"Wings" is a song by English musician Ringo Starr, originally recorded for and released as a single from the album Ringo the 4th. It was co-written with Vini Poncia in 1977. Starr later re-recorded it, produced by Starr and Bruce Sugar, and released it as a single from his 2012 studio album, Ringo 2012.
Recording Starr on the 2012 re-recording of "Wings" was for Ringo 2012:
Release The original version was released as a single in the US on 26 August 1977, backed with non-album track "Just a Dream".
A live version by Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, recorded live in Atlanta, was released on the Hurricane Sandy charity compilation Songs After Sandy: Friends of Red Hook for Sandy Relief.
Starr gave filmmakers the chance to do an official promo video for 2012 version of "Wings"; the winning video was chosen by Starr himself. Starr called it "a great little video".
Reception Cash Box said that "the haunting melody is carried by a closely-knit ensemble of vocalists, and supported by a richly-textured horn section and stabbing guitars." In a review for Ultimate Classic Rock, Billy Dukes calls the remake "less passionate, borderline lifeless vocal performance" when compared to the original.
Personnel Ringo the 4th version Ringo Starr – lead vocals, drums David Spinozza – lead guitar Jeff Mironov or John Tropea – guitars Don Grolnick – keyboards Tony Levin – bass Steve Gadd – drums
Ringo 2012 version Ringo Starr – drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards, backing vocals Joe Walsh – guitar Benmont Tench – organ Bruce Sugar – piano, horn arrangement Amy Keys – backing vocals Kelly Moneymaker – backing vocals
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