We Need to Talk About ... Ringo - New Album/Back Catalogue with bonus Rant !

[@moodyguymick]

Bought his Sentimental Journey album back in the day and I have to say I really liked it. Still play it now and it always brings a little smile to my face. Pure nostalgia.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@moodyguymick great stuff. Not one of my favourites but glad you still enjoy it

[@davidtoddstar8116]

Enjoyed the video as always tone, ill be honest I've never got into Ringo solo music I feel if he wasn't a ex beatle most people wouldn't give it the time of day,, it's always very much the samey same,, peace love ect

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video David - totally agree

[@canadianstudmuffin]

I haven't looked forward to a Ringo album since the early 70's but I'm looking forward to this one. Love his new single! Yes, King Of America is my favorite Costello album!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@canadianstudmuffin thats a big shout for King of America Larry. Sounds like youre in the same place as me with Ringo

[@paulcassidy953]

Another great video Tone! It’s good to get things off your chest now and then! 😂😂We all love Ringo and it’s great that he’s still around and making music. I agree his output has been up and down, especially recently, but I am confident that the new country LP will raise the quality. I’m going to wait to see what (if any) are the UK purchasing options. You’re looking well! All the best!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video Paul. Let's hope the new album lives up to it's billing

[@charlesduncan3194]

Thanks tone good advice, i enjoyed the video you did with joe and kit last night great fun

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks Charles, it was a fun show to do - glad you enjoyed it

[@johnalello9233]

Enjoyed your video today Beatley Tone on Ringo news and George Harrison! Your beard looks great! I'm looking forward for Ringo's Look up album The single is superb Time on my hands love it! The way to get into Ringo albums is to just listen to them and enjoy them I really enjoy Ringo's albums he just makes me happy!! Ringo is just being Ringo! We listen to all solo Beatles is because they were all Beatles! Let's be honest to all the Beatles are talented! Ringo Starr solo has his style and I enjoy him!!! Since The Beatles are no longer making music except the single Now and Then we have solo Beatles so I appreciate that! Thanks Tone great show!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much John, glad you enjoyed the video and that you enjoy Ringo's solo work. Fingers crossed that the new album is great

[@UnclePaulsBeatlesPopPlayhouse]

Great video on ringo, I'm predicting his new country album will be at least nominated for a Grammy! Saw you on 2 legs podcast as well! Cheers from the playhouse!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. Fingers crossed that the new album is a cracker. Always a pleasure to do something with Andy and Tom

[@davehealey2397]

Well, 1:30 in and you have me trundling off to find Be Here Now that I had missed appearing. Great! Wonderful. Like yourself, can't wait for the upcoming set. At last we will be getting something to get our teeth into rather than some of the so-so stuff that has been emerging of late. Anyway I need to listen to the rest of your Ringo rant, so bye for now!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

enjoy Dave 😂

[@Uetti]

I won't call Step Lightly a country song, more an old timey vaudeville tune, with clarinets, tap dancing and all. And I LOVE that song. Probably my very favourite among Ringo's solo-penned songs

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

feel free to call it what you like my friend 😂

[@boyanarcher8083]

Good discussion about Ringo's back catalogue, I agree with most of your sentiments. I haven't picked up anything he's put out since Zoom In as I haven't enjoyed his EPs enough to do go out and get them. I know Zoom In had some tacky songs, but Here's To The Night was better than all of the EPs since, so definitely prefer that to everything else he's put out recently. As far as the rest of his discography, I've only really got Ringo/Goodnight Vienna and Time Takes Time. Time Takes Time is possibly my favourite album he's put out, but I think I'll be done with picking up Ringo related items, unless something really blows me away (which I know a country album won't do). Crooked Boy going for £13 on CD here, or £30.50 for the vinyl, which as you mentioned is highway robbery for 12 minutes worth of music. Oh well, I'll just save the money for the next Paul album.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Boyan, well I would say you have all you need. Maybe ad the Photograph compilation to get the stand alone singles and then you're done. When the prices for crooked Boy are so steep, it's no wonder that people are voting with their feet

[@bobclementsmusic.3846]

Always entertaining I felt I was listening to myself with regard to your feelings about Ringo Take care Bob

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Bob, glad you enjoyed the video and it resonated with you

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Agree entirely!

[@susangagne9903]

Hi Tone - great video! You and I are in sync about Ringo's music. As a first-generation Beatle fan and completist, I have bought all of Ringo's CDs out of loyalty and have his early LPs. And I will be buying the upcoming country CD. But most are just OK but nothing special, unfortunately. I wish it were otherwise!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Susan, thanks very much , glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like we are exactly on the same page with this , even to the point of which albums are afforded an LP purchase and which ones are ok for CD only. Let's hope the new album is a return to form

[@angiethebeatlesgirl228]

Hello Mr. Beatley Tone Because Ringo has a really good voice for country, I am really looking forward to this album and I did order the CD However, I hate to admit that you are right about his catalog In fact, I don’t even have all his albums because like you said they are not all that great I do like the Ringo album and I also like Good night Vienna but overall, his Albums can get a little repetitive Now regarding his Eps I do have them, but I rarely play them so like you said, even though Ringo is my favorite drummer, I probably wouldn’t have bought the CDs that I do have of him nor the Eps if he wouldn’t have been the drummer of The Beatles but like you also said, I am very thankful that he is still around and that he is still touring and making music and because I do enjoy the Beaucops of Blues album, I do think that I’m gonna enjoy this new one Thank you very much for your honesty Mr. Beatley Tone I sent my blessings to you and your family and I will catch you on the next video

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sounds like we are exactly on the same page Angie

[@kjh789az]

Updates are useful as ever, Tony, but I really agree with your comments about Ringo's releases as a solo performer. Thanks for sharing your views!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@BeatleDustino]

Good topic. It’s making me think. I have all his albums, got the preorder in for the new one too. And looking forward to the new one. But I do feel a lot of it is loyalty. I do enjoy listening to his stuff every now and then, but not as much as the other three. I’ll do some more thinking and maybe make a response video soon.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Look forward to it Dustin

[@BeatlePete910]

You have hit every nail on the head, Tone! I've never been able to properly articulate my relationship with Ringo's catalog but you've seem to have summed it up with 2 words: Loyalty Purchase! I can honestly say that I haven't even unwrapped the last 3 EP's. The digital files have done me just fine for the handful of times I've listened to them. And yes, it was galling to pay the same for the privilege of supporting Ringo, as well as filling the hole on the shelf. Minor ramblings: I happen to really like the first 2 Mark Hudson albums, but don't like Choose Love as much as you do. For me, Choose Love thru the EP's doesn't give me much enjoyment. I can probably make one reasonably full compilation cd from everything I like on those releases. I do like, or more likely, am more forgiving of the earlier catalog than not. I can't fathom why there was no 50th anniversary release for the Ringo album. I would be happy with a Ringo Starr Apple Years box, ala the 2 George album boxes. As for the upcoming album, I was never much of a fan of Beaucoups Of Blues, but do agree that album suited him well. I didn't mind Time On My Hands. I didn't exactly dance a jig, but it did make me go Hmmmm, so maybe there is something. T-Bone Burnett also had that really good album with Roger Daltrey. Lastly, I did just get the Ringo & The All-Starr's Live At The Greek Theatre 2019 which is a repackage of the previous release(s) with the 2 cds and Blu-Ray video combined in a cd sized book. I haven't compared it to the previous release, but it is a nice package. I hope you are feeling well and am very much looking forward to your videos about the upcoming Harrison & Beatles releases. One last thought just popped into my head before I pushed the button to let this comment go: Have you heard the remix of first Queen album, and if so, what did you think?

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Pete, thanks as always for sharing your thoughts - it's always appreciated. Choose love - yeah sure a lot of other fans feel the same way as you but I kinda like it. I think the Mark Hudson production gets a little tired very quickly but those albums were a definite improvement song wise. I dont have the Greek theatre set. I have taken delivery of the Queen I remix on vinyl but I havent had a chance to play it yet but from what Ive seen , a lot of die hard Queen fans (which I am not one) are not happy with the pitch correction. I'll give it a go but I love the album as was. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@BeatlePete910]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Queen is one of my "core four" bands. Been with them since 1975. All I'll say about this remix is they committed the cardinal sin with remixes: do no harm. It's not all bad, but it's way too jarring in too many places to give it a comfortable listening. I love the album and am happy to stick with the original mix. BTW, my A Hard Day's White (as I refer to it) showed up today. Haven't listened to it but I can say I do like the white vinyl against the black Parlophone label. Ok, that's it.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@BeatlePete910 Still havent had a chance to listen to it Pete, but probably will over the weekend. I got into Queen around 1974 with Queen II and got out at Jazz 1979. Glad you picked up 'the white'

[@2LegsAPaulMcCartneyPodcast]

Good points Tone. Surprised you didn’t like Crooked Boy. To my ears, that’s the best batch of the EP bonanza he’s hit us with since 2021. Couldn’t be bothered with anything past “Zoom In.” Generally, speaking there’s 1-2 listenable “Ringo” esque tracks per disc. Agree with you on Liverpool 8 tho. He seemed comfortable writing tunes about his past - Liverpool 8 is the best of that lot. I do think Ringo The 4th/Bad Boy/Old Wave are the lowest points of his solo career. If Ringo had a solid 3 CD compilation of everything he’s done I think that would do well for most peoples collections. Good video mate!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Andy, glad you enjoyed the video. You know how it is, we all hear things differently but Crooked Boy did seem a bit 'more of the same ' to me and Ive never really been a fan of Linda Perry's songwriting. I agree there is always at least 1 or 2 decent songs on Ringo's albums, even the really terrible ones. I cant really put my finger on why I like Liverpool 8 so much, I just do. I agree with you regarding the real low points, I would also pick those albums as the weakest with a slight renaissance for Stop and Smell. Yes a 3 CD compilation set could pretty much cover all the good stuff in one hit.

[@RonnieRoberts_]

Great to see some light shed on Ringo’s often overlooked albums, I’ve always liked the song “I’m Home” a bonus track from the deluxe set Ringorama

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video Ronnie

[@sharonevans6864]

Hey Tone, I am glad you have brought up your feelings on Ringo's music. I had decided to stop buying his EPs and albums because it was as you called it a loyalty purchase. I would buy on release day and give it one listen then file it away and not play it again. As much as I love Ringo and would love to see him live, I will be skipping buying. Take care Tone, enjoyed hearing you on Andy's show from Sunday.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Sharon yes same for me. I occasionally play some of his older albums but not so much the m ore recent stuff. I'd also like too see him live but he never comes to the Uk anymore

[@harrydance1969]

Thanks Tone - this was entertaining! I also seem to recall that one of his albums (from around 15 years ago) was issued on a USB stick and he was on a U.K. chat show shrugging his shoulders laughing and saying this is the way things are going now. 👍

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video Harry. Don’t remember the USB thing . I wonder what album it was

[@keithbartlett8926]

I might not have followed any of the ex-Beatles if they hadn't have been Beatles. I wouldn't have forked out money on albums such as Two Virgins, Life With The Lions, Electronic Sounds and even Driving Rain etc if it wasn't for the Beatles connection. Ringo's albums have always had some good tracks on and have never IMHO reached the lows of some of the aforementioned albums. Can't wait for Ringo's new album next year.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Well it's not really fair to compare experimental albums such as Two Virgins, Electronic sound etc with proper pop albums - its a bit like comparing apples with oranges, so from that point of view I agree with you, none of Ringo's albums are as unlistenable as those records. However Driving Rain is a fine album in my opinion that gets a bad rap mainly because of its length but its full of great songs and for me is a better album than any of Ringo's - but of course we all hear things differently Keith and all opinions are relevant

[@keithbartlett8926]

@beatleytonesbeatleschannel the point I am making is that these albums I bought out of loyalty and not merit. If it wasn't for the Beatles connection they would probably be forgotten.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@keithbartlett8926 if its wasnt for the Beatles connection they would probably never have been made if the truth be known

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Tone me and my GF aren’t speaking so I’m playing Ringo music to annoy her..I’ve just put on Ringo the 4th..she’s furious!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

😂😂 she’ll have her bags packed by the time you get to Old Wave

[@yrlic]

Greatest Hits on the snare, for me.

[@davehealey2397]

I understand some of your comments and points about loyalty purchases etc. However, I do think that there is a place for the Ringo releases. Perhaps you could say that there is an element of repetition and that they are not packed with gems throughout. I have not really done a trawl through them all before responding but I think I have the majority and don't really regret the purchases. I do recall Ringo saying at one point that he was not going to pen an autobiography and that was the reason for a lot of songs about Liverpool and his early experiences. So that does explain things such as Rory and the Hurricanes etc. To be honest I recall playing that song a lot when it appeared. It was catchy and a real earworm. I rember there being some cute female backing vocals, interesting if, not deep, lyrics but for that 4 minutes or so I did feel that he was sharing some treasured memories with us, which was nice. I think that this was a similar affair with the other autobiographical tracks. I'm going to do a bit of a play through of his albums to reaquaint myself because there are a few where my memory is a little vague. That is probably age! The other part of your rant about prices is valid, particularly in respect of the EPs and speciality vinyl, but I don't think that is just Ringo, it is an industry thing. I went into HMV the other day and the white A Hard Day's Night was £39.99 and the standard Beatles' albums were all £37.99. In the main I stopped buying vinyl a while back and this massive amount of coloured vinyl variants I find a disturbing trend, particularly from Paul. I have been ignoring these releases since Egypt Station. The Beatles never used to rip off fans and these special editions add little to the appreciation of the music. They just sit on bulging shelves. I know what people say - " You are not forced the buy them!" And that is true and I don't. But had we not had a lot a drab reissues of late we could have had something like the Rubber Soul set, or the London Town set, or the Back To The Egg archive release, or Shea Stadium, Let I Be on physical format, a live set or a MAL attempt at the Star Club. I have absolutely no interest in the next coloured vinyl release of a standard Beatles' album. I have them already to play! The colour is irrelevant. It was a real pleasure that you mentioned Be Here Now from the forthcoming George set. That was like a breath of fresh air. OK, rant over! Enjoyed your Ringo piece, it has encouraged me to have a look back through his catalogue, and of course we are getting a new album! All the best and keep up the good work.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes of course there's a place for these albums - there are plenty of fans who love Ringo's stuff and he has a much better reel;ationship with fans in the US than he does with fans in the UK. Im prepared to pay £40 for a rare copy of AHDN that will be an instant collectors item but Im not prepared to pay £25 for 4 Ringo songs . Not his fault, UMG set the pricing. The beatles aren't ripping anyone off - everyone has the ability to say no and those who want this sort of stuff (coloured variants) buy them because they want them so wont feel ripped off in the slightest, but I do find it odd that those who are not interested in these issues are the only ones who complain about them lol. Human nature I suppose but its a bit like me complaining about the price of a car that I have no intention of buying ! I hear what you are saying about what you call drab reissues standing in the way of your (and most people's ) hit list, but there is absolutely no proof of that . As Ive said before, we'v e never been told we were getting Ruibber Soul next, we just assumed we were. . Anyway Dave, glad you enjoyed the video and very much looking forward to the LITMW reissue.

[@davehealey2397]

Of course what people collect is down to the individual and that is fine. No problem and certainly no criticism is intended. Personally though I have found things to be a little underwhelming on The Beatles' front since the Now and Then single. We have had a nice Mind Games set this year and soon a similar release from the Harrison camp so it is not all doom and gloom from my point of view. I did catch Ringo in the UK few years back and thoroughly enjoyed the show and came away with an autographed drumskin with his artwork printed on it. He has also produced a few autographed photo books in recent years that I think are also in lieu of a formal autobiography. Keep up the good work. It is always appreciated.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@davehealey2397 Cheers Dave, great that you got signed drumhead . lots to come on this channel so glad you enjoy it

[@MrDirtybear]

Thanks for the comment on Ringo vs Auto-tune, how near or far are we from Paul McCartney needing Auto-tune to make it seem like hits the right notes? Will we recognise the presence of Auto tune when it is there?

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Oh I think Paul has been using auto-tune for a number of years. As I said in the. video, I believe it is standard practice of the recording process these days for all artists

[@charliewelch6859]

Caught your appearance on 2 legs on Sunday. May I say you always add informative opinions that you're part of. This country Ringo LP may grow on us. His newer music doesn't have the It Don't Come Easy type songs that blows you away. Liverpool 8 was a fairly decent CD that I seem to play when I'm in a Ringo mood.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Charlie, I always love doing the 2 legs shows .Yes Im a big fan of Liverpool 8 too

[@MIB_63]

I love Ringo. Of course his catalog is hit and miss, but Ringo and Time Takes Time are still among the best Beatle solo albums. In addition, he released a string of great singles in the 70s.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes some great singles but most of them from albums. Only It Dont Come Easy and Back off Boogaloo are stand alone singles I think. Everyone has there own opinion which is normal but Time Takes Time wouldnt be in my top 30 solo albums . However Ringo, would be

[@TZ1000-zu7ki]

Fair and accurate assessment of Ringo's recorded solo output. I especially liked your comment about your purchases of Ringo's albums as loyalty buys. Same for me (I just spent a good deal of money for the limited February Sky 45 to keep my Ringo 45 collection complete!). I do think his albums got better once he got sober. There are usually a few good tracks on each one, but few of them are satisfying as a whole. Time Takes Time and Vertical Man come the closest. I also agree about the outrageous prices of the EPs. It was a good idea for him to go to that format, but the price was just awful. I do like February Sky a bit, but you are right, the songs are not very good. Hope springs eternal for the new country album.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes totally agree, there is always one or two decent tracks on every album but that isnt enough. Fingers crossed that the new album is a belter. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@ralphacton]

Great video as always. I bought Ringo and Goodnight Vienna, and I am debating whether to get Rotogravure. I really like Time on my Hands and looking forward to the new album.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Ralph, glad you enjoyed the video. RR is fairly average. Weaker than GV but does have songs written by the other 3 on it. Hoping the new album is a return to form.

[@frommetoyou1981]

You make fair points - especially regarding getting excited about the release of a new album - but i can say i enjoy most Ringo albums. I think 'Time takes time' is my favourite album by him. The Ringo album i reach for alot is 'Rotogravure' (a dose of rock n roll, pure gold, you dont know me at all, lady gaye - cookin is crappy admittedly) I like 'Bad boy' - tonight is a really nice ballad - i could go on for a long time......but finally 'Ringo rama' would be up there too - a really strong album with some great guests on Clapton, Gilmour, Willy Nelson. Theres too many good songs across his career for me to be one to casually disregard. Ive thoroughly enjoyed buying his back catalogue through the years. 'Y Not' is very good (Time, mystery of the night, walk with you) etc, etc.......!!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes it's fair to say that most of Ringo's albums have at least a couple of really good tracks on them that make them worth having.

[@davidjackson5449]

I share your views Tone on Ringo and his solo work.I generally think the Uk has always had a different view of Ringo than our Usa friends. Ringo illustrates this by never touring his home country whilst regularly touring the states.I buy his albums but can never say i listen to them apart from Ringo album and Goodnight Vienna.By the way totally agree about King of America being a classic album and up there with great albums of any artist

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sounds like we're on the same page David. Love king of America

[@garysannerude8176]

Hi Tone absolutely agree about George Harrison's Be here now sounds amazing. Looking forward to November 15th .Always had soft touch for Ringo's songs also looking forward to his new album ,keep up the good work looking forward to the next video.🙂🎸🎸🎸🥁

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Gary , glad you enjoyed the video. Lots to look forward to in the next few weeks

[@terrymann1341]

I know exactly what you mean about Ringo's back catalogue, and yeah it has sometimes been a loyalty purchase, after all along with Paul he was part of the rhythm section of the greatest band of all time. I must admit that the only albums I really liked were Beaucoups of Blues and Ringo ( the closest we ever got to a Beatles Reunion while John and George were still with us) Unlike the others Ringo was not a songwriter per se, and as time went on the successive albums were producing diminishing returns, and going over the same old ground. Now I think that Ringo Starr is a fantastic musician in his own right, and I am looking forward to his new album in January, as I believe that this could be his greatest album for decades. At 84 he's out there on the road and still producing music and for that he has my respect. I do have most of his albums in my collection, but they haven't been played in years. Maybe what's needed here is a bit of a deep dive into these albums, dust them off and give them a listen....

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sounds like we're pretty much on the same page here Terry. Yes I need to do some deep dive reviews on some of Ringo's albums. the only one Ive done so far is the Santa Klaus Christmas album and to be honest I need to remind myself of some these albums as I hardly ever play them

[@carljpgr]

I’m with you there Tone. Loved Ringo’s 70s and 80s albums. I think his last truly really good album was 1992 Time Takes Time….since then I’ve only liked the odd track here and there. You’re looking well mate💪

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much , Im doing ok atm. I would say some of the later albums are better than the late 70s albums but we all hear things differently Carl. Time Takes Time is one of the best for sure

[@karenjones8899]

Great video Tone . I’ll be totally honest I haven’t bought an album of Ringo’s since 1976. I might buy his new album though. His voice suit’s country music. I think he has toured the UK twice and I was lucky enough to see him on both times.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Karen, glad you enjoyed the video . I think maybe the last time he was here was 2011 . He doesnt seem to care much about his Uk fans

[@drag_gurus]

Hi Tone, I have to agree with much of what you said in relation to Ringo’s solo stuff. As a complete Beatle fanatic, I know the irreplaceable part Ringo played as a member of the Fabs and I love him as a drummer. However his solo material apart from a handful of tunes doesn’t grab me and I have never bought any of his solo albums (not even “Ringo”!). Having said that I am really looking forward to the new LP because of T Bone Burnett’s involvement. I have a number of T Bone’s albums which are very good and I would recommend checking out the excellent “Proof Through The Night” LP which includes contributions from Mick Ronson and Pete Townshend. Elvis Costello and T Bone have a new LP coming out shortly under their Coward Brothers personas which I am also looking forward to. By the way, the 2nd Plant/Kraus LP “Raise the Roof” is also worth checking out. Back to Ringo, I really do like the sound of the single. It’s so different from the formulaic material of his recent EPs. I have a strong feeling that the album will be very good so I will be buying this one.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sounds like we're on the same page . Hopefully the new album will be decent. Thanks for the country tips

[@AFMatthias0408]

Tone, you did a good job here. I agree with you totally. 👍👍😄

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video

[@markransome7052]

I have to say I love "it's no secret'" from Ringo the 4th I think, also like bad boys Old Time relovin, and I love Stop and smell the roses" without which we would not have George's Wrack my brin or Puls Attention, or the lovely Stephen Stills track Nice way. I am am also a lover of Sentimental journey, love that kinda music having seen Sinatra live. I like country in moderation and am up for the new album. Ps the remix of Be here now is superb you are right. Great video as always.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Mark. I think there is something to enjoy on all these albums but I guess it comes down to what I said in the video that to deliver and entire album of strong stuff is a bit of a stretch for Ringo

[@billleary5779]

Hey Tone! Thanks for your thoughts on this …..Ringo’s catalog has always been something that I have been indifferent about…..initially I was only interested in his early 1970s work but I ended buying Vertical Man by chance in 1998 and really enjoyed it and I continued to follow Ringo for the next few years before dropping off again in the 2010s. I do find his catalog spotty and same sounding for the most part and while I am glad he is still recording I am a little put off by the frequency and the prices of his recent output,….hard for me to get excited about a new release from Ringo nowadays…. Thanks for your video as always it’s so enjoyable and entertaining….take care!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Bill, glad you enjoyed the video. I cant argue with anything you say here - totally agree

[@BobKronlage]

You are indeed an insanely😊devoted Beatles collector to own all those Ringo albums. I'm a big Beatles fan, but the last one I'd even heard of was the excellant Time Takes Time. Glad he's still doing stuff, though!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Well said!

[@eliasmodernell3348]

He is living Pete's Best life

[@StephenBiesiada]

Beatley My Friend, country is Ringo, I’m ready to look up Ringo, Ringos albums are all to me fantastic, Beatley I agree in this review, Ringo my favorite, the best! ! My Friend Takecare, Besafe, Blessyou, 🥁👍Steve

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

cheers Steve, take care buddy

[@Rich-fh5fh]

Tone! One of your best videos ever, total honesty, something Ringo doesn't hear enough. I too have bought off loyalty and every time I skip to songs by Macca, Joe Walsh or Mike Campbell. I couldn't agree more with your view of his output. I will need a Bodyguard after this, but.....Ringo is so driven by ego, he is money mad and we all know his real views on Liverpool. He never tours here, the country of his birth, the one that originally made him. Paul for all his detractors always bigs up his homeland, visits Liverpool very regularly and tours the UK. Ringo wouldn't even fly over to work on Now and Then. Sadly Ringo has to live off the Beatles, what else is there. I don't mind him doing that all. Lots of people do. But where is the humility, where is there a bit of I am worth £350M, I owe my fans value for money, without them I'd have very little. I hope the new album will see some quality, it's long overdue. Great video mate, no one can ever say you do these to win favour of Apple etc and get freebies. 👍

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Rich, glad you enjoyed the video. No im not interested in sucking up to get freebies - they are of course great when they come but that isnt the goal of this channel. I started the channel to talk about my passion and connect with other fans - sometimes my opinions are unpopular, sometime not. Yes Ringo made a big cock up when he was here for the Liverpool city of culture thing in 2008 and not sure he's been back since - so much for peace and love eh. To be absolutely fair about the pricing, this is set my UMG and im guessing that the high prices are because they know they are not going to shift a lot of units. Ringo is so aloof, that I doubt he even knows how much his product costs

[@Rich-fh5fh]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel as you know my Mrs is a scouser and she thinks Ringo should do one. I think when they beheaded his part of the Bush was beheaded tells you all you need to know on Scousers. If you insult them, they never forget ( Boris Johnson, the Sun etc)! I see you got Ten Hag sacked, you put him out of his misery and got him a nice pay off. We should have been managers mate 🤣

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@Rich-fh5fh Oh yes a scouser never forgets . Ringo was an idiot and he's paid the price - maybe thats why he does so many songs about Liverpool - to try and regain favour. I think it was the ref who got Ten Haag sacked - even I have to say never a pen - very soft,. Still always good to beat Manure and grateful to get 3 points

[@josephmantineo1376]

Hello Tone, Great episode I really enjoyed you going through each album I got into Ringo when Time takes Time came out That album is my favorite LOL. I have bought blast from your past which I absolutely love Sentimental Journey Beaucoups of Blues, and the Ringo album. I like them all. Stop and smell the roses is another album I really enjoy. I also like vertical man, Ringo Rama the drumming is Excellent on this one, y not, 2012, give more love postcards, and I am looking forward to Ringos new album I rather enjoy the new single. I still have to get Liverpool 8 and choose love. I fully agree that the eps were not worth the money they were asking. I did not buy any of them do to cost and I remember Ringo saying that he was going to put them all together and make one big album But I really didn’t like any of the songs I heard off the eps. Except for give back the knights. I also felt the price of the new album was way to much for me here in the States it would cost $50.00 to buy the lp off Ringos website. 😮. So it’s the cd off of Amazon for me. I do like most of Ringos songs and buy certain albums if I like enough of the songs but I won’t buy all the albums he put out in the 70’s and 80’s. Thanks Again for this video I really enjoyed listening and watching. take care I wish you and the Mrs. All the best!!!!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Joseph, glad you enjoyed the video. Blast From Your Past, was the first Ringo album I ever got - it's a great comp. Im glad you enjoy a lot of Ringo's stuff and Choose love and Liverpool 8 are definitely worth picking up - a couple of my favourites of the later stuff. Sounds like we're on the same page with the EPs . Let's hope the new album is great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@markbowen6623]

I've really enjoyed the Crooked Boy EP and Time on My Hands. Really looking forward to Look Up -so for me this is a great period for Ringo's music.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you are enjoying the recent stuff Mark. Let's hope Look Up is a goodun

[@Flipper-r8m]

I like Ringo’s music better than Paul’s since 1990. I buy it all. You are right about loyalty buys. I just want London Town, Back to the Egg, Press to Play box sets.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

I certainly echo your last sentence here

[@michaelf9693]

Hi Tone…. Totally agree about the cost of the EPs. Though I was glad to get a little something from Ringo more frequently than wait a for a full length album. If you took the best tracks from the EPs you’d have a really good album. I remember back in 1981 Nicholas Schaffner (author of the excellent The Beatles Forever) started out his positive review in Rolling Stone of Stop And Smell The Roses with “it’s 1981 and it’s hard to imagine even the most devoted Beatles fan awaiting a new Ringo album with bated breath.” And that was 43 years ago. Who could imagine then that Ringo would still be putting music out at 84 or that he has been touring fairly steadily for 35 years. Like with other mid 70s solo work I think Rotogravure was the first Ringo album I got at the time of release and I still have a soft spot for it. In fact if the new songs are on the level of Crying from that album it will be a pretty good country album There isn’t one album of his that doesn’t have songs for me to enjoy. And I find even most of the lesser ones pleasant enough. I really like Time Takes Time but for me I think that’s when Ringo’s identity got lost in his own albums. For instance Weight Of The World is a great catchy tune but any power pop band could have done it. And I enjoyed the Mark Hudson period but you feel it’s more of Mark’s Beatle fan influence than anything from Ringo who was an actual Beatle. Even with Ringo getting a co write on so much of his later work, (although how much he contributes to each of those co writes can be questioned. He’s even said sometimes it’s just a couple of lyrics) I just feel it’s him sitting in on other people’s material. Especially these later albums and EPs. So I’m looking forward to the new one. I hope Ringo’s affinity for country music gives it more of a Beaucoups feel. I hope it has more of a retro sound than a present day country feel. Time On My Hands was simple enough and pleasant. I just keep my expectations low and hope for something good. I never expect Ringo to wow me. But I certainly hope for something good and maybe a couple of great tunes. And I think for the most part he’s been delivering. Which after all this time is pretty amazing. And long may he keep doing it.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

You have certainly hot a few nails on the head here Michael and agree with pretty much everything you say here (loved the Beatles Forever btw). Keeping expectations low is key but its a bit like giving Ringo a free pass that isnt afforded to the other three or any other artist for that matter

[@michaelf9693]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel I guess I would change low expectations to expecting something pleasant and listenable. Good throughtout with maybe a couple of great tunes. Because that’s what he’s been giving us, in my opinion, all these years. But I guess I don’t expect as much from Ringo as from Paul for example because Paul is all over his albums when, like I said, I still feel Ringo is a guest on his albums so it’s more of getting good material and players for him.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@michaelf9693 I must admit I do think a Ringo album sounds like a Ringo album. I know he's not writing anything on this album but he has ramped up his songwriting on some of the more recent albums

[@mmemarino4916]

Poor Ringo! He got a right thrashing this morning 😅

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

😅

[@Stonecutter334]

Wow I just couldn’t agree more with pretty much everything you said. Love the honesty and Im glad you spoke your mind. Don’t need anymore channels saying how great everything they do is these days. The continuing gouging of fans with retreads and remixes (which I despise) is insane! 25 US dollars for the now and then 12” for one song? PASS. What a disgrace they should be ashamed taking advantage of fans after all these years. The Ringo eps are another excellent example of that. Twenty five us for a 12” or 10”. Even if it was good im not buying. You’d think with all the money the Beatles raked in over the years they could afford to be a little less grabby. But no it actually gets worse all the time. My general feeling is if John and George were still alive esp John who wasn’t a big fan of complications and useless cash grabs when he was alive would be appalled at the nearly endless fleecing. Any much respect for your post. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. To be fair, none of the Beatles set the prices for their products, that is done by the marketing teams at the likes of UMG and MPL, and its them who should be vilified rather than the Beatles themselves.

[@Stonecutter334]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel yes and no to that. If Paul said I don’t want that im sure they would at least think about it. Think Tom Petty in the 80’s. But both of them probably just cash the checks and don’t ask questions. Remember these are the same guys who thought putting a single they already released on an lp was a rip off!!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@Stonecutter334 Yes they were. I think Tom petty was a bit of an exception to the rule. bUt generally I dont think bands get involved with marketing decisions - it's not their strong suit. Bands do the musical side and marketing teams are left to do the commercial stuff ... generally

[@markwade2530]

I only bought his Christmas album a couple of years ago. It was the first time I'd heard it & yes, I liked it, honestly. It's fun. Anyway, I would love his Beaucoup of Blues to get a re-release alongside his new one.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Maybe it will Mark. I think its fairly available to pick up on CD

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Great thoughts Tone!! I almost totally agree. Yes, I feel a "loyalty" or "duty" to at least listen to if not actually buy and new Beatle related release, but being objective, if I don't like it I don't need to have it. Ringo's albums have been very hit and miss and as you say a law of diminishing returns. He never again reached the heights of the Ringo album, but Time Takes Time and Vertical Man are his other two best for me. The Peace & Love stuff while admirable, doesn't do a whole lot for variety when it comes to songwriting matter, and if it wasn't Ringo, it might be more embarrassing than it is, but it's just Ringo's "thing" so we all seem to accept it. The Mark Hudson era was "interesting" as it seemed almost as if he was controlling Ringo's every thought and word... Despite much of his material being very "same old, same old" over the last 20 years, there is almost always a fun/standout track or two and he does always have some amazing players with him. That said, I'm looking forward to Look Up and can't be anything but thankful that at 84 he seems to be going as strong as ever Peace & Love, Peace & Love!! ✌❤✌

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video James and I cant really argue with anything you say here - totally agree. Always at least a couple of tracks on every album to enjoy. Let's hope the new album is a belter

[@bifftannen74]

Great video, Tone. TBH, I have never had much interest in Ringo Starr’s solo work. I own "Blast From Your Past," and that's enough for me.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. Blast from Your past - what a great comp that was. the first Ringo album I ever owned

[@leercup]

You can never have enough peace and love ☮✌

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Peace and love

[@mjemigh3304]

I just came upon this video. May as well respond, right? Yeah, I buy Ringo stuff for the same reason you do, but there's always the hope that there's something to find. Usually there is, for me. Well, not those recent EPs. They got one play each. But, the guy is a living legend, right? We can't help ourselves. Plus, he's one of the only two Beatles I met. That means nothing, of course, but we are pop culture casualties, after all.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

yes there's usually at least a couple of decent songs on each of Ringo's albums. It's great that he's still doing what he loves at 84. Let's hope the new album is great. thanks for your post.

[@roxorange6022]

Big Ringo fan, but have to mostly agree with you about the solo career. But there's always a guilty pleasure or two to be found! I think I'd rather spend my money on Ringo's MasterClass where from the trailers I've seen he's in his element, talking about the two things he loves and does best - drumming for The Beatles!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes always a couple of tracks on each album i think

[@cbfall]

Amazingly interesting rant!!!!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@cbfall]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Welcome indeed.

[@gavinthorburn5385]

Great video,I agree with most of what you say,but I'd say vertical man is probably his 2nd best album very catchy tracks very listenable compared to his other later albums

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, Im glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy Vertical Man Gavin.

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video have a great day also happy Halloween ❤😊

[@tomliverani4562]

Tone - really enjoyed your podcast on Ringo's LP catalogue. Do you think that his time with Mark Hudson (the Roundheads) produced his more "commercial" material? I buy CD only - vinyl is just too expensive.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very Tom, glad you enjoyed the video. I do think the Mark Hudson albums were more commercial than some of the others although I think the songs and the sound of those albums got a little tired very quickly . Those albums sound a bit samey for me

[@Gothic55]

T-bone Burnett also has close relationship with Beatles by producing music for one of my favourite Beatles related films across the Universe….. You are looking really well 🎉🎉🎉

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thank you. Im doing ok

[@charlesduncan3194]

Thanks for the reply tone I do have a copy of all ringos greatest hits also I used to have a copy of photograph but I don't know where it went? I think my brother got it 30 year ago, I hate to think want state its in now? Aspecialy when he borrowed my back to the egg album it came back all scratched up a new copy had to be bought . Tone Another great video by the way b,f,n,Charles

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video Charles and I think the lesson to be learnt here is dont lend your albums to your brother lol

[@jameswheelock5006]

Looking forward to November 15 th also when Living in the material world box set comes in.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

me too James

[@andrewmills509]

Hey Beatley Tone I’ve just listened to Be here Now 2024 mix and it sounds amazing, I can’t wait for the 50 year album release. I’ve always been a bit indifferent to Ringo’s music I think his album Ringo was good but not so sure about the rest, I think the new country album could be very interesting though and will give it a listen on ITunes first. I think the thing with Ringo is that he had a good relationship with all the Beatles post the Beatles break up and he could have been some sort of catalyst for a Beatle type reunion as they’ve all done something with him and it was rumoured that John and Paul were going to collaborate on Ringo’s stop and smell the roses before John was murdered.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes really looking forward to the LITMW re-issue next month. Hoping that Ringo surprises us with the new album . yes you're right if anyone could have instigated a reunion it would have been Ringo.

[@jasonardler8373]

Mate, I feel like you were holding back 😂 In all seriousness, it’s hard to disagree with what you said. Like you, I have been a faithful procurer of all Ringo’s albums and eps. Unlike you, I have continued to buy them on vinyl - except the 4 albums from 1998-2008 that haven’t been issued on vinyl (maybe they’re going to get a picture disc too). That said, I do have a line I won’t cross and that was the 3 coloured vinyl reissues of Ringo 4th. My main problem with Ringos output over the last 20 years is how samey it all sounds. Most of his albums include at least a couple of songs I really like, I just can’t tell you which songs are on which album. That might be why I really like Free Your Soul from EP3 - it’s so different to his usual fare. Anyway, here’s hoping all the anticipation for Look Up pays off. Have a great week.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks Jason for sharing your thoughts. Yes these albums are all very samey and that's one of the big problems for me. I have my original black vinyl Ringo the 4th but dont feel the ned to pick up the coloured vinyl issues either. Fingers crossed that the new album is a little belter

[@craigwarner6156]

Oh and I've just listened to Back To The Egg on vinyl today and it's not bad at all, a few really good songs there. Do you think we will ever see the archive edition? And what do you think of the album. Thanks Tone

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Ive done a full deep dive review of BTTE on the channel if you fancy watching it Craig

[@clivefernthecamper7831]

You were very kind to Ringo the Fourth for not calling it downright awful. I always really liked Vertical Man, RingoRama (despite the terrible name) and Choose Love) and consider them among his best. Ringo 2012 was lazy and I’m not sure he’s fully recovered from that yet, although I think ‘Give More Love’ is a fine album. Now you mention it, it’s true that I also buy out of loyalty, but among those albums are some gems among the misses.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Oh yes Clive there’s always a couple of decent tracks on each album

[@mikeysaint4368]

Brian died at 32, not 27. As for Ringo... Having almost complete discographies of the other Beatles solo work, a couple of years ago I decided to grit my teeth and get some serious listening done on Ringo's back catalogue. It wasn't easy. I accidentally got every album digitally, and spent a considerable time trying my best to like what I was listening to. In the end, I only bought Ringo and Time Takes Time. His voice simply hasn't any diversity, so every song sounds pretty much the same as the last, except a bit faster or a bit slower. Sad, really, because after over sixty years I still believe his best ever vocal was his first, on Boys. There was rawness on that which I've never heard since.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Well at least you didnt spend a fortune buying the albums

[@stephenrostkoski837]

My Ringo collection consists of Sentimental Journey (which I bought for 25 cents), Beaucoups, Ringo, Time Takes Time and the Photograph compilation. That's more than enough for me. The new track does sound promising though.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sounds like you've got Ringo covered Stephen. Photograph is a great compilation for sure

[@theunknown9437]

Will he do a deluxe edition of any of those albums like Paul did with his?

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

I doubt it. I dont think he's interested in this sort of release

[@petercozzi1772]

Agree, I hit the wall at Goodnight Vienna although the only other one I have is Ringo..... think I only bought those because of the contributions of the other 3. A drummer par excellence and I like that he still tours. Won't have a word said against him after all he was 25%, but his solo stuff not for me .

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Pretty much how I feel Peter

[@paulhaworth6399]

HiTone, I loved it dont come easy ,photograph and the Ringo album but after that I didn’t bother. Cheers Paul

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

You're a wise man Paul. The compilation 'Photograph' is a good best of CD

[@charlesduncan3194]

Tone i must admit I'm only now starting to collect ringos back catalog slowly but showly , tone you,ve showing me ringos albums I've never seen before .the latest album I've bought from ringo is goodnight vienna costing 4 pounds down the market cd mint condition, looks like the original owner didn't like it and didn't play it. For me its quite good. Tone it going to take me a lot of catching up to do for ringo,s back catalog. B,f,n, Charles

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

yes there's a lot of albums Charles. If you want to short cut it the Ringo album plus the compilation called photograph should do you

[@MKtheC]

For me I enjoy listening to Ringo's music 🎶 and to honest I enjoy his work more than John's 😮. I find his music more fun and positive rather than angry and political. I have managed to own most his albums, good and bad.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoy Ringo's stuff thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@marcusk1520]

Ringo would have been wise to practice quality over quantity. There are good songs on these albums but not enough to justify putting so many of them out. I am happy that he is still touring keeping the good old music alive. I saw him 3 times in the 90s and early 2000s. All great shows.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes I agree totally Marc

[@mr.milehi9883]

Old wave has a lot of good songs on it I think. The songwriting with Joe Walsh and others. I can see why they didn't pick up on it and countries that would have helped it make money. I really have a soft spot for this record though. Ringo three of course is the very best of them all. It shall always be that way

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Old wave eh - fair enough

[@gkmacca1]

There are some superficial factors that haven't encouraged people to keep up with Ringo's recent output. One is the fact that, for the Beatle who was always depicted as the happy easy-going one, he seems a bit of a grouch these days (eating little but broccoli can't help!). Then there are all the autobiographical songs, which are so simplistic ('I did this, then I did that...') it's a struggle to warm to them as music. And on top of that he puts so much stuff out. But the country album at least makes sense.

[@anthonygreen7063]

Yes, he's been a grouch for a long time. I remember he walked out of a Q magazine interview because he didn't like the line of questioning, and that was 30 years ago.

[@gkmacca1]

@@anthonygreen7063 I remember a PR person telling me how his UK reps had to try to find 'tame' interviewees because he'd previously upset so many. Maybe that's one reason why he doesn't tour here any more.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes pretty much agree. Broccoli uggghh !

[@derekroberts6654]

The new album might also give “Beacoups Of Blues” more appreciation too. Which i think is very underrated.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

I agree Derek. If the new album is good, people may go back for BoB

[@musicsoundgear]

Hi Tone... You for got to mention T-Bone Burnett also collaborated with one of my favorites.... Drum roll: Taylor Swift. (Yes, am a big Taylor Swift fan). When it comes to Ringo and George, I didn't really buy anything that wasn't on Apple Records new. I got cut-outs of George Dark Horse Records LPs on CD when they were eliminated by Warner Brothers in the early 1990s. I always felt when they were all on APPLE Records, that they were still "The Beatles" and Apple was the glue that held them together.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hi Jeff , I like to have all the albums that were on Apple on record rather than CD most of which I had to buy retrospectively. Well who knew you were a Swiftie ! 😂

[@peterperpetua2974]

I agree with the "duty" but only the EP's, I like most of his albums. The duty would not bother me if not for the price of the ep's. I finally got "Crooked Boy" last week and I think it's the best of his ep's. I too am looking foeard to this LP, as I really like Beaucuops of Blues. I also could not track down a physical copy "See You Later Alligator" from Songs "From The Pandemic Vol 2".

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you are happy with his albums Peter and the Crooked Boy EP. Let's hope the new album is a winner

[@62dai]

Agree pretty much, although I haven't heard most of these albums. I probably own 4 or 5 (including Blast from your Past). Even the Ringo album is pretty patchy despite the star-studded cast

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

I have no complaints with the Ringo album, although when recently asked to put all the solo beatles releases from 1973 in order, I placed it last

[@FlaminpieSpain]

Nice video and agree Ringo 4 is not great but bad boys is better in my opinion although not a classic by any means. I actually love “what’s my name” and played it constantly for a year or so!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much, Im glad you enjoyed the video. Glad you enjoyed 'What's My Name' .It's funny that lots of people in the comments are saying that they enjoy this album or that album and everyone seems to picking a different album - so it seems there iOS something in Ringo's work for everyone

[@larshenrikfabrin7640]

I almost on the same page as you with Ringo - except I don't buy all of his albums. But then again, I don't buy all the solo albums John, Paul or George did either, though I must admit that in general, I am more interested in the music of John, Paul and George. I like Ringo as a person and as a drummer in the Beatles he was fantastic. I like some of his solo stuff, but not all of it, and I don't listen to Ringo nearly as much as the others. I think I will listen to Ringo's new album when it arrives, and see if I like some of it - I expect I will like some of it.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Yes I think we are exactly on the same page Lars . there does always seem to be a couple of decent songs on Ringo's albums but Im hoping for a higher number for this new record. We'll see

[@Russell__Smith]

Hello Tone, I can't comment on Ringo, as I never ever bought anything of his and always thought he should have stuck to acting. To underline your point about his website being US centric. A US based website/retailer selling to the rest of the world, including the UK should be stripping out the local tax not adding it, the main postal unions agreed this MO and protocol decades ago and it is a poor show from a retailer that generates reasonable amount of revenue from overseas sales. As HMRC can and will add VAT and import duty once it crosses the border and and that £41 turns in more like £55! Making it even less of a VfM purchase, that assumes its a good listen in the 1st place. Keep up the good work. Cheers Russell.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Cheers Russell - obviously I didnt complete the transaction I was just testing to see how it would handle a UK delivery but the tax was added as was the shipping top the USD price of the album at that stage . Maybe it would have deducted it at the end but I didnt get that far . The point is , he cares so little about UK fans that he doesnt even have a Uk store

[@TheDunc1]

Over the years Ringo has let the quality check on his work slip. However he was not expected to do anything by the music industry. Hr has made some fine work, the first being Beaucoup De Blues. Ringo followed with some others sprinkled through the years. Do give the EPs another go. They are well worth persevering with. Ringo perhaps should have taken more advantage of the stand alone single. Just look at the people he can get to work on his albums. One of my favorite Ringo tracks is called Brandy, an out take from Stop And Smell The Roses which I quite like. Keep Rocking Ringo!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

I agree its amazing that Ringo has had the opportunity to make so many records over the years and there are always one or two great songs on each of his albums but BoB and the Ringo stand as beacons of his talent. He was a Beatle so yes, he can pretty much work with anyone he chooses

[@jamesgordon2805]

I personally enjoy Ringo's albums very much Tone. Time takes Time is a fabulous album and one of the great Beatles solo albums.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoy them James. we all hear things differently

[@davepounds8924]

I personally can’t wait for Ringos country music album! I loved his first album he did in Nashville His voice is suited for country music! The crap he’s been releasing on his EPs is not very good Face it! Do you play those EPs a lot???? I am excited for this album

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Im also looking forward to the new album Dave. Aa I said in the video , I havent played any of those Eps since the day I bought them

[@jeffbarton5477]

Tone I’m with you on this don’t like country but will probably get because I can’t pass up a Beatle record could be one of those listen to once albums though

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

There's no helping some of us Jeff is there

[@fitterstoke45]

I have to admit that I've steered clear of Ringo's solo albums since the disappointment of Ringo's Rotogravure and, from your typically erudite comments, I don't seem to have missed much! But I'll always love 'Ringo' and, to a lesser extent, 'Goodnight Vienna'.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

No you havent ,missed to much, the odd gen of a track here and there

[@DanEssayer]

If Ringo had been the drummer for Herman’s Hermits, he wouldn’t be making/releasing these albums at all. (Which is not a criticism of Ringo at all. Without Ringo, there is no Beatles as we know them. But his status as a former Beatle is what allows him to make new music at this point.)

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Well this is very true Dan but I was of course talking hypothetically to make a point.

[@ErnestIII83]

Ringo Rama remains my favorite Ringo album. There, I've said it.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

you really have

[@svensolterbeck2285]

You haven't had much to say about Ringo's solo work. I respect that. I'm just wondering why you bought the stuff.

[@svensolterbeck2285]

Ok, I see your point on "Crooked Boy" ;-)

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Hmmm as explained in the video - loyalty

[@karenjoannawarwick]

Great Video as always I do not listen to Ringo , the only songs I like are Your Sixteen , and Photograph . I am the same with John his greatest hits album is enough. I am loyal to Paul and George . I am looking forward to the George realise next month , and hopefully a new album by Paul next year.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Thanks very much Karen , glad you enjoyed the video. I love john's solo work in the main buy really looking forward to the LITMW release next month

[@normansaunders6891]

Interesting video on Ringo. Pity his "missing" Memphis album and his " Avant Garde" Paul McCartney produced unreleased albums haven't been revisted. A few of the memphis tracks have appeared, and although the musicians were allegedly drunk, at least they were having a good time. Country music was always popular in Liverpool, and as you say, Ringo did have the right vocal range for it.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video Norman

[@normansaunders6891]

@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Hi Tone, If anyone is interested the following five tracks from the Memphis Sessions are on KZbin - I've Changed My Mind/Hard Times/I Can Help/You Better Move On/I Wish I Knew Now (What I Knew Then)

[@robbrook224]

Ringo must surely be a contender for the most solo releases by a Beatle. After all, he recorded and released all the Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends stories. They were individually released as Cassette and Book sets.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Im not sure Thomas the Tank counts lol. Paul has released more albums but Ringo is not too far behind

[@robbrook224]

@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Why not? They were released by EMI on the Music For Pleasure label. I remember because I bought a lot of them for my Niece when she very young. A friend of mine here in Birkenhead has them all still sealed. He said how he had to order them all from his local Record Shop that's sadly long gone. It's Ringo on his own and they were released on a valid music format. They were all pocket money prices and certainly a more pleasurable listening experience than some of his albums. I have them all on my Hard Drive in lossless quality. After all, like you, I have to have everything!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@robbrook224 mainly because they're not music albums

[@robbrook224]

@beatleytonesbeatleschannel True, however poetry albums by the likes of Jim Morrison etc. count. Two Virginia also counts. Has Record Collector ever done a listing of his solo releases? It would be interesting to see if they included them. By the way, I wish you all the very best for your recovery. I lost a very good friend to cancer a few days ago, he was only 44. I love to see people kicking the ass of this terrible disease. My band are reforming to do a few charity gigs in aid of Macmillan.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@robbrook224 Thanks very much, Im doing ok. Sorry to her about your loss Rob. 44 is no age, really terrible. I hope your band have a great gig and raise a load of money for the charity

[@Uetti]

You mentioned pretty much all of Ringo's LP but you forgot to mention the very first, Sentimental Journey. You started, obviously with its similarity with the new Look Up album, with Beaucoups Of Blues instead

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

yes that was intentional for the reason you state. I said I havent pulled out all the albums

[@Uetti]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel I know but you at least named them all excluding Sentimental Journey. I thought it was a bit rough (I have a soft spot for that LP)

[@MeanMrMayo]

​@@Uetti I might argue that Ringo's SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY is a better standards album than Paul's KISSES ON THE BOTTOM.

[@Uetti]

@@MeanMrMayo I don't know if it's better, they're very different albums: Ringo's brighter while Paul's is more somber. Sentimental Journey is colourful while Kisses On The Bottom is definitely black and white. It depends on the mood of the day if I prefer one to the other

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@Uetti Neither albums are my cup of tea but if I was forced to play one or the other Id probably pick Paul's

[@PeKe999]

Hi Tone Ringo is Ringo. He doesn't take himself that seriously, and that's the good thing. I made a Ringo compilation for in my car. Mostly songs with a country feel. I think that country suits him the best. I'm looking forward to his new album with reserved excitement. His last good album in my opionion was Rotogravure. I think Ringo cooperates with the wrong people. All these musicians from his All-Starr Band have a too big influence. I don't want Kate Perry, or Peter Frampton or ...... you can name them all. I must say I haven't had that feeling of deep enjoyment when a new Paul is released or something from George or John. Their best work is from many years ago. I don't feel that excitement anymore. But I'm still looking forward to their releases but not with the excitement from years ago. Take care.

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Sorry you are not getting that pang of excitement when new stuff comes out from the ex Beatles. Here's hoping that Ringo's new album bucks that trend PeKe.

[@paulgjohnston]

Stop and Smell the Roses and Bad Boy have actually had two colour vinyl releases. Cash grabs...although as a completist I bought them........

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

😂 I guess you'll be in for the picture discs then - Enjoy Paul

[@paulgjohnston]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Over 40 years of collecting unfortunately yes...LOL

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@paulgjohnston go get em buddy

[@eikerkongen]

I'm totally on your side, BT! I haven't bought any of the EPs, and I'm certainly not buying a country album! Waste of time and waste of money!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Im giving the new album a go. You never know, it could be a return to form

[@eikerkongen]

@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Time will tell! I'll await your report in January! Will consider buying if you have a promising review, BT!

[@beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

@@eikerkongen oh blimey - the pressures on me 😂

[@silknoben5984]

The single "It don´t come easy" I love: the Sentimental journey lp has a nice cover but that is it. Beaucoup of blues I really like as well as the Ringo and Goodnight Vienna LP's. After that i.m.o. his records are crap. But he is a nice guy. The nicest one of the four i.mo.