Beaucoups of Blues
Ringo Starr
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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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Written by: BUZZ RABIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Origin and ReleaseThe 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.
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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.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe 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.
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Recording LocationRather 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.
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Collaborating ArtistsIn 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.
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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.
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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.
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Album StyleUnlike 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.
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Album ThemeThe 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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