Ringo Starr Goes Country, and 13 More New Songs
Ringo Starr maintains his perpetual optimism in “Look Up,” the title track of his new, Nashville-centered album. Written by T Bone Burnett and Daniel Tashian, the song posits, “There’s a light that shines in the darkest days,” bolstered by richly twangy guitars and an unmistakable Ringo backbeat. JON PARELES
Ringo Starr on picking songs for country album: "I didn't know who had written them"
Ringo Starr has opened up about picking songs for his new country album, Look Up, saying he "only listened" to the tracks and "didn’t know who had written them". The album, which is set for release on 10th January 2025, is a collection of 11 songs – many of them co-written T Bone Burnett, while other contributors include Billy Swan and Bruce Sugar.
It's hard to set aside prejudices going into an album which is so obviously Ringo Starr singing country songs, but this is not the right direction, Ringo.
Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup ...
Ringo Starr ’s new album Look Up returns the former Beatles drummer to his love of country music, particularly classic country. “I like old country, old style, and that’s what we’ve got,” he tells ...
A new album from a Beatle is always a cause for celebration. Even if it’s Ringo, who, in purely musical terms, will always somehow be the least of four equals. In his glory days, Ringo Starr was ...
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