Beatles question; who was Richie from Across the universe?

[Mr.Marion]

The beginning if the song John says "Good night Richie"
But none of the Beatle's kids had that name.

[cockyhoskins]

I always thought he said, "You're late Richie". Addressed to Ringo.

[EDIT]: To answer the actual question, Richie is what they all called Ringo. That was John talking to Ringo. The world knows him as Ringo. His actual name is Richard (or Richie).

[Mr.Marion]

I always thought he said, "You're late Richie". Addressed to Ringo.

[EDIT]: To answer the actual question, Richie is what they all called Ringo. That was John talking to Ringo. The world knows him as Ringo. His actual name is Richard (or Richie).

[Nostalgiabuff]

Ringo's real name is Richard Starkey

[Megotastrophe]

I'm hearing you're late Richie as well