Liverpool 8

Album: Liverpool 8 (2007)
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Songfacts®:

  • In this nostalgic song, Ringo sings about his life growing up in Liverpool, touring with Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, and joining The Beatles. He left Liverpool to go on these adventures, but he made the city proud.
  • Ringo named the song and the album "Liverpool 8" to celebrate the city's selection as the 2008 European Capital of Culture. Every year, the European Union selects a city for the award. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Bertrand - Paris, France
  • Dave Stewart from The Eurythmics wrote this with Ringo and helped produce the track.

Comments: 2

  • Tony from Liverpool, United KingdomIt was also '08' from the area of Liverpool where Ringo was born, Madryd Street, Liverpool 8
  • Audrey from Paris, FranceRingo's new song is fantastic! I absolutely love him.
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