Talk:Photograph (Ringo Starr song)/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Seabuckthorn (talk · contribs) 09:40, 9 February 2014 (UTC)

Nominator: JG66 (talk)

Hi! My review for this article will be here shortly. -- Seabuckthorn   ♥  09:40, 9 February 2014 (UTC)

1: Well-written
 * a. Prose is "clear and concise", without copyvios, or spelling and grammar errors:
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 * 5) ** Major Point 1: Background and composition "Starr co-wrote the song with George Harrison, his former bandmate from the Beatles. Although the two of them collaborated on other compositions, it is the only song officially credited to the pair." & "The lyrics are a reflection on lost love, whereby a photograph is the only reminder of the protagonists' shared past. Starr and Harrison began writing the song in the South of France in 1971, during a period when Starr was focused on developing his acting career." (summarised well in the lead)
 * 6) ** Major Point 2: Recording "They first recorded "Photograph" late the following year, along with the single's B-side, "Down and Out", during sessions for Harrison's Living in the Material World album (1973). The officially released version was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Richard Perry, and it incorporates aspects of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound through the presence of multiple drums and acoustic guitars, as well as an orchestra and a choir. Aside from Starr and Harrison, the musicians on the recording include Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, Jim Keltner, and Spector's musical arranger, Jack Nitzsche." (summarised well in the lead)
 * 7) ** Major Point 3: Release "Starr made a promotional film for the single, shot at his and wife Maureen Starkey's home, Tittenhurst Park." (summarised well in the lead)
 * 8) ** Major Point 4: Reception "A signature tune for Starr as a solo artist, "Photograph" became an international hit, topping singles charts in the United States, Canada and Australia, and receiving gold disc certification for US sales of 1 million. Music critics have similarly received the song favourably; Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic considers it to be "among the very best post-Beatles songs by any of the Fab Four".[1]" (summarised well in the lead)
 * 9) ** Major Point 5: Re-releases and live versions ""Photograph" has appeared on Starr's compilation albums Blast from Your Past (1975) and Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr (2007), and live versions have featured on releases recorded with his All-Starr Band and with the Roundheads. In November 2002, a year after Harrison's death, Starr sang "Photograph" at the Concert for George – a performance that was an emotional highpoint of the event." (summarised well in the lead)
 * 10) ** Major Point 6: Cover versions and references "Engelbert Humperdinck, Camper Van Beethoven, Cilla Black and Adam Sandler are among the artists who have covered the song." (summarised well in the lead)
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 * 12) ** Major Point 1: Background and composition "Starr co-wrote the song with George Harrison, his former bandmate from the Beatles. Although the two of them collaborated on other compositions, it is the only song officially credited to the pair." & "The lyrics are a reflection on lost love, whereby a photograph is the only reminder of the protagonists' shared past. Starr and Harrison began writing the song in the South of France in 1971, during a period when Starr was focused on developing his acting career." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
 * 13) ** Major Point 2: Recording "They first recorded "Photograph" late the following year, along with the single's B-side, "Down and Out", during sessions for Harrison's Living in the Material World album (1973). The officially released version was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Richard Perry, and it incorporates aspects of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound through the presence of multiple drums and acoustic guitars, as well as an orchestra and a choir. Aside from Starr and Harrison, the musicians on the recording include Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, Jim Keltner, and Spector's musical arranger, Jack Nitzsche." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
 * 14) ** Major Point 3: Release "Starr made a promotional film for the single, shot at his and wife Maureen Starkey's home, Tittenhurst Park." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
 * 15) ** Major Point 4: Reception "A signature tune for Starr as a solo artist, "Photograph" became an international hit, topping singles charts in the United States, Canada and Australia, and receiving gold disc certification for US sales of 1 million. Music critics have similarly received the song favourably; Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic considers it to be "among the very best post-Beatles songs by any of the Fab Four".[1]" (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
 * 16) ** Major Point 5: Re-releases and live versions ""Photograph" has appeared on Starr's compilation albums Blast from Your Past (1975) and Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr (2007), and live versions have featured on releases recorded with his All-Starr Band and with the Roundheads. In November 2002, a year after Harrison's death, Starr sang "Photograph" at the Concert for George – a performance that was an emotional highpoint of the event." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
 * 17) ** Major Point 6: Cover versions and references "Engelbert Humperdinck, Camper Van Beethoven, Cilla Black and Adam Sandler are among the artists who have covered the song." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
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2: Verifiable with no original research
 * a. Has an appropriate reference section: Yes
 * b. Citation to reliable sources where necessary: excellent (Thorough check on Google.)

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5: Stable: No edit wars, etc: Yes

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JG66, I'm very happy and inspired to see your work here. As per the above checklist, there are no issues with the article and it’s a GA. Promoting the article to GA status. -- Seabuckthorn   ♥  13:30, 9 February 2014 (UTC)
 * Big thanks, . I'd only just noticed you had taken the review, in fact, so to have it pass immediately is fantastic. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Best, JG66 (talk) 15:49, 9 February 2014 (UTC)