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Ringo Starr: Underrated Voice Hits Country Gold
27 Apr
Summary
- Ringo Starr releases new country-inspired album 'Long Long Road'.
- Producer T Bone Burnett believes Starr's vocals are underrated.
- The album features younger musicians and country/Americana flavors.
Ringo Starr's latest musical endeavor, "Long Long Road," produced by T Bone Burnett, is now available. This album marks their second collaboration, arriving just 15 months after "Look Up" in 2025. Burnett champions Starr's singing, believing his vocal talent has been historically underestimated compared to his drumming prowess.
The new collection leans into country and Americana, featuring younger artists like Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings alongside seasoned musicians. Starr describes the recording process as joyful rather than laborious, working from his Los Angeles studio and sending tracks to Burnett in Nashville. This approach allowed for a relaxed yet focused creation.
"Long Long Road" offers a comforting and sonorous listening experience, with Starr's voice exhibiting a soothing quality. The album includes a re-recorded version of "Choose Love," a song Starr co-wrote, and a Carl Perkins track, "I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore," showcasing a distinctive country feel.
Starr is also preparing for a busy 2026, with plans for a best-of compilation, a tour, and possibly an EP. This period of prolific output mirrors the creative pace of the 1960s, indicating a vibrant phase in his career.
