She wrote the lyrics herself. Powerful. Not just a singer but a poet.

@JazzFlop212

2 жыл бұрын

In an hour… a lot of the songs in back to black were written in a single sitting.

@abdielflores1007

2 жыл бұрын

A true poet as powerful as her voice. A force

@carlastubbs1981

Жыл бұрын

Never be anyone like her again love her

@lolahernandez6871

Жыл бұрын

A REAL artist. 👍👍💞

@GfYs86

Жыл бұрын

🙌💯🤌

The world just wasn't ready for Amy. What she left us was just a drop in the ocean to what she could have left us. I don't think we will hear another voice like hers. Awesome reaction Asia and BJ ❤️ and ✊.

@forevalearning

2 жыл бұрын

@Geo Dio yea you're probably right Geo. I thought the world wasn't ready for Amy because not everyone embraced her. In fact she was judged moreso for her drinking than her music.So I still think the world wasn't ready for Amy.

@johnnosiennek7066

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was the other way round . She just wasn't ready for the world!

@brooklynmysticaldiva4729

2 жыл бұрын

This song hits home! No one like Amy!!

@lolajaramillo4620

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnosiennek7066 It feels like both actually..

You gotta give "Love is a Losing Game" a listen, one of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion. Amy was something else! ❤

@gersonramirez8897

2 жыл бұрын

the whole album is marvelous

@marieh2205

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Amy Winehouse song!

@eileendobbs8009

2 жыл бұрын

That's my favorite but unfortunately nobody ever reacts to it.

@angusmackinnon9952

2 жыл бұрын

She was ❤️

@BReno-mm3if

2 жыл бұрын

it's one of her best!

I was lucky enough to meet Amy in her local Camden, London pub - ‘the Hawley arms’ in 2008 not long before she passed. Me and my friends asked her for a autograph and photo & she ended up buying us both Pint 🍺! Such a beautiful soul, what a lady. RIP sister

@ChiChi-go1zf

25 күн бұрын

You swept me off my bar stool, mate! That's fucking beautiful!!!!

As you suggest, Amy Winehouse was a generational talent. I'm 70 and can name many great artists who inspired her talent but who currently deserves mention as being in the same league? No one I've heard. I shudder to think about what we've missed out on with her early departure from this realm.

@GinMae

2 жыл бұрын

Okay, and I'm 61 - and I totally heard Ronnie Specter in her arrangements -- and of course, the "beehive" -- and after Amy was gone, Ronnie performed this song as a tribute - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZ94s8eJfrDTpJs.html - like, "circle of life/music"

@robjones2408

2 жыл бұрын

Too true. Nobody currently has matched her sheer brilliance. When the likes of Tony Bennett, Keith Richards, and Paul Weller recognized Amy's talent, you knew she was special.

@personalcheeses8073

2 жыл бұрын

@@GinMae Amy and Mark Ronson made the Back To Black album after listening to the iconic sixties girl bands.

@DC-lw4fg

2 жыл бұрын

Dusty Springfield?

@2zxodcfm

2 жыл бұрын

@@DC-lw4fg Dusty Springfield was certainly a tremendous talent who takes a back seat to very few. Her voice remains instantly recognizable even today but I can't see her as a gourmet melting pot comparable to Amy Winehouse. Even her lyric writing alone astounds me. Just one old man's opinion!

"REHAB" is a must listen. Billie Holiday is an excellent reference. In a lot of ways they were both cut from the same cloth.

@true1evanique

2 жыл бұрын

Psychic Sloan Bella did a reading on Amy, and said that she was a black blues singer back in the day, but she didn't know who it was. In the comments, some suggested Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington. In an interview, Amy said she was inspired by Dinah Washington.

@mistermoo5843

2 жыл бұрын

closer to Dinah Washington's craft - and i see the billie comparison - but she (Amy) definitely molded her phrasing on Dinah W.

@MostlyVintageVoices

Жыл бұрын

For sure! I'm a Billie Holiday super fan and there are shades of Billie in her tone but also in her musical philosophy and even her personality/attitude. When she first came out, I always said she was my generation's Billie Holiday. Very sadly, even their life trajectories are eerily similar although Amy rose to fame and self-destructed in a much shorter span of time.

If you are like I was - when Amy Winehouse came over to America and thought she was a good-for-nothing drunk, all because the media told us she was, then watch the Oscar-winning documentary “Amy”. We here in America were fed a lie. Amy Winehouse is a treasure. A legend. She’s cherished in the UK. Adele got her inspiration from Amy. Although Adele is insanely talented, she isn’t and could never be another Amy Winehouse. Even Adele has said that. Please explore this woman- she composed and wrote the lyrics for all of her songs. She played jazz guitar and had the same band mates for her entire career. She was an alcoholic. She came clean, but her fame/money-hungry Dad push her to the limit. She died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

Like the media days Biden is better than Trump.... liars

@Alice-hp6yb

2 жыл бұрын

From the UK and agree with most of what you say, not though regarding her dad.

@matthewrobinson2831

Жыл бұрын

My sister lives near where Amy lived in London. I believe the locals call Amy the Camden angel ♥️

@emmajlloyd7965

11 ай бұрын

I agree completey, if her Dad had spent less time using her name to grow his wedding singer career and tried to keep her safe from the music bizz jackles then she may have stood a chance. May she rest in the peace she never got when she was alive.

Don’t forget to do “I’m No Good,” a lot of pain and even self hatred in that one, but she does it with style. RIP Amy.

@lolahernandez6871

Жыл бұрын

The whole album was a masterpiece!!

Love is Blind - one of her songs that made me say “I can’t believe she said that!”

@wickedfuckingwinehousebitchxox

2 жыл бұрын

Why can’t you believe it

The production on this album is crazy. Definitely need to check out more of her.

@johnnosiennek7066

2 жыл бұрын

Very Phil Specter like !

@MostlyVintageVoices

Жыл бұрын

Amy was very influenced by The Ronettes and Ronnie Specter. She took her signature look from Ronnie and was inspired by the "wall of sound" production style.

@AL-fl4jk

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnosiennek7066 😬

@marcmaddock9980

Жыл бұрын

Mark Ronson

The official video does add a lot to the song. It's definitely worth a watch. Based on the lyrics and the video, it's very much a funeral for a relationship, Amy being the widow grieving.

@leeriches8841

2 жыл бұрын

She was originally burying a box with her heart in it. But after she died, they removed the final shot that says 'here lies the heart of Amy Winehouse' from the video out of respect.

I still can't get over the 'life is like a pipe and I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside'. I want to know where she was mentally when she came up with that. And the way she sings it...damn. Beautiful woman.

Her back up band is called the dap kings. They had another singer as well, the late great Sharon Jones. Definitely worth a listen.

Her voice makes me feel like she has lived the subject of her lyrics. It has a natural integrity.

Such a unique, rare talent. I was so sad she died. Nobody helped her and she just slipped away. My favorite of hers is Love Is a Losing Game.

Amy was a rare gem. One of very very few artists who would have stormed to the top in any number of eras and any number of genres She was soul, funk, jazz, R&B and rock n roll.. One of the top five artists from the UK in half a century .. She doesn't dress it up when it comes to lyrics and I miss her.. Try to see Amy the documentary

As a 55 year old, who's lived through the loss of so many extremely talented young people, I've begun to wonder if people like Amy, who have so much to offer are actually only meant to be here for such a short time. Like maybe their impact might not be as strong had they survived? I mean why else would all that talent be given to so many who, oftentimes, kill themselves, intentionally or not, and take all that talent and ability to impact people's lives with them? It's almost like the talent is wasted, which is sad, especially for those if us with no real talent. I hated to hear of Amy's death, especially because of her talent and love of making such great music but I can't say I was surprised. RIP, Amy. I hope you found peace at last. Good reaction guys.

@willasacco9898

2 жыл бұрын

I have often felt the same way, but I am afraid to express it as it tends to reinforce my tendency towards low self-esteem and negativity.

@shannonbennett987

2 жыл бұрын

@@willasacco9898 I'm sorry if my comment bothered you in any way. Hang in there and I hope you have a wonderful year. I hope we all can.

@willasacco9898

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonbennett987 Yes - thank you for your kind thoughts - It has been a very difficult life for me recently as my wife suffered greatly, physically and mentally, for many years. She passed away last year and I am slowly adapting. I wish a safe and happy new year for all of us.

@shannonbennett987

2 жыл бұрын

@@willasacco9898 I'm sorry for your loss, I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love so much. Her suffering is over. Don't let her death ruin your life, I'm sure she wouldn't want that. When you think of her, try to shift to the best memories. I know that's easier said than done but it gets easier as time goes by. My mother died totally unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm 22 years ago and to this day, I'm still not over that day. But as time has gone on, I've gotten better at shifting my focus to the good memories as opposed to the horror of having her just die practically in front of mine and my sisters eyes. It'll never be easy but it will get better. I hope you have a wonderful year.

@willasacco9898

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonbennett987 The biggest problems for me is that the terrible memories are the most recent. I know that. as time passes, I will be able to more easily remember the older, happier times and have a more balanced perspective on life. Someone once told me that grief is a jagged process, but I know that I am on a slow, upward trend. I also know that, as I move beyond living day-to-day, I will be able to find a purpose and enjoy life more consistently. I wish you all the best🤟

Amy is known for her incredible voice but her lyrics are amazing. Much missed

She brought class back into music. She will be missed

@pjsin9472

2 жыл бұрын

@Geo Dio Absolutely. I'm not talking about her lifestyle or personal. If ya close your eyes an just listen? I hear classy music. But hey, we're all different

@meganwarren6031

Жыл бұрын

@Geo Dio Yes class, she was a beautiful person and made beautiful music and people having addictions doesn’t make them bad people

@debbiesimpson1493

Жыл бұрын

​@@geodio5646Bet you was at the bottom of yours wasn't you? HAHAHA

Superb. Retro 50s/60’s style blends Motown blues with British blues. Another tragic member of the 27 club.

Amy was a once-in-a-lifetime vocalist. She cited Billie, Sinatra, and Dinah Washington as major influences. She even named her debut after (Frank) Sinatra. During her very brief tenure as pop Queen, she left two stone-cold classic albums which are now cast in stone. Gone, never to be forgotten.

“You know I’m no good” is one of my fav ❤️🔥

The video for her song "Rehab" is excellent. She has so many subtle nuances in her expressions that gives extra emphasis on the lyrics, plus she gives a shout out to Ray Charles and Donny Hathaway, two gentlemen whose music she loved.

the greatest female singer since billie holiday, a once in a generation singer. no one comes close.

@loadedorygun

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta bring up Aretha, but Amy is definitely in that class.

@JazzFlop212

2 жыл бұрын

Amy is my favorite singer but come on.. Sarah Vaughan is less talented than Billie Holiday? LMAO. There have been a good handful of singers, of both genders, since Billie holiday, who have been truly unique and incredible.

@marlew6629

2 жыл бұрын

@@JazzFlop212 Talent is only half of it, it's interpretation, phrasing, charisma, presence and whether yo've lived it. sarah vaughn's delivery doesn't compare to the pain in billie holidays voice. it's not even close.

I got dragged by an ex to an Amy Whinehouse show, and I became a fan instantly. She reminded me of classical lounge vocalists so much. That and even though she was so messed up she could barely stand, she didn't miss a note. I thought she was lip syncing but nope.

I love the appreciation you have for Amy . I was OBSESSED with her Back To Black album. I didnt need to skip a single track . God i miss her

Her phrasing is so fantastic ❤️

amy had so much soul and is timeless

She's a original, reclusive in many ways what a Great voice.

I love Amy Winehouse and I met her a long time ago... my favorite song is I'm No Good

Absolutely was about her relationship with her boyfriend who had serious substance abuse issues, it was all over newspapers here in the UK. Such a tremendously tragic talent....

Her Voice is very Haunting !!!!!

Black can also mean something else. It was alluding to her future. She went back to something awful. RIP TO AMY WINEHOUSE. Thank you for honoring her

The opening passage of this iconic Amy song sounds just like something from The Supremes back in the '60's. God rest her, Amy was just incredible. ❤ 🙋‍♂

This lady left a empty hole in my heart ♥ and I personally didn't know her.

I'm glad you mentioned her voice's resemblance to Billie Holliday. I've always thought that, too, and Billie Holliday was one of Amy's favorite singers.

I really never listened to Amy Winehouse. I didn't know her style was so retro, which I love. Now I need to listen to everything. You are so right, her voice is timeless and unique. Funnily enough the first time I heard "Back to Black" was when I listened to Angelina Jordan's cover. With the lyrics switched up to make them more age appropriate because she was, I think, only ten when they did the video. Which is an amazing cover for someone so young. I think you already did a reaction to it. It prompted me to listen to Amy's original and wow. Just wow.

Have her CD and it also s an incredible album. Every song is pure gold. Gone too soon. ✌️

I Love Amy Winehouse , this album helped me to heal my broken heart... it was that powerful. I am very sad that she passed away, because she helped me...greatly. She needed help too, she needed an "Amy Winehouse" to heal her heart, unfortunately there was none in her life. I hope and believe God will bring her back to life on paradise earth...soon.

Reminds me of Macy Gray "I TRY". Love them both.

Asia always has such a great way of explaining the song lyrics, or the meaning and feeling of what is going on.

I'm glad you listened to the uncensored version.

Her voice, calm your soul.... RIP Amie.🙏

Amy winehouse a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice she could sing the names and numbers in a phone book and it would sound great to me. dope reaction dope song r.i.p amy winehouse🙏

RIP beautiful Amy. Such natural talent and originality. Modern, and retro.. Miss her.

Asia and BJ…thank you for bringing us such a beautiful soul and voice.. Amy Winehouse❤️💪💥🙏🏼❤️

Love that woman. So sad what happened to her life. She's a beautiful soul with once in a lifetime God given talent. Bless her soul.

It’s a beautifully mournful song. Her voice just captures you.

Duffy is a similar genere to Amy another good artist. She sings I'm Scared, Warwick Avenue and a few more

@brynneholt1990

2 жыл бұрын

Stepping Stone!

She astounds me with her word artistry, a modern day poet as well as one of the best voices in pop this and last century , wow ..... Hey BJ I am a massive Billy Holiday fan too, did you see the recent film on her

Amy Winehouse was definitely one of a kind. Her vocals were unique and her songwriting was so real and honest. A true lost from the music industry and world 🌍 I personally think Back to Black is a no skip album.

Ty for reaction. Such a talented singer, song writer. Died too soon but not forgotten.

So incredibly vulnerable which shone through this incredibly powerful talent.

Every time I hear her beautiful unique voice, I feel grief all over again that she is gone, and gone so tragically. What joy she could have brought us if she had lived

She was unbelievable…what a song

Amy’s dad’s favorite vocalist back in the Day was Tony Bennett. She also loved Tony Bennett and for her dad, she asked Tony Bennett would he do duets with her for her father. You must react to her duets with Tony Bennett they are outstanding… He 80+ years old still singing like unbelievable when they did this and she in her 20s early 30s amazing absolutely amazing

She has a lived voice even though she died young. She had old ghosts.

I had it explained to me by a huge Amy Winehouse fan, that she wasn’t speaking hypothetically! When she said “black”, she was talking about black tar heroin! I don’t know if that’s true but it adds a whole new dimension to the song! 😢

It's heavy in the building with Miss Amy Winehouse

Asia, your look is priceless. we can see your surprise and attention to Amys voice.

She wrote this when her husband, Blake cheated on her w/his ex. What a jerk he was!! She said he loved blow (cocaine) and she loved puff (weed). He destroyed her. So sad!! She said she loved Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, to name a few. She went back to black-talking about her doing herion. She died due to acute alcoholism-my sister did too and her name was Amy. 😞

@AmandaPaige71

2 жыл бұрын

🤗💜🤗

@jpeopolis

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I thought black was both depression and black tar heroin. So sad, but so very poignant.

@cer-8039

2 жыл бұрын

@@jpeopolis black is actually meant to be a reference for alcohol and not heroin! she started taking heroin when she married him, which was after back to black was written and released :(

@jpeopolis

2 жыл бұрын

@@cer-8039 Wow! I didn't know that. I appreciate the correction. So very sad. What an incredible talent. I second that :(

@James-wj8eq

Жыл бұрын

Bollocks .Amy were no angel nor a fool. Only an idiot would honestly think a relationship's gonna truly work when it was one born from Amy cheating on her first partner with Blake, as he were cheatimg on his partner , yes, the one he went back to. As for the heroin, again, she wanted a piece of that pie, Blake didnt twist her arm or put a gun to her head. She came to the table already messed up in her head, and Blake were messed up too. Stop thinking the sun shone our of Amy's arse.

Voice if a generation and a talent we can never forget, but this is the first time hearing Back to Black, hard time believing this 🤔

One of her heavy inspirations was also Sarah Vaughan!

Loved her. Gone too soon. May her memory be for blessings

Amy redefined the genre of jazz, using the most uniquely different interpretation that had ever been seen before or after her passing. Her lyrics were profound on a level with genius writers like Bob Dylan. George Michael was so impressed with her Back To Black album and was especially drawn to her song 'Love Is A Losing Game', which he said cemented her in his mind as being the best writer he's ever known of. He was so impressed that he would do a cover of the song in his concerts. Adele's recent song 'Love Is A Game' was highly influenced by Amy's song, in fact when Amy won the Grammy for her Back To Black Album, Adele can be seen up front, in the audience, cheering like a young school girl. Angelina Jordan was also influenced by Amy's unusual inflections and 'slurring' of words at times to add more of a natural affect instead of perfect diction which isn't what jazz is all about and she actually visited Amy's life size statue in front of her home in London where she was photographed as she hugged it.

Amy is so sincere 🖤

We are on a roll love me some Amy taken way too soon what a voice keep on Keepin On y'all peace out!

Brilliant reaction as always! Such a stellar artist! Rest peacefully Amy 💋❤

God...I miss her talent and eccentricity!! ❤❤❤❤❤

She’s my fav!! Check out love is a losing game 2007 mercury awards it so good!! I miss her!!

I was getting fed up with the music around in 2000s.Grew up with music monsters,Beatles,Stones,Hendrix,Floyd,Zeppelin,Bowie,Dylan.First time i heard Amy sing,boom,that was it.My faith was restored.What a voice,what a talent.As the years went by and she became a world superstar,i also witnessed her demise.All those so called friends around her,all that family and there was nobody,no one,to pull out of that crash that was waiting to happen.At 27 it was all over and the world kept turning and everybody got one with life,including me but when you get moments like this and Amy is there again blasting out that massive talent of hers,it just breaks your heart.The hurt really has not gone and it is very hard to accept that she was not saved and it was all over at 27.May she RIP and i hope she knew just how much people loved her.

This is a masterpiece ! That’s why people still listen to it and it NEVER dies ! Every artist know the GREAT Amy jade winehouse ! Lana del Ray , Adele , Rihanna , Ariana grande , billie eillish and so much more ! Miley Cyrus has covered BTB , arctic monkeys’ cover of “ You know I’m no good “ and Tony benet’s feat with her ... All of them admiring her ❤️ She was a gift to the music world ❤️ Rest In Peace Angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Her acoustic performance of this on the ‘Silver Bullet’ channel is amazing 👍

@paulazwaluw

2 жыл бұрын

This!! OMG makes me cry every time kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmWIs7SDh6_AY9Y.html

Amy was to Soul/Jazz Music what Janis Joplin was to Blues/Rock : a TRUE ICON .

One of my favorites. From beginning to forever.

It’s her 10 year anniversary today . Blees her as gone before her time 🥲

Love your video! Amy was brilliant and I feel like she was like the 50's female singers with a bluesy feel. I wish she was still here. Listen to her sing "Will you Still Love me Tomorrow" you will love it. I saw her in person. Will never forget it.

It just goes on and on and on fantastic singers musicians of all types of music they are the best soul reggae rock indie you name it they have done it

You guys have to listen to the acoustic version with just her and a guy on piano ...the thing that makes amy the greatest...when she sings live ...depending on her mood ...she changes the arrangement of a song or verse like you can see she feels it different and sings it different. Takes it to levels above ..I'm from the same area in london and amy is the OG Goat

People are going to be listening to Amy in the same way they still listen to Billie

Another great British singer Britain producers top class artist of all sorts of music

All she sings became gold...she have some duets with Nas, tony benett....covers of Donny Hattaway...just hear her, i cry...it s too emotional...it s hard for me to believe that a generation discover her only now...i start to be old 😅 his story is beautiful and sad...whatt talent. THE Sarah Vaughan of years 2000...Never i can forgot the day i heard that she died....i was 33. I hope the young people continued to hear her a loooong time...

Bravo ! You' re riching to your audience listen the entire lyrics

Excellent analysis of her voice - I totally agree! Watch the documentary AMY - hear what Tony Bennett says when they sing duets.

Hi Asia & BJ. Thanks to take the time to listen to the great Amy. I think you’d like too Mon Laferte and his song Tu Falta De Querer cause is one of the chilean singer most international acclaimed a couple of years ago. Cheers from🇨🇱

Love me some Amy! You guys should react to "Rehab"

Thank you for the Billie Holiday reference. I wasn't sure if it was just me thinking that. Amy sings deep deep from her soul. When I first heard of her, when she first came out, I felt the old Billie Holiday vibe. Both were amazing women.

She rode on the dirt tracks… Too real and beautiful to endure 🔥RIP 🪦

Our Queen RIP Amy Love U

Respect for your Chat about Amy - always felt that.

What a fabulous voice left us too soon what is it about these young very talented people that die before their time it's oh so sad Amy was incredible the short time she was with us I love her unique style of music and her direct lyrics will we see another Amy not in my lifetime mores the pity great reaction again you guys good taste keep it up

Pleeeeeease watch her documentary they made for her called AMY. It will break your heart but make you close to her in no ways that you can. Her music will emote even more feeling afterwards.

Man, I remember the first time I heard Amy Winehouse. I was on my lunch break and browsing in a Borders Bookstore (remember those?) and they were playing this album over the store's speakers and I was like, "What IS this?" It sounded old and new at the same time. I ended up sticking around to hear the whole album even though I was supposed to be headed back to work. LOL.

This song is so evocative, they all were. It was a very sad day when she died. She wrote with raw honesty, her songs are a biography of her life in real-time. I love this song but it is so very very melancholic.

Great one guys and Happy New Years too the both of you. 🎉☮️✌️💕

An interesting Fact. Amy and Adele attended the same school in London

Wow Asia really felt this. Thanks :)

Wow thanks for reacting to this song ( even if its a year ago LOL). In the last couple of years I've started listening to Amy Winehouse myself as well. And definetely am a fan today, her voice is so addicting to listen to. I've really seen the Amy documentary Film from 2015. It was interesting when she said she was super into jazz. I love jazz music myself as well, so loved to hear that. I just subscribed to your channell, sending all my best from the Netherlands!

she is a perfect example of an artist that when u hear them...u do more than listen...u experience...her sound and techniques would be things that vocal teachers would tell u not to do (not a vocal coach myself but have gathered this statement from various coach reactions on her)...but all the "incorrect" things she does is what makes her a fkn legend...if u could do.. love is a losing game (this version esp with her vocals on top of the Rhodes kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoBtj6OvmtaoZso.html )...yall would be taken away

Exactly her story...sadly she didnt come back from her "black". RIP Amy🎶💙🎵