Description
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band – The Anthology So Far – 3 Compact Discs
Taken from the All Starr Tours 1989 – 2000 featuring previously unreleased material.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – The Anthology… So Far is a sprawling, three-disc live compilation released in 2001 that captures over a decade of performances from one of rock music’s most enduring and collaborative touring acts. Since forming his All Starr Band in 1989, Ringo Starr has assembled rotating lineups of legendary musicians—each a “star” in their own right—to tour together, playing their own hits alongside Ringo’s Beatles-era and solo classics. The Anthology… So Far is a celebratory retrospective of that concept, bringing together live recordings from tours spanning 1989 to 2000, offering a joyous, nostalgia-fueled listening experience filled with camaraderie, crowd-pleasing anthems, and genuine musical chemistry.
What sets this compilation apart is its sheer diversity of talent. Across the three discs, listeners hear performances by a who’s who of classic rock and pop royalty:
Joe Walsh (Eagles, James Gang)
Dr. John
Billy Preston
Nils Lofgren (E Street Band)
Levon Helm and Rick Danko (The Band)
Todd Rundgren
Jack Bruce (Cream)
Gary Brooker (Procol Harum)
Dave Edmunds, John Entwistle (The Who), Peter Frampton, and more.
Each band member not only plays with Ringo, but takes turns performing their own hits, making the live shows—and this anthology—a true celebration of classic rock collaboration. You’ll hear everything from “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “Photograph” to “Sunshine of Your Love,” “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” “Iko Iko,” “American Woman,” “Bang the Drum All Day,” and many others—each delivered with the spirit of a traveling rock ’n’ roll revue.
Ringo himself is in fine form throughout, charming audiences with his understated humor, affable presence, and reliable drumming. He performs Beatles staples and solo hits like “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Back Off Boogaloo,” “I’m the Greatest,” “Act Naturally,” and more. While he’s not known for vocal virtuosity, Ringo’s performances exude warmth and authenticity—reminders of his essential place in music history.
The production quality of the recordings is solid and consistent across tours, giving the anthology a cohesive feel despite covering multiple years and lineups. There’s an undeniable sense of fun and mutual respect between all the artists, and that energy translates directly to the listener. This is not a collection of sterile live cuts—it’s a living document of musical friendship, nostalgia, and enduring creativity.
While The Anthology… So Far may not appeal to those seeking new or experimental work, it’s an essential listen for fans of classic rock, The Beatles, and collaborative live performance. It also serves as a unique gateway to exploring the catalogs of the many artists featured in the All Starr Band over the years.
In essence, this anthology is more than just a collection of greatest hits—it’s a celebration of legacy, humility, and the enduring joy of playing music together. Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of which artists appear on which tours, or a listening guide to Ringo’s solo career beyond the All Starr Band projects.
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Track Listing
Ringo – It Don’t Come Easy
Ringo – The No-No Song
Dr. John – Iko-Iko
Levon Helm – The Weight
Nils Lofgren – Shine Silently
Ringo – Honey Don’t
Clarence Clemons – Quarter To Three
Rick Danko – Raining In My Heart
Billy Preston – Will It Go Round In Circles
Joe Walsh – Life In The Fast Lane
Joe Walsh – Desperado
Peter Frampton – Norwegian Wood
Nils Lofgren – Walking Nerve
John Entwistle – Boris The Spider
Ringo – You’re Sixteen, You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine
Ringo – Photograph
Ringo – I’m The Greatest
Ringo – Don’t Go Where The Road Don’t Go
Timothy B Schmit – I Can’t Tell You Why
Dave Edmunds – Girls Talk
Felix Cavaliere – People Got To Be Free
Felix Cavaliere – Groovin’
Ringo – Act Naturally
Randy Bachman – Takin’ Care Of Business
Randy Bachma n– You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
Joe Walsh – In The City
Todd Rundgren – Bang The Drum All Day
Todd Rundgren – Black Maria
Burton Cummings – American Woman
Ringo – Weight Of The World
Ringo – Back Off Boogaloo
Ringo – Yellow Submarine
Peter Frampton – Show Me The Way
Jack Bruce – Sunshine Of Your Love
Dave Edmunds – I Hear You Knocking
Simon Kirk e– Shooting Star
Ringo – Boys
Peter Frampton – Baby I Love Your Way
Gary Brooker – A Salty Dog
Jack Bruce – I Feel Free
Simon Kirke – All Right Now
Ringo – I Wanna Be Your Man
Gary Brooker – A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Eric Carmen – Hungry Eyes
Eric Carmen – All By Myself
Ringo – With A Little Help From My Friends
