Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Fujikura / Universal Music) has released Ringo Starr’s first full-length album in six years, “Look Up.” It will be released on Friday the 10th of the month.
Ringo Starr has been a lifelong lover of country music, including his time with The Beatles (including songs such as “Act Naturally,” “Don’t Pass Me,” and “Don’t Pass Me.” He has performed/composed many country songs and country-style songs, both during his time with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. This is his first country album in over 50 years and his first full album since 2019.
Produced and co-written by T. Bone Burnett, it features 11 original songs recorded last year in Nashville and Los Angeles. Nine of the 11 songs were written by T. Bone Burnett, either alone or in collaboration, with one by Billy Swan and the other by Ringo Starr and Bruce Sugar. It has been composed. Ringo Starr sings and plays drums on all songs, and also contributed to the songwriting for the closing number, “Thankful,” which features Alison Krauss.
For this album, T. Bone Burnett enlisted some of today’s Nashville’s best and brightest, including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucious, and Molly Tuttle. The lead track, “Time on My Hands,” was produced by T. Bone Burnett in collaboration with Paul Kennerly and Daniel Tashian (who is also a co-producer on the album along with Bruce Sugar). It is made by
Ringo Starr & Friends will perform a number of songs from this album for two nights on January 14th and 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Ringo Starr – Look Up (Official Music Video)
Announcing: Ringo Starr’s new album LOOK UP
Ringo Starr “Look Up”
Ringo Starr / Look Up
Released on Friday, January 10, 2025
https://umj.lnk.to/Ringo_LookUp
Product number: UICY-16264
Price: 3,300 yen including tax
[Japanese edition only]
With explanation/with lyrics translation
SHM-CD specifications
1. Breathless (featuring Billy Strings)
2. Look Up (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Daniel Tashian, T. Bone Burnett)
3. Time On My Hands (Paul Kennerly, Daniel Tashian, T. Bone Burnett)
4. Never Let Me Go (featuring Billy Strings)
5. I Live For Your Love (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Billy Swan, T. Bone Burnett)
6. Come Back (featuring Lucius)
7. Can You Hear Me Call (featuring Molly Tuttle)
8. Rosetta (featuring Molly Tuttle and Larkin Poe) (T. Bone Burnett)
9. You Want Some (Billy Swan)
10. String Theory (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Daniel Tashian, T. Bone Burnett)
11. Thankful (featuring Alison Krauss) (Richard Starkey, Bruce Sugar)* / Thankful (featuring Alison Krauss)
Producer: T. Bone Burnett
Co-producer: Daniel Tashian & Bruce Sugar
*“Thankful” only
Producer: Ringo Starr & Bruce Sugar with T. Bone Burnett
[Bonus for first-come-first-served Japanese edition purchasers (for Japanese edition CD purchasers)]
■General benefits (common benefits for nationwide CD shops, internet sales sites, and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE)
・Jacket photo poster (30cm square)
*Benefits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It will end as soon as it runs out.
*Some stores may not be eligible, so please check with the place of purchase to see if the benefits are available.
■About T Bone Burnett
With over 50 years of experience in the music and entertainment industries, T. Bone Burnett is a trusted voice for innovative artists, songwriters, producers, performers, film and concert producers, record company owners, and artists. It has received unparalleled acclaim. He has performed/collaborated with a wide variety of musicians including Bob Dylan, Elton John, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Ringo Starr, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, and KD Lang. , Elvis Costello, Taylor Swift, Ryan Bingham, Steve Earle and Leon Russell. Burnett has also enjoyed great success in the field of film music over the past 30 years, receiving critical acclaim. His major works in the field of film include “The Big Lebowski,” “O Brother!” and “Inside Llewyn Davis,” in which he collaborated with the Coen brothers, as well as “Cold Mountain.” “The Hunger Games”, “Walk the Line”, “Crazy Heart” (for which he was also the producer of the film itself), etc. As a result, he has won one Academy Award, one Golden Globe Award, one British Academy Award, and 13 Grammy Awards.
■Link
Ringo Starr Artist Page https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ringo-starr/
Twitter https://twitter.com/ringostarrmusic
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ringostarrmusic/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ringostarrmusic
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