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Early 1970

Name: Early 1970
Description: "Early 1970" is a rock song by Ringo Starr released as the B-side of his single "It Don't Come Easy" in April 1971. The track represents an uncommon instance of Starr's songwriting during this period and was motivated by the Beatles' dissolution. Critics have characterized it as both a tentative pea

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"Early 1970" is a rock song by Ringo Starr released as the B-side of his single "It Don't Come Easy" in April 1971. The track represents an uncommon instance of Starr's songwriting during this period and was motivated by the Beatles' dissolution. Critics have characterized it as both a tentative peace accord and an earnest letter addressing his former bandmates.

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What the lyrics are about

The song reflects on the Beatles' breakup and Starr's relationships with his three former bandmates. Each verse addresses Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison individually, contemplating the possibility of future musical collaboration with each. The final verse presents Starr's modest self-assessment of his own musical talents while expressing optimism about the four reuniting to perform together.