Ringo Starr continues to expand his musical legacy, as at the age of 85, the former member of The Beatles announced the release of his new album entitled Long Long Road, which will be available on April 24, 2026.
The project was once again produced by T Bone Burnett, with whom he already worked on Look Up (2024), an album with a strong country influence that marked an important stage in the British musician’s recent career. In a statement, Ringo expressed his enthusiasm for this new collaboration: he said he feels “blessed” to work with Burnett and explained that the album’s title refers to the long journey he has had in music.
A sound with country roots and renewed energy
Ringo Starr’s new album, Long Long Road, contains 10 songs and was recorded with the same core of musicians that participated in his previous work.
Burnett called the group “The Texans”, in allusion to the band that Ringo was part of in Liverpool in 1959.
The ensemble includes:
Paul Franklin
David Mansfield
Dennis Crouch
Daniel Tashian
Rory Hoffman
Patrick Warren
Colin Linden
In addition, the album features renowned guests such as Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent.
This reinforces the crossover between the classic rock legacy and the contemporary American country and folk scene.
Burnett explained that he always perceived in Ringo a sensibility close to the Texas sound and stressed the importance of surrounding him with young musicians to bring new energy to the project.
First single now available
The single “It’s Been Too Long” is now available on digital platforms.
The song includes backing vocals by Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz, cementing the country-folk identity that runs throughout the album.
The official track listing includes songs such as:
Side A
1. Returning Without Tears
2. Baby Don’t Go
3. I Don’t See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
4. It’s Been Too Long
5. Why
Side B
1. You and I (Wave of Love)
2. My Baby Don’t Want Nothing
3. Choose Love
4. She’s Gone
5. Long Long Road
He feels 'blessed' to work alongside T Bone Burnett
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Ringo Starr strengthens his legacy in the U.S.
Ringo Starr, now with his new album, maintains a strong connection to the U.S. market, where much of his historic audience resides.
Collaborations with current country figures and Nashville musicians reinforce his ties to the U.S. music scene.
More than six decades after the beginning of Beatlemania, Ringo shows that he is still active, creative and willing to explore new sonic paths.
Long Long Road not only expands his discography, but reaffirms his place as one of the most influential living figures in popular music.
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