This video shows a series of clips related to Ringo's sessions with producer Chips Moman in 1987. First, the pair record a video tribute for guitarist Pete Drake; then, Moman stages a protest against a local newspaper in support of Ringo, in hopes of bringing him back to finish the album. The paper had published an article by Rheta Grimsley Johnson which read in part: "The other three Beatles were not just better looking; they were accomplished musicians. Ringo's songs were comic relief...an aging Beatle is yesterday's news." Ringo never finished the album and two years later successfully obtained an injunction against the album's release. Ringo recalled of the sessions: "We would send out for wine or else there would be tequila there or cognac or whatever anybody else felt like drinking. There was always plenty of alcohol on the premises. Certain nights we were all under the influence..."
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There is no video.. Wonder why>> A friend of mine sang backup on this album and in writing about her, this has come up. Can I get a copy of this anywhere??
The video still works for me - collectors are known to trade the album...
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