Interestingly I think Paul has had as much, if not more, of a renaissance than Ringo. Ringo may have sunk lower, but Paul's sinking was less expected, and while Ringo's releases have been great, Paul's have been even greater!
For me, "Flowers In The Dirt" marks the start of the real comeback that hasn't ever let up; including MAF.
I've always been more into John & George, but the rhythm section has been doing itself proud, and consistent, now for decades. Who woulda thunk it, eh? Blessings!!
Ringo has turned out a much better product than Sir Paul over the past 10 years. Ringo's Christmas album is the bestrock album is especially excellent. I love Paul. Dont get me wrong. Flaming Pie & Chaos are the only hieghts he has reached in a while. Chaos was only good because of the Nigel. The one song that Paul insisted on keeping on cd was "Promise to You Girl". A disaster. Ok, now let me have it!
dance tonight is pretty good but the rest of that album is shit. paul does that allot doesn't he? i like dear friend but i absolutely hate everything else on wild life
Beatlewise George is my faveourite ,and the other 3 are pretty much on level par. Paul is a talented musician no doubt about it and you are right, of all of them Paul was least expected to fall, i love most of his stuff and am looking fowards to the new Fireman album. Ringo has good songs but is frequently overlooked John was at his best with "J L & Plastic Ono Band" but George even at his low point [Gone Troppo] he still had a couple of good songs.
Yet another terrific "lost" Ringo track! Thanks!! It would've been nice on the very fine Ringo-Rama album. There really should be an extra tracks compilation of all these types of tracks from the Ringo renaissance era (Time Takes Time onwards, after the time of the 1st All-Starrs bands). He releases so many extra track, and live albums, you think that that project would seem like a natural...especially since The Roundheads (& the Hudson era) are officially over now. Blessings!!
i totally agree we need one, there are extra tracks which we very rarely hear, the occasinal exclusive b-side [namely the "Don't go where the road don't go" single]there should be a Ringo "Past Masters" sort of album
almost all the time. but as fans, we r too close to the beatles sun to see clearly. John seemed to have a knack 4 the right ones, but like w/ Ringo, "Give me back the beat" shoulda been the single, not "Fading in .. ".
Same with Paul, "Chaos.." should have had "Friends To Go" as a single backed with the alternate version of "I've Only ot Two Hands", M.A.F should have had "House Of Wax", "Mr. Bellamy" or "Only Mama Knows" instead of "Ever Present Past" even "Dance Tonight" was'nt the best choice, it could have been promoted better though, then it might have got higher than 27, dont know how it coped in the U.S charts, Anything to speak of, or did it "bomb" ?
Dance Tonight hit #58 Billboard. It wasnt on the radio much, but it does play in the Walmart stores and Rite Aid alot. I was so uninterested in McCartney (sorry) at the time that I bought MAF and sold it the next day. I cant recall if i needed a pack of smokes real bad or what. lol I was pissed that he wrote such a stupid song like Dance Tonight. It's extremely lame. Especially with the war going on, Paul is living the good life. Ya know the attitude.
YOU SOLD IT !!!!!!!!!!!!, HOW DARE YOU, o.k, only joking, i don't like it very much, but i can play it on the Mandolin, so i'm obliged to like it really.
I think this is just a great song for when you have a bad day.
peaceis4ever8 4 months ago
Oh yeh, this is from RINGO RAMA DELUXE VERSION.Brilliant, Ringo is amazing on this one.
alfson68 3 years ago
Interestingly I think Paul has had as much, if not more, of a renaissance than Ringo. Ringo may have sunk lower, but Paul's sinking was less expected, and while Ringo's releases have been great, Paul's have been even greater!
For me, "Flowers In The Dirt" marks the start of the real comeback that hasn't ever let up; including MAF.
I've always been more into John & George, but the rhythm section has been doing itself proud, and consistent, now for decades. Who woulda thunk it, eh? Blessings!!
linclink 3 years ago
Ringo has turned out a much better product than Sir Paul over the past 10 years. Ringo's Christmas album is the bestrock album is especially excellent. I love Paul. Dont get me wrong. Flaming Pie & Chaos are the only hieghts he has reached in a while. Chaos was only good because of the Nigel. The one song that Paul insisted on keeping on cd was "Promise to You Girl". A disaster. Ok, now let me have it!
Landrew120880 3 years ago
dance tonight is pretty good but the rest of that album is shit. paul does that allot doesn't he? i like dear friend but i absolutely hate everything else on wild life
ledZeppelin7680 2 years ago
I believe both artists have done better in the New Century!
accordionreid 2 years ago
Beatlewise George is my faveourite ,and the other 3 are pretty much on level par. Paul is a talented musician no doubt about it and you are right, of all of them Paul was least expected to fall, i love most of his stuff and am looking fowards to the new Fireman album. Ringo has good songs but is frequently overlooked John was at his best with "J L & Plastic Ono Band" but George even at his low point [Gone Troppo] he still had a couple of good songs.
beatleboybob 3 years ago
Yet another terrific "lost" Ringo track! Thanks!! It would've been nice on the very fine Ringo-Rama album. There really should be an extra tracks compilation of all these types of tracks from the Ringo renaissance era (Time Takes Time onwards, after the time of the 1st All-Starrs bands). He releases so many extra track, and live albums, you think that that project would seem like a natural...especially since The Roundheads (& the Hudson era) are officially over now. Blessings!!
linclink 3 years ago
i totally agree we need one, there are extra tracks which we very rarely hear, the occasinal exclusive b-side [namely the "Don't go where the road don't go" single]there should be a Ringo "Past Masters" sort of album
beatleboybob 3 years ago
This is signiture RINGO. Shoulda been on the album, but his bonus tracks always end up being that good!
Landrew120880 3 years ago
It's like Ringo meets Madness, mostly Suggs.
beatleboybob 3 years ago
i always say this but don't you think that Paul George and Ringo nearly always put the wrong tracks out as singles?
beatleboybob 3 years ago
almost all the time. but as fans, we r too close to the beatles sun to see clearly. John seemed to have a knack 4 the right ones, but like w/ Ringo, "Give me back the beat" shoulda been the single, not "Fading in .. ".
Landrew120880 3 years ago
Same with Paul, "Chaos.." should have had "Friends To Go" as a single backed with the alternate version of "I've Only ot Two Hands", M.A.F should have had "House Of Wax", "Mr. Bellamy" or "Only Mama Knows" instead of "Ever Present Past" even "Dance Tonight" was'nt the best choice, it could have been promoted better though, then it might have got higher than 27, dont know how it coped in the U.S charts, Anything to speak of, or did it "bomb" ?
beatleboybob 3 years ago
Dance Tonight hit #58 Billboard. It wasnt on the radio much, but it does play in the Walmart stores and Rite Aid alot. I was so uninterested in McCartney (sorry) at the time that I bought MAF and sold it the next day. I cant recall if i needed a pack of smokes real bad or what. lol I was pissed that he wrote such a stupid song like Dance Tonight. It's extremely lame. Especially with the war going on, Paul is living the good life. Ya know the attitude.
Landrew120880 3 years ago
YOU SOLD IT !!!!!!!!!!!!, HOW DARE YOU, o.k, only joking, i don't like it very much, but i can play it on the Mandolin, so i'm obliged to like it really.
beatleboybob 3 years ago
Why does noone mention "Vintage Clothes"? It made the whole album worth buying!
valmorris 3 years ago