Having gained experience as one of the six singers in close-harmony group Les Elles, and as a vocalist in the Philharmonic Funk Foundation, Emerald first gained public recognition for her debut solo single Back It Up, which was officially released by Grandmono Records on July 6, 2009.
Her first album, Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor was released on January 29, 2010. The album features a mix of ballroom jazz, tangos and mambo’s in a contemporary production. Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor has been the best selling album in The Netherlands for over 29 consecutive weeks, beating the previous record of 26 weeks set by Michael Jacksons album Thriller.
In December 2009 her second single A Night Like This was released and reached the #1 position in the dutch charts. Her latest (May 2010) release is That Man.
After the succes in The Netherlands Back it Up has been released in Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium and many more countries are to follow.
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In May 2007 Caro Emerald got a phonecall from Dutch producers Jan van Wieringen and David Schreurs. With another producer, they'd written a song for a Japanese pop act with the acclaimed songwriter Vince Degiorgio (Atomic Kitten, A-Teens, N'Synch, Love Inc. a.o.). But their demo singer couldn't make it. They needed something quickly, and that's how Caro got to record the demo of "Back It Up".
Caro liked the song so much that she added it to her live repertoire. A year later she got the chance to perform "Back It Up" on local TV station AT5 in Amsterdam. It caught on right away: viewers just wouldn't stop calling and e-mailing about that lovely girl with her catchy song. Caro and a friend produced a no budget video which ended up on Youtube, and again, the response was overwhelming. People literally begged her to sell the song on iTunes.
But with only one song on the repertoire, Caro and her team decided to focus on a full album first. Inspired by films and music from the 40's and 50's they started working on new songs and ideas. Fall 2008, David flew over to Toronto to write with Degiorgio, and returned with 7 great tracks and a clear direction for the album. A few months later, Vince came to Amsterdam to finish the album. The result: an exciting and hugely accessible record, featuring ballroom jazz, cinematic tangoes, groovin' jazz tracks and infectious mambo's that sound like they were recorded in 1951 in Hollywood's most famous recording studios. But the smoking beats, catchy songs and inventive production tell it's actually 2009 that Caro Emerald is putting her name on the map.
Riviera Life
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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Six days a week is way too much
I'm gonna make
The great escape
Go on little getaway
I'll go get my beat up motor
Start it up and head for the green
And go somewhere I've never been
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
And live a riviera life
The road can wind like my hidden hair bow
You clear my face so I can feel the breeze
And down below
It's Monaco
And mister, I don't know a soul
I'll drop off the keys at valet
Look out my window bay
One afternoon martini
Wouldn't want it any other way
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
So whenever
My eyes get weary
I'm not fearing
What life brings
Forever
When times make me teary
I'll know what I was meant to do
I've nothing at all to lose
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
"Riviera Life" by Caro Emerald is a song about escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life and living the good life on the Riviera. The singer is tired of her "concrete jungle" and seeks to make a great escape by driving her beat-up car through the green countryside until she finds a place she's never been. The road takes her to Monaco, where she can drop off her keys at valet and enjoy a martini while looking out the window bay.
The song is about finding peace and happiness amidst chaos and stress. The singer wants to kiss her blues goodbye and enjoy the simpler things in life. She doesn't want to worry about what life brings and is ready to live the "Riviera life." The lyrics suggest that the Riviera represents a carefree, luxurious lifestyle that is a welcome antidote to the pressures of everyday life.
Overall, "Riviera Life" is a catchy tune that celebrates the idea of living in the moment and indulging in life's pleasures. It's a reminder that sometimes, we need to take a break from our routines and experience something new and exciting to recharge our batteries.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm really tired of my concrete jungle
The singer is exhausted from living in a city and wants a change of scenery.
Six days a week is way too much
The singer is working too much and needs a break.
I'm gonna make
The singer is determined to take action.
The great escape
The artist wants to escape from their current life.
Go on little getaway
The artist wants to take a short vacation.
I'll go get my beat up motor
The singer is going to use their old car for their getaway.
Start it up and head for the green
The singer is driving to a natural area with lots of greenery.
Of endless countrysides
The artist wants to go to a place with vast, rural landscapes.
And go somewhere I've never been
The artist is seeking new experiences and adventures.
I'll stop
The artist will take a break during their journey.
Kiss my blues goodbye
The singer wants to forget about their worries and problems.
Breathe until I
The artist wants to relax and take in the fresh air and surroundings.
Soar outside my crazy nights
The singer wants to escape from their stressful and hectic lifestyle.
And live the riviera life
The singer wants to live a luxurious, carefree lifestyle like the one in the Riviera.
Thank you for today
The singer is expressing gratitude for the present moment and their journey thus far.
I'm sure that by
The artist is confident that something positive will happen.
Candlelight, I'll be alright
The artist will be okay and at peace when they take some time to relax.
The road can wind like my hidden hair bow
The singer is comparing the winding road to their hair bow, which is also twisted and hidden.
You clear my face so I can feel the breeze
The wind caused by driving in the car clears the singer's face and allows them to feel the breeze.
And down below
The artist is referring to a place or city located below them.
It's Monaco
The artist is in or near Monaco, a Mediterranean city known for its luxurious lifestyle.
And mister, I don't know a soul
The artist is alone and doesn't know anyone in the area.
I'll drop off the keys at valet
The singer intends to park their car with a valet when they arrive at their destination.
Look out my window bay
The artist will admire the view from their hotel room window.
One afternoon martini
The singer plans to enjoy a luxury cocktail during their trip.
Wouldn't want it any other way
The singer is happy with their current situation and wouldn't change anything about it.
Whenever my eyes get weary
When the singer gets tired, they will take a break and rest their eyes.
I'm not fearing
The artist is not scared of what life has to offer.
What life brings
The artist trusts that whatever happens in life will be positive and meaningful.
Forever
The singer's positive outlook on life is a lifelong attitude.
When times make me teary
When life gets tough and brings sadness, the singer will remain strong and positive.
I'll know what I was meant to do
The artist has a sense of purpose and understands their direction in life.
I've got nothing at all to lose
The artist has no regrets and is happy with their choices in life.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, SANDER ROZEBOOM, DAVID SCHREURS, JAN VAN WIERINGEN
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