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Principally recorded at Sunset Studios and The Producers Workshop, Los Angeles, California in the summer of 1974. Includes liner notes by Staffan Olander.
Ringo-shy Beatles fans needn't fear, GOODNIGHT VIENNA is one of Starr's most solid efforts, full of infectious pop ditties that benefit from the bejeweled one's amiable delivery. On a par with the self-titled album that is Ringo's milestone, this one finds him tackling tuneful, light-hearted ditties with the kind of quasi-music hall backing that is the hallmark of the drummer/vocalist's best solo work. Though one of the finest moments is a durable cover of Roger Miller's slippery country classic "Husbands and Wives," Ringo scored major hits with two other VIENNA tunes. "Back Off Boogaloo" is wacky and charming, with an irresistible, semi-martial beat, and the anti-drug "No No Song" (written by Hoyt Axton) is impossible not to sing along with.
Producers: Richard Perry, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman.
Personnel: Ringo Starr (vocals, drums); Paul McCartney (vocals, piano, synthesizer); Harry Nilsson, Linda McCartney, Vini Poncia (vocals); Dennis Coffey, Jesse Ed Davis , John Lennon, Alvin Robinson, Richard Bennett , Robbie Robertson, Steve Cooper, George Harrison (guitar); Carl Fortina (accordion); Steve Madaio, Trevor Lawrence, Bobby Keys (horns); Elton John, Lincoln Mayorga, David Foster (piano); Dr. John, Nicky Hopkins, Tom Hensley (electric piano); Gary Wright, Lon VanEaton, Billy Preston (keyboards); James Newton Howard (synthesizer); Klaus Voormann (bass guitar); Jim Keltner (drums); Clydie King, Joe Greene, Madeline Bell, Richard Perry, Chuck Finley (background vocals).
Personnel: Ringo Starr (drums, percussion, vocals); George Harrison, Robbie Robertson, Jesse Ed Davis, Dennis Coffey, Richard Bennett, Alvin Robinson, Steve Cropper (guitars); Vini Poncia (acoustic guitar, background vocals, percussion); Lon Van Eaton (guitar, horn, background vocals); Carl Fortina (accordion); Steve Madaio (trumpet); Trevor Lawrence, Bobby Keys, Lou McCreery, Chuck Finley (horns); John Lennon (piano, guitar); Elton John, Jim Keltner, David Foster, Lincoln Mayorga (piano); Dr. John (piano, electric piano); Tom Hensley, Nicky Hopkins (electric piano); Billy Preston (Clavinet, electric piano); Paul McCartney (keyboards, background vocals); Gary Wright (keyboards); James Newton Howard (synthesizer); Klaus Voorman (bass); Jim Keltner (drums).
Background vocals: Harry Nilsson, Clydie King, The Blackberries, The Masst Alberts, Jimmy Gilstrap, Joe Greene, Ira Hawkins, Linda Lawrence, Richard Perry, Derrek Van Eaton, Cynthia Webb, Madeleine Bell, Lesley Duncan, Jean Gilbert, Linda McCartney.
Goodnight Vienna Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Vintage Ringo!!!!!
This is one of Ringo Starr's best solo albums since the Beatles split. Although his first record "RINGO" was excellent, "GOODNIGHT VIENNA" was a great #2 release. Even today Ringo is rockin. I mean he is 63 and has still got it. If you like Ringo Starr this has got to be in your collection.
Submitted by a reviewer (Yorktown, VA) 
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A Pleasant Surprise
Ringo never having been my favorite Beatle, I must confess that I bought the album reluctantly, because I needed the title track (a Lennon composition) for a project I was working on. If I could have found another way of getting it, I probably would have. Much to my surprise, I found the entire album to be excellent and eminently listenable. Good collaborators (such as Lennon, Dr. John, and others) seem to be the key. If you're only going to have one Ringo album, this should be it.
Submitted by a reviewer (Salem, MA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No RINGO--'nuff said
With a little help from his friends, Ringo turns out yet another interesting album--the inclusion of "Back Off Boogaloo" doesn't hurt anything either.
Submitted by doncarona (Pittsburg, KS USA)
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Calling in the likes of Elton John and John Lennon and with the bonus of Ringo's No2 UK hit "Back Off Boogaloo", this is a darn good album. (Also heppens to be my fvourite Ringo LP). Highlights include the title track and the "No No Song"
Submitted by sarapa (United Kingdom)
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Pretty Good
Ringo tried to followup the success of his best album with limited success. This is another of John Lennon's lost weekend albums. He helps out a lot, but there's no Paul or George. A few good songs, and no bad ones, makes for a pretty enjoyable listen.
Submitted by Paul (Little Rock, AR)
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