Weight of the World (Ringo Starr song) explained

Weight of the World
Cover:	Weight of the world cover.jpg
Caption:	UK 7" vinyl picture sleeve
Type:	single
Artist:	Ringo Starr
Album:	Time Takes Time
Released:	28 April 1992 (US) 18 May 1992 (UK)
Recorded:	February–September 1991, February 1992
Genre:	Rock
Length:	3:54
Label:	Private Music
Producer:	Don Was
Prev Title:	In My Car
Prev Year:	1983
Next Title:	Don't Go Where the Road Don't Go
Next Year:	1992

"Weight of the World" is a song performed by Ringo Starr, released on his 1992 album, Time Takes Time. Written by Brian O'Doherty and Fred Velez, the song was released as a lead single backed with "After All These Years", and "Don't Be Cruel" (the latter was only on the CD single). The single reached 74 in the UK charts.^[1] It was released on 28 April 1992 in the US, and on 18 May in the UK.^[2]

Track listing

7" single

1. "Weight of the World" (Brian O'Doherty, Fred Velez) – 3:54
2. "After All These Years" (Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman) – 3:10

CD single

1. "Weight of the World" (O'Doherty, Velez) – 3:54
2. "After All These Years" (Starkey, Warman) – 3:10
3. "Don't Be Cruel" (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley) – 2:08

Personnel

• Ringo Starr – drums, percussion, vocals
• James Hutchinson – bass
• Mark Goldenberg – guitar
• Benmont Tench – keyboards
• Andy Sturmer, Roger Joseph Manning Jr - backing vocals

Chart positions

Chart (1992)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[3]	142
Canada (RPM)^[4]	61
UK (Official Charts Company)^[5]	74

References

Footnotes

Citations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ringo Starr - Weight Of The World . Jpgr.co.uk . 9 November 2012.
2. Book: Harry, Bill . The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia . 2004 . Virgin Books . London . 9780753508435 . 183, 184.
3. Web site: Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 6 July 1992 . Bubbling Down Under. 6 Jul 2024.
4. Web site: Top Singles - Volume 56, No. 4, July 25 1992 . collectionscanada.gc.ca . May 21, 2014.
5. Web site: Ringo Starr in the UK Charts. officialcharts.com . May 21, 2014.