Apropos for what he says shall be his remaining album, singer/songwriter and yacht rock staple Stephen Bishop has rounded up Eric Clapton, Sting, Graham Nash, Jimmy Webb, Artwork Garfunkel, Dave Grusin, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and the members of America for THIMK, which shall be launched Aug. 15.
Clapton and Sting assist on first single “Now That I’ve Hit the Huge Time,” which is out now. Among the many different contributors to THIMK are former Ambrosia frontman David Pack, David Benoit, bassist Nathan East, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, bassist Leland Sklar, drummers Steve Gadd and Nic Collins and Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro.
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“After 5 a long time of recording music and performing, I figured it was time to shut this chapter of my music profession,” says the 73-year-old Bishop, who’s greatest recognized for smooth rock hits reminiscent of “On and On” “Separate Lives,” “Save It for a Wet Day,” the 1982 Tootsie theme “It Would possibly Be You” and cameos in such movies as Animal Home and The Blues Brothers. “THIMK — my twentieth and remaining album — is a celebration of friendship, legacy and all of the individuals who’ve been a part of this lengthy, great experience. I’ve developed a little bit of arthritis in my fingers over the previous few years, so I wished to offer this final album every thing I had whereas I nonetheless might. I’m happy with it — and grateful for the possibility to spend my life doing what I like.”
CD and vinyl editions will characteristic the bonus tracks “Dance Off the Moon” and “You Can Snort at Me,” plus in-studio clips from the THIMK classes and uncommon footage from all through Bishop’s profession.
As for the bizarre album title, Bishop reveals, “THIMK, pronounced identical to ‘suppose,’ however with an ‘M.’ Flashback to the Nineteen Eighties. Whereas out buying, I stumbled upon a pin with the peculiar phrase THIMK on it. Given my penchant for accumulating eccentric pins, I adorned many in these days, however this one left an enduring impression. Through the years, I thought-about utilizing THIMK as a title for an album many instances however in the end determined it was too uncommon. Years later, my spouse discovered the THIMK pin. She thought it was humorous and quirky, identical to me, and believed it could immediate individuals to consider THIMK. Now, in spite of everything these years, it lastly discovered its excellent second. Apparently, we lately found that the phrase THIMK additionally appeared within the movie Taxi Driver.”
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