This Be Called a Song
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| "This Be Called a Song" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Ringo Starr | |
| from the album Ringo's Rotogravure | |
| Released | 17 September 1976 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 3:14 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | Eric Clapton |
| Producer(s) | Arif Mardin |
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"This Be Called a Song"[lower-alpha 1] is a song by English drummer Ringo Starr from Ringo's Rotogravure (1976). It was written by Eric Clapton.[1]
Background
Clapton wrote the song for Starr.[2]
Personnel
As listed in the musicians' credits on the Ringo's Rotogravure LP:[3]
- Ringo Starr – drums, lead vocal
- Eric Clapton – guitar
- Lon Van Eaton – guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Jane Getz – piano
- Melissa Manchester – background vocals
- Vini Poncia – background vocals
- Joe Bean – background vocals
- Robert Greenidge – steel drums
Notes
- ↑ Sometimes mistitled as "Could This Be Called a Song".
References
- ↑ Roberty 1993, p. 83.
- ↑ Schumacher 2003, p. 203.
- ↑ Inner sleeve credits, Ringo's Rotogravure LP (Atlantic Records, 1976; produced by Arif Mardin).
Sources
- Roberty, Mark (1993). Slowhand: The Complete Life and Times of Eric Clapton. New York City: Crown Trade Paperbacks. ISBN 0-517-88118-7. Search this book on
- Schumacher, Michael (2003). Crossroads: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton. New York City: Citadel Press. ISBN 978-0806524665. Search this book on
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