As we reported on Nov. 23, Ringo Starr will have a new album in January on Hip-O Select Records called "Ringo 2012." It will be released Jan. 31 in the U.S. (not Jan. 24 as previously reported) and Jan. 30 internationally.
Those guesting on the album with the former Beatle will be Michael Bradford, Ann Marie Calhoun, Matt Cartsonis, Steve Dudas, Charlie Haden, Amy Keys, Kelly Moneymaker, Richard Page, Van Dyke Parks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dave Stewart, Bruce Sugar, Benmont Tench, Joe Walsh , Don Was and Edgar Winter.
Here's the track list:
Of the nine tracks two are covers -- "Think It Over"** (which was Ringo's contribution to the "Listen To Me: Buddy Holly" tribute CD) and "Rock Island Line" -- and two are new versions of his own songs -- "Wings" *** (from "Ringo the 4th") and "Step Lightly"* (from the "Ringo" album).
The album will be released on CD, vinyl and in digital form.
1.Anthem
(Richard Starkey / Glen Ballard)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Universal Music Corp. / Glen Ballard Music [ASCAP]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Keyboards
Steve Dudas: Guitar
Bruce Sugar: Keyboards
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
2.Wings
(Richard Starkey / Vince Poncia)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Mad Vincent Music [BM]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Joe Walsh: Guitar
Benmont Tench: Organ
Bruce Sugar: Piano, Horn Arrangement
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
3.Think It Over
(Buddy Holly / Norman Petty)
Peer International Corp. / Universal-Cedarwood Publishing [BMI]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
Charlie Haden: Bass
Steve Dudas: Guitar
Bruce Sugar: Keyboards
Richard Page: Backing vocals
4.Samba
(Richard Starkey / Van Dyke Parks)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Safe & Sane Music [ASCAP]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Keyboards
Steve Dudas: Guitar, Bass
Van Dyke Parks: Keyboards, Accordion, String Arrangement
Matt Cartsonis: Mandolin
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
5.Rock Island Line
(Arrangement by Richard Starkey)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Guitar
Don Was: Bass
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Guitar
Steve Dudas: Guitar
Benmont Tench: Piano
Edgar Winter: Sax
6.Step Lightly
(Richard Starkey)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Guitar
Don Was: Bass
Benmont Tench: Piano
Bruce Sugar: Keyboards
7.Wonderful
(Richard Starkey / Gary Nicholson)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Gary Nicholson Music LLC / Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing [ASCAP]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Guitar
Steve Dudas: Guitar
Richard Page: Bass
Bruce Sugar: Organ, Synth Horns, Keyboards
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
8.In Liverpool
(Richard Starkey / Dave Stewart)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Fab World Music / Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing [BMI]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Dave Stewart: Guitar, Keyboards
Benmont Tench: Piano
Michael Bradford: Bass
Ann Marie Calhoun: Violin
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
9.Slow Down
(Richard Starkey / Joe Walsh)
Startling Music, Ltd. [PRS] / Wow & Flutter Music [ASCAP]
Ringo Starr: Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Joe Walsh: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Don Was: Bass
Edgar Winter: Organ
Bruce Sugar: Keyboard
Amy Keys: Backing Vocals
Kelly Moneymaker: Backing Vocals
Produced by Ringo Starr
Recorded by Bruce Sugar
Additional Recording: Ned Douglas
Mixed by Ringo Starr and Bruce Sugar
Recorded at Roccabella West
Mixed at Roccabella U.K.
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
“Thanks to Barbara and all the musicians who participated.”