The Story and Meaning Behind "Weight of the World," the Ringo Starr Comeback Single that Should Have Been a Hit
Ringo Starr's solo career hit heights in the '70s that even his ex-Beatle bandmates could envy. After that career staggered through the '80s, Starr tried to bounce back with the 1992 single "Weight of the World," a song that was a musical throwback, even as its lyrics warned about the dangers of living in the past. What is "Weight of the World" about? Why was Starr looking for a comeback? And did the single achieve what it set out to do? Find out all the information about a song that's one of the finest in Starr's post-Beatles career.
Source: americansongwriter.com
