Mark Foote (@markstunes)
Feb 20th 2026, 6:53 am
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"It Don't Come Easy" is a song by the English rock musician Ringo Starr that was released as a non-album single in April 1971. It was produced by Starr's former Beatles bandmate George Harrison, who also helped write the song, although only Starr is credited. Recording for the track took place in March 1970 at Trident Studios in London, with overdubs added in October. Starr and Harrison performed the song together in August 1971 at Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh shows in New York City, a recording from which was released on the live album of the same name. Starr has continued to perform it in subsequent decades with his All-Starr Band.

Apart from in North America, where "Beaucoups of Blues" had been a single in October 1970, "It Don't Come Easy" was Starr's first single release since the break-up of the Beatles. Heavily promoted by Apple Records, the song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 in Canada and number 4 on singles charts in the UK and the US. It was critically well received on release and remains one of his most popular hits as a solo artist.
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Bev: @markstunes Hi Mark. I had forgotten all about this song. Awesome job singing this and putting it back into my memory. Loved my listen today. ❤♫
Feb 20th 2026, 8:36 am Report
Joyce: @markstunes Hi Mark- Good song choice and your recording was right on target and a very easy listen
Feb 20th 2026, 2:23 pm Report
Cash: @markstunes , Bet you can play drums too. great singing Mark, yep you sure do sing awesome, loved my listen , yes i did :)
Feb 20th 2026, 10:57 pm Report
Jay Dotson: Jay455Fabulous song and performance Mark this sounds awesome great cover
Feb 21st 2026, 10:46 am Report
Neon48: @markstunes Absolutely Aweome!! Loved it!!
Feb 21st 2026, 2:15 pm Report
Don DelRay: @markstunes Hi Mark, Good song and sing!
Feb 22nd 2026, 3:45 am Report
Thomas Lyle Stephens: tlsteelman A super song that I fell in love with decades ago. Difficult song to sing but your cover was spot on! Sad that there are only two left now. Not long from now maybe none. Many kids today don't even know who Ringo Star or even the Beatles are! Time is flying be too fast.
Feb 22nd 2026, 3:03 pm Report
Aragorn: @markstunes You aced this, Mark. Great cover, buddy! I think I saw on a comment that you are in snow country NY. I'm not that far from there. Hope you're enjoying our blizzards, lol.
Feb 26th 2026, 3:24 am Report
Mark Foote: @bevb Much appreciate your time and thoughts Bev.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:12 am Report
Mark Foote: @joyceishere Hi Joyce... Was digging to find some of those gems we don't hear much anymore. Thank you so much
Feb 26th 2026, 7:13 am Report
Mark Foote: @cash Hi Rick... Actually years ago I would fill in for our drummer or rhythm guitar places when members couldn't make it to practice. Thank you so much for sharing your time and thoughts.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:15 am Report
Mark Foote: @jay455 Thanks so much for sharing a moment to hear this Jay. Your thoughts were much appreciated.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:16 am Report
Mark Foote: @neon48 Much appreciate the support and for your time which is never taken for granted. TY!!!
Feb 26th 2026, 7:17 am Report
Mark Foote: @dondelray Thanks so much Don. Much appreciate your time and suppport.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:18 am Report
Mark Foote: @tlsteel Hi Tom... This is one of those songs that stood out from others. I thought Ringo and George were great after all the attention Paul and John got through the years. We will keep their songs alive. Thank you Tom.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:20 am Report
Mark Foote: @aragorn Hi Paul... The snow has been brutal this winter and yes, I'm definitely ready for spring. Much appreciate you stopping by and for your much appreciated support. TY Paul.
Feb 26th 2026, 7:22 am Report