Ringo: [On the 'Two Virgins' cover] 'The cover was the…
![“Ringo: [On the 'Two Virgins' cover] 'The cover was the mind-blower - I remember to this day the moment when they came in and showed me. I don't really remember the music, I'd have to play it now. But he showed me the cover and I pointed to the 'Times': 'Oh, you've even got the Times in it...' as…” quote by Ringo Starr](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/8ec/ringo-starr-3090_time_ringo-on-the-two-virgins-cover-the-cover_188220.jpg)
““Ringo: [On the 'Two Virgins' cover] 'The cover was the mind-blower - I remember to this day the moment when they came in and showed me. I don't really remember the music, I'd have to play it now. But he showed me the cover and I pointed to the 'Times': 'Oh, you've even got the Times in it...' as if he didn't have his dick hanging out. I said, 'Ah, come on, John. You're doing all this stuff and it may be cool for you, but you know we all have to answer. It doesn't matter; whichever one of us does something, we all have to answer for it.' He said, 'Oh, Ringo, you only have to answer the phone.' I said, 'OK, fine,' because it was true. The press would be calling up, and just at that point I didn't want to be bothered - but in the end that's all I had to do: answer the phone. It was fine. Two or three people phoned and I said: 'See, he's got the Times on the cover.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The anecdote highlights how a striking visual (the album cover) can dominate attention, while the actual content (music) may be less memorable, and how responsibility is shared among collaborators, yet each person often handles only a small part of the fallout.
In simple terms: A bold cover can outshine the music, and each team member only deals with a tiny piece of the consequences.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let flashy visuals distract from core work; focus on your specific role.
Themes
responsibility
teamwork
media
music
attention
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
insightful
Type
anecdotal
conversational
humorous
When to use this quote
- album release
- media interviews
- public relations
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
branding
social perception
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance visual impact with substance?
- What role does each member truly play in a project?
A Different Perspective
The focus on the cover may overlook deeper artistic value.