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 | Title : Ringorama
Author : Starr, Ringo
Release Date : 20030325
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Ringo Starr's post-Beatles music has relied on allusions to his legendary past. Indeed, the very first line of 'Eye to Eye,' the melodic hard rocker that opens Ringorama, asks, 'Remember when I said 'it don't come easy'?' On the country-tinged 'Write One for Me,' guest vocalist Willie Nelson name checks the Fabs' 'Yesterday.' And, strangely, 'English Garden,' the final track, very obviously borrows from 'Let ‘Em In,' the 1976 Paul McCartney & Wings hit. But the Beatles reference that will undoubtedly touch the most fans is 'Never Without You,' a tribute to George Harrison that features some nice '60s pop flourishes and a familiar-sounding Eric Clapton guitar solo. In its own way, it's as fine a tribute to George as the latter’s 'All Those Years Ago' was to John Lennon. Most of Starr’s songwriting today is done with producer Mark Hudson, who also cowrote his last solo effort, 1998's Vertical Man, and who’s always acknowledged a strong Beatles influence in his own material. Pink Floyd's David Gilmour manages to get the great rock drummer mighty revved up on 'I Think, Therefore I Rock & Roll,' while the catchy 'Missouri Loves Company' and 'Memphis in Your Mind' should remind all doubtful listeners that Ringo’s had some classic pop moments of his own over the years.
Buyer Reviews :
Ringo, with this album has easily created the most compelling solo work by any member of the Beatles. Every song is strong both lyrically and musically. The first track shows Ringo's experimentation with a harder, fiercer level of rock and roll: 80s power pop. This track explodes out of your speakers with spice and pomp.
'Missouri Loves Company' reveals Mr. Starr's inner self: soft, sentimental, master of the love song.
'Instant Amnesia' recalls Ringo's post-Beatles roots, and the addition of David Gilmour puts this track's quality above any song in the Pink Floyd catalogue.
The next stellar cut, 'Memphis in your Mind', exposes Ringo's love of classic american country, and his amazing skill as a lyricist is revealed in the line 'I kissed Peggy Sue/ and you could have too.' The Elvis clip is mind-blowing.
Never Without You: SPECTACTULAR. Ringo's heart-felt tribute to his old pal George Harrison is made even greater by Gilmour's intricate guitar work. The chorus is...sentimental, but in true Ringo-style, light-hearted. I get teary-eyed just imagining it.
'Imagine Me There' just plain blows 'Imagine' by Lennon out of the metaphorical waters.
The next cut, a standout track, 'I Think, Therefore I Rock and Roll,' throws convention into the breeze and defies all logic; this is perhaps one segment of Ringo's much-anticipated trio of acid-as-inspiration rock songs, completed in the next two tracks (amazing as well.)
On 'Love first, Ask Questions Later' Ringo opens a can of rock & roll whoopa** like only he can do.
'Elizabeth Reigns' is catchy and hints at Ringo's oft-rumored homosexual tendencies.
The final track, 'English Garden,'' closes the album beautifully. His sentimental side is brought to fruition, without losing sight of the obvious goal of the album, to say to the listener 'hi, i'm ringo,' while at the same time KICKING A**.
(by elaine a hall)
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