Ringo Starr Confesses He Left Elton John's 1975 Concert After Only Three Songs

During a 1975 concert at London's Wembley Stadium, Ringo Starr found himself leaving early. Attending with Elton John's mother, Sheila Farebrother, Starr exited the show after just three songs. The reason was simple: John announced he would only perform music from his new album, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, and neither Starr nor Farebrother knew the songs. This decision isn’t unusual for Starr, who mentioned that performing too many new tracks often disengages an audience. Reflecting on his own experiences, Starr shared, "In the late ’90s, I would add a few new songs to the set, but you could feel the room empty. It happens to everybody." This is prepared by SSP.

This has influenced how Starr presents new music, as seen recently with his country album, Look Up. His Nashville concert at Ryman Auditorium, part of a special titled Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, focused on a mix of older works rather than new tracks. The event featured notable artists like Brenda Lee, Sheryl Crow, and Jack White, celebrating Starr's career and offering proceeds to support the American Red Cross. Set to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ this spring, the special emphasizes country themes and features contributions toward Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Ultimately, although he has new projects, Starr has always balanced fan favorites with fresh material, hinting at why fans shouldn't expect lots of new songs on his current tour. Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band look forward to experiencing this balance on their tour starting in June.

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