A late Crimble gift...

Apologies for a slight delay in blogging...Ringo and Friends is wrapping Crimble gifts and baking puddings...enjoy this favorite whilst we wait for the oven timer to ding.

Most recent favorite!

This song has become a recent favorite for me. It's GREAT! :-) (Apologies for a few days missing from 25 Days of Beatles. Things have been particularly busy at Ringo and Friends.)Enjoy this fun compilation video.

John Lennon, we miss you.

John Lennon 1940-1980

A classic.

Another fabulous Beatles song that speaks for itself.

My favorite Beatles song.

This is without a doubt my favorite Beatles song. I have heard so very many, but this one really lifts my spirits every time. When I hear George's guitar at the beginning, it always puts a smile on my face. Such a wonderful song. I find it amazing that John called it a "throw-away" song. It's fantastic. Also, enjoy the great pictures on this one. I had never seen many of these pictures.

It's snowing Beatles!

A slight variation on "It's Raining Men," but, hey, it works. Today it's particularly snowy outside, and when I thought of what I would post today, I couldn't have picked a more appropriate song and clip for your enjoyment. If this doesn't put you in the Crimble spirit, I don't know what will!

More crimbly goodness...

Love Ringo's laugh at the end. This is one of my all-time favorites because it is just a feel-GREAT song. I always find myself smiling in the middle of it. More than a million thanks to the Beatles for making music that makes me feel a little better every time I listen to it. Their music is just like comfort food.



"If music be the food of love,
Sing on till I am fill'd with joy..."
~William Shakespeare

The Crimble countdown continues...

With...



One of my all-time favorite Beatle songs and all-time favorite fan-made Beatle videos. With Paul's angelic velvet voice and the melody's instant mirth formula, how can you not love this song? Enjoy today and think of Crimble cookies baking in the oven.

25 Days of Beatles!

As a special Crimble treat, Ringo and Friends is proud to present the "25 Days of Beatles." Each day, a favorite Beatle song will be featured as a countdown to a special Beatles Christmas message. Enjoy two Beatles selections today, as December 1st was inadvertently skipped! So sit back and enjoy two heaping servings of Beatle goodness.

Today's favorites are...



And for a slight change of pace...



Tune in tomorrow for more Crimble presents!

We're back!

That's right, faithful friends who are dear to us! Ringo and Friends is back after an absence that was far too long. Enjoy the new layout that "rings" in the Crimble season. (Don't miss the new pictures on the right side of the screen. Scroll down and enjoy!)While you are out shopping for the perfect gift, don't forget to listen to your favorite Beatle beats for inspiration and a much needed boost! To start things off right, enjoy this rare tune from 1964 and look forward to regular posts on the new and improved Ringo and Friends.

Happy Birthday Ringo!

Peace and love.





(From Cakes by Shara photostream on flickr)

There's a place..

This song is a perfect way to describe how Beatles music makes me feel. Any time I feel sad and blue, I just turn on one of their perfect songs, and all seems a bit better in my world. Enjoy this tribute to John and Paul from the vast youtube collection of homemade tribute videos.

The words you long to hear...

A current favorite. Ringo and Friends encourages you to rediscover "With the Beatles." There are some true treasures on that album, and it's a definite contrast with the later Beatles music. Sometimes it's nice to revisit the beginnings of our favorite lads from Liverpool as they came into their magical, mysterious sound. Enjoy John's "All I've Got To Do."

Instant Happiness

Feeling sad? I've got the cure.

Always surprising me...

I watched Alice in Wonderland (CBS TV production) pretty much once a week during my childhood, along with Peter Pan (Mary Martin). My parents still to this day talk about how I watched those movies over and over without tiring. It wasn't until today that I discovered something very exciting. My favorite Beatle was IN Alice in Wonderland! I couldn't believe it! All along I was watching Ringo and had no idea. Here, catch a glimpse of those beautiful blue eyes and melt-your-heart smile in a role that seems designed for our dear Ringo.

Rain...

All I've got is a photograph...

This song seems sweetly appropriate for a Beatles montage. "According to the official Concert for George website, 'Ringo Starr caught everyone with a tear in their eye with a rendition of 'Photograph', a composition he wrote with George, which seemed to sum up how everyone felt.' In this concert, Starr mentioned that the song took on a whole new meaning after the passing of Harrison. The lyrics were believed to be poignantly appropriate for this occasion, including:

Ev'ry time I see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all I've got is a photograph,
And I realise you're not coming back anymore.
[...]
I can't get used to living here,
While my heart is broke, my tears I cried for you.
I want you here to have and hold,
As the years go by and we grow old and grey." (Wikipedia.org)

Paul and Ringo...Forever Friends

This video from the Radio City Music Hall performance was posted on youtube. Watching it made me terribly sad that I wasn't there. However, it's nice to just see footage of such a sweet reunion.

...the broken hearted people living in the world agree...

There will be an answer. Let it be...

Ringo's Bad Day...

I found this on on youtube, and it is very well done!

For the Four.

Ringo and Paul= Best Friends Forever

Or so this video would indicate. There are so many cotton candy sweet Paul and Ringo moments. I saw this video on youtube a long time ago, and I watch it from time to time when I need a joyful moment. I thought I'd share it with the Beatlemaniacs today. Peace and love, peace and love.

Paul and Ringo...just like old times!

I love how Paul and Ringo are being mischievous and Larry doesn't seem to notice. However, all of us old Beatles fans know they're up to their old antics! Don't miss Ringo's voice at the beginning saying "Wing it, Larry." I bet that wasn't supposed to go on. (More than likely, Larry said he couldn't dance or something during Paul's "Dance Tonight." That's my guess knowing Ringo as I do...)

Idol Infatuation

I found this today, and I had forgotten that Jason sang this last season. He was one of my favorite contestants. Love him! I also love the fact that he sang one of my favorite, favorite Beatles songs. Enjoy this sweet version of "If I Fell."

Pools of sorrow...

Waves of joy...

I love me Beatles...

I laughed out loud at this one. Particularly the "Michelle" cover. I'm still snickering about it as I type this blog entry...enjoy.

Don't let me down...

They never do...

Here's one I haven't seen before...

I literally cracked up out loud at this...

Too happy to be true!

My favorite rodents sing The Beatles!

Paul in Wonderland...

Faces we remember...

I found this video today on youtube, and it made me both smile and cry. What a lovely tribute to the Beatles. Thanks to joshua1990 for this simply wonderful compilation of footage to a most appropriate song. There are "faces" I remember, and the Beatles are certainly those faces that provide a little more light along the way to a world in need of a friendly face, a happy beat, and a melody that sticks with you longer than the fad songs and singers that come and go. In my life, I'm thankful to have discovered the timeless Beatles.

Sunshine for your winter day...

Wow! Does George look great or WHAT in this special performance of "Here Comes the Sun"? Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I know it brought summer sunshine to my snowy winter day.

For John...

It has been brought to my attention that I failed to recognize the second place winner of my "Most Kissable Beatle" poll. Therefore, I have decided to dedicate this post entirely to John. Enjoy this beautiful original version of "Real Love."

We miss you, John.

The Most Kissable Beatle is...

Ringo Starr! And how very kissable he is...

Thank you for your votes!

Hold me tight...

This is my current favorite Beatles tune. I can't seem to get enough of it. Enjoy!

Pop! Goes My Heart...for the Beatles.

This about the cutest/funniest thing I have seen all week.
(Image from www.popgothebeatleshow.libsyn.com)

You'll always be fab to me, boys.

This boy...

Oh, Ringo...