# Release of Steve Cropper posthumous album

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-steve-cropper-posthumous-album
> Updated: 2026-08-28T16:06:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The posthumous album ‘Watching The Tide’ has been released by the late guitarist and producer Steve Cropper, who passed away at age 84. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio C, the project features collaborations with various notable musicians, including Eric Clapton and Ronnie Wood.

A key track from the album, the soulful ballad ‘My Angels Are Calling,’ features Queen guitarist Brian May and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. May co-wrote the music and provided lyrics and lead vocals to reflect Cropper’s perspective, while Gibbons contributed a guitar solo.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Brian May and Billy Gibbons feature on new Steve Cropper single

Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour release ‘My Angels Are Calling,’ a soulful ballad featuring Brian May on vocals and Billy Gibbons on guitar from the posthumous album ‘Watching The Tide.’

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brian-may-and-billy-gibbons-feature-on-new-steve-cropper-single

### 2026-08-28: Steve Cropper posthumous album ‘Watching The Tide’ released

The posthumous album ‘Watching The Tide’ by legendary guitarist Steve Cropper has been released, featuring a tribute track co-written by Brian May with a solo by Billy Gibbons.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-cropper-posthumous-album-watching-the-tide-released

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