New song from Ringo

Ringo Starr releases «Here’s to the nights,» an All Starr single from forthcoming EP «Zoom in»

Today, Ringo Starr has released a new song, “Here’s to the nights” to streaming platforms, as a download and on YouTube. Penned by Diane Warren, guest singers include Paul McCartney and Joe Walsh, Corinne Bailey Rae, Eric Burton (Black Pumas), Sheryl Crow, Finneas, Dave Grohl, Ben Harper, Lenny Kravitz, Jenny Lewis, Steve Lukather, Chris Stapleton and Yola. Performing the song with Ringo were musicians Nathan East (bass), Steve Lukather (guitar), Bruce Sugar (synth guitar), Benmont Tench (piano), Charlie Bisharat (violin) and Jacob Braun (cello). Jim Cox: String Arrangement and Synth Strings.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 — As this crazy year comes to a close, Ringo is offering a song of peace, love and friendship – “Here’s To The Nights” available today as a single on streaming platforms and as a download.  Written by Diane Warren, Ringo is joined by his friends, some longtime and some new, including: Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Corinne Bailey Rae, Eric Burton (Black Pumas), Sheryl Crow, FINNEAS, Dave Grohl, Ben Harper, Lenny Kravitz, Jenny Lewis, Steve Lukather, Chris Stapleton and Yola.

There will be a CD edition as well as a regular black vinyl plus this limited red vinyl edition.

“When Diane presented this song to me I loved the sentiment of it,” said Ringo. “This is the kind of song we all want to sing along to, and it was so great how many wonderful musicians joined in. I wanted it out in time for New Years because it feels like a good song to end a tough year on. So here’s to the nights we won’t remember and the friends we won’t forget – and I am wishing everyone peace and love for 2021.”

The song is the lead single from his forthcoming EP, titled Zoom In, which was recorded at Starr’s home studio between April- October 2020. For this EP, Starr collaborated with songwriters and producers including Jeff Zobar who penned the title track, “Zoom In, Zoom Out” during the pandemic, and features Robbie Krieger on guitar; Sam Hollander who wrote and produced “Teach Me To Tango” – sending Ringo a nearly completed track onto which he added vocals and, of course, drums; Ringo co-wrote “Waiting For The Tide to Turn” with his engineer Bruce Sugar, adding Tony Chen and his extensive reggae roots; and “Not Enough Love In the World” which was written by long time All Starr member Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams (full credits below).

Taking every precaution, Starr invited only a few musicians at various times to his home studio to record the music. Joining Starr were musicians Nathan East (bass), Steve Lukather (guitar), Bruce Sugar (synth guitar), Benmont Tench (piano), Charlie Bisharat (violin), Jacob Braun (cello), and Jim Cox (string arrangements and synth strings).

RINGO STARR, ZOOM IN Credits

Produced by: Ringo Starr
Co-Produced, Recorded and Mixed by: Bruce Sugar
Recorded at: Roccabella West Beverly Hills, CA.
Mastered by: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering

Zoom in Zoom Out

Ringo Starr : Drums percussion and vocals
Robby Krieger: Guitar
Jeff Silbar: Bass, Guitar
Benmont Tench: Piano, Organ
Amy Keys BGV
Windy Wagner BGV

Here’s to the Nights

Ringo Starr: Drums and Vocals
Steve Lukather: Guitar
Nathan East: Bass
Benmont Tench: Piano
Bruce Sugar: Synth Guitar
Jim Cox: String Arrangement and Synth Strings
Charlie Bisharat: Violin
Jacob Braun: Cello

Guest Vocals: Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh as well as Corinne Bailey Rae, Eric Burton (Black Pumas), Sheryl Crow, FINNEAS, Dave Grohl, Ben Harper, Lenny Kravitz, Jenny Lewis, Steve Lukather, Chris Stapleton and Yola.

Waiting For The Tide To Turn

Ringo Starr: Drums and Vocals
Nathan East: Bass
Bruce Sugar: Keyboards
Tony Chen: Guitar
Ed Roth: Hammond B3
Zelma Davis: BGV

Not Enough Love in the World

Ringo Starr: Drums,Percussion, vocals
Steve Lukather: Guitars BGV
Joseph Williams: Keyboards, BGV
Arrangement by Joseph Williams

Teach Me To Tango

Ringo Starr – Percussion, Vocals, 1 drum fill
Grant Michaels – Keyboards
Josh Edmondson- Guitar
Sean Gould – Guitar
Kavah Rastegar – Bass
Candace Devine – BGV
Zelma Davis – BGV
Charity Daw – BGV
James King – Horns
Blair Scinta – Drums
Hal Rosenfeld – Percussion
Sam Hollander – BGV

Produced by Sam Hollander

Co Produced by Grant Michaels

Mixed by Chris Dugan
https://ringo.lnk.to/ZoomIn