Coming Back as a Man

Caro Emerald

About Coming Back as a Man

Coming Back As a Man is a song by Caro Emerald. It was released as a Digital download on 10 April 2014 in the Benelux as 5th single from the album The Shocking Miss Emerald. It was added to the 'A' list on BBC Radio 2.


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2013
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Caro Emerald

Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw (b. 26 April 1981 in Amsterdam), best known by her stage name, Caro Emerald, is a Dutch jazz singer. She debuted on 6 July 2009 with her single "Back It Up". Her debut album Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor set a new all-time chart record on 20 August 2010, spending its 30th week at number one on the Dutch album chart, beating the previous record set by Michael Jackson's Thriller by one week. The album has become the biggest selling album of 2010 in the Netherlands, selling over 300,000 copies so far. In total more than a million copies have been sold so far. On 3 October 2010, Van der Leeuw was awarded the Dutch Music Prize "Edison Award" for Best Female Artist. more »

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Artist Profile
"Coming Back as a Man" is a song by Dutch pop and jazz singer Caro Emerald. She had her breakthrough in 2009 with the hit "Back It Up", and has since released several successful albums and singles.
Album Details
The song ("Coming Back as a Man") is from Caro Emerald's second studio album, "The Shocking Miss Emerald," which was released in 2013.
Chart Performance
"The Shocking Miss Emerald" was a chart-topper, reaching number 1 on the Dutch Albums Chart, and it also topped the UK Albums Chart.
Song Style
"Coming Back as a Man" showcases Caro Emerald's distinctive style - combining elements of pop, jazz, and swing music with modern production techniques.
Inspiration
The lyrics talk about a woman who wishes she could experience the world as a man, providing a feminist commentary on gender roles and societal expectations.
Music Video
The official video for this song is a performance video showing Caro singing the song with her band, reflecting the song's lively and upbeat tempo.
Live Performance
"Coming Back as a Man" is a favourite among fans at Caro's live shows, balanced by its bright sound and deep meaning.
Lyrics
The song was co-written by David Schreurs, Vincent Degiorgio, and Jan Van Wieringen, who have written many of Caro's songs together.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of old and new sounds, as well as its catchy chorus and powerful lyrics.
Album's success
Despite being overshadowed by the album's lead single "Tangled Up", "Coming Back as a Man" has held its own, contributing to over 1.5 million copies of "The Shocking Miss Emerald" being sold worldwide.
Recording
The album "The Shocking Miss Emerald" including "Coming Back As A Man" was recorded at the Wisseloord Studios and the Emerald Studio.
Personal Significance
Caro once mentioned in an interview how she often felt challenged being a woman in the music industry and how this song was her playful outlet to express that sentiment.

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