo this much in years.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Same here

[@Chip8224]

Do you know if it's getting airplay on country stations? I'm thinking probably not but if so, that and the TV special might give it legs over time.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@Chip8224 Don't know.

[@stephenfisch]

Someone should sneak into a country station and put it on.

[@DocDoccus]

I would have expected Ringo to chart well on the Billboard country chart and not so much on the regular pop/rock/rap chart. I still predict Look Up to get a Country Music Association award nomination.

[@anthonyhowell5117]

Did u recently have a beach boys type video up? I see it’s not up anymore, what was the gist of it?

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@anthonyhowell5117 No

[@johnmadden8722]

Ringo’s New Album & CD still might climb higher! Great Album! Look up!

[@stephenfisch]

It doesn’t usually happen that way.

[@RussBeatle63]

Hi Joe. Ringo the 4th reached 162 Bad Boy 129 Stop and smell Roses 98 147 is about normal for him in the top 200 Glad he hit the top Country chart, deservedly so. lets see if Look Up climbs into the top 100

[@MeanMrMayo]

It's normal for Ringo, except this album is extra exceptional and should be higher. It's unfortunate that people haven't been interested in Ringo no matter what he does.

[@RussBeatle63]

@@MeanMrMayo it is his best in decades and decades and you will always have us Beatlemaniacs Joe that bought ringo the 4th, bad boy, stop n smell and the rest. lets see in a month if the country push helps the billboard push...

[@stationminute]

Disappointing, I suppose, but Billboard charts are mostly meaningless these days, especially since they're including streaming in the calculations. Greatest hits from CCR, Elton John and others are in that album chart simply because the streaming metrics for their popular songs matched them up with those compilations and boosted them up the chart.

[@MeanMrMayo]

True

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Somehow Pauls latest albums where still #1 and #2 in the streaming era. And the songs don’t have that many streams.

[@haroldingebretsen2135]

Sad but I love the album ❤

[@MIB_63]

Chart positions are not an indication of quality but of sales during a particular month, so I don't pay attention to these. Musical tastes change over time. I.e. if the new Ringo album was released in the early 70s it would most likely rank higher. Personally, I would prefer a monthly list based on average star ratings for new releases made by selected music critics.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I agree, chart positions don't indicate quality. But it's still technically a matter of record. And I certainly agree that time is a huge factor, such as this Ringo album being much more successful if released in the 1970s.

[@angiethebeatlesgirl228]

Hello Mr. Mayo I think that billboard sucks It’s a shame that Look up charted so low I blame it all on the stupid streaming and the fact that older singers don’t get promoted as much We are definitely living in a terrible world these days As always, may God bless you Mr. Mayo I will catch you on the next video

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@angiethebeatlesgirl228 Thanks for commenting

[@gspublishingdirect1749]

HUGE Beatles fan here. No disrespect, but this album doesn’t do it for me either Maybe because Im not a country fan. I’d love Ringo to get back w Mark Hudson once again