Ringo's last foray into country with T- Bone Burnett, 2025's "Look Up" was a pleasant enough record, though after two spins, nothing really stuck. That it was better than "Ringo's Rotogravure" was good enough for me. Now, the pair have returned with more and "Long Long Road" is actually quite good.
Ringo's voice doesn't sound that much different than it did on his 70's hits, and with help from Molly Tuttle and Daniel Tashian, the music on "Long Long Road" sounds genuine. In other words, Ringo Starr pulled it off.
Not everything works. "Baby Don't Go," not the Sonny & Cher hit, and "My Baby Don't Want Nothing" can just barely be called songs, with silly lyrics and nothing melodies. But as a whole, "Long Long Road" plays really well and that makes me happy.
Ringo will be 86 in July. Peace and love, Richie.
I will of course listen to it soon. Nice headline!
ReplyDeleteGlad that Ringo is still enjoying the ride.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Dave Mason makes him look like he and Mike Rutherford were separated at birth.
- Paul in DK
Two fantastic guitar players on this album.
ReplyDeleteDavid Mansfield, Nashville - Hornsby, Mandolin Wind- crazy credits
And Billy Strings (Baby Don't Go)- Beato all smiles interviewing him