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(Koch)
When Ringo's first solo album, Beaucoups of Blues, hit the stands, there was a collective holding of breath. Generally considered the least of the Beatles' four musical talents, one wondered what Ringo could possible pull off on his own, especially in the wake of hugely successful outings from the other three. Predictably, Beaucoups of Blues was received with kindhearted geniality if not critical raves. Ringo's the nice one, y'know? Deserves some slack for putting up with the others--the cantankerous images of "Let It Be" still fresh in the collective mind. Well, no more. These days, one anticipates Ringo's solo efforts, full of mischief, good tunes, and the sly and sometimes poignant acknowledgment that he's still standing. And Ringo's the generous sort. Yes, he writes and sings lead on all the songs, ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Ringo Starr, Ringorama.(Ringorama)(Sound Recording Review)