Ringo, I Love You

Stereo Total

About Ringo, I Love You

"Ringo, I Love You" is a rock song performed by American singer-actress Cher released under the pseudonym Bonnie Jo Mason, the name she used at the start of her career when based in Los Angeles. The song was released in 1964 during the height of Beatlemania. It was a tribute to The Beatles. The original vinyl is now a valuable rarity. In 1999 the song was covered by German electronic duo Stereo Total and released on their studio album My Melody.


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1999
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Ringo, I love you yeah yeah yeah
More than anything in this world
I wanna be your only girl
Please let me hold your 
Ringo, they say yeah yeah yeah
I'll never get to hold it tight
But still I dream of you at night
Please let me hold your hand

I want to run my fingers
Through your hair
I want to let you know
How much, how much I care

Ringo, I love you yeah yeah yeah
More than anything in this world
I wanna be your only girl
Please let me hold your 
Ringo, Ringo
More than anything
I want to wear your ring
Oh Ringo, I love you 
I wanna be your dog, dog 
Dog, yeah, yeah

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Stereo Total

Stereo Total is a Berlin-based multilingual, French-Germanduo comprising Françoise Cactus (born Françoise Van Hove and formerly co-leader of the West Berlin band Les Lolitas) and Brezel ('pretzel') Göring (aka Friedrich von Finsterwalde, born Friedrich Ziegler). Both Cactus and Göring sing and play multiple instruments. When they appear on stage as a duo, Cactus frequently plays drums while Göring plays guitar and synth; at other times the touring band has included additional musicians such as Angie Reed. more »

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Written by: COLE PORTER

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ringo, I Love You" by Stereo Total is classified under the genres of indie pop and electronic music.
Album Fact
The song is part of the band's 1995 studio album, "Oh Ah!"
Artist Contribution
This song showcases the unique range of voices of the band's two main members - Françoise Cactus, a French-German musician, and Brezel Göring, a German musician.
Modification Fact
"Ringo, I Love You" is actually a cover of a song of the same name by the American singer Cher, but Stereo Total has modified it using their signature style.
Influences
Stereo Total's version of the song has influences from different musical styles including new wave, pop art, and punk rock.
Lyrics Fact
The poetic and whimsical lyrics of the song reflect the band's distinctive approach to songwriting. It's a love song directed at the famous drummer of the Beatles - Ringo Starr.
Translation
The name of the band, Stereo Total, is German-French play on words that might be translated to "Total Stereo" in English, possibly signaling their diverse musical influences and sounds.
Release Fact
Though the original song by Cher was released in the 1960s, Stereo Total's cover did not come out until three decades later in the 1990s.
Language Influence
The band often uses a combination of English, French, and German in their lyrics, though English is primarily used in "Ringo, I Love You".
Band Chemistry
The genuine chemistry between band members Françoise and Brezel is reflected in their cooperative and harmonious performance in songs like "Ringo, I Love You".
Recording Fact
The song, like most of Stereo Total’s tracks, features minimalistic production, choosing to focus on simple melodies and lyrics.
Band Popularity
While "Ringo, I Love You" is not one of Stereo Total's most popular tracks, it still holds a special place in the heart of their fan base.
Tribute Fact
The song is a playful tribute to Ringo Starr, beloved drummer of the Beatles, expressing a crush-like admiration for him. This aligns with the band's tendency to reference pop culture icons in their music.
Pop Culture
Stereo Total's cover of "Ringo, I Love You" helps keep alive the vibrant pop-cultural heritage of the 60s, reintroducing it to younger generations.
Niche Audience
The song has a niche following of fans who appreciate the band's quirky, lo-fi approach to music and their unique interpretations of classic songs.

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