The Cheat Sheet

Ringo Starr Wrote The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ After Asking for Some Eggs

Ringo Starr said he had the idea for The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden” after he asked for an egg dish. He only asked for the eggs because someone first offered him food that was a lot more exotic!
The Cheat Sheet

Ringo Starr Felt The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ Could’ve Been About Sharks

Ringo Starr said The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden” was inspired by real-life octopus behavior. In retrospect, he felt the tune could have been a lot more twisted. It appears Paul McCartney approved of ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Ringo Starr Recorded His Final Lead Vocal for the Beatles

On this day (July 17) in 1969, Ringo Starr stepped into the recording booth at EMI Studio in London to record the vocals for “Octopus’s Garden” for the 1969 album Abbey Road. It was one of only two ...
American Songwriter

Ringo Starr Has Collaborated on “Octopus’s Garden”-Themed Merch Items in Support of Earth Day’s Environmental Initiatives

Ringo Starr has long been a supporter of environmental causes, and he recently collaborated with the Earth Day Network on a merchandise collection celebrating his classic 1969 Beatles tune “Octopus’s ...