My 6th nominee in the Beatles Solo Project is Ringo's third solo album, simply titled Ringo. Released near the end of 1973, this album marks a recurring format that allows for many guest stars and celebrity friends. This album is also notable for having all four Beatles on it after their breakup! Relations with John, Paul and George were healthy enough by then that they could work together again without reforming as a group. John wrote and sang backing vocals on "I'm the Greatest," George sang with Ringo and co-wrote "Photograph" (plus wrote 2 other songs) and Paul contributes to "Six O'Clock" and to the cover of Johnny Burnette's "You're Sixteen." Canadians will note that four of the five members of The Band also performed on the album (e.g. Robbie Robertson). "Photograph" and "You're Sixteen" were both #1 hits on Billboard. The album flows so well it is like listening to a Ringo solo concert, with good vibes all around.
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