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!