Stop and Smell the Roses (Ringo Starr album)

Stop and Smell the Roses is the ninth studio album by English musician Ringo Starr, released in 1981. It was a commercially disappointing release, failing to achieve the chart success of Starr's earlier solo work.

The album's production involved a number of prominent musicians and songwriters. Paul McCartney contributed two songs, "Private Property" and "Attention," although he did not perform on the record itself. John Lennon also intended to contribute songs but was murdered before he could do so. Harry Nilsson, Ronnie Wood, and Stephen Stills also contributed songwriting or musical performances.

Despite the impressive array of collaborators, Stop and Smell the Roses received mixed reviews. Many critics noted that the album lacked a clear direction and that the songs, while professionally crafted, were not particularly memorable. The album's title, intended to suggest a reflective and appreciative approach to life, ultimately did little to help its commercial performance.

The album produced a few singles, including "Wrack My Brain," written by George Harrison, which managed to achieve some moderate success. The other singles, however, failed to make a significant impact. Stop and Smell the Roses remains a lesser-known entry in Ringo Starr's discography.