So I could ask you a question like "BAD BOY Vs. OLD WAVE," and you'd have an opinion? That's dedication, my friend.
Yes, it is dedication. As for the two Ringo releases mentioned, I own and enjoy both. That said, my preference is towards
Old Wave. Joe Walsh worked with Ring on that one, and his input and influence are greatly felt. It's certainly a more electric affair than Ringo's previous efforts, especially those on which he collaborated with Vinnie Poncia. BTW, the album
Stop and Smell the Roses which Ringo issued between these two, is a personal favorite of mine. It includes my favorite Ringo solo song, "Attention." As of right now, here my Ringo top 3.
1) Time Takes Time
2) Ringo
3) Stop and Smell the Roses
Speaking of dedication, I'm one of those Beatles fans who buys albums and singles from artists who have a connection to the Fabs. For example, I collect the Apple artists (Badfinger, Mary Hopkin, the Elastic Oz Band, Chris Hodge, Billy Preston etc.). I also own albums (CDs) by acts such as Pete Best, George Martin, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Linda McCartney, Heather Mills (CD single), the Rutles and Ravi Shankar (
Chants, produced by George Harrison). I also own the
Backbeat score, as well as a Christmas album by the Fab Four, a great Beatles tribute band. The music is much like that of the Rutles, in that they are spot on recreations of the Beatles sound and catalogue. I also own a few interview discs, such as
The David Wigg Tapes, as well as
The Last Word, John Lennon's final interview given the day he died.
BTW if you LOVE the Beatles, here's a related release I highly recommend. It's titled
Beatlemaniacs!!! The World of Beatles Novelty Records, and features numerous 1960s Beatles tribute and novelty records. Its a fun document of the band's impact and influence at the time. And yes, I do own it, as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Beatlemaniacs-World-Beatles-Novelty-Records/dp/B000EJ9KGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1284490256&sr=8-2