Oo-Wee
Ringo Starr · Goodnight Vienna [1974]
I've been acting kinda strange
I wake up in the morning, then without a warning
All I do is scream your name, yeah
Every time I look inside me
I see the man that I've become
You make me wanna holler and jump right out my collar
You've got me on the run, yeah
Oo-wee, babe, oo-wee, yeah
Friends don't recognize me, they say you hypnotize me
Ooh, what you done to me, babe?
You drive me out of my sunsets, oo-wee
She look just like the new Jean Harlow
With sultry lips and long blonde hair
They say, she came from Haites or was it the Euphrates
That brought my lady here, yeah?
Oo-wee, babe, oo-wee, yeah
Friends don't understand me, they say you underhand me
Ooh, what you done to me, babe?
You drive me out of my senses, oo-wee, yeah
Take it, John
It's my doctor playing
When I walk into her parlor
It's like the spider and the fly
In the darkness, she surrounds me
And weaves her web around me
And locks me up inside, yeah
She look just like the new Jean Harlow
With sultry lips and long blonde hair
They say, she came from Haites or was it the Euphrates
That brought my lady here, uh, uh?
Oo-wee, babe, oo-wee, yeah
Friends don't understand me, they say you underhand me
Ooh, what you done to me, babe?
You drive me out of my senses, oo-wee, yeah
Oo-wee, babe
(Oo-wee)
Oo-wee, babe
(Oo-wee)
Oo-wee, babe
(Oo-wee)
Oo-wee, babe
(Oo-wee, oo-wee)
Oo-Wee
Oo-Wee stands as a vibrant example of Ringo Starr's post-Beatles pop sensibility, appearing on his 1974 album Goodnight Vienna. The track captures the playful, upbeat energy that defined much of his solo work during the mid-1970s, blending rock and roll rhythms with a lighthearted vocal delivery. As part of an album that showcased Starr's ability to curate a diverse collection of songs, this recording highlights his knack for catchy melodies and accessible arrangements. The song remains a testament to his enduring appeal as a frontman capable of delivering infectious, radio-friendly hits. It reflects a period where Starr successfully carved out a distinct identity separate from his former bandmates, relying on straightforward songwriting and spirited performances to connect with audiences.