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Post by RockoRoll on Jan 7, 2010 7:21:30 GMT -5
January 5, 2010 -- Beatlefan
TV and Concert ALERT!!!
Ringo to do a concert in NYC on January 12th
To mark the release that day of his "Y Not" album, Ringo will perform a few songs live as part of a media event on Jan. 12 at Rockefeller Center, before taping an episode of "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" for NBC, a source tells Beatlefan Bulletin. Fallon reportedly is devoting the entire show to Ringo
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 7, 2010 9:12:57 GMT -5
Thanks Rocko! Y not watch this?
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 14, 2010 0:53:53 GMT -5
I thought that Ringo was okay on Jimmy Fallon. I love when Ringo drums so "Boys" was fun although the solo vocal by Ringo seemed rather flat and Ringo, as always, felt the need for a second drummer. There were no back-up or harmony vocals, none of the vocal bits John and Paul sing on The Beatles' version and Ringo's vocal alone seemed rather naked and lonely on this particular performance.
The new songs sounded good and Ben Harper on harmony vocal was intense and fantastic. Ben was really singing and putting his heart into it while Ringo was his usual busking self. I hate to say this but Ringo puts no soul into his performances. He reminds me more of an average karaoke singer. Don't get me wrong, Ringo is enthusiastic but there is no soul, no reaching into that higher place with his singing.
The obligatory WALHFMF was noteworthy for Jimmy Fallon forcing himself into the band as a back-up singer as if he thought that we wanted to see him perform musically. I thought that was very egotistical. I guess that was his payback for devoting a whole show to an artist who will sell a whooping 5,000 albums o f "Y Not," which by the way is no where to be found in my town.
Fallon asked the typical boring questions to Ringo, i.e. what was the Ed Sullivan show like; was Abbey Road sealed off for the photo shoot, etc. Really rather lame. Howard Stern still holds the record for best questions asked to Paul and Ringo. Jimmy was no Larry King though by referring to George Harrison as George Hamilton.
The appearance by Ringo on Fallon was okay.
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Post by waitrose on Jan 14, 2010 3:47:45 GMT -5
I love when Ringo drums ... felt the need for a second drummer. Here is a very recent clip (albeit just a family jamming session at Ringo's house at Christmas... ) of Ringo being the solo drummer Joe Walsh and Zak Starkey (on guitar) and Lucy Walsh (Joe's daughter) on the keyboard.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 14, 2010 6:15:56 GMT -5
I hate to say this but Ringo puts no soul into his performances. He reminds me more of an average karaoke singer. Don't get me wrong, Ringo is enthusiastic but there is no soul, no reaching into that higher place with his singing. I missed the Jimmy Fallon show, but in general I wouldn't always agree with this as a "rule" for Ringo's singing. Sometimes he seems to be going through the motions, sure; but other times (like when he would sing the song LIVERPOOL 8 a couple of years back) I'd see some passion in his performance. I really don't understand when you go this route, JSD. It's fortunate for us fans that Ringo is still around at nearly age 70, looking good and still performing, touring, and releasing albums and appearing on TV every couple of years. True, Ringo's Y NOT album - like his others - will probably be less than a blip on the radar, but why do you always sound as though you're condemning him for it? Ringo is well aware that he doesn't sell many records, yet he's still out there keeping active and giving the fans new product. He often humbily jokes even at his own shows by saying things to the audience like: "Oh, so you're one of the 10 people who bought the album?" I don't know if you saw the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night, but I thought Ringo was very humble and funny when Stewart introduced his new song by saying "It's a big hit", and Ringo responded "Well, it's a big hit in our house". ;D I agree the questions are so lame and repetitive to us diehards who've heard and owned every interview for the past 40 years, but think of newbies who may be catching Ringo, and have become Beatles fans since discovering ROCK BAND; the stories are not nearly as redundant and perhaps they've never heard these answers.
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Post by RockoRoll on Jan 14, 2010 6:32:12 GMT -5
RINGO ON TV / RADIO - THIS WEEK!!!
Jan 13 - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (11pm ET / 10pm CT Comedy Central) Jan 18 - The Jay Leno Show (10pm ET / 9pm CT NBC) Jan 19 - Grammy Music Series (Grammy Museum Concert) Jan 20 - Rockline Radio (check radio listings) Jan 21 - Larry King Live (broadcast date either 21 or 22) 9pm ET /8pm CT CNN (repeat @ 11pm ET) Feb 5 -The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (11:35 pm ET /10:35pm CT NBC)
RINGO CONCERT IN NYC THIS THURSDAY!!!
The Artists Den will present Ringo Starr backed by Ben Harper and Relentless 7 in a concert at a secret New York City location at noon Thursday. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the cost will be $20. Those selected for a ticket will be advised of the venue via e-mail. To enter the lottery for one single ticket, go to www.theartistsden.com/rsvp/ringo
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Post by RockoRoll on Jan 14, 2010 6:33:44 GMT -5
MACCA TV ALERT!!
Paul will be a presenter on the Golden Globe Awards - Sunday, January 17th on NBC, 8 - 11pm ET From 7- 8pm ET is the 'red carpert' arrivals.
Paul's song "I Want To Come Home" is nominated for a Golden Globe.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jan 14, 2010 12:51:56 GMT -5
I hate to say this but Ringo puts no soul into his performances. He reminds me more of an average karaoke singer. Don't get me wrong, Ringo is enthusiastic but there is no soul, no reaching into that higher place with his singing. I missed the Jimmy Fallon show, but in general I wouldn't always agree with this as a "rule" for Ringo's singing. Sometimes he seems to be going through the motions, sure; but other times (like when he would sing the song LIVERPOOL 8 a couple of years back) I'd see some passion in his performance. I really don't understand when you go this route, JSD. It's fortunate for us fans that Ringo is still around at nearly age 70, looking good and still performing, touring, and releasing albums and appearing on TV every couple of years. True, Ringo's Y NOT album - like his others - will probably be less than a blip on the radar, but why do you always sound as though you're condemning him for it? Ringo is well aware that he doesn't sell many records, yet he's still out there keeping active and giving the fans new product. He often humbily jokes even at his own shows by saying things to the audience like: "Oh, so you're one of the 10 people who bought the album?" I don't know if you saw the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night, but I thought Ringo was very humble and funny when Stewart introduced his new song by saying "It's a big hit", and Ringo responded "Well, it's a big hit in our house". ;D I agree the questions are so lame and repetitive to us diehards who've heard and owned every interview for the past 40 years, but think of newbies who may be catching Ringo, and have become Beatles fans since discovering ROCK BAND; the stories are not nearly as redundant and perhaps they've never heard these answers. I thought the Fallon show was very well done. Ringo was loose and enjoyable. (You can see it here, including unaired video: www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m1d13-Ringo-Starr-appearance-on-Late-Night-With-Jimmy-Fallon-available-online) I haven't watched much of the Jon Stewart clips, but he seemed stiffer. But who cares? (Jon Stewart clips are here: www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m1d14-Ringo-Starr-on-the-The-Daily-Show--see-clips-here)
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jan 14, 2010 12:55:21 GMT -5
I love when Ringo drums ... felt the need for a second drummer. Here is a very recent clip (albeit just a family jamming session at Ringo's house at Christmas... ) of Ringo being the solo drummer Joe Walsh and Zak Starkey (on guitar) and Lucy Walsh (Joe's daughter) on the keyboard. Wow...thanks for this!
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Post by OldFred on Jan 14, 2010 13:01:39 GMT -5
RINGO CONCERT IN NYC THIS THURSDAY!!!
The Artists Den will present Ringo Starr backed by Ben Harper and Relentless 7 in a concert at a secret New York City location at noon Thursday. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the cost will be $20. Those selected for a ticket will be advised of the venue via e-mail. To enter the lottery for one single ticket, go to www.theartistsden.com/rsvp/ringoUnfortunately, the ticket alert was for a week prior to the show, with whatever left overs being contacted the day of. This message came in early this morning and I tried to get tickets and no go. Oh well.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 14, 2010 14:20:30 GMT -5
I thought the Fallon show was very well done. Ringo was loose and enjoyable. I noted Ringo's enthusiasm on Fallon but watching Ben Harper singing harmony right next to Ringo was unnerving to me. Harper sang as if the music(a Ringo song) personally meant something to him while Ringo seems just happy to get through the three minute song without major mistakes. Even on his live performances of "Photograph" from 1989 on, I don't hear the passion in his voice that he gave to the record; nor on "It Don't Come Easy." It is,"Okay I have to play this let's get through this." That was glaringly true at "The Concert For George" where Ringo's "Photograph" could have been the exact same live version I heard on a hot summer night in 1992 in Indianapolis. Nothing about Ringo's performance at the George Concert indicated to me that Ringo was paying tribute to George from the heart. In fairness, Ringo is from the old-school of music, not being a significant songwriter, where he realizes that he is just entertaining folks, as if he was still in a Liverpool pub, nothing more, nothing less. He has never affected the John Lennon/Neil Young/Bono, etc., attitude that each performance is giving a piece of his soul to the audience. I understand that old-school thought and that was Sinatra, Martin, Elvis and all the popsters and sometimes some singers get much too self-important, self-indulgent. Yet, I wish Ringo would give us a little more heart or soul in his performance, give a little indication of what makes him tick, even if it is only rubber soul. I think enthused karaoke singer perfectly describes Ringo's live performing style from1989 to now. As a response to something Joe wrote, I don't buy this, "We ought to be grateful that Ringo is still around giving us mediocre albums and karaoke live performances" attitude. Speaking of Neil Young, sometimes it is better to burn out than fade away. When Ringo was making those really, really crap albums after Goodnight Vienna until Time Takes Time, I was glad that he wasn't touring or performing those songs live on television as that would have simply highlighted how bad that material was. I am suggesting that the past three studio Ringo albums are only slightly better than the post-Vienna, pre-Time Takes Time albums yet Ringo is deliberately drawing attention to these albums! Some things are better left in the dark. We hardcore fans will still buy them live performances or not.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Jan 14, 2010 15:39:34 GMT -5
I thought the Fallon show was very well done. Ringo was loose and enjoyable. I noted Ringo's enthusiasm on Fallon but watching Ben Harper singing harmony right next to Ringo was unnerving to me. Harper sang as if the music(a Ringo song) personally meant something to him while Ringo seems just happy to get through the three minute song without major mistakes. Even on his live performances of "Photograph" from 1989 on, I don't hear the passion in his voice that he gave to the record; nor on "It Don't Come Easy." It is,"Okay I have to play this let's get through this." That was glaringly true at "The Concert For George" where Ringo's "Photograph" could have been the exact same live version I heard on a hot summer night in 1992 in Indianapolis. Nothing about Ringo's performance at the George Concert indicated to me that Ringo was paying tribute to George from the heart. In fairness, Ringo is from the old-school of music, not being a significant songwriter, where he realizes that he is just entertaining folks, as if he was still in a Liverpool pub, nothing more, nothing less. He has never affected the John Lennon/Neil Young/Bono, etc., attitude that each performance is giving a piece of his soul to the audience. I understand that old-school thought and that was Sinatra, Martin, Elvis and all the popsters and sometimes some singers get much too self-important, self-indulgent. Yet, I wish Ringo would give us a little more heart or soul in his performance, give a little indication of what makes him tick, even if it is only rubber soul. I think enthused karaoke singer perfectly describes Ringo's live performing style from1989 to now. As a response to something Joe wrote, I don't buy this, "We ought to be grateful that Ringo is still around giving us mediocre albums and karaoke live performances" attitude. Speaking of Neil Young, sometimes it is better to burn out than fade away. When Ringo was making those really, really crap albums after Goodnight Vienna until Time Takes Time, I was glad that he wasn't touring or performing those songs live on television as that would have simply highlighted how bad that material was. I am suggesting that the past three studio Ringo albums are only slightly better than the post-Vienna, pre-Time Takes Time albums yet Ringo is deliberately drawing attention to these albums! Some things are better left in the dark. We hardcore fans will still buy them live performances or not. What was astonishing about Concert for George to me was that he didn't sing anything special.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 14, 2010 17:10:25 GMT -5
I noted Ringo's enthusiasm on Fallon but watching Ben Harper singing harmony right next to Ringo was unnerving to me. Harper sang as if the music(a Ringo song) personally meant something to him while Ringo seems just happy to get through the three minute song without major mistakes. Even on his live performances of "Photograph" from 1989 on, I don't hear the passion in his voice that he gave to the record; nor on "It Don't Come Easy." It is,"Okay I have to play this let's get through this." That was glaringly true at "The Concert For George" where Ringo's "Photograph" could have been the exact same live version I heard on a hot summer night in 1992 in Indianapolis. Nothing about Ringo's performance at the George Concert indicated to me that Ringo was paying tribute to George from the heart. In fairness, Ringo is from the old-school of music, not being a significant songwriter, where he realizes that he is just entertaining folks, as if he was still in a Liverpool pub, nothing more, nothing less. He has never affected the John Lennon/Neil Young/Bono, etc., attitude that each performance is giving a piece of his soul to the audience. I understand that old-school thought and that was Sinatra, Martin, Elvis and all the popsters and sometimes some singers get much too self-important, self-indulgent. Yet, I wish Ringo would give us a little more heart or soul in his performance, give a little indication of what makes him tick, even if it is only rubber soul. I think enthused karaoke singer perfectly describes Ringo's live performing style from1989 to now. As a response to something Joe wrote, I don't buy this, "We ought to be grateful that Ringo is still around giving us mediocre albums and karaoke live performances" attitude. Speaking of Neil Young, sometimes it is better to burn out than fade away. When Ringo was making those really, really crap albums after Goodnight Vienna until Time Takes Time, I was glad that he wasn't touring or performing those songs live on television as that would have simply highlighted how bad that material was. I am suggesting that the past three studio Ringo albums are only slightly better than the post-Vienna, pre-Time Takes Time albums yet Ringo is deliberately drawing attention to these albums! Some things are better left in the dark. We hardcore fans will still buy them live performances or not. What was astonishing about Concert for George to me was that he didn't sing anything special. Me too. ChuckE and I gathered at a theater showing the film and we were taken aback that Ringo simply pulled two songs right out of his All-Starr set. I realize his argument was that "Photograph" was really co-written and recorded with George but that is a Ringo song nonetheless. The "George loved Carl Perkins so here is a Carl Perkins' song" was even more tenuous on "Honey Don't". Ringo could have really wetted some eyes with a touching cover of a George written and released song. Hell, Ringo should have sung "Old Brown Shoe"(he could have pulled it off in his vocal range) instead of Gary Brooker; Ringo was a Beatle and had first dibs. I blame Ringo's song selection at Concert for George on 100% laziness and musical ineptitude. Imagine the outrage if Paul came out and did "Let It Be" announcing, "This song takes on a whole new meaning now as George played and sang on the recording." ;D I don't mean to get so bitter but while Ringo was competent last night, I am so tired of the same old, same old. All his new music sounds the same to me what with song or name checks in them and I am tired of Ringo coasting on empty fumes on the "Ringo Persona." He should know that got old after "Goodnight Vienna."
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 14, 2010 17:41:18 GMT -5
Even on his live performances of "Photograph" from 1989 on, I don't hear the passion in his voice that he gave to the record; nor on "It Don't Come Easy." It is,"Okay I have to play this let's get through this." That was glaringly true at "The Concert For George" where Ringo's "Photograph" could have been the exact same live version I heard on a hot summer night in 1992 in Indianapolis. Nothing about Ringo's performance at the George Concert indicated to me that Ringo was paying tribute to George from the heart. Oh, I couldn't disagree more about Ringo's rendition of PHOTOGRAPH at the Concert For George, JSD. And this is something I have always felt about that particular performance; honestly, it's not just to disagree with you. Every time I watch that version live, it is my favorite one. I don't know if it's slower, more deliberate pacing of the song, or something, but to me it sounds closest in spirit to the record than any version I've ever heard Ringo do live. And I honestly have always sensed much more heart in this version from Ringo than ever before; it's obvious that it means something to him. I really don't know what more you're expecting Ringo to do with the song. I honestly don't understand why you'd even bother buying them, I mean judging from your overwhelmingly dismissive attitude toward Senior Citizen Ringo. No, I'm not saying you have to be a sycophant; I'm certainly not either, and Ringo's last handful of albums have been repetitious. But speaking of "mediocre albums", what has Ringo really EVER issued that was ever "sensational", other than RINGO and TIME TAKES TIME (or perhaps GOODNIGHT VIENNA, if we push it)? This is just Ringo Starr we're talking about, Not one of the other three. I just think you have a very poor attitude about Ringo, and perhaps it comes from having been spoiled by so much of his activity over the past 20 years, regularly touring and making the rounds, thank goodness. And no, I don't agree "it's better left in the dark". I guess sometimes you're an enigma to me with your back and forth "pro/con" regarding your judgment of the Fabs, John. IF Ringo had already recorded NEVER WITHOUT YOU (he hadn't), then THAT would have been a great choice. Ringo did wet my eyes with that particular heartfelt and true version of PHOTOGRAPH, obviously with George on his mind this time. But Gary Brooker did a great job with OLD BROWN SHOE, and I'm glad he did it. Oh, come on, John. There's a huge difference between a Paul McCartney's capabilities and a Ringo Starr's. Ringo has always coasted on his Ringo Persona, even while in The Beatles. But I do share your feeling that the albums now sound too similar, and that the name checks are no longer interesting. I really loved it when he name checked IT DON'T COME EASY in DON'T GO WHERE THE ROAD DON'T GO, but now it's dull, I agree.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 14, 2010 17:43:39 GMT -5
What was astonishing about Concert for George to me was that he didn't sing anything special. Well, really, what else could Ringo Starr do? I loved this particular extra-heartfelt rendition of PHOTOGRAPH there (my favorite version thus far, as I just told JSD), and think it was a fine song choice for the George Concert, but I could have done without HONEY DON'T. Hey, at least Ringo showed up, unlike Bob Dylan.
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Post by OldFred on Jan 14, 2010 18:08:45 GMT -5
Even though it's not seen that well in the film, when Ringo was singing 'Photograph' at the CFG he would look up at the photo of George that hung over the stage while singing the lyric "All I've got is a photograph/And I realize, you're not coming back anymore". Friends who got to attend the actual concert told me that Ringo was definitely looking up at the photo while singing the song.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 14, 2010 23:27:26 GMT -5
The Daily Show with Ringo was repeated at 7:00 p.m. this evening so I could tape it.
I guess I understand why Ringo did "With A Little Help From My Friends" on Fallon since Ringo was on throughout the one hour show. He had more time to slip two oldies in and play two new songs as well.
What I don't understand is why Ringo repeated this 1967 Beatles' song when he was crammed in at the end of Stewart's show to plug a new album containing new songs? Why wasn't Ringo's second song on Stewart another new song if the goal is to plug the new album?
I guess even Ringo knows his new music is lame.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 15, 2010 6:44:52 GMT -5
What I don't understand is why Ringo repeated this 1967 Beatles' song when he was crammed in at the end of Stewart's show to plug a new album containing new songs? Why wasn't Ringo's second song on Stewart another new song if the goal is to plug the new album? Because the simple fact is, most of the average viewers who'd catch Ringo on the show only care about him as "Ringo The Beatle", and thus it will always be. If I was a 17-year-old newbie who only just started discovering The Beatles, I'd be thrilled that he did WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS; and I wouldn't have already heard it a hundred times in the past 20 years on TV. Having pointed out the obvious, I will now say I, too, am growing tired of the same ol' same ol' from Ringo; I just try to keep the proper perspective and don't unrealistically expect that everything oughta be "just as I want". Then don't buy anymore of his albums - in fact, I forbid you to! ;D Also -- let's face it, 75% or more of Ringo's "new music" - even dating back to 1970 and beyond - was always something you could have also considered kinda lame. (P.S. - Did you hear all of his new album yet?)
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 15, 2010 12:54:07 GMT -5
Because the simple fact is, most of the average viewers who'd catch Ringo on the show only care about him as "Ringo The Beatle", and thus it will always be. If I was a 17-year-old newbie who only just started discovering The Beatles, I'd be thrilled that he did WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS; and I wouldn't have already heard it a hundred times in the past 20 years on TV. Having pointed out the obvious, I will now say I, too, am growing tired of the same ol' same ol' from Ringo; I just try to keep the proper perspective and don't unrealistically expect that everything oughta be "just as I want". Ha, that's exactly right, what you said at the end: the real Ringo and his music spoils my image of what Ringo and his music could be! Good call, Joe! LOL! My wallet and my wife would thank you! My wife already hates Ringo's new single! Alas, you got me there but I didn't want to come across as too anti-Ringo! ;D Just on the computer through means given us by Joseph McCabe. The commercial album is nowhere to be found within a hundred miles of my home. Now that is troubling!
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Post by winstonoboogie on Jan 15, 2010 20:05:27 GMT -5
It seemed to me that Ringo on "The Daily Show" showed a little more "passion" in his performances than he did on Fallon. I also liked Ben Harper's harmonies, FWIW.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 15, 2010 20:20:18 GMT -5
It seemed to me that Ringo on "The Daily Show" showed a little more "passion" in his performances than he did on Fallon. I also liked Ben Harper's harmonies, FWIW. I had heard of Ben Harper but I am super impressed with hiim having now seen him perform with Ringo. He looks so serious all the time which is a nice contrast to Ringo's goofiness and peace signs, etc.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 20, 2010 0:20:02 GMT -5
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 20, 2010 6:13:42 GMT -5
So did anyone else see Ringo on The Jay Leno Show the other night? He surpised me by doing THE OTHER SIDE OF LIVERPOOL, instead of WALK WITH YOU -- which included him banging away on the drum while standing.
Ringo's scheduled to be on the ROCKLINE radio show tonight, taking calls.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 20, 2010 10:37:36 GMT -5
So did anyone else see Ringo on The Jay Leno Show the other night? He surpised me by doing THE OTHER SIDE OF LIVERPOOL, instead of WALK WITH YOU -- which included him banging away on the drum while standing. Ringo's scheduled to be on the ROCKLINE radio show tonight, taking calls. I missed that by letting my wife control the t.v. remote control. Ringo banged on a drum while standing to that same song on Fallon's show. Kind of cool. Steve M. on Examiner(maybe here too) gives the NBC extra clip where Ringo get in a mini drumming contest with the main drummer of Fallon's house band which wasn't aired on the show as it may have been over the commercial break. Did anyone see what Ringo did on the Larry King Haiti fundraiser the other night? That was the same night as Leno but Ringo was mentioned as a guest along with Mick Jagger. I saw Jagger being interviewed but couldn't stand Larry King long enough to watch the whole thing. I don't know if Ringo was interviewed, sang or answered phones to take donations?
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 22, 2010 20:28:10 GMT -5
Ringo Starr is manning the telephones on Hope For Haiti, the live fundraiser for Haiti on all U.S. networks and news stations!
It would be a source of major contributions if Ringo, joined by Paul, did "Walk With You." That would be amazing!
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Post by theman on Jan 22, 2010 21:03:01 GMT -5
What could/would Ringo possibly perfrom at an event like this? "Honey Don't". Sorry, I just don't think Ringo has any song that would fit the seriousness of this event.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jan 22, 2010 21:20:56 GMT -5
What could/would Ringo possibly perfrom at an event like this? "Honey Don't". Sorry, I just don't think Ringo has any song that would fit the seriousness of this event. "Walk With You" with either Ben Harper(who is amazing) or Sir Paul McCartney which would be sublime! I hear you though, theman, we wouldn't want Ringo doing "Wrack My Brain", "Liverpool 8(with all the shouts for Liverpool), No No Song or "Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go." With all the voodoo and black magic in Haiti, maybe "Devil Woman" an obscure song from RINGO would be okay.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jan 23, 2010 6:46:03 GMT -5
What could/would Ringo possibly perfrom at an event like this? "Honey Don't". Sorry, I just don't think Ringo has any song that would fit the seriousness of this event. I was asking myself this question last night, and as obvious and overplayed as it is, actually WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS might apply. The people of Haiti need a little aid from their friends and supporters, so to speak. If Ringo could have performed it with a slightly slower, more somber tone. This is a song not all "regular" people have heard Ringo do, and I think it would have got the donations moving. I also thought that WALK WITH YOU would be fitting, and dreamt for a moment how cool it would have been to see Paul join Ringo for the song, in an inspired reunion moment.
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Post by lowbasso on Jan 23, 2010 11:54:52 GMT -5
I also thought that WALK WITH YOU would be fitting, and dreamt for a moment how cool it would have been to see Paul join Ringo for the song, in an inspired reunion moment. That thought crossed my mind as well last evening.
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Post by theman on Jan 23, 2010 14:59:18 GMT -5
What could/would Ringo possibly perfrom at an event like this? "Honey Don't". Sorry, I just don't think Ringo has any song that would fit the seriousness of this event. "Walk With You" with either Ben Harper(who is amazing) or Sir Paul McCartney which would be sublime! I hear you though, theman, we wouldn't want Ringo doing "Wrack My Brain", "Liverpool 8(with all the shouts for Liverpool), No No Song or "Don't Go Where The Road Don't Go." With all the voodoo and black magic in Haiti, maybe "Devil Woman" an obscure song from RINGO would be okay. And, of course, "Missouri Loves Company" would be equally inappropriate .
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