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The Anthology... So Far

Ringo Starr · 2001

216 min · 48 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant collage of Ringo's musical journey, blending pop rock with heartfelt storytelling and classic collaborations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • extended journey through nostalgia
  • vibrant collage of musical styles
  • peaks and valleys of emotion
  • for sing-along moments
  • great for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • only enjoy standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Beatles nostalgia· musical legacy· collaborative spirit
Career context
By 2001, Ringo Starr was well established as a solo artist, having experienced significant commercial success since his departure from The Beatles. 'The Anthology... So Far' serves as a retrospective collection, showcasing highlights from his lengthy career and marking two decades since his solo debut. This album highlights his evolution as an artist while celebrating his enduring legacy in popular music.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — Combines heartfelt storytelling with a vibrant pop rock energy, akin to Ringo's musical style.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John — Features rich collaborations and a blend of pop rock that resonates with Ringo's legacy and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 It Don't Come Easy 3:13
  • 2 The No-No Song 3:31
  • 3 Iko Iko 6:11
  • 4 The Weight 5:57
  • 5 Shine Silently 6:45
  • 6 Honey Don't 2:40
  • 7 Quarter to Three 3:54
  • 8 Raining in My Heart 5:20
  • 9 Will It Go Round in Circles 4:22
  • 10 Life in the Fast Lane 6:47
  • 11 Desperado 2:59
  • 12 Norwegian Wood 2:54
  • 13 Walking Nerve 4:28
  • 14 Boris The Spider 2:41
  • 15 Some Kind of Wonderful 4:54
  • 16 You're Sixteen 3:15
  • 17 Photograph 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 The Really Serious Introduction 2:01
  • 2 I'm the Greatest 3:30
  • 3 Don't Go Where the Road Don't Go 4:28
  • 4 I Can't Tell You Why 5:09
  • 5 Girls Talk 3:31
  • 6 People Got to Be Free 4:53
  • 7 Groovin' 4:58
  • 8 Act Naturally 2:41
  • 9 Takin' Care of Business 7:37
  • 10 You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet 3:45
  • 11 In the City 4:55
  • 12 Bang the Drum All Day 3:34
  • 13 Black Maria 5:32
  • 14 American Woman 5:59
  • 15 Weight of the World 3:36
  • 16 Back Off Boogaloo 3:19

Disc 3

  • 1 Yellow Submarine 3:31
  • 2 Show Me the Way 5:06
  • 3 Sunshine of Your Love 7:46
  • 4 I Hear You Knocking 2:58
  • 5 Shooting Star 6:02
  • 6 Boys 2:41
  • 7 Baby I Love Your Way 5:12
  • 8 A Salty Dog 4:45
  • 9 I Feel Free 3:37
  • 10 All Right Now 4:37
  • 11 I Wanna Be Your Man 3:09
  • 12 A Whiter Shade of Pale 6:20
  • 13 Hungry Eyes 3:50
  • 14 All by Myself 7:42
  • 15 With a Little Help From My Friends 5:23

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