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Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album
The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.
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 'always wanted' one thing even though everything 'worked out' for The Beatles
Ringo Starr has revealed one thing he "always wanted" even though everything "worked out" for The Beatles. The Fab Four's drummer, whose real name is Sir Richard Starkey, grew up in Dingle and replaced Pete Best in the band back in 1962.
Ringo Starr's New Country Album Isn't a Lark. The Beatle Has a Long History With Twang
"We met Johnny Cash on the last gig the Beatles did, in San Francisco," Ringo Starr says today. "That was the last time we did gigs, and Johnny was there to see us off." Starr, 84, remembers it vividly,
Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals he 'always wanted' a different singing voice
Ringo Starr "always wanted" a different singing voice. The 84-year-old musician found international fame as the drummer for the Beatles in the 1960s alongside the late John Lennon, George Harrison, and Sir Paul McCartney and while he can "hold a tune",
'Unlistenable' Beatles song that Ringo Starr said was the 'worst we ever had to record'
This led to rows over certain songs, including 'Back in the USSR', which led to Ringo Starr leaving the band temporarily. READ MORE: Life in Merseyside village one year after Pontins closure READ MORE: We knew our area needed a bar like this and now it's bouncing every weekend The 1969 album 'Abbey Road' also led to disagreements among the band.
Ringo Starr sets sail for unchartered waters on languid country album Look Up
Ringo Starr seems to have been slowing down for decades. Yet, when he does push the boat out, he invariably sets sail for unchartered waters. Look Up finds him produced by hipster T.Bone Burnett, who wrote or co-wrote nine of these 11 songs.
Peter Frampton Forgot He Played on 1 Ringo Starr Hit
Peter Frampton worked on a Ringo Starr song, as did George Harrison, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and other music legends.
The most memorable guest musician Ringo Starr ever worked with: “The biggest spliff”
Despite the joke of Ringo Starr getting by with a little help from his friends, he felt this legend made for one of the most memorable moments in the studio.
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Ringo Starr Exudes Cowboy Cool on ‘Look Up’
When the Beatles fell apart in 1970, Ringo took refuge in his boyhood country dreams, for the underrated solo album Beaucoups ...
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Ringo Starr, ‘Look Up': Album Review
Aided by producer T Bone Burnett, who had a hand in writing nine of the album's 11 songs, Starr's spin on traditional and modern country gets a boost from guests Alison Krauss, Larkin Poe ...
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Ringo Starr Makes a Vulnerable Confession About His Vocal Talents