Liverpool 8 (song)
"Liverpool 8" is a song by Ringo Starr and is the lead track on his 2008 album of the same name. The song was also released in early December 2007 as a download-single. It was later released in physical formats (7" single and CD single) on 7 January 2008, a week before the release of the album. The B-side for the 7" is the third track from the album, "For Love". Despite the physical single being available for only 99 pence in the UK, it only reached number 99 there.[1][2]
| "Liverpool 8" | ||||
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| Single by Ringo Starr | ||||
| from the album Liverpool 8 | ||||
| B-side | "For Love" | |||
| Released | 4 December 2007 (download) 7 January 2008 (7", CD) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 4:51 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Richard Starkey, Dave Stewart | |||
| Producer(s) | Dave Stewart, Ringo Starr | |||
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The song is an autobiography of Starr put to song, with emphasis on his time with the Beatles. The title refers to the postal district of the Toxteth area of Liverpool in which Starr was born. The single was produced by Mark Hudson and Starr, with additional production by Dave Stewart and Starr.[3]
A promo video has been made which features Starr and Stewart.[4]
Track listings
- Download, CD CDLIV8
- "Liverpool 8"
- Red vinyl 7" LIV8
- "Liverpool 8"
- "For Love"
References
- http://www.jpgr.co.uk/cdliv8.html
- "Chart Log UK: DJ S - The System Of Life". Zobbel.de. Archived from the original on 22 March 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- Liverpool 8 (Single back cover). Ringo Starr. Capitol Records, EMI. 2008.CS1 maint: others (link)
- http://www.ringostarr.com Liverpool 8 video update by Ringo.
