Beaucoups of Blues

Ringo Starr

About Beaucoups of Blues

"Beaucoups of Blues" is the title song from Ringo Starr's 1970 country album of the same name. It was released as a single, on 5 October 1970 on Apple, in several countries, but not the UK, and entered the charts in both the US and Germany where it reached number 87 and number 43 respectively. The song was written by Nashville singer-songwriter Buzz Rabin, and appeared on his solo album Cross Country Cowboy (1974). It was later included on Starr's greatest hits albums, Blast from Your Past and Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr.  


Year:
1975
2:36
65 
#1

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I left Louisiana, I had me big plans
To go out and take me all over this land.
To see me the world, I left my sweet girl
And gave it a whirl but now here I stand,
Along side the road with holes in my soul and my shoes
And beau coups of blues.

Oh, sweet magnolia,
Breath carried over the marsh by a breeze from the gulf.
I'm coming home, (coming home)
I've had me enough.

Oh, where are the things I saw in my dreams?
Where's the happy that freedom should bring?
I see me today and know yesterday
That I threw away my most precious things.
I see me a man who's lonely, wants only to lose
Beau coups of blues.

Oh, sweet magnolia,
Breath carried over the marsh by a breeze from the gulf.
I'm coming home, (coming home)
I've had me enough.
I'm coming home, (coming home)
I've had me enough.

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Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He joined the Beatles in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his drumming, Starr is featured on lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and the Beatles' version of "Act Naturally"). He is credited as a co-writer of the songs "What Goes On", "Flying", and "Dig It" and as the sole writer of "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden". more »

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Written by: BUZZ RABIN

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Beaucoups of Blues" falls under the Country music genre. It is one of the rare songs where Ringo Starr deviates from his typical Rock and Pop style, showing his versatility as a musician.
Origin and Release
The eponymous album, on which "Beaucoups of Blues" appears as a track, is Ringo Starr's second solo studio album. It was released on September 25, 1970, in the United Kingdom.
Album Success
"Beaucoups of Blues" got good reviews from music critics, and the album reached No. 65 on 'Billboard Pop Albums' chart in the U.S.
Songwriting and Production
The song "Beaucoups of Blues" was written by Buzz Rabin, a country songwriter. Also, the album was produced by Pete Drake, renowned for contributing to Bob Dylan and George Harrison's works.
Recording Location
Rather than recording in England, Starr decided to record the "Beaucoups of Blues" album in Nashville, Tennessee, the USA to achieve a more authentic Country music sound.
Collaborating Artists
In the recording of "Beaucoups of Blues", Ringo Starr collaborated with various prolific country musicians of the time, including Charlie McCoy, Pete Drake, and Ben Keith.
Post-Beatles Period
"Beaucoups of Blues" was recorded and released in the immediate aftermath of The Beatles' breakup making it one of the first solo projects by the band's members.
Influence of the Song
"Beaucoups of Blues" contributed significantly to marking Ringo Starr as a versatile artist, stepping out from his drummer vocalist role in The Beatles to showcase a more range in his singing and song choices.
Album Style
Unlike most traditional albums, the "Beaucoups of Blues" album was not based on a single studio session. Instead, it emerged out of a series of late-night jam sessions.
Album Theme
The overall theme of the "Beaucoups of Blues" album, including the title track, reflects Ringo Starr's attempt to incorporate the storytelling tradition of Country music. This departure from Starr's previous work has been massively appreciated by his fans.

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