RINGO STARR MUSIC VIDEOS 1970-2021
Research by Mike Carrera
This is the updated list of all available music videos (promotional videos) made by Ringo between 1970-2021; including alternate versions, variations and collaborations with other artists.
On the official side we have very few releases like ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’ from 2007. The problem with some of those videos is that the original audio was replaced with the remastered versions, erasing the original mixes. Sometimes the videos also differ from the original versions. It is a pity that we have so few videos officially, perhaps one day an exhaustive anthology can be prepared. Ringo and his fans deserve it.
Special thanks to Edgar Ayala, Steve Shorten and Roger Stormo. Youtube links are illustrative only, not the researched sources.
1970:
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
Directed by Neil Aspinall. Filmed at The Talk of The Town nightclub, London March 15, 1970. First broadcast on “Frost on Sunday” March 29, 1970.
The original audio features a pre-recorded live vocal performance over a mono mix for the backing track; it’s not live directly on the video, Ringo’s vocal sometimes don’t synch and the recording at the end has applauses and on the video nobody is clapping. Sadly when it was released on the official DVD ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’, this unique audio was replaced by the commercial version. The best visual quality though, is in this 2007 release.
The remastered video with the correct alternate audio is available on the official Youtube channel:
1971:
IT DON’T COME EASY- VERSION #1
Directed by Ringo Starr.
Although reported as “filmed” at Ringo’s Sunny Heights house in Weybridge, Surrey in 1971, a closer look reveals that contains footage from at least 4 different years, from 1967 to early 1971, and there are at least four different looks from Ringo over the video: scenes with beard and without, longest and shorter hair, moustache (“Candy” era) etc.
Consists of a compilation of home movies and other footage from many periods and was put together in form of a video to be broadcast on Top of The Pops on April 22, 1971.
The original audio mix for Version #1 runs faster and for that reason, the video is shorter in time (only 2:46 vs 3:00 on the other two versions or the commercial version). This same mix was duplicated (using the remastered audio) on the official DVD release ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’ from 2007.
The remastered video with the original mono audio mix is available on the official Youtube channel:
IT DON’T COME EASY- VERSION #2
IT DON’T COME EASY- VERSION #3
Directed by Michael Hurll.
Versions 2 and 3 were filmed in Norway in late April, 1971 while he was taping the “Cilla in Scandinavia” TV special (broadcast Nov 27, 1971). A rendition of “The Snowman Song” taken from this show is also available.
Version #2 was broadcast on “Top of The Pops” on April 29, only a few days after it was filmed, it was edited by David Spence.
Some report that there were actually two tapings, one in April 27 for “Top of The Pops” and the one for the “Cilla” special was June 24, which is incorrect; a closer look at the available materials shows Ringo wearing the very same outfit, he was busy in June filming “Blindman”.
Both versions were re-broadcast many times over the years on the BBC, they could look the very same but they aren’t. There are five different sequences among them showing completely different scenes of Ringo or people skiing. None of these versions has appeared in any official release.
1972:
BACK OFF BOOGALOO- VARIATION A (1972)
BACK OFF BOOGALOO- VARIATION B (2007)
Directed by Ringo with the help of Caravel Films, although the original credits always mention Tom Taylor as the director, but the liner notes and DVD credits for the official release ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’ only shows Ringo Starr as director. Alan Tavener was the cameraman. Filmed on March 20, 1972 at Tittenhurst Park, Ascot. It includes brief scenes interspersed from old movies like ‘King Kong’ from 1933.
The only differences between the two variations occurs over the intro and finale: Variation A starts with a shoot of a “Back to Mono” button over Ringo’s coat, while Variation B, released on the official DVD “Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr” starts with outtake footage from the film ‘Born to Boogie’, filmed during the same period. The finale also on this second version is cut prematurely while on the first we can see Ringo and Frankenstein passing in front of the camera after the song ended.
Here is Variation B:
1973:
PHOTOGRAPH
Apparently also directed by Michael Hurll for “Top of The Pops”; filmed at Tittenhurst Park, Ascot with brief non-Ringo footage from the BBC archives, like a scene of Davie Bowie at backstage during his 1973 UK tour in Bournemouth, 25 May, shown on “Nationwide News” June 5, 1973. This is not the time Ringo was with Bowie in his dressing room (June 3 at the Hammersmith Odeon, video footage exists).
Broadcast November 1st 1973. One of those “lost” videos, it wasn’t even included on the official DVD ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’, but was recovered from the TOTP raw archives, with a total duration of 3:14, although the BBC master keeps rolling with a black screen and the song continues until 3:34. Fake videos uploaded on Youtube with the full length of the song, simply repeats some of the scenes.
This is the raw original version:
1974:
ONLY YOU
Directed by Stanley Dorfman. Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, at the top of the Capitol Records tower with Harry Nilsson by his side. Officially available on “Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr” from 2007 but the audio was replaced with the remastered version.
The video with the original audio mix in mono is available on the official Youtube channel:
1976:
HEY BABY (AUDIO VARIATION A)
HEY BABY (AUDIO VARIATION B)
Filmed in Hamburg on August 6, 1976. The original audio used for this video is an alternate Rough Mix. Although it cuts 30 seconds out of the released version from 01:39 to 02:11, it has the full warm-up intro and count in and the end is not only longer than the released version but also different during the final seconds, and also lacks of some instruments (a trumpet during the final, for example, that can be heard on the commercial version from 02:41 to 02:45).
Audio Variation A starts directly with the count-in and it runs 02:46.
Audio Variation B features pre count-in warm-up audio (over the slate) and it runs 02:51.
The video is the very same on the two variations except for the slates: Variation A starts simply with a countdown from 8 to 2 and goes directly with the song; while Variation B starts with a slate showing the title “Ringo Starr /RS 194/Hey Baby”. None of these versions has appeared in any official release.
Here is a sample of Audio Variation B:
YOU DON’T KNOW ME AT ALL #1 (VARIATION A)
YOU DON’T KNOW ME AT ALL #2 (VARIATION B)
Filmed in Monte Carlo and Hamburg.
A countdown “slate” for Variation A is available and features between numbers 8 and 7, a glimpse of a vintage ceramic figure of a woman. The only difference between the two variations is the intro on Variation B that has a translucent title: “Ringo Starr /You Don’t Know Me” (added maybe by a TV station) that fades out gradually while the song is starting. None of these versions has appeared in any official release.
In 2020 a supposed second version or “alternate edit” of this video appeared on Youtube in superb visual quality, showing two “different” scenes; however it is a fan-made video created in The Netherlands but passed off as if it was from a Hit-Parade TV show (a few more fake videos are in the same account mixed with some actual ones). It was constructed using repeated footage to fill in the gaps missing from the promo’s airing during Ringo’s Oct 5 1976 interview on the Holland TV show ‘Voor de Vuist Weg’ which appeared in 2019 taken from a master tape. All of the “alternate” footage lines up precisely where they cut back to Ringo in the studio (Thank you Steve Shorten for the additional info).
Here is VARIATION A:
I’LL STILL LOVE YOU
A song by George Harrison. Filmed at the Schloss Hotel, Tremsbüttel, outside Hamburg in the West Germany on August 8, 1976. The slate is labeled as “I Still Love You”. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
1977:
DROWNING IN THE SEA OF LOVE #1 (VARIATION A)
DROWNING IN THE SEA OF LOVE #2 (VARIATION B)
The only difference between the two variations is the intro on Variation B that has a translucent title: “Ringo Starr /Drowning in the Sea of Love” (added maybe by a TV station) that fades out gradually while the song is starting. None of these versions has appeared in any official release.
Here is VARIATION B:
1978:
TONIGHT
Filmed in Monaco, Directed by Christian Topps. Nancy Andrews appears. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
YOU’RE SIXTEEN (w/exclusive audio edit)
This “music video” was originally created as part of the “Ognir Rrats” or “Ringo” TV Special from 1978, showing a mixture of animated and real scenes of Ringo and Carrie Fisher. The audio track that we can hear on that special was a re-recorded version and features a duet between Ringo and Carrie.
A portion of the original video from that TV show was used to create a separate promotional clip, but instead of having the re-recorded audio from 1978, a new mix of the original track from 1973 was prepared, featuring an undocumented alternate edit. Lasting only two minutes, this edit starts with the second verse: “You’re all ribbons and curls”, while the original track starts with “You come on like a dream”; the first verse was erased and this line near the end: “You’re sixteen, sooo beautiful, and you’re mine” was also edited out. Besides that the track fades long before compared with the official version.
Although this video was released on the official DVD ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’ it does not contains this unique audio edit but instead they just put the original track from start and until it reached the 2 minute mark.
The video with the original audio edit is available on the official Youtube channel though:
And this is the complete sequence with the new version recorded in 1978:
1981:
STOP AND TAKE THE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES
Or “Stop and Smell the Roses” as the slate says. Directed by Keith McMillan. The first part was filmed in Tittenhurst Park, Ascot while the second at the Egham Aerodrome in Surrey between September 16 and 17, 1981, filming at the same time the “Wrack My Brain” video. Wife Barbara makes a cameo. Master created on September 19. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
WRACK MY BRAIN (VARIATION A)
WRACK MY BRAIN (VARIATION B)
Another Harrison composition, another Ringo video. Filmed in part at the Egham Aerodrome between September 16 and 17, and also in a London location on September 18. Directed by Keith McMillan.
Wife Barbara makes a cameo as well. The same video is available with two variations.
Variation A shows the title “RINGO STARR ‘RACK MY BRAIN” at the 15 seconds of start.
Variation B digitally “erases” this title although we can still see a distorted spot where they tried to erase it.
This video was omitted from any official release to date.
1982:
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Directed by Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Master created on Feb 11, 1982.
Extracted from the MPL’s short film “The Cooler” (with three songs as part of the story: “Private Property”, “Attention” and “Sure To Fall”), this was the only song also released as a separate promotional video. It was omitted from any official release to date. Wife Barbara makes another cameo.
1990:
IT DON’T COME EASY (LIVE) #1 (LONG VERSION)
IT DON’T COME EASY (LIVE) #2 (SHORT VERSION)
Filmed at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA Sep 3, 1989. Video clip created in 1990 for promotion of the home video release (VHS/Laser Disc, as well on CD) of ‘Ringo Starr and His All Star Band’; it features pictures from all the members of the band during the intro (different from the home video releases) while the rest is taken directly from the film. The only difference between the two versions is the end, one has a full “What’s my Name?” joke and the other doesn’t.
1992:
WEIGHT OF THE WORLD #1 (LONG VERSION)
WEIGHT OF THE WORLD #2 (SHORT VERSION)
Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Filmed at the Variety Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Joe Walsh and two members of the group Jellyfish: Roger Joseph Manning and Andy Sturmer, also appear.
The long version has an introduction for the “Summer 92 All Star Band Tour” lineup and last 4:15, while short version omits this intro and lasts only 3:49. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
Here is the Short Version:
DON’T GO WHERE THE ROAD DON’T GO
Directed by Stanley Dorfman, features soundcheck footage and live shots mostly from Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland on July 13, 1992 and Liverpool, England July 6, 1992. Master created on September 18. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
1998:
LA DE DA #1 (4:3 Letterbox)
LA DE DA #2 (16:9 W/O Noose Version)
LA DE DA #3 (4:3 Short Version)
Directed by Nancy Bennett, filmed mostly in Times Square, New York. Features cameos from wife Barbara and daughter Lee Starkey, Mark Hudson and the Roundheads and even the boy-band Hanson. Also footage of Paul McCartney during the recording sessions.
The only difference between Version #1 and #2 is the aspect ratio. Version #1 is shown in 4:3 letterbox format; while #2 (named “W/O” or “Without Noose” when it was shared by the director) is a real widescreen 16:9. The audio on both versions is a 4:07 edit, while the commercial version runs for 5:40.
Version #3 is the shortest lasting only 2:11 and was broadcast in a few countries in Europe and Japan. It cuts out a few verses and goes directly with the sing-along coda. The edit occurs at 1:05 and goes directly with the scene where Paul appears. This video on any of his variations has been omitted from any official release to date.
Here is the 16:9 Version:
2001:
YELLOW SUBMARINE (LIVE)
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (LIVE)
Two videos created to promote the official Anthology of the All Starr Band, using footage from all incarnations from 1989 to 2000. Both were included on the DVD “The Best of Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band so Far…”
2003:
Never Without You CD single.
Never Without You CD single.
NEVER WITHOUT YOU
Ringo’s tribute to George Harrison. Directed by Brent Carpenter. Filmed in March 2003 at Pasadena’s Raymond Theatre. The audio for this music video features a different mix, staring with the sound of girls screaming and also lasting only 4:30, while the commercial version is 5:19. Also different from the Promo CD with the Radio Edit (4:15). This video was included on the ‘Ringo Rama’ Deluxe Edition 2CD/1DVD.
The deleted DeLuxe edition of “Ringo Rama” featured the “Never Without You” promo on a DVD disc.
2005:
FADING IN FADING OUT #1 (VARIATION A)
FADING IN FADING OUT #2 (VARIATION B)
Directed by Brent Carpenter using footage from the Choose Love sessions.
Variation A has the title of the song over the intro, while Variation B is clean; also the end is complete on first variation where we can see Ringo turning off the camera while the second version fades out earlier. The audio mix is also different from the commercial version. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
Here is Variation A:
2007:
LIVERPOOL 8
Co-directed by Seth Dalton and Dave Stewart (some pages incorrectly credit Brent Carpenter).
The video features footage from The Beatles and pictures from Ringo’s collection, footage from Liverpool’s soccer team and also an appearance from Dave Stewart. There’s a unique audio edit accompanying this video. Album version runs 4:51, Radio edit is 3:59 and this video edit is 4:33. This video was omitted from any official release to date.
2010:
WHAT GOES ON (Live at the Greek)
BOYS (Live at the Greek)
I WANNA BE YOUR MAN (Live at the Greek)
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (Live at the Greek)
Four songs extracted from the official DVD “Live at the Greek Theatre 2008” were uploaded on Ringo’s Youtube channel in 2010 as separate “music videos”. The concert was filmed on August 2, 2008 in Los Angeles, California and was released in 2010 on both CD and DVD. Directed by Brent Carpenter.
2012:
WINGS
Directed by Jem Gerrard, winner of the Genero.tv contest to create a video for the song. Video Premiere: April 16, 2012.
THINK IT OVER
Directed by Brent Carpenter. The song was recorded in 2011 for the Buddy Holly tribute CD “Listen To Me”, and also included on his own album ‘Ringo 2012’. A partial video was included in the “making of” documentary on the bonus DVD from the “2012” album, and later released in full as a promotional video; also appears on the official DVD “Buddy Holly: Listen To Me, The Ultimate Buddy Party” in 2012.
2015:
POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE (LYRIC VIDEO)
Directed by Willie Witte. Video Premiere: March 6, 2015. A combination of animation and some concert footage filmed at the Ryman July 7, 2012.
2018:
GIVE MORE LOVE #1
Directed by Brent Carpenter with additional graphic design made by Zafer Mustafa; promoting the album of the same title. Fans from around the world submitted photos and videos accompanying Ringo and his All Starr Band in this video: Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, Richard Page, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham. Video Premiere: April 18, 2018.
2019:
WHAT’S MY NAME #1 (AUDIO VERSION)
WHAT’S MY NAME #2
The first version is not really a formal “music video” but includes elements that can make it fall into the category of “visualizer” videos; was released on September 13 on the official Youtube channel and shows a simple animation of the photo of the album cover, which is repeated throughout the entire video and includes a slight movement in Ringo’s hand. One of the graphics that appear inside the star alludes to the album’s original title: “Red Moon”, which was changed by the record company shortly before being announced.
On October 25, the second version was released, which is the official video.
GROW OLD WITH ME (Lyric video)
A video that shows in animation, the lyrics from the original manuscript made by John in late 1980. The song was recorded with a little help from his friend Paul, for his album “What’s my Name”. Video Premiere: Oct 11, 2019.
2020:
PHOTOGRAPH (2020 VERSION)
Retrospective video premiered on July 7 in the YouTube special ‘Ringo’s Big Birthday Show’.
GIVE MORE LOVE #2 (2020 VERSION)
Video premiered on July 7 in the YouTube special ‘Ringo’s Big Birthday Show’. It is an updated version based on the original video from 2018 but with some different scenes not seen before; plus inserting in the choirs several artists such as: Rodney Crowell, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges, Kenny Loggins, Ray Wylie Hubbard, among others. Directed by Brent Carpenter.
HERE’S TO THE NIGHTS
Recorded during the pandemic, Ringo delivered a hymn of hope to end a difficult year alongside multiple guests: Pau McCartney, Joe Walsh, Dave Grohl, Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow, Steve Lukather, Ben Harper among others. Each one participated with his contributions for the song as well as for the video from their homes or private studios. Premiere Date: Dec 18, 2020.
2021:
ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT
Continuing with the promotion of his EP “Zoom In”, this video was released on March 27, 2021; filmed (like the rest of his recent videos) in his recording studio inside her home in LA.
TEACH ME TO TANGO (Visualizer)
Video Premiere: May 6, 2021.
WAITING FOR THE TIDE TO TURN (Visualizer)
Video Premiere: May 8, 2021.
NOT ENOUGH LOVE IN THE WORLD (Visualizer)
Video Premiere: May 15, 2021.
Some inserts filmed on the same day as “Zoom In Zoom Out” were integrated into these three “Visualizer” videos, and includes scenes of Ringo singing each song.
Music Videos of Ringo Starr with other artists as: musician, singer, composer or cameo. 1969-2021
1972:
MARC BOLAN & T. REX: CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
More songs from the ‘Born to Boogie’ film features Ringo, but the only song also released as a “video clip” was this.
1979:
RON WOOD & THE NEW BARBARIANS: BURIED ALIVE
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Recorded in April, this live promo video was later broadcast on the Midnight Special TV Show on June 8, 1979, thus many people thinks it comes from this show.
RON WOOD & THE NEW BARBARIANS: SEVEN DAYS
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in the video.
A second song with Ringo on drums was recorded the same day, but the video only features Ron Wood simulating he’s playing all the instruments.
1985:
ARTISTS UNITED AGAINST APARTHEID: SUN CITY
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Directed by Jonathan Demme, Hart Perry, Godley & Creme.
A super group was reunited by Steven Van Zandt to help South Africa, and features Ringo and son Zack playing the drums (brief footage from the recording session was included on the video). Also appearances from Pete Townshend (The Who), Bono (U2), David Ruffin (The Temptations), Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Clarence Clemons among others.
THE SINGING REBEL’S BAND: FREEDOM (PROMO VERSION)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Directed by Dick Clement for Handmade films, produced by Harrison for the film ‘Water’.
Billy Connolly (vocals), Chris Tummings (vocals), The Singing Rebels Band: George Harrison (guitar, backing vocals), Ringo Starr (drums), Eric Clapton (guitar, backing vocals), Chris Stainton (bass), Ray Cooper (drums), Jon Lord (keyboards), Mike Moran (keyboards), Jenny Bogle and Anastasia Rodriguez (backing vocals).
The actual promo video for this song consist of the same performance from the film and a mixture of many scenes from the movie -actor Fred Gwynne (Herman from The Munsters), can be seen saying “Gentlemen, We’re in the water business” -; but the audio over the intro is clean and slightly different, when in the film we can see and hear an actor saying “My God, it’s The Concert for Cascara!” (a parody for ‘The Concert for Bangladesh’) for example. The common version on bootleg compilations over the years is taken directly from the film version which is different from the actual music video. When the film was re-released on DVD in 2010, a new cut was made including some alternate shots (an exclusive Harrison/Clapton scene for example), and a Widenscreen format adding even more picture on the sides that is not available in the original print. These two versions are not promotional videos, but worth mentioning.
1989:
TOM PETTY: I WON’T BACK DOWN
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Directed by David Leland. The backing band consisted of Jeff Lynne on bass, George Harrison on acoustic guitar, Mike Campbell on lead guitar, and Ringo Starr on drums. Almost replicating the same personnel from the studio recording, except for Ringo that didn’t play but Phil Jones.
GENTLEMEN WITHOUT WEAPONS: SPIRIT OF THE FOREST
Ringo Starr: Lead & Backing vocals. He appears in the video.
Directed by Storm Thorgerson. Another charity super-star video to save the rainforest, with participation from Ringo (singing this time), Brian Wilson, Richard Page, David Gilmour, Bonnie Raitt, Olivia Newton-John, Donna Summer, Debbie Harry, Kate Bush, among others.
BUCK OWENS: ACT NATURALLY
Ringo Starr: Drums and Vocals. He appears in the video.
Directed by George Bloom. This video was also included on the official DVD release ‘Photograph: The Best of Ringo Starr’. Behind the scenes footage is also in circulation.
The audio for this new version was recorded at Abbey Road in London on March 27, 1989.
JAN HAMMER: TOO MUCH TO LOSE
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
The video features the participation of Ringo Starr, David Gilmour and Jeff Beck, although they didn’t play on the studio recording.
1990:
JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE: I CALL YOUR NAME
Ringo Starr: Drums and Vocals. He appears in the video.
Not exactly a “music video”, but this was Ringo’s contribution for the Lennon tribute. Features half of the Wilburys (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Jim Keltner) and Joe Walsh.
1991:
NILS LOFGREN: VALENTINE
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
A member of the All Star Band; this video features Ringo (without a beard) on drums, although he didn’t play on the original recording, as well as Bruce Springsteen on vocals.
1991:
LITTLE RICHARD: GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in the video.
New version produced by Jeff Lynne and recorded at the end of 1990 with the participation of Ringo. It was used to promote the John Goodman film “King Ralph”.
1994:
RAAD (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving): DRIVE MY CAR -VERSION 1
Release date: Feb 5, 1994. Length: 4:20
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
RAAD (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving): DRIVE MY CAR -VERSION 2
Broadcast date: Feb 7, 1994. Length: 2:39
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
Several artists united in a campaign to prevent more drunk driving deaths using the song of The Beatles. Paul McCartney recorded his voice again for the first verse and additional fragments, and appears in the video alongside Phil Collins, Little Richard, David Crosby, Graham Nash, among others; Ringo Starr and Julian Lennon also make cameos in the video although they didn’t play on the recording. The second version was shown at the Billboard Music Awards and is simply a short version, fully editing the Rap section featured in the first, and additional sections featuring Phil Collins and other artists, as well as Clarence Clemons’ saxophone solo.
2003:
LIAM LYNCH: TRY ME
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in the video.
2005:
HURRICANE RELIEF: TEARS IN HEAVEN VERSION #1
HURRICANE RELIEF: TEARS IN HEAVEN VERSION #2
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Directed by Marcus Raboy. Another charity single. Ringo plays drums on the recording and makes a cameo on the video, along with: Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Pink, Gewn Stefani, Steven Tayler, etc. Both versions have different footage from all the artists, some are most noticeable than others. Ringo appears on three scenes plus a photo at the end on Version 1; while on Version 2 he only appears once but in a different sequence.
Here is Version 1:
2009:
PETER KAY’S ANIMATED ALL STAR BAND: CHILDREN IN NEED MEDLEY
Ringo Starr: Vocals. He does not appear in the video.
The English comedian Peter Kay reunited the original actors and celebrities that have given his voices to children TV shows and cartoons over the years, from different companies that agreed to lend the copyrights so the characters could appear all together in an animated video. Ringo is mistaken as “Thomas the Tank Engine”, when in fact he was the narrator from the first two seasons. And for this recording and video, he’s not providing the voice of Thomas (as many have written), but only singing one line: “Can you Feel it!” from 00:45 to 00:46.
The medley of songs consist of: “Can You Feel It”, “Don’t Stop”, “Jai Ho (You are My Destiny)”, “Tubthumping”, “Never Forget”, “Hey Jude” and “One Day Like This”.
2012:
JOE WALSH: ONE DAY AT A TIME
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
Filmed by Armen Harootun, Ross Burbeck and Nick Stewart; edited by Armen Harootun. Single taken from his album ‘Analogue Man’. Ringo plays on a couple of songs on this album, however “One Day At a Time” is none of them, but he appears in some scenes towards the end filmed on July 7, 2012 celebrating his birthday at the Hard Rock Café as well as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
2013:
GUTHRIE THOMAS & RINGO STARR: BAND OF STEEL
Ringo Starr: Composer, Vocals & Drums. He appears in the video.
Recorded in 1976 for the album ‘Lies and Alibis’, however, it was until 2013 that Guthrie himself uploaded this “music video” to his official YouTube channel, made in a simple way using photographs of various musicians who participated in his album, Ringo included. In 2014 he uploaded a slightly modified version of this video in the included text and the photo towards the end in color instead of black and white. Ringo is the writer of this song and he sings some verses as well.
2014:
RINGO STARR: I WISH I WAS A POWERPUFF GIRL
Ringo Starr: Co-composer, Vocals & Drums. Words and Music: Ringo Starr & Dave Smith.He appears in the video in cartoon form.
“I Wish I Was a Powerpuff Girl” is an original song to promote the episode “The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed“, that premiered January 20, 2014 where Starr lend his voice. Although the song or the video are not part of the cartoon special. An exclusive animated music video was created and premiered on early January 2014 on the Cartoon Network and other social media platforms. On the episode Ringo guest-stars as a mathematician named Fibonacci Sequins.
2016:
RINGO STARR AND ALL STARS FOR UNITED NATIONS: NOW THE TIME HAS COME #1
Ringo Starr: Co-composer, Drums and Vocals. He appears in the video.
A new song released on the International Day of Peace, Sept 21, co-written with producer Bruce Sugar with verses sung by Richard Page, Colin Hay and Billy Valentine and backing vocals from many others, who also appear on the video.
RINGO STARR AND ALL STARS FOR UNITED NATIONS: NOW THE TIME HAS COME #2 (English/Spanish Version)
Ringo Starr: Co-composer, Drums and Vocals. He does not appear in the video.
An “alternate” version with a verse sung in Spanish by Colombian singer Fonseca is also available, but the video does not features any of the artists.
VARIOUS: WE ARE NOT AFRAID
Ringo Starr: He appears in the video.
Directed by Kevin Godley. Nigerian singer Majek Fashek’s song was used as a banner for the campaign “in response to the global refugee crisis and victims of religious and political violence”.
The participants (musicians, actors and artists in general) sent photographs or videos in support; among others: Keith Richards, Yoko Ono, Sting, Brian May, Dave Stewart, Robert De Niro, Bob Gruen, Iggy Pop, Joe Walsh, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Todd Rundgren, Debbie Harry, Peter Gabriel, David Crosby, etc, for a total of 175. Ringo and his son Zak also appear.
2017:
XQ SUPER SCHOOL LIVE: COME TOGETHER (VARIATION A)
XQ SUPER SCHOOL LIVE: COME TOGETHER (VARIATION B)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Directed by Kristina Krkljus. On September 8, 2017, XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) came together for a special TV event, EIF PRESENTS: XQ SUPER SCHOOL LIVE to help the public imagine the future of American high schools. It included a music video with a new version of The Beatles classic performed by students as well as some familiar faces. Ringo appears several times at the beginning playing the iconic drum intro, recorded at his home studio.
The second variation was released on September 13, 2017; the only difference is that it no longer includes U2’s drummer Larry Mullen Jr in a five-second scene that does appear in the first variation.
2019:
JENNY LEWIS: HEADS GONNA ROLL
JENNY LEWIS: RED BULL & HENNESSY
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in any video.
PLAYING FOR CHANGE: THE WEIGHT
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
“Features Ringo Starr and The Band’s original member Robbie Robertson, along with musicians across 5 continents.” Ringo’s contribution was filmed in his home studio, he appears several times.
2020:
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD: BAD TRICK #1 (Official Video)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Video Premiere: April 16, 2020.
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD: BAD TRICK #2 (Lyric Video)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Video Premiere: April 27, 2020.
The song and video were recorded in Ringo’s personal studio in Los Angeles, CA. Includes the participation of Don Was, Joe Walsh and Chris Robinson. The second version shows the entire video in black and white, as well as the lyrics of the song, being the only differences.
Here is Version #1
GRAHAM GOULDMAN, RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND: DREADLOCK HOLIDAY
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
On June 9, 2020, Graham uploaded to his official channels this music video that was filmed during three different All Starr Band shows in 2018: St. Paul, MN on September 23, San Jose, CA on September 28 and Los Angeles, CA on September 29. It is possible to distinguish the different clothes of some members of the band or Ringo himself in various scenes, although it uses mostly the footage of St. Paul. The audio mix also uses the Minnesota concert but includes a vocal overdub by the 10CC member, plus extra chorus and percussion in the mix.
BECK BLACK FEATURING RINGO STARR: WHO’S GONNA SAVE ROCK N ROLL?
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Edited by: Brent Carpenter. Video Premiere: June 30, 2020. Ringo’s contribution was filmed in his home studio.
SHEILA E: COME TOGETHER/REVOLUTION (2020 VERSION)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Some video “vignettes” were made in 2017 as part of the clips to promote the album “Iconic” on YouTube; “Come Together / Revolution” was one of them and shows scenes from the recording sessions, including Ringo, however a formal music video was never released but until 2020, premiered on July 7 in the YouTube special ‘Ringo’s Big Birthday Show’. Ringo’s contribution was filmed in his home studio in 2017.
STEVE LUKATHER: RUN TO ME
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video.
Video Premiere: Aug 20, 2020. Track taken from the album ‘I Found The Sun Again’, recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ringo’s contribution was filmed in his home studio; he appears several times wearing his mask.
TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS FEAT. ZIGGY MARLEY : THREE LITTLE BIRDS (ANIMATED VIDEO)
Ringo Starr: Tambourine. He appears in the video in cartoon form.
Directed by Nick Franco. Video Premiere: Sept 29, 2020. Cover to the Bob Marley song included in the album ‘Got To Be Tough’. An animated version of Ringo appears throughout the video.
TOM PETTY: HUNG UP AND OVERDUE (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in the video.
Premiere Date: October 20. A basic and simple lyric video of a song recorded in 1993; re-released as part of the deluxe edition of Wildflowers & All The Rest. Beach Boys’ Carl Wilson provides a backing vocal as well.
With A Little Help From His Friend: (more info, check the separate reviews)
JOHN LENNON: https://webgrafikk.com/blog/john-lennon-music-videos/
-Cold Turkey #1 (1969)
-Cold Turkey #2 (1992)
-Cold Turkey #3 (2003)
-Mother (2003)
-Isolation (Raw Studio Mix) (2021)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He does not appear in any video.
PAUL McCARTNEY:
Review Part 1: https://webgrafikk.com/blog/paul-mccartney-music-video-collection-1970-2021-part-1/
Review Part 2: https://webgrafikk.com/blog/paul-mccartney-music-videos-1970-2021-part-2/
-Take it Away (1982) (3 Variations)
-So Bad (1983)
-No More Lonely Nights (1984) (3 Variations)
-Beautiful Night (1997) (3 Variations)
-Nod Your Head (2007)
Ringo Starr: Musician, Vocals, Cameo. He appears in all videos.
GEORGE HARRISON:https://webgrafikk.com/blog/george-harrison-music-videos/
-All Those Years Ago (1981)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in the video only within footage of The Beatles.
-Here Comes The Sun (1987)
-When We Was Fab (1988) (3 Variations)
-Living in the Material World (2006)
Ringo Starr: Drums. He appears in all videos.
As a final note, there are many creative fan-made or fake “music videos” floating around that sometimes it is difficult to know if we are seeing something official, for example:
-Harry Nilsson: “You’re breaking my Heart” and “Spaceman”. These were created by using footage from the actual ‘Son of Schmilsson’ sessions, taken from the unreleased documentary “Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?” with Ringo Starr footage on it. Plus: “At my Front Door” and “Daybreak”, adding scenes from the film ‘Son of Dracula’.
And also clips from TV shows, concerts or movies that were not intended as a separate promo are frequently included on bootleg video compilations, like: “The Snowman Song” (Cilla special, 1971),”The No No Song” (Smothers Brothers, UK 1975), “Nonsense” (Alice in Wonderland, UK 1985), Songs from the Carl Perkins special (USA, 1985), etc.
Peace & Love.
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