It is a testament to the enduring love and affection for “Ram” that so many artists across three generations should want to be a part of this recreation of a classic album. The idea was born in 2020 from a discussion between producer/multi-instrumentalist Fernando Perdomo and Denny Seiwell, the original drummer with Paul McCartney & Wings, who performed on “Ram.” Original guitarist David Spinozza returns to reprise his parts on the album along with Marvin Stamm who played flugelhorn on “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.” They are joined by their musical contemporaries Davey Johnstone (Elton John Band) and Will Lee (The Fab Faux).
A second generation of musicians includes Brian Wilson’s daughter Carnie Wilson (Wilson Phillips), Dan Rothchild (Heart, Sheryl Crow) Pat Sansone (Wilco), Joey Santiago (Pixies), Eric Dover (Jellyfish) and Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl).
The latest cohort of musicians with this love of “Ram” includes Dave Depper (Death Cab For Cutie), Lauren Leigh, Cindy Wassermann and Frank Drennan (Dead Rock West) and multi-instrumentalist Timmy Sean.
“RAM ON” includes warm and sensitive re-recordings of all the original tracks on “Ram” plus two non-album tracks from the “Ram” sessions: McCartney’s first single after his departure from The Beatles, “Another Day,” was a huge global hit in 1971 and the single’s B-side “Oh Woman Oh Why,” is also included. The tribute closes with a reprise of the opening track “Too Many People (Slight Return).”
“RAM ON” is produced by Fernando Perdomo and Denny Seiwell.
“From early on I wanted this to not be a typical tribute record,” says Fernando Perdomo. “Every musician on this record loves ‘Ram’ with all their heart and I think it shows. This record was made with pure love.”
“RAM ON” Track Listing:
01. Too Many People feat Dan Rothchild
02. 3 Legs feat The Dirty Diamond and Durga McBroom
03. Ram On feat Pat Sansone
04. Dear Boy feat Adrian Bourgeois
05. Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey feat Bebopalula
06. Smile Away feat Timmy Sean
07. Heart of the Country feat Dan Rothchild
08. Monkberry Moon Delight feat Timmy Sean
09. Eat At Home feat Dead Rock West
10. Long Haired Lady feat Rob Bonfiglio and Carnie Wilson
11. Ram On Reprise feat Pat Sansone
12. Backseat of My Car feat Brentley Gore
13. Another Day feat Gordon Michaels
14. Oh Woman Oh Why feat Eric Dover and Lauren Leigh
15. Too Many People (Slight Return)
“RAM ON” is released in CD format on 14th May 2021 via Spirit of Unicorn Music. We’re also considering the release of a vinyl format later in the year, more details to follow.
About “Ram”
Recording sessions for “Ram” took place in New York and Los Angeles
between October 1970 and March 1971. The principal musicians were Paul
McCartney (vocals, bass, keyboards, guitars and ukulele on “Ram On”),
Linda McCartney (harmony and backing vocals), Denny Seiwell (drums),
David Spinozza (guitar), Hugh McCracken (guitar) with Marvin Stamm
(flugelhorn on “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey”).
“Ram” was released 17th May 1971. McCartney was hurt by the negative reception from the press, but the album was a huge commercial success and much-loved by fans around the world. In retrospect, the critics heaped praise upon the album at the time of its re-release in 2012 and fans continue to love the album to this day.
About Fernando Perdomo
A powerhouse of the LA music scene Fernando Perdomo has made a name
for himself as an in-demand producer, singer/songwriter, and
multi-instrumentalist. He is featured in the Netflix documentary “Echo
In The Canyon” where he is seen backing up Brian Wilson, Norah Jones and
Regina Spektor. He played on the official soundtrack album of the film
along with Eric Clapton, Neil Young and Stephen Stills. Fernando owns
and operates Reseda Ranch Studios in Los Angeles. He has produced
hundreds of records and as a session guitarist and bassist, he has
played with Emitt Rhodes, Todd Rundgren, Curved Air and many more.
About Denny Seiwell
Having played with New York’s jazz elite, Denny received an
invitation from Paul McCartney to move to London and become a founding
member of the post-Beatles phenomenon Wings. Denny toured with Wings and
played on many of that era’s biggest hits, “My Love” and the Oscar
nominated “Live And Let Die” along with McCartney’s “Ram,” “Wildlife”
and “Red Rose Speedway” albums. Other highlights of Denny’s London years
included work with Joe Cocker, Donovan, and The Who with the London
Symphony Orchestra on their groundbreaking version of the Rock Opera
“Tommy.” Denny’s signature drumming can be heard on records by Art
Garfunkel, James Brown, Astrud Gilberto, Deniece Williams, Janis
Joplin’s posthumous “Farewell Song” album and Billy Joel’s “Cold Spring
Harbor.”
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