Zoom In

by Ringo Starr

Overview

Ringo Starr spent the 21st century working at a steady clip, touring regularly and releasing a new album every two or three years. When faced with the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, he didn't let a little thing like a global pandemic knock him off schedule. He hunkered down at his home studio and made Zoom In, an EP filled with superstar cameos and top-notch professionals, all lending their skills to a collection of breezy little tunes. Many of the names are familiar -- old pal Paul McCartney shows up, as do Joe Walsh, Steve Lukather, and Nathan East -- as are the vibes and themes: it's all love, peace, and good times. Ringo gives the near-title track "Zoom In Zoom Out" a contemporary spin, writing the novelty ode to telecommunications this era needed, yet most of Zoom In could've easily fit on any record he's made since Ringo 2012, if not Liverpool 8. Consistency is a virtue in this case: maybe Starr does little more than deliver what he promises, but he does deliver, and that reliability is a comfort in times of uncertainty. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	03/19/2021
Label:	Universal
UPC:	0602435585802

Tracks

1. Here's to the Nights
2. Zoom In Zoom Out
3. Teach Me To Tango
4. Waiting for the Tide To Turn
5. Not Enough Love in the World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ringo Starr   Primary Artist,Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Bruce Sugar   Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Synthesizer)
Zelma Davis   Vocals (Background)
Corinne Bailey Rae   Vocals
Benmont Tench   Organ,Piano
Ben Harper   Vocals
Charlie Bisharat   Violin
Joe Walsh   Vocals
Jenny Lewis   Vocals
Jeff Silbar   Bass,Guitar
Sam Hollander   Vocals (Background)
Amy Keys   Vocals (Background)
Paul McCartney   Vocals
Steve Lukather   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Sheryl Crow   Vocals
Blair Sinta   Drums
Dave Grohl   Vocals
Lenny Kravitz   Vocals
Kaveh Rastegar   Bass
Joseph Williams   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Robby Krieger   Guitar
Jim Cox   Synthesizer Strings
Sean Gould   Guitar
Yola   Vocals
Candace Devine   Vocals (Background)
James King   Horn,Horn
Eric Burton   Vocals,Vocals
Charity Daw   Vocals (Background)
Chris Stapleton   Vocals
Josh Edmondson   Guitar
Yolanda Quartey   Vocals
Grant Michaels   Keyboards
Jacob Braun   Cello
Tony Chen   Guitar
Hal Rosenfeld   Percussion
Finneas O'Connell   Vocals
Eric Bruton   Vocals
Nathan East   Bass
Windy Wagner   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Bruce Sugar   Recording,Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Sylvie Vartan   Art Direction
Jeff Silbar   Composer
Sam Hollander   Composer,Producer
Jim Cox   Arranger,String Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements
Steve Lukather   Composer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering Engineer
Chris Bellman   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Chris Dugan   Mixing
Joe Turley   Composer
Ringo Starr   Composer,Producer,Drum Fills
Joseph Williams   Arranger,Composer,Recording Arranger
Meire Murakami   Art Direction
Ute Friesleben   Production Manager
Scott Ritchie   Photography
Robert Joe Turley III   Composer
Grant Michaels   Composer,Producer
Matt D'Amico   A&R,Project Manager
Josh Graham   Design
Kristina Waters   Marketing
Diane Warren   Composer