Album
Ringo The 4th
1977 · Rock
4 collectors on Gatefold own this
Ringo The 4th is a Rock album by Ringo Starr, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 45 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
Ringo Starr’s jovial, lighthearted approach made for a surprise success in the early to mid-‘70s. Help from his former bandmates in The Beatles and other high-profile friends like Eric Clapton, Elton John, Dr. John, and Harry Nilsson made his solo albums feel like well-attended parties. However, with <i>Ringo’s Rotogravure</i>, the formula had yielded just one Top 40 hit, “A Dose of Rock & Roll.” So for 1977’s <i>Ringo the 4th</i>, a new dance-oriented approach was explored. Producer Arif Mardin was suitable, and Ringo’s cowriter Vini Poncia was worthy. However, the only song here to nearly make a commercial impact was a cover of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s “Drowning in the Sea of Love.” Artistically, the Starr-Poncia song “Wings” also has great life, while other lesser-known soft rock tunes—“Gave It All Up,” “It’s No Secret,” and “Gypsies in Flight”—are decent Ringo performances. It was mainly because few could see Ringo as a dance-oriented artist or an R&B singer that fans questioned this move.
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Tracklist
- 1Drowning In the Sea of Love5:10
- 2Tango All Night2:59
- 3Wings3:27
- 4Gave It All Up4:41
- 5Out On the Streets4:31
- 6Can She Do It Like She Dances3:13
- 7Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley4:18
- 8It's No Secret3:42
- 9Gypsies In Flight3:03
- 10Simple Love Song2:56
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- polished
- playful
- witty
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Inner sleeve with photo & credits.
D.R. on labels.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Arnold McCullerBACKING VOCALS
- Brie HowardBACKING VOCALS
- David LasleyBACKING VOCALS
- Debra GrayBACKING VOCALS
- Don BrooksHARMONICA MUSICIAN , HARMONICA
- Duitch HelmerBACKING VOCALS
- Gene OrloffCONCERTMASTER
- Jim GilstrapBACKING VOCALS
- Joe BeanBACKING VOCALS
- Ken BichelMUSICIAN , SYNTHESIZER SYNTHESIZER
- Luther VandrossBACKING VOCALS
- Lynn PitneyBACKING VOCALS
- Marietta WatersBACKING VOCALS
- Maxi AndersonBACKING VOCALS
- Melissa ManchesterBACKING VOCALS
- Michael BreckerSAXOPHONE SOLOIST, TENOR SAXOPHONE SOLOIST, TENOR VOCALS
- Randy BreckerLEADER , TRUMPET LEADER, BRASS, REEDS, TRUMPET TRUMPET, LEADER
- Rebecca LouisBACKING VOCALS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 45 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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