Ringo Starr, the eternally genial member of the Beatles, returns with “Here’s To The Nights,” an anthem as warmhearted as a group hug in musical form. The song is a twinkling celebration of friendship, hope, and the thrill of singing along, just unleashed in time to greet the end of the year on an up.
What really makes this track brilliant is the constellation of collaborators. Paul McCartney adds his trademark warmth to the backing vocals, and musical heavyweights Joe Walsh, FINNEAS, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Jenny Lewis, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Eric Burton all unite with Yola in a starry but soulful chorus. The instrumental layers are no less impressive, including contributions from the likes of Toto’s Steve Lukather, Heartbreakers’ Benmont Tench, Bruce Sugar, Nathan East, Charlie Bisharat, and Jacob Braun, all adding their specific magic to this great arrangement.
Here’s To The Nights” had a joyful spontaneity. Ringo himself highlights the sense of timing, releasing it as a way to mark the end of a difficult year. The song’s melody is instantly welcoming, the kind that makes you want to hoist up a glass, stomp your feet, and perhaps even croon along to a note or two. It’s music that conjures shared memories, large and small, and the comforting notion that even a song can serve as a reunion with friends.
Destination fucking Heaven; an immovable feat of the glad-handing scraps Random 6ix works best as (and not to be confused with Ringo’s forthcoming EP Zoom In) “Here’s To The Nights” is a bar-band strutter peppered with Big Hit moments but mostly one giant hook. In this Glee finale, it’s just our beloved non-breather sticking around your ear on repeat between acoustic sets. Whether you’re a Beatle for life or just someone who could use some musical good vibes, Ringo’s latest is a dazzling salute to life’s intoxicating highs.
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