Today, UMe released Ringo Starr’s EP3 on 10 “vinyl and as a limited edition translucent royal blue cassette. In just 4 tracks - "World Go Round", "Everyone and Everything", "Let’s Be Friends" and "Free Your Soul" - Ringo covers a broad range of style and sound. Listen to EP3 here.
“Everyone and Everything” the new music video from Ringo premiered today to mark the vinyl release. The song was written by Linda Perry and the video was filmed by Kii Arens, who reflected, “the song Linda Perry wrote has a pretty strong message so we couldn’t take it lightly. Ringo truly puts his all into everything he does and is far more diverse than most people know. Like me, he remains a kid at heart that truly loves his art. I believe every shot in the "Everyone and Everything" video shows you exactly that.”
"I had so much fun making this record, and I love that the vinyl and this video for it are coming out as we head into Thanksgiving," added Ringo. "As I've said before, every song on this EP relates to Peace and Love. And this track that Linda wrote for me has such a beautiful message, reminding us to be thankful, to be giving, to be more peace and loving. I feel we really captured the positive energy of the song in this video, it was so great working with Kii and I loved filming on the beach. I hope this brings everyone joy, peace and love as we start heading into the holidays."
This is Ringo’s third EP which was initially released digitally and on CD in September to rave reviews:
"EP3" is an unabashed, sincere attempt at finding a little light in a downtrodden world……EP3 is pure Ringo, with his trademark baritone vocals set against upbeat, even buoyant lyrics” Salon.com
“There is no filler, just excellent music. Each song emits Starr’s peace stance and the songs musically and lyrically fit together…..Starr still has a great deal to say, and record” Spill Magazine
“Starr and company bash out a set of up-tempo and lyrically upbeat tracks that sound like nothing less than him having fun with his mates...Starr's peace-and-love philosophy is genuine and infectious, and we should take any chance to bathe in that aural optimism.” UCR
“music full of optimism” Courier & Gazette
“With his latest four-track, EP3, Ringo Starr is as energized as ever.” Los Angeles Magazine
All the songs were recorded at Starr’s Roccabella West studio, where he also recorded his Change The World and Zoom In EPs, and they feature a familiar cast of collaborators including Steve Lukather, Linda Perry, Dave Koz, José Antonio Rodriguez, and Bruce Sugar (full credit listing below).
2022 has been a busy year for Ringo and it will continue to be through the end of the year, and Ringo’s fans have a lot to be grateful for: The vinyl release of EP3 today as well as Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard), available November 25, 2022 on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl, a great gift for fans who weren’t able to catch Ringo and His All Starr band while they toured this past year. Ringo's online store has recently been updated and is now carrying a limited quantity of tour merch.
“PEACE AND LOVE!”
-- Ringo
