Sunday, January 2, 2011

You Better Move On by Ringo Starr – ***

Unreleased.

Ringo recorded a competent version of this Rolling Stones hit in 1987. It was originally by Arthur Alexander.

You Belong to Me by Ringo Starr – ***

First released: 1981

This was a #1 hit for Jo Stafford in 1952 and later a #7 hit for The Duprees in 1962. George Harrison produced and performed on this version that appeared on Ringo’s "Stop and Smell the Roses". The song was also included on "Starr Struck: Best of Ringo Starr, Vol. 2" in 1989. This is the type of stuff that Ringo should have put on "Beaucoups of Blues". I’m still waiting for that “country songs I know and love” album.

You Are Still Here by Paul McCartney – (NR)

Unreleased.

Unreleased McCartney track dating from 2001. I haven't heard it.

You Are My Sunshine by The Beatles – ***

Unreleased.

The Beatles performed a version of this song during their 1969 "Get Back" sessions.

You Are Here by John Lennon – **

First released: 1973

Another one of the duller tunes from John Lennon’s "Mind Games" album. It’s also on "Working Class Hero" from 2005. There’s also a demo version released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology".

You and Me (Babe) by Ringo Starr – ***

First released: 1973

George Harrison returns again on Ringo’s Ringo with this final sign-off song co-composed with Beatles’ roadie Mal Evans, that’s sole purpose seems to say thanks to everyone who helped out on the album. It’s a very Harry Nilsson thing to do and why not, Richard Perry produced this and Nilsson’s early albums from around this time, and everyone probably thought it was a great idea. It’s kind of silly and limits airplay on the radio. I wonder if Ringo would consider performing this in concert? Probably not, since "With a Little Help From My Friends" is utilized for the same purpose.

You Always Hurt the One You Love by Ringo Starr – ***

First released: 1970

This 1944 hit for The Mills Brothers was written by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher. Ringo recorded it for his "Sentimental Journey" album.