When was Ringo Starr's album Ringo released?
Ringo was released on the 2nd of November 1973 in the United States on Apple Records, and on the 9th of November 1973 in the United Kingdom by Apple/EMI.
Questions about Ringo (album)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Did all four Beatles appear on Ringo Starr's 1973 album Ringo?
Yes. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison all contributed to Ringo, marking the first time all four former Beatles appeared on the same record since the band's breakup. McCartney recorded his parts at Apple Studio in London on the 16th of April 1973, as drug arrests prevented him from entering the United States.
How did Ringo by Ringo Starr perform on the charts?
Ringo peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200, number seven on the UK Albums Chart, and number one on the Canada RPM national albums chart. It was certified gold in America on the 8th of November 1973 and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Who produced Ringo Starr's album Ringo?
Richard Perry produced the album. Starr chose Perry after the two had previously worked together on a single track from Starr's 1970 album Sentimental Journey.
What album kept Ringo by Ringo Starr from reaching number one in the United States?
Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road held the top spot on the Billboard 200, keeping Ringo at number two. Ringo did reach number one on the Cashbox and Record World album charts.
What was the critical reception of Ringo Starr's album Ringo?
The album was critically well received. Loraine Alterman of The New York Times called it an "instant knockout... a sensational album." Rolling Stone reviewer Ben Gerson described it as "the most successful record by an ex-Beatle," praising it as "balanced, airy and amiable."