The Beatles - Something (Isolated Drums)

Abbey Road 1969

[ConradSpoke]

This kind of restraint is exactly why Ringo is a genius. He contributed what was necessary to the song without showboating.

[Flamestar]

This, along with "Come Together" are proof that Ringo Starr is a better drummer than some people give him credit for.

[RaymondPeckIII]

Ringo doesn't play the drums. He plays the song.
His playing does not rely on standard drumkit patterns. It's unique to each moment, creatively inventing just what the song needs.

[Rick-Jangle]

The haters can say whatever the hell they want. Ringo is such a beautiful feel player. The Beatles were blessed to have him!

[gretschguy]

This just proves the point that Ringo knows what he’s doing behind the drum kit! He is in the pocket, laid-back in his execution and right on point with what the song needs. Brilliant!

[fluxmuldar]

The hi-hat finally coming in at 2:41 is very underrated.

[donwhite]

Ringo was one fourth of the greatest band that ever was. He doesn't need any defense. Very early on you could tell he was perfect for The Beatles. Just listen to the 1963 song "Boys." His timing on both drums and vocals was superb!

[AlexGarcia-xdqx]

Definitely John, Paul, Geroge and Ringo, were destined to be together and to be The Beatles. The sum of all of them together with the guidance of Brian Epstein and George Martin, created something unique in music

[Powertuber]

It is harder to play slow the longer spaces not easy to time.

[Diego_Aracena_Kovacevic]

Ringo Starr HAD TO BE THE FOURTH BEATLE!!!

[tomthx]

I once heard George say "And there was Ringo, rock steady as always". That is the essence of Ringo's drumming - rock steady, rock steady, perfect little additions to the song in the right places.

[thundarrisaboss]

as a songwriter, id kill to have ringo. dude was a true artist, that knew how to serve the song. i love me some fancy drums too, but man, he is just perfect for the songs. other drummers KNOW how good ringo is.

[manjay]

The cymbal crescendo is an overdub. I think there are drum overdubs in the middle 8 as well, the triplets section. I am #1 Ringo Fan. Ringo changed my life. One minor point. Some of his best drumming was suggested by or even created by Paul. Although Ringo played The Ticket To Ride drum part and the Tomorrow Never Knows drum part, both parts were largely due to Paul's ideas. The point here is that not only could Ringo create his own genius drum parts, the other Beatles knew that if they suggested things things to him, or even had specific ideas, they all knew Ringo could *execute* their ideas and add that special Ringo touch and feel.

[IlMaghetto]

The secret is not overproduce it. And ringo was the greatest in keeping it simple

[tomisgood]

Can we talk about Ringo's outfit in that picture? Fantastic!

...Oh yeah, also the drumming is incredible. Super understated but fits right in there. and my god does that bridge section pop!

[Grayham]

How can he simultaneously be so laid back and pushing at the same time

[mr.wizard]

An outstanding drum arrangement and performance. Hearing the isolated drums makes you realize how much they really make the song.

[channelname]

Ringo didn't have to rely on expert level drummer tricks because he knew how to make the silence in his beats stand out. That's one reason why I love Ringo as a drummer

[aloncd]

Abbey Road is the album that has the best drums, no wonder why it’s Ringo’s favorite album

[howieresnick]

The most musical drummer ever! He's not concerned with flash or speed. He fits in in a perfectly understated way. Ringo, the enhancer.