On this Day in Music History - Dec 5, 1964 **"Ringo"** by **Lorne Greene** is a Western-themed spoken-word ballad released in 1964. Written by **Don Robertson** and **Hal Blair**, the song tells the story of a gunslinger named Ringo, weaving a tale of his notoriety, loneliness, and ultimate demise in the lawless Old West. Lorne Greene, best known as Ben Cartwright on the TV series *Bonanza*, narrates the song with his commanding, deep voice, giving it a dramatic and cinematic feel. The music fea