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,
Ringo Starr has a new country album. Is it any good?
NPR"s Scott Detrow speaks with Marcus Dowling, country music reporter for The Tennessean about Ringo Starr's new country music album, 'Look Up.'
Ringo Starr on a new album at 84 and his love of country and broccoli
Lean, athletic, a full head of black hair and beard and the obligatory sunglasses. Ringo Start exudes a classic, timeless coolness like few others do. You just can't believe that the ex-Beatles drummer is 84 years old.
Ringo Starr's New Country Sound With ‘Look Up' Album | Billboard News
Ringo Starr is back with a fresh sound! The Beatles star tackled country music in his new album, Look Up, and he's sharing the details on how he returned to the genre. What do you think of Ringo Starr's new country sound?
Ringo Starr, ‘Look Up': Album Review
As far back as the Beatles ' earliest years, the group drew influences far wider than the rock 'n' roll pioneers that directly paved their way. From blues to R&B to even jazz, listen closely to the records released during the Beatlemania years and a wealth of inspiration reveals itself.
Ringo Starr’s “Look Up” and five other albums you must hear this week
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr drops his first full album in six years this week, topping a new releases lineup that includes titles from Busta Rhymes, Franz Ferdinand and Tremonti, the music from "Moana 2" and a vintage Miles Davis set,
With his new album Look Up, Ringo Starr proves that a white hat does not a country album make
A genre that once stood for individuality, ruggedness, stoicism is now all about conformity. The cowboy crossover does not fit for Starr
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 new album review: Beatles legend, 84, goes Country with first record in years
Beatles legend Ringo Starr's new album Look Up blends old-school country with modern flair and universal themes. Garry Bushell reviews the record and more new releases.
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.
Ringo Starr Exudes Cowboy Cool on ‘Look Up'
Ringo always wanted to be a cowboy. He grew up in the toughest corner of Liverpool, dreaming of escaping to the Wild West, hoping to emigrate to Texas. He was the biggest country fan in the Beatles, the one who sang the Buck Owens classic "Act Naturally" as well as original twangers like "What Goes On" and "Don't Pass Me By.
Ringo Starr Makes a Vulnerable Confession About His Vocal Talents
Starr announced last year that Look Up would encompass a full embrace of the country music genre. The decision wasn’t ...
Ringo Starr’s "Look Up" is a triumphant return to form with a twist of twang
Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup ...
Ringo Starr – ‘Look Up’ album review: There’s no peace and love in this rootin’-tootin’ town
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.