Album release: Long Long Road by Ringo Starr
Friday 24 April 2026 | Release, Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr's 22nd solo studio album, Long Long Road, was released worldwide on 24 April 2026.
The 10-song album was co-written and co-produced by T Bone Burnett with Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar, and features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sarah Jarosz, and St. Vincent.
"I'm blessed to have T Bone in my life right now and working with me on these records… this one just sort of happened."
— Ringo Starr
The album was recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles with many of the musicians who appeared on Look Up. The core band, known as The Texans, includes Paul Franklin, David Mansfield, Dennis Crouch, Daniel Tashian, Rory Hoffman, Patrick Warren, and Colin Linden.
"I've loved Ringo's playing and his singing for my whole life… I always heard Ringo as a Texas artist."
— T Bone Burnett
The album includes six songs written or co-written by T Bone Burnett and three co-written by Starr, as well as a cover of Carl Perkins' 'I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore'.
"We wanted one Carl Perkins song on this record… I'd never heard this one before."
— Ringo Starr
FAQs
What is Long Long Road?
It is Ringo Starr's 22nd solo studio album, released in 2026.
Who produced the album?
T Bone Burnett co-produced the album with Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar.
Where was it recorded?
Mainly in Nashville and Los Angeles.
Who plays on the album?
The core band, The Texans, plus guest appearances from several artists including Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent.
Does it include covers?
Yes, it includes a cover of Carl Perkins' 'I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore'.
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