Ringo Starr has gotten a little help from his friends on his new album, “Long Long Road.”
The 10-track record, produced by T Bone Burnett, was recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, where Ringo could corral some of the finest musicians from the two cities. The latest release taps into Ringo’s longstanding affection for the Americana and Country genres, as the roster of his musical friends underscores.
Among the players on the album are Billy Strings, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, Molly Tuttle, and Sarah Jarosz.
“We’re talking about this Long Long Road I’ve been on – and I’ve been thinking about the road I’ve taken,” Ringo said. “Starting in Liverpool, being in several bands, then with The Beatles – all those stops on your walk of life, it’s so far out.
“ What would have happened if I’d emigrated to Texas to be near Lightnin’ Hopkins,” Ringo asked. “We don’t know. I could have taken another path, but I took this one and ended up here, still on this Long Long Road. I loved making this record with T Bone and I hope you enjoy listening to it.”
Ringo worked with Burnett on last year’s release, “Look Up.”
Check out Long Long Road here:
