THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION : Each of the ex Beatles have a Christmas hits in their canon but Ringo took things a bit further. He recorded a whole album of Christmas songs. He should have done this earlier when John was still alive. It would be swell if each of The Beatles could contribute a Christmas songs for this album. This album was originally titled "I Wanna Be Santa Claus," but for whatever reasons known and unknown it was changed to this. This is also one of Ringo's album that I can enjoyed tremendously. Mixed with new songs and old chestnuts, this is one Christmas album with a different. I stumbled upon this Cd by accident for I never expected it to be on sale here.

Come On, Christmas, Come On ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal ) : A typical Ringo's drum driven song that's mindless but fun. The loud drumming ensures that you pay attention.

Winter Wonderland ( Smith / Bernard ) : This is definitely the best track from this Cd. A rock version of this Christmas and Ringo sings it just right. If a single should be culled from this Cd, this should be the one.

I Wanna Be Santa Claus ( Starkey / Hudson / Monda ) : An delightful new Christmas song to add to your collection. A fun and enjoyable song that leaps out at you.

The Little Drummer Boy ( Onorati / Davis ): This classic was given the Ringo Starr treatment given the extract punch on the drumming.

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer ( Marks ) : Nobody could possibly go wrong with this popular classic and Ringo didn't either. Sung in his famous laid back vocal, this was Ringo at his natural best.

Christmas Eve ( Starkey / Hudson ) : The pace slowed down somewhat on this original ballad. Still, it is much better than those ballads that he attempted on his early albums which he shouldn't have done in the first place. At least here he didn't make me cringe.

The Christmas Dance ( Starkey / Hudson / Cox / Dudas ): The pace picks up again on this fast paced original which is really quite danceable. A good track nevertheless.

Christmas Time Is Here Again ( Lennon / McCartney / Harrison / Starr ) : This was first recorded by Ringo's former group which was actually just a mindless repeating of the song title till you wanna scream. Ringo's version here actually improves on the original probably due to the bigger instrumentation.

Blue Christmas ( Johnson / Hayes ) : Another fine cover on this oldies which sees Ringo singing with ease and much confidence. There's a country feel on this track with the pedalling steel guitar.

 Dear Santa ( Starkey / Hudson / Dudas ) : This slower number reminds me of those 50's type of big ballads. Probably the best original slow number here.. I especially love the on going guitar plucking in the background.

White Christmas ( Berlin ) : A calypso but slightly reggae treatment of this old chestnut works to its best interest and made this another nice treat for the ears.

Pax Um Biscum [ Peace Be With You ] ( Starkey / Hudson / Gordon ) : This is the weakest track here with Indian music backing that would make George Harrison proud. He could well have substituted the word 'Merry Christmas' with 'Deepavati' and no one would be any wiser.

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DOP : 31st October 2010

VERTICAL MAN

VERTICAL MAN :  It's incredible that Ringo just keeps on coming up with albums after albums that nobody is really interested in. At times it seems to even borders on the embarrassing. It pained me that someone from the once mighty Beatles can scummbled to this level. It seems that Ringo takes it upon himself that as a Beatle, he have to keep making albums but Paul McCartney he is not. I really hope he will go into retirement soon and not tarnish his reputation further with The Beatles. I wouldn't say his albums are straight out bad but they really are not memorable at all. I bought this without expecting much and rightly so 'cos this was really just another Ringo Starr albums. It's getting harder and harder to distinguish one albums from the other. Some of the songs may be good but memorable certainly is not the order of the day. You may like it while you are listening to it before when the song's over, you'll tend to forget about it.

One ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) :  Not a bad track but I've initially almost write this off. I was having this Cd on while I was sleeping at night. Listening to it while I am wide awake sounds much better.

What In The...World ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) : Another rocker that started out slow but graduated to a reasonably nice song with an affectious chorus. Paul McCartney was on hand with the bass while Joe Walsh was on the guitar.

Minefield ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas )  : This one does reminds me of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire' and it's a nice one here with more famous friends..

King Of Broken Hearts ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) : A ballad with that Ringo's charm if you can call it charm. Still with George Harrison in the background playing his weeping guitar it can't be a total write off and it didn't.

Love Me Do ( Lennon / McCartney ) : I always get a kick when I hear any ex Beatles doing a new cover of a Beatles songs and this is quite a good version of their first hit. The harmonica is still here but overall a rockier version than The Beatles.

Vertical Man ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) : As the title track, there really wasn't anything exceptional to this track at all. Not really bad but as the title track, I've expected more. Hear and forget.

Drift Away ( Williams ) : Now this is a good cover. One of the highlights here. Tom Petty and Alanis Morissette shares vocal duties here. Ringo sounds most confidence here. I would press the repeat button for this.

I Was Walking ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal ) : A good track helped on by many famou8s friends. Among them Paul McCartney and Alanis Morissette.

La De La ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal; / Dudas ) : With this title, I was expecting a playful and bountiful song but this turned out to be quite a ballad. Still not a bad song. Sang in that famous laid back Ringo style, this could turned into a sing-a-longs at any campfire gatherings.

Without Understanding ( Starkey / Hudson / Dudas ) : The problem with most of the songs here are that most of them starts in almost the same way. You can't really tell one songs from the others. Listen as a stand along song, it's fine as was this. Seems Ringo is trying to do a Paul McCartney here playing drums, keyboard, plastic guitar solo whatever that is and percussion..

I'll Be Fine Anywhere ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) :  This sounds like a 50's type rock 'n' roll number and it sounds good. This was the track that woke me up slightly. Ringo's in teddy boy mode. He should be doing more of this.

Puppet ( Starkey / Hudson / Grakal / Dudas ) : Run of the mill Ringo's stuffs. Nothing more nothing less. Lot of drummings here.

I'm Yours ( Starkey / Hudson / Nevin ) : A slow touching lullaby to his wife, the lovely ex Bond girl, Barbara Bach that includes a heart felt spoken lyric.If not for its sincerity, this could puts you to sleep. String arrangement by the great George Martin, no less.

DOP : 25th April 2008.

RINGO STARR AND HIS THIRD ALL STARR BAND. VOLUME 1

RINGO STARR AND THIS THIRD ALL STARR BAND. VOLUME 1 : I can't believe I found this at a flea markets and at the ridiculously low price of $5.00 which goes to show the stage that Ringo Starr have deteriorated to over the years, which is very sad indeed for Beatles fans like me. This concert was recorded live in Nippon, Budokan, Japan in 1995 but was only released in 1997.

Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go : ( Starkey / Warman / Grainger )  : Ringo - With nary an introduction, the band get off to a tight start on his hit song 'Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go' from his then latest rather well received but still doesn't sell respectably enough for a Beatle album, "Time Takes Time."

I Wanna Be Your Man ( Lennon / McCartney ) : Ringo - Ringo gave quite an energetic performance on this old Beatles classic that he first sang on their second album "With The Beatles."

It Don't Come Easy ( Starkey ) : Ringo - One of my all time favourite Ringo Starr's solo single, this one is not much different concert performance except here the sound is crystal clear without the noises from the audiences.

Locomotion ( Goffin / King ) : Mark Farner -  You just can't go wrong with this song.and the former lead singer from Grand Funk Railroad scored with this then and he didn't do too badly here too.

Nothin' From Nothin' (  Fisher / Preston / Puckett ) : Billy Preston, who use to play with The Beatles did a wonder piano intro on this fairly uptempo number.


No Sugar Tonight ( Cummings / Bachman ) : Randy Bachman - I've heard this from way back but strangely the tune doesn't ring any bells with me but I enjoyed this nevertheless.

People Gotta Be Free ( Cavaliere / Brigati ) Felix Cavaliere - First time I am hearing this and I think I can tolerate it. I haven't heard  any songs by The Rascals but this solo but this one time member is passable.


Boris The Spider ( Entwistle ) : John Entwisle - The Who's bassist's turn to shine on this self composition. I was not too keen on The Who too but I am at least not pressing the skip button on this. This track was from the 60's and I have the song but strangely this was the first time I've heard this.

Boys ( Dixton / Farrell ) : Ringo -  I never quite like this when Ringo sings it with The Beatles but here it sounded so much more spontaneous and joyful.


You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet ( Bachman ) : Randy Bachman - I've always like this fun number and this new live version sounds almost the same as the original studio version.

You're 16 ( Sherman / Sherman )  Ringo - This is a more restrained version as compared to his other version but no less enjoyable.


Yellow Submarine ( Lennon / McCartney ) : Ringo - Now this is a change. On my other Ringo's live Cd, he usually closes with 'With A Little Help From My Friends' but this time he did it with 'Yellow Submarine' Naturally the crowds all joined at the invitation by Ringo. A nice alternate closer.


DOP " 21st July 2013.

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND - LIVE IN CONCERT

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND - LIVE IN CONCERT : RECORDED LIVE AT CASINO RAMA, CANADA : I have three Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Cds altogether. Although the guest artists here are relatively less well known than the other two albums, this Cd is easily the best sounding of them all. The sounds and productions are top notched and the vocals are crystal clear. Unfortunately, somebody goofed here. On the sleeve notes, it was stated that Ringo performed songs from his last album which was 'Memphis In Your Mind' and his heartfelt ode to his fallen comrade, George Harrison, 'Never Without You.' I would have trade any songs from here except 'Don't Pass Me By' to hear that beautiful song live but aah well........ I don't remember when I bought this but it sure was worth every cents of it.

It Don't Come Easy ( Starkey ) - Ringo : With the introduction over the mike " Ladies & Gentleman, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band" and Ringo ripped into this all time favourite. The instrumental here takes a back sit while Ringo's vocal is more in prominence.

Honey Don't ( Perkins ) : Next comes this number which Ringo first performed with The Beatles on their 1964's "Beatles For Sales" album. The musicianship here sounds more closely kitted than on the original.

Memphis In Your Mind ( Burr / Dudas / Grakal / Starkey / Hudson ) - Ringo : Ringo introduced his latest album to the audience and get off with this fine rocker.

How Long ( Carrack ) : First heard this from Lipps, Inc. as a disco hit. Though this is a fine version from the composer and the participation by the audience was fantastic, I think I still preferred the disco version better. There's a great sax solo here though.

Down Under ( Strykert / Hay ) :  One of Men At Work's signature song. Been somewhat overexposed by the original, it's rather pleasant to hear this by one of the composer.

When I See You Smile ( Warren ) : One of the big hit of the 90's this Bad English biggie was written by Diana Warren ( Ringo, himself was one of the recipient of one of her song on his "Time Takes Time album ) who seems to be everywhere. This song was given a worthy interpretation here by John Waite, one of the original member.

Love Bizarre ( Escovedo ) : Sheila E. gives an energetic performance of this song, involving the audience and all. Her performance is okay but it's the material that lets her down.

Boys ( Dixon / Farrell ) : A nice energetic version of this non Beatles composed track for the umpteen times. Incredible that Ringo still managed to make it sound interesting after so many versions of this song. Loves the playful backing from the band.

Don't Pass Me By ( Starkey ) : This is the stand out track here for me. I've never like this first ever solo composition from Ringo from "The Beatles" aks "The While Album," but on this version, he injected a playful piano introduction before he launches into the full instrumentation version. Great. For this track alone, I would buy this Cd.

Yellow Submarine ( Lennon / McCartney ) : This song needs no introduction. Performed almost to death for the umpteen time, this is Ringo's signature tune which in his own words 'gave him his solo career.'

Living Years ( Rutherford / Roberson ) : One of the defining songs of the 80's, this heartfelt ballad was of course first performed by Mike and the Mechanics. Here it is performed by Paul Carrack who was with the original band. Of course the original was better but still, a compelling performance here.

Missing You ( Waite / Leonard / Sandford ) :  John Waite's big ballad hit of the 80's. Performed almost note to note as the original. Understandable. Why tried to repair something that ain't broken. Nice one this.

Glamorous Life ( Prince ) : Sheila E's turned to shine again with this Prince composition which fared better than her first track here.

I Wanna Be Your Man ( Lennon / McCartney ) :  Not one of my favorite songs but somehow I like this version and the instrumentation here is better. Am I kidding, this is better than The Beatles but to my ear it sure is..

Who Can It Be Now ( Hay ) : Men At Work second signature song performed by the composer himself. As was his first performance, I prefer this due to over exposure of the song but this one sounds more like the original, albeit a bit slower.

With A Little Help From My Friends ( Lennon / McCartney ) : I have, including this one, three Ringo Starr And The All Starr Band's live Cd and each time this was the closing track. This one somehow sounds much better than the others probably due to the more superior sound. Definitely this one ends much better than the other Cds which was usually an unnecessarily prolonged musical ending. This one ends just right.

DOP : 3rd November 2005.

LIVE FROM MONTREUX VOLUME 2

LIVE FROM MONTREUX. VOLUME 2 : This is the legitimate live recording from the "Live In Copenhagen" concert albeit a single Cd with the same band members and with almost similar songs except for two track. Akin to having the same album. Of course the sound here is understandably more superior.

The Really "Serious: Introduction - Quincy Jones & Ringo : Quincy Jones introduced Ringo Starr and he in turn made the introduction to the show.

I'm The Greatest ( Lennon ) : - Ringo : Never get tired of this great John Lennon composition. The notable change to the lyric was when Ringo sings '52' instead of '32.' Hard to believe how the years have flies.

Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go ( Starkey / Warman / Grainger ) - Ringo : A great performance of his most recent recording. Maybe it's the better recording but I find this a wilder and more rousing performance than on the previous live recording.

Yellow Submarine ( Lennon / McCartney ) - Ringo : Another version of this old Beatles classic as only Ringo can delivered. Nice to hear Ringo urging the audiences to join in and they willing complied.

Desperado ( Henley / Frey ) - Joe Walsh : One of the two songs that was not on the other Cd. Joe didn't sing this on the original Eagles' version. His voice is more edgier and hoarse as compared to Don Henley  but he did a commendable version here and well received as evidenced by the crowd's applause.

I Can't Tell You Why ( Schmit / Henley / Frey ) - Timothy B. Schmit : This is definitely better than on the unofficial Cd. The recording is crystal clear.

Girls Talk ( Costello ) - Dave Edmunds : The rocking continued with this Elvis Costello original. Funny, I could never appreciate any Elvis Costello's songs but I find this quite enjoyable or could it be a case of the singer and not the song.

Weight Of The World ( O' Doherty / Velz ) - Ringo : His latest single. A shame really but this is a great track that didn't really do anything for Ringo.

Bang On The Drum ( Rundgren ) - Todd Rundgren: As this is the official release, I gather that on the bootleg Cd, the compiler got the song title confused. On that Cd, this song was called ''Bang The Drum All Day' which got me slightly confused too. Still a good song is a good song by any other name.

Walking Nerve ( Lofgren ) - Nils Lofgren : The second song not on the bootleg Cd. Lots of extreme drumming that's made for Ringo.

Black Maria ( Rundgren ) - Todd Rundgren : A haunting moment for this rocker. Yet again the different between a bad and a good recording is much in evidence here.

In The City ( Walsh / DeVorzon ) - Joe Walsh : The ex Eagles let out with this track from The Eagles' "The Long Run" album. As with the above, good production and recording does made you hear things you haven't heard before.


American Woman ( Bachman / Cummings / Peterson / Cale ) - Burton Cummings : Identical to the bootleg version albeit better production.

Boys ( Dixon / Farrel ) - Ringo : Same as the version on the bootleg. Here you can actually feel the vibes from the performance. It's electrifying.

With A Little Help From My Friends ( Lennon / McCartney ) - Ringo : The final number that actually demands for audiences participation and the audience does not disappoint and neither did Ringo who asked them to sing louder than the band.

DOP : 26th July 1997.

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL - STARR BAND : LIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, EUROPEAN TOUR '92, 18th JULY '92

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL - STARR BAND : LIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. EUROPEAN TOUR '92, 18th JULY '92.  Normally I don't make it a habit to buy bootleg albums but this is a bootleg album. You can't find any information on it from the Internet at all. I was conned into accepting this album because I was supposed to make an exchange with another Beatles fans but his selfishness made him trade this rather than the one I really wanted and one that we've agreed on, which he have two too. Anyway, aAll Starr Band which was a great success and gives him and the has-beens a new lease of life musically. Personally I think he should approached his studio recordings this way.
s expected, the recording wasn't that great but as a live album, I think Ringo did much better than his studio albums, mainly 'cos he don't have to carry the whole show by himself. There are lots of varieties of oldies acts to be found in his

DISC 1 :

Pre Show Noise : A bit of guitar twirling and drumming and the shows underway to a rousing start.....

I'm The Greatest ( Lennon ) - Ringo Starr : Always loved this John Lennon penned classic. Performed to almost the same as the album note by note except for the notable missing of the other two Beatles. Only let down is the uneven sounds.

No No Song ( Axton / Jackson ) - Ringo Starr : Ringo couldn't go wrong with this classic and this is also one song that he can't NOT perform. The crowds wouldn't let him be.

No Time ( Cummings / Bachman ) - Burton Cummings : Former Guess Who's front man Burton Cummings on this rocker. Never heard this before but it is a good track and nicely performed.

Girls Talk ( Costello ) - Dave Edmunds : Another fine track that I have never heard before. If this trench is continued, Ringo could be in danger of being over shadowed.

Rocky Mountain Way ( Walsh / Grace / Passarelli / Vitale ) - Joe Walsh : Joe's turn to shine and shine he did with his hoarse vocal and  at the mid instrumental part where he let his guitar did the singing via his talk box. Awesome.

I Can't Tell You Why ( Schmit / Henley / Frey ) - Timothy B. Schmit : This was done almost to a T to the original Eagles version except for a slightly longer fade out. Not really my favourite Eagles song but here, it's makes a nice varieties.

Shine Silently ( Lofgren / Wagner ) - Nils Lofgren : As the title implied, this is a softer moment. A change of pace but a nice change nevertheless.


Bang The Drum All Day ( Rundgren ) - Todd Rundgren : A fun track as Todd Rundgren incited the audience to clap and join along. Ringo should have done this as drumming was his business.

Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go ( Starkey / Warman / Grainger ) - Ringo Starr : Good as the song may be but people included yours, truly really preferred hearing Ringo singing his Beatles' or his early solo hits. Well, you can't really please all I supposed. Still, the pace matched the earlier rockers.

Yellow Submarine ( Lennon / McCartney ) - Ringo Starr : This Beatles classic is performed with the willing anticipation of the audience making it like a carnival affairs. It is moment like this that makes going to a live show worth every cents..

Lady Madonna ( Lennon / McCartney ) - Dave Edmunds : This could have been a good instrumental version of this classic but the bad and uneven recording prevents it. A pity 'cos there were great anticipation for this judging from the audience's reaction to the intro. During the performance, the audiences were so attentive and quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Incredible.

One World ( Rundgren / Powell / Kasim / Wilcox ) - Todd Rundgren : A softer moment from this powerhouse performer. Not exactly a nice tune but his performance is noteworthy.

Keep On Trying - Timothy B. Schmit :  I have to admit that I was actually about to write off this track by this ex Eagles man but his enthusiasm and the audiences participating and clapping won me over.

DISC 2 :

Wiggle ( Capello ) - Tim Capello :  This fine almost instrumental track is better than the slight vocal on this track. The guitars and trumpets here are awesome.

Black Maria ( Rundgren ) - Todd Rundgren : Clearly Todd Rundgren is one of the highlight performers here other than Ringo. His songs and his delivery of them somehow have that special something that lift them out of the average or at least to me. The guitar solo is great.

In The City ( Walsh / DeVorzon ) - Joe Walsh : Another ex Eagles doing an Eagles song. Again not my favorite Eagles song but he stayed faithful to the original. Wish he would do 'Those Shoes.'

Introducing Band Members - Ringo Starr : Ringo introducing the band members.

You're Sixteen ( Sherman / Sherman ) - Ringo Starr : One of Ringo most popular hit which he doesn't sing nowadays now that he is in his 70's, which is a shame but which also cannot be help for a man in his 70s singing about his longing for a teenage girl would be hard to take anyhow.

Weight Of The World ( O' Doherty / Velez ) - Ringo Starr : Another track from his last album, "Time Takes Time," which was also his single at this time. Done in the same as on the album. Actually quite a good track but sadly, it would takes a miracle to return Ringo to the chart.

Wanted Man - Nils Lofgren : An track with extreme drumming backing. Wonders if it's done with Ringo in mind. A track to rival Todd Rundgren's 'Bang The Drum All Day,' earlier in the set.

I Hear You Knocking ( Bartholomew / King ) - Dave Edmunds : First heard this when I was  an impressible young boy, still wet between the ears and the first time I've heard the name Dave Edmunds. Sounds pretty much the same as the first time I heard it. Wasn't much impressed by it then but I am impressed now. More than 40 years late but still, better late than never.

American Woman ( Bachman / Cummings / Peterson / Cale ) - Burton Cummings : Yet another song that I've heard when I was young by The Guess Who but I remember it as a fast pace noisy rocker that I don't really like. I don't really remember the slow intro but I guess it works in a live setting. Don't like it then but I like it now and I find it awesome. Guess time changes people and their taste too.

Boys ( Dixon / Farrell ) - Ringo Starr : Not one of my favorite non Beatles composed song but Ringo usually drives the audiences wild with this track and  he is still doing it even after all these year. I actually like this more than The Beatles version with a prolong instrumental bridge.

Photograph ( Starkey / Harrison ) - Ringo Starr : You got to hand it to Ringo. He sure knows how to drive the audiences up to a frenzy before he starts on this, his finest solo single, done almost to perfection.

Act Naturally ( Russell / Morrison ) - Ringo Starr : I have always love this track from the "Help!" album and Ringo didn't disappoint either.Fun filled and infectious, Ringo dedicates this song to all the cowboys and cowgirls in the audiences. This one will have you on your feet.

With A Little Help From My Friends ( Lennon / McCartney ) - Ringo Starr : The quintessential Ringo Starr song that Ringo couldn't get away without singing. This one as expected have all the audiences singing and clapping along.

DOP : Unknown.

TIME TAKES TIME

TIME TAKES TIME : There was a considerable lapse of time between this album and his last which was "Bad Boy." which actually was quite a good album on repeated listening. A lapse of 9 years to be exact. Ringo came back with this critically acclaimed album but by then Ringo Starr have disappointed me too many times for me to care and I really haven't a clue what the fuss was all about. It's hard for me to take Ringo seriously as a singer. But with this album, Ringo seems determined to be taken seriously in his music. Ringo doesn't really possess the best of voice. During the time of The Beatles, he was only given just a song to sing per album and that was okay for a novelty moment but to listen to a whole album of him singing is quite stretching it. In The Beatles, we like him because he was seen as the clown, the goofy one but here he seems so deadly serious. I buy his albums base on his Beatles past more for displace on my shelf than for listening purpose. I got this again at a slight cheaper price at a discount. Maybe Ringo is trying to tell us something or is it just me. I find most of the titles here are reminiscing of Beatles songs.

Weight Of The World ( O' Doherty / Velez ) : This is quite an interesting track and a good start for the album. Good guitar intro.

Don't Know A Thing About Love ( Feldman / Lynch ) : More or less the same as the previous song. Good actually with an infectious chorus.

Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go ( Starkey / Warman / Grainger ) : This was a regular staple of his live act. A straight forward no frill rock 'n' roll track. Incidentally, Gary Grainger was the guy who co wrote quite a few big hits with Rod Stewart during the 70's.

Golden Blunders ( Auer / Stringfellow ) : Another strong track. Ringo outdid himself here with this ballad. I never could stomach his slower songs in the 70's but here he sounded confidence with a good chorus to boot.

All In The Name Of Love ( Williams ) : Actually a great track. It could have been greater but sometimes the placing of the tracks does count in an album. If you have played this song with other artists, it would certainly sound great but here it sounds just like another songs from the album.

After All These Years ( Starkey / Warman ) : Same as above. Nice but not substantial which really is a bloody shame. Ringo seems to be really trying to come up with a nice album.

I Don't Believe You ( Sturmer / Manning ) : This is a slightly different track than the others with the kind of answering vocals that was done so well by The Beatles. Remember 'With A Little Help From My Friends.' A fun and playful track.

Runaways ( Starkey / Warman ) : Honestly, there isn't really an all bad track here but if I have to choose one, this would be it. Not entirely bad only that it loses out to the charms of the tracks here. Not memorable.

In A Heartbeat ( Warren ) : If there is one track that is memorable here, it's got to be this one. Written by Diana Warren, it had just the right note for Ringo to unleash his charm if he have any left. This lady sure knows how to write a song, I have this tune in my head for days.When was the last time, a Ringo Starr's song managed to do that..

What Goes Around ( Suchow ) : A nice close to a rather nice album courtesy of Mr. Ringo Starr.

DOP : 9th August 1997.