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| Crooked Boy | ||||
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| Released | 26 April 2024 | |||
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| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 12:13 | |||
| Producer | Linda Perry | |||
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| Singles from Crooked Boy | ||||
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Crooked Boy is the fifth extended play (EP) by the English musician Ringo Starr. It is a foray into country music for the singer and comprises of 4 tracks, intended to lead into a future album of country songs for the singer.[1] It was promoted with the lead single "February Sky," written by Linda Perry, who also wrote and produced all four tracks.[2][3][4] It released on 26 April 2024. Starr also plans to tour for Crooked Boy.[5] The EP also features guitarist Nick Valensi, primarily known for his time at The Strokes.[6]
Release and reception[edit]
The EP was initially released as a limited edition coloured vinyl on Record Store Day,[7] released in digital format on April 26, 2024, and will be released in CD and vinyl form on May 31 that year.[8] The first single, February Sky, was released on April 12.[9] February Sky, described as an 'uplifting song' by Rolling Stone, was produced by Linda Perry, with vocals and drums from Starr.[10] Starr personally referred to the song as 'great - very moody'.[7]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Linda Perry
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "February Sky" | Linda Perry | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Adeline" | 2:41 | |
| 3. | "Gonna Need Someone" | 3:00 | |
| 4. | "Crooked Boy" | 3:12 | |
| Total length: | 12:12 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[11]
- Ringo Starr – lead vocals and drums (all tracks)
- Linda Perry – bass, guitar, and Hammond B-3 organ (1); acoustic guitar (2); backing vocals (1-3)
- Chris Price – bass guitar (3, 4); keyboards and backing vocals (3)
- Nick Valensi – guitar (all tracks)
- Josh Gooch – guitar (all tracks)
- Damon Fox – mellotron and keyboards (2)
- Billy Mohler – bass guitar (2)
- Eli Pearl – additional guitar (2)
- Barclay Moffitt – saxophone (2, 4)
- Paul Nelson – trombone (2, 4)
- Aaron Janik – trumpet (2, 4)
Production
- Linda Perry – production and engineering
- Jim Schultz – mixing
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Bruce Sugar – drum recording
- Kii Arens – artwork
- Harry Benson – photography
References[edit]
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh. "Ringo Starr Is Recording A Country Album". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Taysom, Joe (2024-04-19). "Ringo Starr describes collaborator as "the great songwriter"". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Crooked Boy 12" EP". Ringo Starr Official Store. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Ringo Starr releases "February Sky" from upcoming EP 'Crooked Boy'". York's Max Country 104.9. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Ringo Starr, 83, announces new tour, EP and country-inspired album | Virgin Radio UK". virginradio.co.uk. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Ringo Starr Shares EP With The Strokes' Nick Valensi, Going Country Next". Stereogum. 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b Friedlander, Matt (2024-04-08). "Ringo Starr Shares News About the Lead Single from His Upcoming 'Crooked Boy' EP". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Fuller, Eric. "Ringo Starr Is Both A Beatle And A Crooked Boy". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Patrick, Holly (10 Apr 2024). "Ringo Starr announces first single from new EP 'Crooked Boy'". The Independent.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (2024-04-12). "Ringo Starr Looks for the Bright Side on Single 'February Sky'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Crooked Boy (LP liner notes). Ringo Starr. UMe/Universal Music Group. 2024. 602465142549.
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