All 11 Beatles Songs With Ringo Starr on Lead Vocals, Ranked

The article ranks all 11 Beatles songs on which Ringo Starr sang lead, arguing that his contribution to the band’s sound is often underappreciated. It traces his vocal roles from early rock’n’roll covers to songs written by band members, including tracks that suited his distinctive voice.

Several selections were covers the band had performed before Starr joined, such as Carl Perkins’ “Matchbox” and “Honey Don’t”. Recording “Matchbox” while suffering from a sore throat led to acute tonsillitis and Starr missing the start of a world tour, when Jimmie Nicol filled in for nearly two weeks. The article also discusses “Good Night”, written by John Lennon as a lullaby for his son Julian, and Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally”, whose story of becoming a screen star echoes Starr’s later acting career.