Ricky Warwick discusses two tracks off his acoustic album

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick releases his two solo albums, »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« and »Hearts On Trees«, as a double CD today. As Ricky decided to record two separate albums, we decided to quiz him on two tracks off each - watch as he discusses the title track and 'Said Samson To Goliath' off his acoustic offering, »Hearts On Trees«, here: https://youtu.be/Oh1QNEROmrA

Ricky commented on his new release: "I'm immensely proud of these albums and they are both very dear to my heart. I hope that you all enjoy the songs as much as I did recording them.". Order the double album here: http://nblast.de/RWarwickPatsyClineNB

More on »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy...«/»Hearts On Trees«:

'The Road To Damascus Street' Official Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npqBrRDEKEs

'When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)' Official Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQkzmMhyHAY

'Celebrating Sinking' Official Video: https://youtu.be/N3l2BJiRRhM

Both albums boast an array of acclaimed musicians with guests including; Joe Elliot (DEF LEPPARD), Damon Johnson (THIN LIZZY/BLACK STAR RIDERS), Andy Cairns (THERAPY?), Billy Morrison (BILLY IDOL), Nathan Connolly (SNOW PATROL), Ginger Wildheart, Jake Burns (STIFF LITTLE FINGERS), Richard Fortus (GUNS 'N ROSES/THE DEAD DAISIES) and Mark Thwaite (THE MISSION, PETER MURPHY).

The artwork for the double albums reflects the tone of each - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy...« showcases the electric rock and roll side of Ricky, whilst »Hearts On Trees« veers more towards tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, more importantly, Ricky's Northern Irish roots.

Ricky explains: "»Hearts On Trees« and »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« were written by myself and my good friend Sam Robinson, both albums depict our experiences of growing up and coming from the Greater East Belfast area, not only experiences that have happened to us but historical references and stories that have been told to us by friends and family... in saying that both albums translate those experiences on to a global scale that hopefully anyone geographically can relate to."

The tracklists rack up as follows:

CD1 - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)«

01. The Road To Damascus Street

02. Celebrating Sinking

03. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)

04. Toffee Town

05. That’s Where The Story Ends

06. Johnny Ringo's Last Ride

07. Gold Along The Cariboo

08. The Son Of The Wind

09. If Your Not Gonna Leave Me (I'll Find Someone Who Will)

10. Yesteryear

Bonus Tracks

11. Ghost Town Road

12. The Whiskey Song

13. Tank McCullough Saturdays (Electric Version)

CD2 - »Hearts On Trees«

01. Presbyterian Homesick Blues

02. Tank McCullough Saturdays

03. Psycho

04. Hearts On Trees

05. Said Samson To Goliath

06. Way Too Cool For Snow

07. Schwaben Redoubt

08. The Year Of Living Dangerously

09. Disasters

10. 82

Bonus Tracks

11. Love Owes

12. I Can See My Life (From Here)

13. The Ugly Truth

14. Hell Or Highwater

15. Eight Bells (Demo)

Ricky will have a full band on board to bring these great songs to fruition on the stage. RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS will be supporting Belfast’s own favourite sons, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS on their UK tour in February/March of 2016.

RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS live:

w/ STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

• 25.02. UK Oxford - Academy
• 26.02. UK Portsmouth - Pyramids
• 27.02. UK Exeter - Phoenix
• 28.02. UK Cardiff - University (Solus)
• 01.03. UK Wolverhampton - Robin 2
• 02.03. UK Leamington Spa - The Assembly
• 04.03. UK London - Forum
• 05.03. UK Northampton - Roadmenders
• 06.03. UK Bristol - Academy
• 08.03. UK Cambridge - Junction
• 09.03. UK Norwich - Waterfront
• 11.03. UK Nottingham - Rock City
• 12.03. UK Leeds - Academy
• 14.03. UK Aberdeen - Garage
• 15.03. UK Inverness - Ironworks
• 17.03. UK Glasgow - Barrowland
• 18.03. UK Newcastle - Academy
• 19.03. UK Manchester - Ritz
• 10. - 13.11. UK Camp HRH - Hard Rock Hell 10

RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS are:

• Ricky Warwick - vocals & guitars (THE ALMIGHTY, THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS)
• Robbie Crane - bass (RATT, BLACK STAR RIDERS)
• Mark Thwaite - guitars (THE MISSION, PETER MURPHY)
• Gary Sullivan - drums ((sic))