remember when my sweet lord ,another day ,it dont come easy ,and power to the people wrer in the top 30 at the same time,cant wait to see paul at the o2 this tuesday
Boogaloo was Paul's nickname. This is definitely Ringo's song to him, but its not nasty (Like "Sleep") its an enouragement: "Get yourself together now and give me something tasty".
I remember this song when it came out, and there was a rumor that Ringo had Paul in mind when he wrote it. The line "when you was dead" was allegedly referring to the various "Paul is Dead" rumors that were flying around at that time. But who knows. . .
IDK if he wrote it about Paul or not he is the only one who can answer that. But i was very close with Marc Bolan. This song features Ringo on lead vocals and Drums, George on Backing vocals and Slide Gtr,Stephen Stills on Back Vocals and Piano and Klaus Voorman on Bass.
I don't understand why people have to read into the solo Beatle songs and find non-existant jabs at the other Beatles. This song has nothing to do with Paul... "boogaloo" is a word that Ringo's friend Marc Bolan used.
you can't choose on a favorite beatle. they were all great. Who knew that four teenage boys from the slums of liverpool would come together and change all sorts of music.
Oh yeah, SOLISDEUS, what makes you think this song has anything to do with Paul McCartney? Or that the creature was an allegory for anything other than Ringo's unstoppable sense of dry British humor? Ringo didn't hate Paul! He invited him to work with him on his _Ringo_ album, just as he did with George and John, and others as well. Ringo has said many times why he wrote this song, and it has more to do with a night out with his friend Marc Bolan.
"Don't pretend that you was dead." That probably refers to the "paul is dead" theory and whatnot. I always assumed it was about Paul, but I guess as history goes on, everyone just wants to pretend all the Beatles are bestest buddies.
SOLISDEUS, I think you're not giving Ringo his due. Yeah, George produced it, but Ringo wrote it himself, just like he wrote It Don't Come Easy (though now there rumors of George contributing it). Ringo asked George to produce it because a) he needed a producer, and b) George was his friend. I mean, Ringo played drums on all three of Harrison's albums from 1970 - 1974 -- was Ringo taking care of George? George had nothing to do with You're 16, Oh My My, No-No Song, or Only You.
NIce to see George Harrison spent the early 70's taking care of Ringo. Writing songs, helping produce and playing slide for Ringo resulting in three #1 hits. Great tune and it hits the mark regarding McCartney's meglomania during this period. The use of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is surprizingly good allegory from a man whose previous attempts of allegorical symbolism was "octopus garden." Ringo rocks.
The big dude looks like Randy Quaid and packs a mean picnic basket with fried chicken and champagne! damn, Michael Phelps has got to get over there and hit some of that shit.
Back off Bogaloo was written about Paul, As was, How do you sleep written by John about Paul. And Wah Wah written by George about Paul. Everyone had one shot at Paulie. But Paul also took at shot at John In how do you sleep!
Ride. Ringo has done well for himself, but he definitely was NOT the biggest selling solo act of the Beatles. Paul still holds that record. But keep in mind, John stopped playing music for 5 years before he was murdered. And George also didn't tour and promote is albums like Paul did. It's never going to be an apples to apples type of thing. No pun intended.
I'm not sure if the song was written about Paul or not, but I do know for a fact that "Back off Boogaloo!" was an expression Marc Bolan used to say all the time, and Ringo used it for this song. He and Marc were very close friends. :)
He did write this about Paul, but claimed it was about T-Rex. It was written as a response to Paul's lawsuit against the other three Beatles.
Notice George's nasty slide playing here. The only other song he sounded that menacing on was How Do You Sleep? They certainly were pissed, but, in the end, Paul was proven right when manager Allen Klein was finally discovered to be a rip-off artist.
I love Ringo`s humor!lol! I wonder what inspired him to dance with Frankenstien...XD Ya, I wish he wouldn`t ware them sunglasses, I want to see his eyes! They`ve got a certain...IDK...look to them that I love!
Cool video! It's funny! And I believe that's the last time we got to see Ringo's pretty eyes that we all fell in love with...why the sunglasses all the time? I love those eyes.
he co wrote this with marc bolan ,bolan wasnt added to credits ,ringo acknowledged him years later
brianmca3 1 year ago
trop funnn !! jadooord !!! ringo forever <33
titefalyne 1 year ago
Its not directed at Paul -.-
Its something Marc Bolan of T-Rex used to say and Ringo thought it was funny :D
Jesssssss777 2 years ago
remember when my sweet lord ,another day ,it dont come easy ,and power to the people wrer in the top 30 at the same time,cant wait to see paul at the o2 this tuesday
robert99brown 2 years ago
Boogaloo was Paul's nickname. This is definitely Ringo's song to him, but its not nasty (Like "Sleep") its an enouragement: "Get yourself together now and give me something tasty".
Greenthigh 2 years ago
I remember this song when it came out, and there was a rumor that Ringo had Paul in mind when he wrote it. The line "when you was dead" was allegedly referring to the various "Paul is Dead" rumors that were flying around at that time. But who knows. . .
gellexi 2 years ago
IDK if he wrote it about Paul or not he is the only one who can answer that. But i was very close with Marc Bolan. This song features Ringo on lead vocals and Drums, George on Backing vocals and Slide Gtr,Stephen Stills on Back Vocals and Piano and Klaus Voorman on Bass.
nyrichiek 2 years ago
I don't understand why people have to read into the solo Beatle songs and find non-existant jabs at the other Beatles. This song has nothing to do with Paul... "boogaloo" is a word that Ringo's friend Marc Bolan used.
joechill1 2 years ago
ringo was the "fun" beatle...
mitchster666 2 years ago 2
Ringo was neutral. While the other beatles were fighting about random shit Ringo would sit back quietly laughing to himself
nogoodsnookeroo 2 years ago 10
lol thats why i like him! though johns my favorite or maybe i like them all...
Catfissy 2 years ago
you can't choose on a favorite beatle. they were all great. Who knew that four teenage boys from the slums of liverpool would come together and change all sorts of music.
nogoodsnookeroo 2 years ago 2
Oh yeah, SOLISDEUS, what makes you think this song has anything to do with Paul McCartney? Or that the creature was an allegory for anything other than Ringo's unstoppable sense of dry British humor? Ringo didn't hate Paul! He invited him to work with him on his _Ringo_ album, just as he did with George and John, and others as well. Ringo has said many times why he wrote this song, and it has more to do with a night out with his friend Marc Bolan.
Ringo doesn't do subtleties. Just enjoy!
dcs002 2 years ago
"Don't pretend that you was dead." That probably refers to the "paul is dead" theory and whatnot. I always assumed it was about Paul, but I guess as history goes on, everyone just wants to pretend all the Beatles are bestest buddies.
l0l000l0 2 years ago
SOLISDEUS, I think you're not giving Ringo his due. Yeah, George produced it, but Ringo wrote it himself, just like he wrote It Don't Come Easy (though now there rumors of George contributing it). Ringo asked George to produce it because a) he needed a producer, and b) George was his friend. I mean, Ringo played drums on all three of Harrison's albums from 1970 - 1974 -- was Ringo taking care of George? George had nothing to do with You're 16, Oh My My, No-No Song, or Only You.
dcs002 2 years ago
happy b-day ringo
rosepearljanis 2 years ago
Shameless/Greatness
deeser4391 2 years ago
NIce to see George Harrison spent the early 70's taking care of Ringo. Writing songs, helping produce and playing slide for Ringo resulting in three #1 hits. Great tune and it hits the mark regarding McCartney's meglomania during this period. The use of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is surprizingly good allegory from a man whose previous attempts of allegorical symbolism was "octopus garden." Ringo rocks.
SOLISDEUS 2 years ago
Is that mal evans as frankenstein?
glimmer2158 2 years ago
Whoa!
Lotta bad vibes around a song written solely for our amusement.
Rock on Ringo!!!
rockinroller7 2 years ago 2
always liked Ringo
foppa123 2 years ago
I think this is where M&M got the rhythmn for "shake that ass for me"
plalelal 3 years ago
The big dude looks like Randy Quaid and packs a mean picnic basket with fried chicken and champagne! damn, Michael Phelps has got to get over there and hit some of that shit.
tearitupnstartover 3 years ago
I never saw this video before, but always liked the song when I heard it -was 10when it came out..
tomk773 3 years ago
I haven't seen this video since it came on the show Eight Track Flashback on VH1 about 12 or 13 years ago. Very entertaining.
a96ozsteak 3 years ago
Back off Bogaloo was written about Paul, As was, How do you sleep written by John about Paul. And Wah Wah written by George about Paul. Everyone had one shot at Paulie. But Paul also took at shot at John In how do you sleep!
danesesrocky76 3 years ago
who wrote how do you sleep? paul or john?
foppa123 2 years ago
john did, his personal message to paul
swingtown53 2 years ago
belive it or not but Ringo was the biggest selling solo act of all the beatles.
rideherover 3 years ago 4
Ride. Ringo has done well for himself, but he definitely was NOT the biggest selling solo act of the Beatles. Paul still holds that record. But keep in mind, John stopped playing music for 5 years before he was murdered. And George also didn't tour and promote is albums like Paul did. It's never going to be an apples to apples type of thing. No pun intended.
maximum1954 3 years ago
yep---IS THAT SMASHING OR WHAT!!!
swingtown53 2 years ago
@rideherover i dont believe it, what bout lennon and mccarthy..like wings n all
graveshiftd 1 year ago
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@rideherover This is simply not true.
Iamtheeggman9 1 year ago
@rideherover Really??
Andyhinds 1 year ago
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@rideherover I don't believe it
hurricaneUK 1 year ago
Was Ringo's Mom from an Italian family? He looks just like my cousin Anthony!
harpo103 3 years ago
I'm not sure if the song was written about Paul or not, but I do know for a fact that "Back off Boogaloo!" was an expression Marc Bolan used to say all the time, and Ringo used it for this song. He and Marc were very close friends. :)
happyvagabond 3 years ago
"Don't pretend that you are dead!"
HaHaHaPaulIsDead 3 years ago 3
I am Number 9 Number 9number 9...
happyjack39 3 years ago
Love ya, Ringo! Adorable song, even if it was written for the love of my life, Sir Paul McCartney :)
kylielovescole 3 years ago
He did write this about Paul, but claimed it was about T-Rex. It was written as a response to Paul's lawsuit against the other three Beatles.
Notice George's nasty slide playing here. The only other song he sounded that menacing on was How Do You Sleep? They certainly were pissed, but, in the end, Paul was proven right when manager Allen Klein was finally discovered to be a rip-off artist.
Daycron66 3 years ago 3
"We got fed up with being side men for Paul"
-John Lennon
yhshvh10 3 years ago
I love Ringo`s humor!lol! I wonder what inspired him to dance with Frankenstien...XD Ya, I wish he wouldn`t ware them sunglasses, I want to see his eyes! They`ve got a certain...IDK...look to them that I love!
Beatlegirl4eva 3 years ago
Didn't he write this about Paul?
McMillian5 3 years ago
Cool video! It's funny! And I believe that's the last time we got to see Ringo's pretty eyes that we all fell in love with...why the sunglasses all the time? I love those eyes.
jolenekay777 3 years ago
Great song. Still one of my favorite phrases. Keep up the good work Ringo.
SteelBreeze70 3 years ago
Awesome awesome Song
lioneltwain22 3 years ago