Following a solid run of hit singles earlier in the decade, Ringo Starr experienced a bit of a chart dry spell in the mid-to-late 1970s. His fortune changed somewhat, however, with the release of his eighth album, Stop and Smell the Roses. The album, which was recorded during late 1980 and early 1981, featured contributions from several of Ringo's musical contemporaries, including former Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison, the latter of whom wrote the single, "Wrack My Brain."
"Wrack My Brain" was released as a single on Boardwalk Records in November 1981; it would peak at #38 on the Billboard chart the following month. While not as commercially successful as Ringo's earlier hits, it was a catchy song that featured him in top form. It remains Ringo's last top 40 single to date, although he has continued to record and tour to much acclaim.
Stop and Smell the Roses is currently out of print, but "Wrack My Brain" is available on the collection Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr. A brief sample of the song can be heard on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ringo-Starr/e/B000APT4V6/ref=ntt_mus_dp_pel .
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