Ringo STARR


Y Not

(2010)



1. Fill In The Blanks 3'14
(Richard Starkey / Joe Walsh)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd, (PRS) / WOW & FLUTTER MUSIC (ASCAP)
2. Peace Dream 3'36
(Richard Starkey / Gary Wright / Gary Nicholson)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / HIGH WAVE MUSIC, Inc., admin. by UNIVERSAL MUSIC Corp (ASCAP) / SONY/ATV CROSS KEYS PUBLISHING / Gary NICHOLSON MUSIC LLC (ASCAP)
3. The Other Side Of Liverpool 3'23
(Richard Starkey / Dave Stewart)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / UNIVERSAL MUSIC - CAREERS (BMI)
4. Walk With You 4'43
(Richard Starkey / Van Dyke Parks)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / SAFE & SANE MUSIC (ASCAP)
5. Time 3'49
(Richard Starkey / Dave Stewart)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / UNIVERSAL MUSIC - CAREERS (BMI)
6. Everyone Wins 3'55
(Richard Starkey / Johnny Warman)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / WARMAN MUSIC (PRS).
All Rights on Behalf of WARMAN MUSIC administered by INTERSONG-USA, Inc.
7. Mystery Of The Night 4'06
(Richard Starkey / Richard Marx)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / Richard MARX MUSIC (ASCAP)
8. Can't Do It Wrong 3'45
(Richard Starkey / Gary Burr)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / COWBOY MUSIC (SESAC)
9. Y Not 3'49
(Richard Starkey / Glen Ballard)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / UNIVERSAL MUSIC Corp./ AEROSTATION Corp. (ASCAP)
10. Who's Your Daddy 2'29
(Richard Starkey / Joss Stone)
STARTLING MUSIC, Ltd. (PRS) / UNIVERSAL MUSIC - MGB SONGS (ASCAP)

Total Time: 36:48


  • Ringo Starr - Drums (1-10), Percussion (1-6, 10), Piano (1), Keyboards (5, 9), Vocals (1-10), Background Vocals (2-4)
  • Joe Walsh - Guitar (1, 2, 6), Bass (1), Background Vocals (1)
  • Steve Dudas - Guitar (2, 4, 6-10)
  • Dave Stewart - Guitar (3, 5)
  • Billy Squier - Guitar (3, 8)
  • Gary Burr - Guitar (8)
  • Mark Hart - Guitar (8)
  • Keith Allison - Guitar (3, 6, 9), Background Vocals (2, 6)
  • Bruce Sugar - Keyboards (2-5, 7-10), String Arrangement (4)
  • Benmont Tench - Organ (3, 6, 7), Piano (5-8, 10)
  • Paul McCartney - Bass (2), Additional Vocals (4)
  • Michael Bradford - Bass (3, 5, 7)
  • Don Was - Upright Bass (8), Bass (10)
  • Ann Marie Calhoun - Violin (3-5)
  • Edgar Winter - Horns (8(, Background Vocals (2, 6), Tenor and Alto Sax (10)
  • Tina Sugandh - Tabla (2, 9), Indian Chanting (9)
  • Joss Stone - Vocals (10)
  • Ben Harper - Background Vocals (2)
  • Gary Wright - Background Vocals (2, 6)
  • Cindy Gomez - Background Vocals (3, 5)
  • Richard Marx - Background Vocals (7)
  • Vann Johnson - Background Vocals (8, 9)
  • Janice Liebhart - Background Vocals (8, 9)
  • The MARX BROTHERS - Background Vocals (8, 9)

    Produced by Ringo Starr and Bruce Sugar
    Engineered by Bruce Sugar
    A&R Coordination for UMe: Barry Korkin
    Production Manager: Ute Friesleben
    Legal Clearances: Drew Labarrere
    Product Manager: Adam Starr
    Concept, design, & Booklet Inside Photography: Ringo Starr
    Booklet Outside & Inlay Photography: Rob Shanahan
    Art Direction: VARTAN
    Additional Design: Meire Murakami

    Beo Harper appears Courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc. Joss Stone appears courtesy of
    VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, Inc.

    Ringo Thanks Barbara tor her love and support plus all the musicians and writers on this CD for being so peaceful and loving.
    Also Mr. Buzz for the Mike And BAD CAT Amp Newline

    Recorded at ROCCABELLA, U.K. and ROCCABEILA, L.A.
    Mixed at
    ROCCABELLA, U.K. by Ringo Starr and Bruce Sugar
    Mastered by Chris Bellman at
    Bernie GRUNDMAN MASTERING, Los Angeles, CA

    ringostarr.com

    UMe
    A UNUVERSAL MUSIC COMPANY
    a Division of
    UMG RECORDINGS, Inc.

    ©2010 ROCCABELLA, Inc., Under Exclusive License to UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES





    1. Fill In The Blanks

      Talkin' on the telephone
      Nothin' to say
      Empty conversation
      Headin' my way

      Pointin' the finger
      Placin' the blame
      Tired of bein' negative
      Sick of the pain

      Faded to action
      Fill in the blanks
      No more distraction
      Thanks but no thanks
      Fill in the blanks

      Just an empty feelin'
      Searchin' my soul

      Change of disposition
      Reachin' a goal

      Need some direction
      Which way to go
      Make a connection
      Just go with the flow

      Faded to action
      Fill in the blanks
      Faded to action
      Fill in the blanks

      No more distractions
      Thanks but no thanks
      Fill in the blanks

      Talkin' on the telephone
      Nothin' to say
      Empty conversation


    2. Peace Dream

      Last night I had a peace dream
      You know how real dreams can be
      The world was a better place
      For you and me, can't you see?

      No need for war no more
      Better things we're fighting for
      No more hunger, no more pain
      I hope I have that dream again

      Can you imagine all of this coming through?
      It's really up to all of us to do
      Just like John Lennon said in Amsterdam from his bed
      "One day the world will wake up to see the reality"

      Last night I had a peace dream
      You know how real dreams can be
      The world was a better place
      For you and me, can't you see?



      No need for war no more
      Better things we're fighting for
      No more hunger, no more pain
      I hope the dream comes true someday

      So try to imagine
      If we give peace a chance
      All the world could be living in harmony
      One day our dream could be reality, reality

      Last night I had a peace dream
      You know how real dreams can be
      The world was a better place
      For you and me

      No need for war no more
      Better things we're fighting for
      No more hunger, no more pain
      We'll make our dream come true someday

      Last night I had a peace dream
      You know how real dreams can be
      The world was a better place

    3. The Other Side Of Liverpool

      The other side of Liverpool
      Is cold and damp
      Only way out of there
      Drums, guitar and amp

      The other side of Liverpool
      Where I came from
      My mother was a barmaid
      At the age of three my father was gone

      Dave, if you are listening
      Well, you know what I mean
      It was you and Brian Briscoe
      Got me through my early teens alright

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      You just had to laugh
      We had to go to Steeple Street
      Just to take a bath

      The other side of Liverpool
      We used to play for free
      They'd give us lukewarm beer
      To keep us sweet, Eddy, Roy and me

      And Roy if you are listening Thanks for all you've done
      It was you and me on the factory floor
      When rock and roll had just begun, oh yeah

      That was the other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true, the other side, alright

      That was the other side of Liverpool
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      The other side, the other side
      The other side of Liverpool
      You know it's true

      The other side of Liverpool
      Is cold and damp
      Only way out of there

    4. Walk With You

      No man is an island who has been in love
      Bringing understanding every push and shove
      Just as fundamental as the stars above
      It is benefiting every hand in glove

      And you tell me it's a cold day in hell when you surrender
      For love and a chance to remember
      What we have to hold is more silver and gold

      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine
      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine, will be fine

      It's coincidental we have met before
      Let this be the time and place that we explore
      With no hesitation knocking at that door
      Open up your heart to love forever more

      And I tell you it's a cold day in hell but we remember
      That song that starts out love me tender
      And that king of hearts

      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine
      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine, will be fine

      Picking up the picture of love in pain
      I don't have time if what time remains
      What I have just tried to explain flew by you

      What can I do with a heart of steel
      I would impart what I've come to feel
      Love is the answer and it is real
      I'll always be there besides you

      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine
      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine, will be fine

      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine
      When I walk with you, when I talk with you
      Everything will be fine, will be fine

      No man is an island who has been in love
      Bringing understanding every push and shove
      Just as fundamental as the stars above

    5. Time

      Time waits for nobody
      And nobody waits for time
      Life is for the living
      All we have to do is shine

      Forget about yesterday
      This is the best day of your life
      You better not fade away
      Today is the best day of our life, alright

      I've seen a lot of joy
      I've seen a lot of pain
      Things I've had to go through

      To get back on track again

      Now I can forget about yesterday
      This is the best day of our life
      I'm glad you didn't fade away
      Today is the best day of our life, alright

      People have their problems
      I know it's true
      I have mine, you have yours
      But I'll be there, yes, I'll be there for you

      Time waits for nobody
      And nobody waits for time
      Life is for the living

    6. Everyone Wins

      Will we ever learn what makes this world go round?
      Now it's our concern, we still return to the same old ground
      Nothing is new under the sun but things will get better

      When we all are one we'll play a different game
      Harmony is fine but after a time, well the key must change
      Open your eyes, don't lose your way, remember today

      Ah, everyone wins
      The light that's shining out from you will touch everything that you see
      Ah, everyone wins
      You reach into the silence, you will find it's the time to believe

      Take care of yourself, there's no mystery
      Try to understand everything's planned, it's more than you or me
      Magic may come, magic may go, it's not the end of the show

      Ah, everyone wins
      The light that's shining out from you will touch everything that you see
      Ah, everyone wins
      You reach into the silence, you will find it's the time to believe

      One day you will find the doubts you had are taken from your mind
      Taken from your mind

      Ah, everyone wins
      The light that's shining out from you will touch everything that you see
      Ah, everyone wins
      You reach into the silence, you will find it's the time to believe

      Ah, everyone wins
      Everyone wins
      Everyone wins in the end

      Will we ever learn what makes this world go round?
      Now it's our concern, we still return to the same old ground
      Nothing is new under the sun but things will get better

    7. Mystery Of The Night

      Here comes love, here comes light
      Here comes darkness moving slowly into night
      I cross the room, unlock the door
      These are moments like I've never had before
      I hear your footsteps coming near
      It's the sound I love to hear

      Then you fall right into me
      Hmm, it's destiny
      You can hear the angels sing
      Something feels so right

      We don't even have to say the words
      I can feel the world around us turn
      Feel our love's alive
      Living in the mystery of the night

      Can't remember who I used to be
      Before there was you, here loving me
      You were always in my heart
      We were written in the stars

      Then you fall right into me
      Hmm, it's destiny
      You can hear the angels sing
      Something feels so right

      We don't even have to say the words
      I can feel the world around us turn
      I feel our love's alive
      Living in the mystery of the night

      I can't believe it
      Yes, I can't believe it
      Now I can really see it
      You love me

      You were always in my heart
      It was written in the stars

      Then you fall right into me
      Hmm, it's Destiny
      You can hear the angels sing
      That something feels so right

      We don't even have to say the words
      I can feel the world around us turn
      I feel our love's alive
      Living in the mystery of the night

      Living in the mystery of the night
      We're living in the mystery of the night

      Here comes love, here comes light
      Here comes darkness moving slowly into night
      I cross the room, unlock the door

    8. Can't Do It Wrong

      Sometimes I walk and I don't know the way
      Don't have a map but I can't be afraid to go on
      'Cause as long as I am doing it I can't do it wrong

      I hear the birds when I open my eyes
      It sounds like music, it's part of my life, is a song
      And as long as I am singing it I can't sing it wrong

      We think sometimes the choices that we make
      Will break our hearts but there are no mistakes

      When I'm honest here's what I found
      Love is the answer and the answer is coming on strong

      As long as I am giving it I can't give it wrong

      We think sometimes the choices that we make
      Will break our hearts but there are no mistakes
      So look around, it's never gonna be too late
      To open up your heart, it's easy, you don't have to wait

      We can't get nowhere if we're all standing still
      And when the chips are down you know that we will carry on
      As long as we're doing it we can't do it wrong
      They will all carry on 'cause as long as we're doing it we can't do it wrong
      Can't do it wrong

      Sometimes I walk and I don't know the way
      Don't have a map but I can't be afraid to go on
      'Cause as long as I am doing it I can't do it wrong

    9. Y Not

      Why Not? Check in on the merchandise Why Not? Always something in your size
      Why Not? Who says that it's not allowed?
      Why not do it if you want to do it now?

      I've heard all the reasons
      Why you can't do this, and why you can't do that
      I can't understand it
      And I don't believe it, not even for a minute
      I still don't believe it, even when I'm in it

      Trying to get out and trying to get in
      Trying to remember all the places I've been

      Let's stop reading in between the lines
      Let's stop doing things and paying fines
      Let's stop thinking that we're in control
      Let's stop listening in to our soul
      Let's stop getting in each other way
      Let's stop doing what we're doing today

      Sometimes I think it's easy
      Sometimes I think it's bad
      I've got to remember some days when I feel sad
      Nothing lasts for ever, and everything must pass
      As long as I keep going, If get off my ass

      I listen to my music, I listen to my soul
      The place that I come from
      Well it's still rock and roll

      I've got things to do and things to say
      I' ve got love to help me every day
      I've got bridges that I've got to cross
      I"ve got to get the things that I have lost
      I've got to make it real and make it sound
      Why not? Why not? Why not?

    (indian sounding lyics and rhythm, with sitar)

      Why Not check in on the merchandise
      Why not? Always something in your size
      Why Not? Who says that it's not allowed?
      Why not do it if you want to now?
      WHy Not? I promise you will be suprised
      Why Not? Why Not? Why Not?

    (indian sounding lyics and rhythm, with sitar)

      Why Not?...
      (indian sounding lyics and rhythm, with sitar)
      Why Not.....Why Not? Why Not?
      Why Not, Why Not, Why Not.

    10. Who's Your Daddy

      mmmm, yeah

      I see it constantly
      I know you find it hard to see
      We need to set a couple things straight
      I won't take you lying down
      I know you like to get around
      You know I hate it when you're late
      I know how you look when you're tellin' lies
      You have a good seat, no surprise, yeah!

      Who's your daddy?
      Not you, no
      Who's your daddy?
      I'll drop you to the floor
      Who's your daddy?
      Check yourself
      Who's your daddy?
      Check yourself home
      Boy not taking you no more

      I know you like to see me smile
      And you love when I'm acting wild
      You're the man I love to hate
      You give me chicken wings
      But baby I want solid rings
      What's up with your mind?
      Are you insane? Ohh
      You know baby when I'm telling lies
      Now I need no alibis

      Who's your daddy?
      Not you, no more
      Well I drop you to the floor
      Come on baby
      Who's your daddy?
      I'm not taking it no more
      Who's your daddy?
      Not you
      Who's your daddy?
      Not you, not you no more
      Who's your daddy?
      Who's your daddy?
      You're the man I love to hate, yes you are.