Old Emerald Shore

by Nina Ricci

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"Old Emerald Shore" was inspire by a trip to Ireland that Nina took early in 2023 to showcase at Your Roots Are Showing, a new folk music conference in Ireland. It is a "Thank You" to fans who supported her trip abroad and was given to them as a gift ahead of this release.

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Old Emerald Shore
Written by Nina Ricci

Verse 1
In the milky light of an Irish sky, I set out ‘cross the land
Passing great stone halls and quaint farm homes to the town of Monaghan

Verse 2
From the spires down to the rowdy pubs, the sessions last all night Musicians bray their honest songs till the edge of morning light

Chorus
Thank you for taking me across the sea, ‘cross the sea, ‘cross the sea Thank you for taking me across the sea to that auld emerald shore

Verse 3
Down country roads there are signs that say: “dinner’s in the barn” And everything’s made farm-to-plate with a Southern Irish charm

Verse 4
The people there are a plucky lot, they drink and laugh together
And their hearts are made of Aran wool and their hides are made of leather

Chorus
Thank you for taking me across the sea, ‘cross the sea, ‘cross the sea Thank you for taking me across the sea to that auld emerald shore

Verse 5
If I get too old to travel much, I’ll think on times of yore
Of the quilted lands and shamrock hills of that old emerald shore

Chorus
Thank you for taking me across the sea, ‘cross the sea, ‘cross the sea Thank you for taking me across the sea to that auld emerald shore

Chorus
Thank you for taking me across the sea, ‘cross the sea, ‘cross the sea Thank you for taking me across the sea to that auld emerald shore

“Old Emerald Shore” written by Nina Ricci, Nina Ricci Music, BMI Music ©2023

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released September 1, 2023
Recording the Single

“Old Emerald Shore” was recorded by Bryce Roberts and his recording class at SAE recording academy, Nashville, TN.

Cover Art

By Teresa Hunt Ricci of Get Noticed Music Photography. The photo was shot in Venice, Florida shortly after I returned from Ireland.

Special Thanks

Dennis Walter, a fan with a big heart and faith in me and my music.

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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

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