Coco

Album: The Wild Swan (2016)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Foy Vance is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter. This is a track from The Wild Swan, his first album after signing to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Records. The song was inspired by Courteney Cox's daughter Coco Arquette. The 12-year-old also stars in the video, which was directed by her mom. Foy said: "As soon as I wrote the song 'Coco' - which started out as an off-the-cuff verse to make Coco laugh - it was obvious that Courteney would direct the video."
  • Courteney Cox first met Foy Vance through her boyfriend, Snow Patrol pianist Johnny McDaid. The Friends actress told People magazine: "Johnny brought Foy into my life a few years ago, and immediately, he became a very close friend. He also got to know my daughter, Coco, and a song was born."

    Cox added: "From the first time Foy played 'Coco' for me – and every time I've heard it since – I've felt he captured, not only Coco's unique personality but also the beautiful childhood innocence that sadly, but inevitably fades with time."
  • A young Courtney Cox famously appeared in the 1984 music video for Bruce Springsteen's " Dancing In The Dark" as the adoring fan pulled onstage to dance with The Boss.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Andrew Farriss of INXS

Andrew Farriss of INXSSongwriter Interviews

Andrew Farriss on writing with Michael Hutchence, the stories behind "Mystify" and other INXS hits, and his country-flavored debut solo album.

Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes

Chris Robinson of The Black CrowesSongwriter Interviews

"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.

Brandi Carlile

Brandi CarlileSongwriter Interviews

As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.

Fire On The Stage

Fire On The StageSong Writing

When you have a song called "Fire," it's tempting to set one - these guys did.

Barry Dean ("Pontoon," "Diamond Rings And Old Barstools")

Barry Dean ("Pontoon," "Diamond Rings And Old Barstools")Songwriter Interviews

A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.

Penny Ford of Snap!

Penny Ford of Snap!Songwriter Interviews

The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.