Fare Thee Well: A Joan Baez Tribute

by Nina Ricci

/
1.
Opening 00:16
info
buy track
2.
Silver Dagger 02:32
buy track
3.
East Virginia 04:04
buy track
4.
Fare Thee Well 03:55
buy track
5.
House of the Rising Sun 03:10
buy track
6.
All My Trials 05:05
buy track
7.
Wildwood Flower 02:49
buy track
8.
Donna Donna 03:33
buy track
9.
John Riley 04:24
buy track
10.
Rake and Rambling Boy 03:19
buy track
11.
Little Moses 03:39
buy track
12.
Mary Hamilton 06:43
buy track
13.
Henry Martin 05:01
buy track
14.
El Preso Numero Nueve 02:59
buy track
15.
Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan 07:34
lyrics
buy track
Club 47/Fare Thee Well, ​Joan By Nina Ricci VERSE 1 Black raven skies and tresses blowing in the wind Running to make her show, barefoot in the nighttime snow She was barely 18, and already catching the light Illumined in black and white, in a picture from 59 The crowds were lined outside Chorus Was it the glow the coffeehouse light that pulled the people in? In Cambridge singing from the stage of the Club 47 VERSE 2 One summer in Chicago, the Gate of Horn took her in She was under the wing of Bob Gibson, pillowed in Odetta’s breast Reviews from Newport read: ​her star is on the rise,​ She still played Tuesday nights selling out the Club 47 CHORUS Was it the glow the coffeehouse light that pulled the people in? In Cambridge singing from the stage of the Club 47 BRIDGE In Greenwich Village she met Bob Dylan And history was made that day The ancient folk songs, turned to anthems The times were changing so the music changed And the Cambridge angel had to go her way She bid farewell to the old cafe CHORUS Was it the glow the coffeehouse light that pulled the people in? In Cambridge singing from the stage of the Club 47 Was it the glow the coffeehouse light that pulled the people in? It was Joan Baez singing on the stage of the Club 47 Transition Years of concerts on the road, and a voice heard round the world I was just fourteen years old, the first time I heard you sing -- It was “Blowin’ In The Wind” VERSE 1 I was starting to learn the guitar, to write songs and to sing When I quit the piano I think my dad thought “she'll never amounting to anything” Then your voice came to me through the speakers in my room I got sidelined on rock and roll, by my new folk hero Pre Chorus Years of concerts on the road, and leagues of fans adore you Living history unfolds in a farewell circuit ending CHORUS 60 years on the music, with a voice heard ‘round the world Fare Thee Well, Joan VERSE 2 I was reading your memoir for fun the summer I turned 18 Heading to Boston in the fall to start college classes in the spring then your voice came to me through the speakers in my room I started to see that I was treading the embers of the Harvard Square folk music scene Pre Chorus Years of concerts on the road, and leagues of fans adore you Living history unfolds with a farewell circuit ending CHORUS 60 years on the music, and a voice heard ‘round the world Fare Thee Well, Joan A special message to Joan Pre Chorus Years of concerts on the road, and leagues of fans adore you Living history unfolds with a farewell circuit ending CHORUS Thank you for the music I’ll carry it on Fare Thee Well, Joan Fare Thee Well, Joan Fare Thee Well, Joan “Club 47/Fare Thee Well, ​Joan”​ © 2020 Nina Ricci Music

about

Album Liner Notes:

Background

In 2019, Joan Baez celebrated 60 years in music by going on a farewell tour, which she called her “Fare Thee Well” tour. In October of 2020, it will be 60 years since the release of her debut self-titled album under Vanguard Records. Nina thought it was appropriate to tribute Joan’s history in music with an album based on her first official release, Joan Baez.

'Fare Thee Well: A Joan Baez Tribute' contains Nina's renditions of the 13 original cuts from Joan Baez in the original album order, with one additional tribute song written by Nina called, “Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan.”

TRACK CARD:

Opening Track: About the album
1. Opening
2. Silver Dagger 2:32
3. East Virginia 4:04
4. Fare Thee Well 3:55
5. House Of The Rising Sun 3:10
6. All My Trials 5:05
7. Wildwood Flower 2:49
8. Donna Donna 3:33
9. John Riley 4:24
10. Rake And Rambling Boy 3:19
11. Little Moses 3:39
12. Mary Hamilton 6:43
13. Henry Martin 5:01
14. El Preso Número Nueve 2:59

15. Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan 7:34

credits

released July 20, 2020

Recording the Album
Fare Thee Well: A Joan Baez Tribute was recorded in Sarasota, FL at Jump Dog Audio Productions. It was mixed and mastered by Mark Dann of Woodstock, NY.

All of the songs were performed in simple fashion, with acoustic guitar and vocals by Nina Ricci. Production credit goes to Teresa Hunt Ricci.

Cover Art
The portrait images of Nina on the front, inside, and back covers were taken by Teresa Hunt Ricci of Get Noticed Music Photography.

The concert photo on the front cover is an artistic rendering of the iconic photograph taken by Stephen H. Fenerjian of Joan Baez performing at the Club 47 in 1959.

This photo was the catalyst for Nina's inspiration behind the first half of her original tribute song: "Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan."

Special Thanks
I want to express my appreciation to each person who came out of pocket to support my efforts to make Fare Thee Well: A Joan Baez Tribute come to life. Some of you did it out of sincere love for me and my family, some have been following my career and wanted to see me achieve another goal, and others are huge Joan Baez fans who wanted to support a project that honors her. The kindness of friends and strangers made this album.
We did it together with love!


Note to Joan

Dear Joan,

Through your recordings, you became my teacher and I became your student. In my bedroom training grounds, I learned from your interpretations of folk songs. I laughed and cried and soared along with you, and in some ways, I think your qualities rubbed off on me. I surely polished myself by your whetstone. I sang your songs like I was riding with training wheels, and eventually, I was able to start riding the bike independently, interpreting songs for myself.

To me, you were every character you sang about, every fair maiden, every rake and rambler. You have been my folklore hero. I hope I can be that for someone out there, too.

I hope you’ll see yourself in the tribute song I wrote to you,
“Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan,“ the way I see you.

Sincerely, a true admirer,
Nina Ricci

Copyright

All songs are in the Public Domain and, as such, are not subject to copyright claims, except “Donna Donna” (“Dona Dona”) written by Arthur Keuess, Teddy Schwarz, Sholom Secunda, Sheldon Secunda, Aaron Zeitlin; and “El Preso Numero Nueve” written by Hermanos Cantoral.

“Club 47/Fare Thee Well, Joan” Is written by Nina Ricci, ©2020 All Rights Reserved, BMI

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Nina Ricci image

Nina Ricci Chattanooga, Tennessee

Nina Ricci is a folksinger, songwriter, and guitarist living and creating new music in Nashville Tennessee. Her style is "retro-progressive," throwing hints at the last folk revival and steaming forward; letting the hinges of tradition dangle among the stories she sings. ... more

shows

contact / help

Contact Nina Ricci

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Nina Ricci, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featured guests are the golden-voiced Baby Rose and psyche soulsters Brainstory.
listen now