- LP Record (Jan 26 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Hip-O Records
- ASIN: B002ZTQW9M
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Vinyl LP pressing. 2010 album from the former Beatle and Rock icon. For the first time in one of popular music's most enduring and illustrious careers, Ringo Starr has decided to take charge and produce himself. The result is perhaps the most personal and impressive album of this Rock legend's entire solo career. The joyous result finds Ringo leading a smaller core group of old and new friends including longtime pal and recent brother-in-law Joe Walsh, Dave Stewart and longtime Roundheads member Steve Dudas on guitar, Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on keyboards, Don Was and Mike Bradford on bass. The album also features special guests like Joss Stone, Ben Harper and Richard Marx on vocals, Ann Marie Calhoun on violin and Tina Sugandh on tabla and chanting. Starr's former bandmate and longstanding mate Paul McCartney, who adds a characteristically brilliant bass part to the inspiring 'Peace Dream' and even more notably provides his unmistakably fabulous vocals to 'Walk With You,' an exquisite new composition by Starr and Van Dyke Parks.
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RINGO STARR Y Not (2010 US limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL - for the first time ever Starr produces himself on his most personal album yet. Y Not sees Ringo joined on writing & musical collaborations by old and new friends including longtime pal and recent brother-in-law Joe Walsh Dave Stewart longtime Roundheads member Steve Dudas on guitar Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on keyboards Don Was and Mike Bradford on bass as well as some special guests featuring Joss Stone BenHarper and Richard Marx on vocals Ann Marie Calhoun on violin and Tina Sugandh [aka Tina The Tabla Girl] on tabla and chanting. Yet no collaborator featured on Y Not is likely to receive as much attention as Starrs former bandmate and longstanding mate Paul McCartney who adds a characteristically brilliant bass part to the inspiring Peace Dream Starrs latest heartfelt plea for peace and love and even more notably provides his unmistakably fabulous vocals to the 1st single Walk With You an exquisite new composition by Starr and Van Dyke Parks. Presented in a stickered & sealed Envypak sleeve)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
IT'S A LONG WAY FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF LIVERPOOL,
By Paul S. Power "Music Reviewer" (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Y Not (Audio CD)
As far as I am concerned, Richard Starkey Jr. is, was and always will be the coolest member of The Beatles. No matter what George, John or Paul did, it was always Ringo who seemed to be the most approachable with a true sense of wit, charm and relative normality in the mad world of the global mega-stars that was "The Boys from Liverpool". All you had to do was see one episode of "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" to know this. After the demise of The Beatles, Ringo went on to release quite a few albums and enjoy a decent career as an actor. With over 20 albums under his belt, this is the first one that also sees him in the role of producer.The CD starts off with a nice surprise; "Fill In The Blanks" is pure ZZ Top material, thanks to Joe Walsh's Southern rock flared guitar licks, and later on femme fatale Joss Stone helps continue the dirty boogie style on "Who's Your Daddy". One very special thing this disc offers the listener is the closest thing you'll ever have to a Beatles reunion in the form of the song "Walk With You":, with the man the Brits call 'Macca'; this duet with Paul McCartney is wonderful and pure magic. Sir Paul also plays bass on another excellent track, "Peace Dream". Beatles fans-this is as good as it gets. And speaking of Beatles fans, "The Other Side of Liverpool" is Ringo's early life laid out in song and is oral history at it's best. Ringo explains how music was his 'ticket to ride' out of Liverpool. Looking at a few more of the songs, Richard Marx co-wrote and provided backing vocals on "Mystery of the Night" and the album's namesake, "Y Not" is funky and fun, it's very reminiscent of Ringo's music from the 1970's. I find it hard to believe that Ringo Starr will turn 70 this year, and after hearing this album I know that age does indeed improve some things besides wine. Like wine, this CD is intoxicating, but too much of this won't make you hate the morning after. You'll just be reminded of how important Ringo was to The Beatles, and that their musical legacy continues. This is a 'must have' CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ringo's best effort yet?,
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This review is from: Y Not (Audio CD)
I'm going to see Ringo and the All-Star band this month in concert, so I thought I should "catch up" on his latest efforts.This album, on first listening, has two or three tunes I immediately liked a lot. I kept it in my car and listened to it quite a few times. Each time I listened to it, I liked it better. The songs that didn't strike me as outstanding on the first few listenings, I now thoroughly enjoy. I thought this album was a outstanding effort by Ringo. His best yet.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another ex-Beatle CD,
By Luap Van Horn "THE NOSE" (Niagara Falls, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Y Not (Audio CD)
Not bad at all...., I think out of all of Ringo's efforts so far, I think like one this best!
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