Ringo Starr tapped an all-star lineup of musicians for his latest single, “Here’s To The Nights”, including his old mate Paul McCartney. The song is set to appear on the former Beatles drummer’s new solo EP Zoom In, out March 19th, 2021.
The song was written by Diane Warren and features contributions from 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. The track also hosts instrumental contributions from Steve Lukather (Toto), Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Bruce Sugar, Nathan East, Charlie Bisharat, and Jacob Braun.
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“Here’s To The Nights” is an angelic anthem of hope that serves as a fitting send-off for 2020. Though this was a tough year filled with many lonely nights, Starr and his cavalcade of musical friends eagerly look forward to the many nights ahead that will find us reunited with our friends and family.
“When Diane presented this song to me I loved the sentiment of it,” Ringo said in a statement, per UDiscoverMusic. “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 Year’s 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.”
Listen to Ringo Starr’s new single “Here’s To The Nights” below, and scroll down to see the full tracklist for Zoom In.
Ringo Starr – “Here’s To The Nights”
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[H/T Rolling Stone]