Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr!



Yesterday, we celebrated the day that Paul McCartney first met John Lennon, a meeting that ended up eventually giving birth to the Beatles. Today, we celebrate the birth of Richard Starkey, the man who would be known the world over as Ringo Starr, the man who kept the beat for the Beatles. He turns 70 years old today. Of the four Beatles, Ringo was the oldest (he was a few months older than Lennon) and has had one of the most fascinating solo careers since the legendary band disbanded 40 years ago.

Starr always had one of the most dynamic personalities of any of the Beatles, helping to craft some of the group's most off-beat tunes (including "Octopus's Garden" and "Don't Pass Me By") and providing the most electrifying on-screen presence (his is the one performance in "A Hard Day's Night" that stands out, and he had a relatively fruitful acting career once the Beatles broke up). His work with the Beatles secured his place in history, but since then he has scored with a number of successful solo albums and drumming projects. His real impact, though, has been in the film industry, which saw him direct a documentary about friend Marc Bolan's band T. Rex, star in films like Ken Russell's "Lisztomania" and the McCartney-penned "Give My Regards to Broad Street" and put in regular time as the narrator of the kids' show "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends."

Today, Starr is perhaps best known as the frontman and mastermind behind the All-Starr Band, a rotating cast of rock and roll greats who record and tour with Starr. Past members include Dr. John, E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren, the Band drummer Levon Helm, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, the Who bassist John Entwistle, Peter Frampton, Todd Rundgren, Edgar Winter and Men at Work frontman Colin Hay.

Peace and love Ringo.

Ringo = The Lucky Beatle = The Grumpy Beatle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpd24yVy5C4

Happy Birthday Ringo!!!

Hope you get to finish all the things you have on your "Todo" list

Ev'ry time i see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all i got is a photograph
And i realise you're not coming back anymore.

I thought i'd make it the day you went away,
But i can't make it
Till you come home again to stay-yi-yay-yi-yay.

I can't get used to living here,
While my heart is broke, my tears i cried for you.
I want you here to have and hold,
As the years go by and we grow old and grey.

Now you're expecting me to live without you,
But that's not something that i'm looking forward to.

I can't get used to living here,
While my heart is broke, my tears i cried for you.
I want you here to have and hold,
As the years go by and we grow old and grey.

Ev'ry time i see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all i got is a photograph
And i realise you're not coming back anymore.

Ev'ry time i see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all i got is a photograph
And i realise you're not coming back anymore.

Ev'ry time i see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all i got is a photograph
And i realise you're not.

A LADY THAT I KNOW JUST CAME FROM COLUMBIA,
SHE SMILED BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND.
THEN SHE HELD OUT SOME MARIJUANA, HA HA!
SHE SAID IT WAS THE BEST IN ALL THE LAND.

AND I SAID,
"NO, NO, NO, NO, I DON'T SMOKE IT NO MORE,
I'M TIRED OF WAKING UP ON THE FLOOR.
NO, THANK YOU, PLEASE, IT ONLY MAKES ME SNEEZE,
AND THEN IT MAKES IT HARD TO FIND THE DOOR."

(Ah-ah-aye-aye)

A WOMAN THAT I KNOW JUST CAME FROM MAJORCA, SPAIN,
SHE SMILED BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND. (Parazzi! Parazzi!) (Ol�©!)
THEN SHE HELD OUT A TEN POUND BAG OF COCAINE,
SHE SAID IT WAS THE FINEST IN THE LAND.

AND I SAID,
"NO, NO, NO, NO, I DON'T SNIFF IT NO MORE,
I'M TIRED OF WAKING UP ON THE FLOOR.
NO, THANK YOU, PLEASE, IT ONLY MAKES ME SNEEZE,
AND THEN IT MAKES IT HARD TO FIND THE DOOR."

(Aye-aye-aye-aye)
(Aye-aye-aye-aye)
(Aye-aye-aye-aye)
(Aye-aye-aye)

A MAN THAT I KNOW JUST CAME FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, OO, (oh no!)
HE SMILED BECAUSE I DID NOT UNDERSTAND.
THEN HE HELD OUT SOME MOONSHINE WHISKEY, OH HO,
HE SAID IT WAS THE BEST IN ALL THE LAND. (and he wasn't joking!!!)

AND I SAID,
"NO, NO, NO, NO, I DON'T DRINK IT NO MORE,
I'M TIRED OF WAKING UP ON THE FLOOR.
NO, THANK YOU, PLEASE, IT ONLY MAKES ME SNEEZE,
AND THEN IT MAKES IT HARD TO FIND THE DOOR."

WELL, I SAID,
"NO, NO, NO, NO, I CAN'T TAKE IT NO MORE,
I'M TIRED OF WAKING UP ON THE FLOOR.
NO, THANK YOU, PLEASE, IT ONLY MAKES ME SNEEZE,
AND THEN IT MAKES IT HARD TO FIND THE DOOR."

HEY YEH!


"I'LL JUST HAVE ANOTHER DRINK, BARMAN, HAVE YOU GOT A LARGE BRANDY?"

In mathematics we can say that Ringo is the musician withe the highest luck/talent ratio

Anyway happy birthday Ringo you (real) lucky bastard!

Happy Birthday, Ringo!  You're still fab in my book.

I heart this thread!!

Ringo birthday thread = joshie approved

Ringo came up with the lines "it's been a hard day's night" and "eight days a week."

To paraphrase the guy from Good Morning Vietnam, back off boogaloo means back off boogaloo..

" July 8, 2010 -- Macca Report News

Paul McCartney sings "Birthday" to Ringo Starr in NYC


Surprise "All Starr " Paul McCartney took center stage Wednesday evening at Radio City Music Hall to sing The Beatles' "Birthday" to his former bandmate Ringo Starr who turned 70 July 7th.

Ringo and his All Starr Band, who are currently on tour, were performing a concert at Radio City Music Hall when Paul walked out unexpectly to serenade Starr.

Ringo played drums as Paul belted out the vocals donning his signature Hofner bass. The crowd went wild.

At the end of the song Paul wished Ringo a happy birthday and said "I love you," They both hugged and kissed each other. Yoko Ono (who sang onstage earlier with Ringo during "Give Peace A Chance") was given a hug from Paul and Ringo as they left the stage.

In the house:
Barbara Bach, Ringo's grandchildren, Zach Starkey, Olivia Harrison, Joe Walsh, Gary Brooker, Mick Jones, Richard Marx, Billy Squier, Gary Burr, Peter Asher, Greg Lake, Max Weinberg, Brian Johnson, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Jim Keltner, Mark Rivera, Jeff Lynne, Colin Hay, Spike Lee, Sid Bernstein

Earlier in the day Ringo and wife Barbara Bach greeted hundreds of fans at Times Square where Ringo declared "Peace & Love" to the world promptly at 12 noon as his birthday gift. "

http://www.maccareport.com/

" Here's a somewhat shaky video of Paul and Ringo doing Birthday at Radio City Music Hall last night. Lot's of peace and love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJc6-EZb5o


" Ringo Starr & Paul Mccartney Beatle Reunion Birthday Song 7/7/10 Radio City Music Hall NY  "


My 'Nizzle !!!!!!


Two More Days S.C.L. !!!!!!

Rolling Stone report on his Birthday bash.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/153483

Ringo was my 1st Beatle boyfriend.  ( I fell for the gorgeous George when I hit puberty...lol) I still love Ringo though.

Peace n Love indeed baby!

Happy 70th!

He looks FAB!


xoxox,,
Martha