Saturday, January 9, 2010

Golden Blunders by Ringo Starr – **

First released: 1992

With a title like this, it seems like this is a parody of The Beatles’ "Golden Slumbers". I really like the chorus on this otherwise unmemorable tune on Ringo’s "Time Takes Time" album.

Going Up the Country by The Beatles – **

Unreleased.

The Beatles performed a version of this Canned Heat hit during their "Get Back" sessions in 1969.

Going Down to Golder’s Green by George Harrison – ***

Unreleased.

George Harrison outtake from the "All Things Must Pass" sessions in 1970. This song is extremely catchy and I wish it was commercially released.

Going Down on Love by John Lennon – ****

First released: 1974

What a great song! What a great opening to John Lennon’s "Walls and Bridges" album. Starting from the simple bongo beats to a more elaborate production, this is a classy song all the way. It’s also on 1990’s "Lennon". A demo version called "Going Down on Love (Instructions Only)" appears on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and 2006’s "Remember".

Going Down by Ringo Starr – **

First released: 1983

This song along with "Everybody’s in a Hurry But Me", dragged Ringo’s "Old Wave" album to a halt with two so-so instrumentals ending a somewhat encouraging album.

God Save Oz/God Save Us by John Lennon – ***

First released: 1998

Bill Elliot and the Elastic Oz Band had almost a hit with this Lennon-penned tune in 1971. He called it "God Save Us", but when Lennon’s original was finally released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime", the title had been changed to "God Save Oz".

God Save the Queen by The Beatles – **

Unreleased.

The British national anthem was attempted many times. The Beatles performed it on their "Get Back" sessions, and it replaced the opening notes of the "Party at the Palace" version that Paul performed of "All You Need is Love" in 2002.