The First Time with Ringo Starr

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr giddily remembers joining the Beatles, buying his mother a new house and meditating in India in 1968 in the latest installment of “The First Time.”
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[@mfadhilirawan1545]

Look at Ringo jacket, there's a john lennon sticker in it....

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I noticed it too

[@genie857]

Brb crying

[@Vinnicombe1]

If there was a John Lennon sticker *In* it. Then we wouldn’t be able to see it 😂

[@aeraew1990]

@@Vinnicombe1 I'm assuming it's a pin, and pins are stuck into the material. So yes, it *is* in the jacket if you want to get all technical.

[@johnshaw873]

@Aer Aew If you want to get technical you pin something on you don’t pin something in...

[@Randy-lb6sn]

He doesn't look like his age man. He looks like a solid 50.

[@alexhein1738]

Randy 8800 ikr and he’s almost 80. Wtf his skin is so great

[@dede7156]

he’s the oldest Beatle but looks like he’s 49 xD

[@AaronStark1993]

Because he dyes his hair. He would look his age if he let his hair color go natural.

[@thexylophone]

@@dede7156 He aged so good.

[@eargasm1072]

He has stated his secret is he eats broccoli and I believe fish?? daily....so there we have it, folks. The secret to looking and feeling young!

[@tp8773]

“My names Ringo Starr and this is my first time” “Can you do that again please” “No”

[@agustinagonzalez5005]

excuse me, but cool picture!

[@take1994]

Yep, you nailed it. That’s what we watched. Bet you can’t do it again though.

[@angrykermit3192]

And I have no idea why the guy asked him to do it a second time. He nailed it the first time.

[@emmajoy5068]

“I was lying in bed as a musician does at noon”

[@kurtb8474]

Roger Daltrey said most rock musicians were usually sleeping or shagging a bird at that time of day.

[@tia4337]

POETRY

[@Jungleland33]

Can you imagine what you want to be at 13..................and actually getting to do it for the rest of your life? Heaven.

[@letsgooo1637]

No no getting to do it at the spot EVERYBODY on earth would like to be

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

i know it's shocking, maybe not heaven as i wouldn't want to be a fireman but it's amazing to know that young

[@bman4099]

*London circa 1967 Ringo: hey guys I wrote some songs John: they better not be about anything stupid like a squids greenhouse or a red boat Ringo: give me one second

[@wanderer1955]

Ringo writes a song. Wants to play it to Paul. Ringo: "Hey Paul"! Paul McCartney: "Hey Ringo, tell me what you think if this man"!! Paul sings: "Yesterday, all my troubles seem so far away, now it looks"...... (He gets to the end of the song) Ringo: "OH MY GOD!! THAT WAS BRILLIANT"!! Paul. "Thanks man"!! "Ok Ringo, what did you want to tell me". Ringo: "Err, nothing. It's ok".

[@ernt03]

@@wanderer1955 u made up. Mate idiot

[@MatthewBrumfield]

Brendan Co-Elliott Family Guy!

[@linkahedron6220]

@@ernt03 Bro it was a joke

[@cmfmaggo]

Ringo looks so cool with his earrings and backwards hat and sunglasses and Lennon sticker

[@dede7156]

earl grey tea don’t come for ringo like that 😂

[@hepburnposts1675]

@@dede7156 the person is saying he looks cool

[@ronniechilds2002]

Yeah, he's just naturally cool. He can't help it.

[@RetroVzqz9313]

@@never100x The man has always had drip He's been all about that style since he joined and even before them

[@take1994]

Anyone over 25 with a backwards hat looks like douche canoe.

[@luigi.958]

The feels of seeing a John Lennon sticker attached on Ringo’s jacket 😭❤️

[@osamabinladen824]

I'm crying

[@frankmehrer9359]

I think Ringo found the fountain of youth

[@brittyn]

Vegetarianism is great.

[@toby3630]

This man is 78 more like somewhere in his 50’s

[@kurtb8474]

Its 2020 and he's 80 years old now.

[@hajerhasbigbumbum8464]

80*

[@toby3630]

He was 78 when this was released

[@Stiegosaurus]

You would look the same if you had 350 million, and no worries in the world.

[@GeorgeKhouryNJ]

Never enough Ringo. Thanks, Rolling Stone!

[@clearfield2009]

Watched the Beatles doc "Get Back" 3 times and fell mad for this man. He was and is a joy. His sexiness was really played down - his beautiful blue eyes, musical genius, sense of humor and huge heart are too lovely. 💕💓💕

[@paydenpackard561]

4:08 I just think its so cute when he does that! also all the feels with that John Lennon sticker on his coat

[@camil3368]

This is why Ringo is my favorite Beatle I love this guy :)

[@ajayghanekar2880]

Its his personality that made the beatles. Without ringo it would have been BeatLess

[@fooel7630]

I love seeing that sticker of John over his heart ♥️

[@dee3960]

It's so crazy! He's older than Paul but looks so much younger!

[@Hotpink51]

no shade to Ringo but I lowkey feel like he probably dyes his hair, or just has really good genes. so that probably helps. 😂 also he dresses young and always wears glasses which probably hide wrinkles, I feel like most people wrinkle around the eyes. 🤔

[@thekitowl]

@@Hotpink51Ringo dyed his hair back when he was in the Beatles because he has a grey streak on one side.

[@vaisnow]

"The first time with Ringo Starr" only if we were so lucky

[@christovammatheus5208]

I love Ringo. 🍻❤✌

[@LennyJohnson5]

Love Ringo... he loves the other three so much. Great drummer too.

[@donato8983]

Wow really cool of Ringo to save his virginity until this interview for Rolling Stone

[@MichaelTurner856]

Hahaha

[@BenLMS]

must’ve been tough living the ultimate rockstar life and still saving himself, so inspiring

[@Hotpink51]

surprise, his kids are adopted

[@girlene0218]

ringo is cool without him even trying to. peace and love ringo! ✌🏻

[@richalderson6069]

Rolling around on the floor laughing. That's encouraging!

[@eksyodus759]

his teenager Look , and coolest grandfather .

[@Idontknowwhattosay256]

3:10 hooow cuuteee. Also I‘m almost crying because of that john lennon sticker omg

[@frankboyd.]

Ringo is the personification of peace and love ☮️ ❤️ and the heartbeat that kept the band together.

[@simonedevlin7710]

Ringo is what the term "late bloomer" is all about. Understanding all the health obstacles and his recoveries make one appreciate him more. Another fantastic characteristic is his unselfishness and love for his mother. I recall that the late Elvis Presley was so fond of his mother that he bought her a house in addition to so many other generous gifts. Ringo has proven his abilities and talents and understands the question posed by many interviewers which is the trademark of success- "What have you done lately?" All real fans know that he has blossomed with "The All Star Band", his newer releases, "Ringo Rama" and his book "Photograph". His wife Barbara Bach and his children are truly blessed. "Peace and love" special one !

[@robbery1717]

Thanks Ringo for a little more insight and a lifetime of stellar music to live by.

[@CusterFlux]

One of the coolest guys alive …

[@simonedevlin7710]

"Wit doesn't come easy" it is a divine gift which you are born to inherit. This might be your first time to appreciate the real genius of Sir Ringo Starr!

[@pmvoice88]

Ringo is the best. Unwavering peace & Love.

[@gilligunz5054]

i love listening to stories that ive heard 100s of times

[@andrewpappas9311]

Ringo Starr, the man whose band got me into music back when I was a kid

[@eve4647]

Awww the john stickerrrr

[@jimii2294]

Ringo is too cool - seems like a really good chap... and he's a drummer!

[@metrognome2225]

I used to be heavy into dancing growing up, but just as one reveals a sculpture by removing stone instead of adding, I eventually turned my dancing into primarily a type of drumming, forgetting about looking cool and what not, it’s all about the rhythm even though I would still consider it dancing. Drumming I’d say is the worlds #1 meditation and there isn’t any higher spiritual pursuit than that, considering you’re kept alive by the little drum in your chest. Drummers have got to be the coolest people on the planet in my book, and the funnest hobby one could have. Eventually it’s not even about drumming with music, but with life, your life is the song that you drum to on the way to your grave.

[@rheailiarome2287]

Peace and love 🙏 May God bless you always 🙏

[@KRW628]

He's STLL fab!

[@skullmony2958]

Looking good👌❤️

[@Din021]

As Always

[@cymro6537]

It's interesting that one can hear the American influence on Ringo's accent - he says "end" instead of 'and'

[@tamargabrielkevorkian1871]

It is truly imposible to not love this man or hate him.

[@ringosart3875]

I slowly look at his out fit and I go “what’s on his jacket” and I realize it’s John sticker I start dying 😂😂😂I was like where did he get that!

[@Rose-fu7rz]

Love you mate! Much love from north north north america!

[@benjimartinnc]

I think we all learned to write songs by rewriting other people's songs, right? Ringo ended up coming up with great songs like Don't Pass Me By, Octopus's Garden, and It's Don't Come Easy by the time the Beatles broke up. He still looks great at 80!

[@carolpaci]

George Harrison Harrison produced that for him great song

[@skittless_art]

He bought his mom a new house.... damn that’s wholesome

[@Wimmles_Emily]

I love ringo...thats it 😂✌️❤️✌️❤️

[@tysongames2750]

I think that's the first time I've seen his eyes in like 40 years.

[@jimsquick]

Wow! Beautiful....from a living legend.

[@_SliK_]

Thought it was gonna be “The First Time” of something else

[@cheeseham9503]

Nah, that would be on another website.

[@joselefian8129]

Qué historia mas magnífica es la de los Beatles. Nunca me cansaría de escuchar a los cuatro hablar de cuando se conocieron. Los mejores por siempre.

[@ZimingWen]

He love John very much.

[@BigSky1]

jimmy Wen Ringo also loves George very much...Oh, and Paul

[@countalucard4226]

Takes me all the way back to my childhood

[@ifenno]

I love you Ringo...

[@scottbrowning4553]

I would say that Ringo Starr has come a long way in terms of being able to make it out of poverty, conquer alcoholism, write songs, play drums, and last but not least become a great human being. Also, I'm grateful that he is still alive and well. Best wishes to him.

[@frankmehrer9359]

He looks like hes 58 or 59 not 80

[@robertmiller3381]

So how does one guy get that cool. Peace and love ringo.

[@velindasmartphone9456]

The beat of a drum is a heart that makes a song to our ears so we see smiles for world peace

[@Hotpink51]

that "what was the first expensive thing you bought?" question hit me in the feels 😭

[@emmajoy5068]

Amazing

[@rafaelgomez1989]

LOVED IT !!!

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Peace and love to you sir Richard starkey 🧘‍♀️

[@tiggywinkle5630]

He is so cool, Ringo is one of my favourite Beatles...talented and funny. He has lost some of his accent, an interesting Trans-Atlantic mix. 👍🥁

[@LimeStreetRd]

i like how the guy behind the cameras just said “okay” when Ringo said no

[@SylentEcho]

Love this man!

[@hi1582]

This man still rocks

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I hope to have as much energy as him plsu I love the nod to John with that pin

[@bernii.8310]

Ringo Starr! ¡Star literal !💕💕

[@hendrytennisin4]

*insert Thomas the tank engine reference here*

[@jeffsanders663]

Playing sober... There's a video of The Beach Boys in concert and Ringo is playing drums. He later on said that he did not remember doing that. I'm glad he got sober. Way to go Ringo!

[@laurendavis4193]

This is what cool is, ladies & gents.

[@Hot18Shot]

Peace and love, Ringo!

[@velindasmartphone9456]

Peace and love for you

[@rojasjohannarochelles.7609]

Oi, that sticker on his jacket :'( I see ya there ringo *sniff*

[@mariannick9418]

He's sooo cool

[@hugo2216]

He just can't be 78 years old. Love him

[@trainerrex2470]

Man i still can't believe he's 80 years old right now, cause he looks so healty, and young, he look like 45

[@archerevan823]

Peace and love, peace and love

[@thefilmandmusic]

Looking great, what a treasure...

[@austintighe1722]

What a lovely human

[@codjh9]

Love ya, Ringo!

[@nervo6321]

Enjoy...one of the few real icons left...

[@olibana8]

Love you Ringo, 💜✌️

[@maceylaycroft1553]

After all these years still a proper scouser

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 79TH BIRTHDAY SIR RICHARD STARKEY !!!

[@martinkelting]

Ringo for President

[@generalpatzer6893]

The greatest of all time.

[@hugosheridan9422]

Ringooooo!!!!

[@abelsm6270]

He plays the bike amazingly

[@hazzahannah]

Water Sheep not to mention the umbrella

[@abelsm6270]

IWillYeetOnUrFeet tru, no one can play like Ringo

[@benhayes5683]

Rolling stone gasping for ad money on this my dayssssss

[@patrickcoughlin3564]

Take time,give thanks, meditate often! Good advice!

[@jx14aby]

Thank God for Ringo.

[@elainebernacchimich6671]

I invite Ringo Starr &Paul McCartney to Burlington,Wisconsin St. Mary . The choir is beginning soon.

[@trainfan3988]

I love him John pin

[@NitroCrypt]

Makes me sad how little views this got

[@MJanet828]

Ringo is the cutest Beatles

[@TheGoigoi]

COOL🍀

[@michaelsena7445]

I always thought the Beatles were the first real Mods n Ringo n Paul still are i love no really love to see how cool they look in their clothes.

[@elfrank643]

El mejor baterista de la historia

[@gabrieller6964]

il est génial ce mec!

[@TeleNikon]

Great video! Where can we see the outtakes or the rest of it?

[@lespauldisciple3349]

I know this guy! He was in that band with the bass player from Wings.

[@winterprinter58]

Yeah and one of the wilburys too

[@fernandoaldekoa2436]

Another one had an elephant memory.