Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who produced the song 'Back Off Boogaloo'?

   George Harrison, Ringo Starr's former Beatles bandmate, produced the song. He also contributed to the songwriting, although he was not officially credited until 2017.

2. What inspired the title 'Back Off Boogaloo'?

   The title was inspired by English glam rock artist Marc Bolan of T. Rex. Ringo Starr coined the term 'boogaloo' after hearing Bolan use it frequently during a dinner conversation in 1971.

3. What was the initial chart performance of 'Back Off Boogaloo'?

   Upon its release in 1972, 'Back Off Boogaloo' reached number 2 in the UK and Canada charts, and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

4. What is the significance of the song's B-side, 'Blindman'?

   'Blindman' was intended as the theme song for the 1971 film of the same name, in which Ringo Starr starred. However, it was not used in the film and became the B-side for 'Back Off Boogaloo'.

5. How does 'Back Off Boogaloo' reflect glam rock influences?

   The song reflects glam rock influences through its big drum sound, repeating nature, and high-energy style. These features are complemented by slide guitar riffs from George Harrison that evoke Duane Allman's style.

6. Did Ringo Starr release other versions of 'Back Off Boogaloo'?

   Yes, Ringo Starr released re-recorded versions of 'Back Off Boogaloo' for his albums 'Stop and Smell the Roses' in 1981 and 'Give More Love' in 2017.