NME
January 30, 2012
Hear Ringo Starr's new album 'Ringo 2012' exclusively on NME.COM – audio
The drummer's 17th solo effort is out in shops today.You can hear The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr's new album 'Ringo 2012' in full and exclusively on NME.COM by scrolling down to the bottom of the page and clicking. The album, which is officially released today (January 30), is the sticksman's 17th solo effort and features nine tracks in all. It includes guest performances from The Eagles' Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and Eurythmics' Dave Stewart.
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USA Today
January 29, 2012
Ringo Starr stays positive on 17th solo album 'Ringo 2012'
BEVERLY HILLS – "This is an anthem of peace and love," Ringo Starr sings with irony-free fervor on the opening track of his 17th solo album.It's a fitting sentiment from the celebrated drummer who flashes a peace sign at the click of a camera shutter and wears the hippie-era mantra like a second skin. Sometimes literally. Today, lounging on the patio of his Beverly Hills Hotel suite, he's sporting a "peace and love" T-shirt as part of a natty ensemble that's casual chic from the shades and earrings to the black-and-white high tops.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/n...les/52876400/1
429 Records
January 30, 2012
Roberta Flack's Single "We Can Work It Out" Debuts On 2 Radio Charts
NEW ALBUM "LET IT BE ROBERTA: ROBERTA FLACK SINGS THE BEATLES" AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 7TH
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Roberta Flack the four-time Grammy Award-winning artist is back after an eight year absence with a brand new album, "LET IT BE ROBERTA: ROBERTA FLACK SINGS THE BEATLES"—a collection of Beatles song interpretations. The first single "We Can Work It Out" made a spectacular debut on two different radio charts this past week garnering #1 Most Added at Mainstream AC Chart and #2 Most Added at Urban AC. In addition, the single moved into the Top 20 at Smooth AC radio. Buzz continues to build as key press such as NPR, Billboard, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, AARP and More Magazine are already confirmed. Newly signed to a partnership of 429 Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Flack's RAS Records, the album which was produced by Sherrod Barnes, who has also produced Beyonce' and Angie Stone, with contributing producers Jerry Barnes and Barry Miles, is slated for release on February 7th worldwide (Sony Music will release the album in Japan).
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Statesman Journal
January 28, 2012
Ballet performs show based on Beatles music
The Eugene Ballet Company comes to Salem on Saturday with "All You Need Is Love," based on The Beatles' music, and "Concerto Grosso," inspired by the late Oregon composer Ernest Bloch.Choreographer Toni Pimble said the 18 dance pieces in The Beatles set will range from poignant ("Eleanor Rigby") to "pure crazy dance" ("Why Don't We Do It in the Road").The show will be the season's final in Salem. If there's sufficient interest —*by audiences and major donors — the company may offer more performances and student outreach in Salem next year, Pimble said.
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