Sir Ringo Starr

Eichhörnchen · 12-30-17, 01:26 PM

http://variety.com/2017/music/news/s...ed-1202650275/

This article doesn't mention his lovely voice-overs to the "Thomas The Tank Engine" series, for which he deserves much credit; I didn't like any of the later voice-actors half so much

vienna · 12-30-17, 02:48 PM

Well deserved. In a field where so many 'stars' are lionized over their excesses and shenanigans, Ringo is someone more known for his skill, wit, and generosity. In the 1979 Beatles bio-pic, there is the following exchange between John Lennon and Beatle's manager Brian Epstein:

Quote:

John, I want you to remember something. No single one of you is The Beatles. Each one of you is a part. Paul is the heart of the group, George is the soul, you're the mind.

John Lennon: And Ringo?

Brian Epstein: He's the flesh and blood.

If the one thing anyone is known for in their life is just being a good human being, it beats any other accolade...

Congratulations, Sir Ringo...

<O>

propbeanie · 12-30-17, 03:43 PM

I always did get a kick out of seeing his name in the credits when my boys used to watch Thomas save the day on our DVD player... You wouldn't hardly recognize his voice, unless you knew it was him... or were used to the Yellow Submarine cartoons on US TV way back when...

Eichhörnchen · 12-30-17, 05:23 PM

I'm glad to hear that you also enjoyed "Thomas" with your boys, beanie... we'll never ever get rid of those DVDs and, on the odd occasion that Lawrence puts one on still, I make sure I sit through it too.

Catfish · 12-30-17, 05:53 PM

This is certainly a different socialisation.. Thomas the Tank is more or less unknwon in non-Uk Europe, and even if it were broadcasted here, it would have received a german dubbing, so his timbre and sound would not be recognized.
But for being one of the Beatles, and his music and films alone, this is well deserved

(If you have any regard for royal awards and titles they themselves invented

)

eddie · 12-30-17, 10:30 PM

Congrats to Ringo!!

Cyborg322 · 12-30-17, 10:45 PM

1965

They're gonna put me in the movies
They're gonna make a big star out of me
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
And all I gotta do is act naturally

Well I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar, you can never tell
The movies gonna make me a big star
'Cause I can play the part so well

All he had to do was act Naturally

The Irony of a man that beat depression drugs and drink

Jimbuna · 12-31-17, 06:35 AM

A thorough gentleman who in the main, avoided a lot of the limelight, preferring to get on with life and peforming for the pleasure and enjoyment of others.

Top man

vienna · 12-31-17, 05:06 PM

^ Well said...

<O>

Red Devil · 12-31-17, 05:26 PM

Michael Angelos, another scouser, took over after ringo called it a day on Thomas. He sounded virtually the same, hardly surprisingly, as they both hailed from the same area. Incidentally, I still have my scouse accent after all these years away.

http://www.wirralhistory.com/scouse1.html

My compilation of the language. If I were to date this I would say some came from Victorian era, but mostly 50s and 60s, into the 70s. Modern idioms don't seem to travel well.

one point that was made online about this. How can He be Sir Ringo Starr, when the name is fictitious. He is Sir Richard Starkey by right?

propbeanie · 12-31-17, 06:02 PM

I like to listen to Ringo's "gathering of the stars" (aka: Ring and his All-Starr Band) vids on youtube, or every once in a while, I'll catch one on the TV here is the US, like this:

lots of faces...

Red Devil · 12-31-17, 08:13 PM

no videos showing my end, on IE - ideas anyone

Eichhörnchen · 01-01-18, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Devil

no videos showing my end, on IE - ideas anyone

I remembered seeing this the other day... don't know whether it helps:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...45&postcount=1

STEED · 01-01-18, 05:40 AM

Just for you kids..

Red Devil · 01-01-18, 04:19 PM

am now on vivaldi and videos are fine. I was in IE when I commented about no videos.

12-30-17, 01:26 PM	#1
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,378 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Sir Ringo Starr http://variety.com/2017/music/news/s...ed-1202650275/ This article doesn't mention his lovely voice-overs to the "Thomas The Tank Engine" series, for which he deserves much credit; I didn't like any of the later voice-actors half so much __________________

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propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	I always did get a kick out of seeing his name in the credits when my boys used to watch Thomas save the day on our DVD player... You wouldn't hardly recognize his voice, unless you knew it was him... or were used to the Yellow Submarine cartoons on US TV way back when... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,378 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm glad to hear that you also enjoyed "Thomas" with your boys, beanie... we'll never ever get rid of those DVDs and, on the odd occasion that Lawrence puts one on still, I make sure I sit through it too. __________________

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	This is certainly a different socialisation.. Thomas the Tank is more or less unknwon in non-Uk Europe, and even if it were broadcasted here, it would have received a german dubbing, so his timbre and sound would not be recognized. But for being one of the Beatles, and his music and films alone, this is well deserved (If you have any regard for royal awards and titles they themselves invented ) __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Congrats to Ringo!! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Cyborg322 Scurvy Dog of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester England Posts: 1,125 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 0	1965 They're gonna put me in the movies They're gonna make a big star out of me We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely And all I gotta do is act naturally Well I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star Might win an Oscar, you can never tell The movies gonna make me a big star 'Cause I can play the part so well All he had to do was act Naturally The Irony of a man that beat depression drugs and drink __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A thorough gentleman who in the main, avoided a lot of the limelight, preferring to get on with life and peforming for the pleasure and enjoyment of others. Top man __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	^ Well said... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,540 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 0	Michael Angelos, another scouser, took over after ringo called it a day on Thomas. He sounded virtually the same, hardly surprisingly, as they both hailed from the same area. Incidentally, I still have my scouse accent after all these years away. http://www.wirralhistory.com/scouse1.html My compilation of the language. If I were to date this I would say some came from Victorian era, but mostly 50s and 60s, into the 70s. Modern idioms don't seem to travel well. one point that was made online about this. How can He be Sir Ringo Starr, when the name is fictitious. He is Sir Richard Starkey by right? __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk Last edited by Red Devil; 12-31-17 at 05:42 PM.

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propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	I like to listen to Ringo's "gathering of the stars" (aka: Ring and his All-Starr Band) vids on youtube, or every once in a while, I'll catch one on the TV here is the US, like this: lots of faces... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

12-31-17, 08:13 PM	#12
Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,540 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 0	no videos showing my end, on IE - ideas anyone __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk

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01-01-18, 04:19 PM	#15
Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,540 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 0	am now on vivaldi and videos are fine. I was in IE when I commented about no videos. __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk

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