On January 14, 2008, “EMI” label released “Liverpool 8”, the fifteenth Ringo Starr studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, at the “Rocca Bella” studio in London and “Whatinthewhatthe?” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ringo Starr, Mark Hudson and Dave Stewart.
Personnel:
- Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey)– vocals, drums, percussion, claps, organ, backing vocals
- David A. Stewart– acoustic, slide and electric guitar, orchestra arrangements, backwards fabulousness
- Gary Burr– acoustic and electric guitar, whistle, keyboards, mandolin, claps, backing vocals
- Steve Dudas – classical and electric guitar, claps, backing vocals
- Mark Hudson – bass, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, acoustic guitar, bongos, harmonica, mellotron, claps, backing vocals
- Zac Rae – keyboards
- Jesse Davey – electric guitar
- Dave Way – bass
- Sean Hurley – bass
- Suzie Katayama – orchestra arrangements, conductor
- Brent Carpenter – claps, backing vocals
- Bruce Sugar – claps, backing vocals
- Keith Allison – claps, backing vocals
- Tom Recchion – art direction
- Paul Moore – design
- Brian Griffin – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Gary Burr and Steve Dudas, except where noted
- Liverpool 8 – Richard Starkey, Dave Stewart
- Think About You
- For Love – Richard Starkey and Mark Hudson
- Now That She’s Gone Away – Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Gary Burr
- Gone Are the Days – Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Dave Stewart
- Give It a Try – Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Steve Dudas
- Tuff Love
- Harry’s Song
- Pasodobles – Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Gary Burr, Steve Dudas, Grakal
- If It’s Love That You Want
- Love Is
- R U Ready?
