US album release: Sentimental Journey by Ringo Starr
Friday 24 April 1970 | Release, Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr's debut solo album Sentimental Journey was released in the United States on 24 April 1970.
The album had previously been issued in the United Kingdom on 27 March 1970, marking Ringo's first major step into solo recording outside The Beatles.
Commercial Performance
Sentimental Journey reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Top LPs chart. In the United States, it also charted at number 20 on Record World and number 21 on Cash Box, achieving estimated sales of 500,000 copies in its first two weeks.
Album Context
The album was a stylistic departure from Ringo Starr's work with The Beatles, focusing on interpretations of pre-rock and roll standards rather than contemporary material.
FAQs
When was Sentimental Journey released in the US?
24 April 1970.
When was it released in the UK?
27 March 1970.
What was Ringo Starr's first solo album?
Sentimental Journey.
How did it perform commercially?
It reached No.7 in the UK and No.22 on the US Billboard Top LPs chart, with strong early US sales.
What style of music is it?
Traditional pop and standards, focusing on older songs rather than rock material.
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