Tag: Ringo Starr
John Lennon’s Friday Song
By Bob Berry
“If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that’s his problem. Love and peace are eternal.”-John Lennon
Today would have been John Lennon’s 75th birthday.
We at Keener 13 can think of no greater gift to John’s memory than to honor the spirit of his dream.
Imagine is the Keener 13 Friday Song.
In the words of your old mate Ringo Starr, “Peace and Love”, John.
Paul, George And Ringo Over The Blue Moon
By Bob Berry
One of our good friends of Keener13.com, Jeff Smith, found this video on Facebook this morning, and it’s fantastic.
Paul, George and Ringo Starr jamming on Bill Monroe’s bluegrass classic (and Elvis’ first hit), “Blue Moon Of Kentucky” at George’s studio at his Friar Park mansion in Henley-on-Thames, England on June 23, 1994.
It’s so interesting to watch Paul messing with a chord, then George getting the right one. The two of them working out a harmony. And Ringo jumping in with a basic beat, plus giving a nod at the end, before they finish the song with a flourish.
When people wonder why we find The Beatles so fascinating, here’s another of the million reasons why!
Peace And Love and Happy Birthday, Ringo!
By Bob Berry
Can you believe it? Ringo Starr celebrates his 75th birthday today! How did he celebrate? By holding his annual “Peace and Love” celebration at the home of The Beatles in America, The Capitol Records Tower.
How do we at Keener 13.com celebrate? By sharing favorite Ringo/Beatles video! And let’s kick it off, with Paul’s surprise appearance at Ringo’s 70th birthday party. And what a moment when they share a hug after the song!
Next up, a drummer’s all-star salute to Ringo, specially produced for his recent induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. (Caution: Some adult language, not suitable for office viewing)
And last but not least, Live on the BBC and in all it’s 52 year-old glory, Ringo’s take on The Shirelles’ smash “Boys”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27-q6TmJZA4
A final thought. The Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin is quoted as having said “I didn’t need a drum machine, I had Ringo”.
Happy Birthday, Peace and Love.
