The Cheat Sheet

Ringo Starr Wrote The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ After Asking for Some Eggs

Ringo Starr said he had the idea for The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden” after he asked for an egg dish. He only asked for the eggs because someone first offered him food that was a lot more exotic!
The Cheat Sheet

Ringo Starr Felt The Beatles’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ Could’ve Been About Sharks

Ringo Starr said The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden” was inspired by real-life octopus behavior. In retrospect, he felt the tune could have been a lot more twisted. It appears Paul McCartney approved of ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Beatles’ ‘Octopus Garden’ Becomes Kids’ Book

Ringo Starr is turning the hit song he wrote into an illustrated story for children. By Andy Lewis Ringo Starr Sun Glasses Headshot - P 2012 Ringo Starr is teaming with illustrator Ben Cort to set the ...
UPI

Ringo Starr recalls creation of 'Octopus's Garden' on 'Kimmel'

Feb. 18 (UPI) --Beatles icon Ringo Starr recalled how he created his song "Octopus' Garden" while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Starr described on Thursday how he went to Sardinia and borrowed Peter ...