Elana Stone (Solo artist, member of All Our Exes Live in Texas) It seemed like destiny for Amy to turn Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' into her own perfect sequel, 'Tears Dry On Their Own'. She was out there, beautiful, vulnerable, and always looking for love. They both were looking for the ultimate connection. They both had stretches of years and great albums where they could only sing to their real-life lover, estranged or otherwise. I see a lot of parallels between Amy and Marvin. I'm a saxophone player who loves jazz and appreciates the old American geniuses, like Amy did.ĭuring the latest Melbourne lockdown I finished a book about Marvin Gaye called Divided Soul. I felt grief, like it was someone I knew. I found out Amy Winehouse had passed away from a text early in the morning. Here, several Australian-based artists reflect on how Winehouse and her music have impacted them, both as musicians and as people. Heavily informed by artists like Otis Redding, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington and Thelonious Monk, Winehouse's own artistry has touched musicians across genres, generations and the globe. But she remains one of the few musicians we lost too soon who have influenced other artists for years since their passing. Winehouse's story of addiction and health issues (alcohol and bulimia, in her case) isn't new in the music industry, and neither is her experience of an invasive tabloid press. There was a major exhibition in Melbourne, and there were even plans for her likeness to tour again as a hologram, although that never eventuated. There's a bronze statue in London's Camden Town and a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. There have been films about Winehouse's life, and there are more to come. "I don't think she ever realized just how brilliant she was and how important she is, but that just makes her even more charming," Adele said.
"Amy changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her," Lady Gaga tweeted at the time. The British artist had released two studio albums, and received global attention for her litany of soulful songs and deep, snarling vocals.Ĭountless artists paid tribute after her death. Read iDiva for the latest in Bollywood, fashion looks, beauty and lifestyle news.Amy Winehouse was 27 years old when she died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011. You can listen to the entire podcast in two parts here. It is a reminder that one should always seek help and keep their loved ones close. For we don’t know the battles one has faced or is facing.Īs for Amy, her legacy lives on in her songs. All thanks to the media scrutiny that poked her to react - this quintessential modern tragedy that caused a ‘death by misadventure’ made the news that stays without a closure for many.įor people, the Amy Winehouse saga is a reminder - a reminder to be kind and compassionate. The disturbances in her public life and her very public reactions caused people to call her ‘Hurricane Amy’. This excruciating divorce took a toll on Amy’s mental health worsened her substance abuse issues. They impulsively got married in 2007 and their marriage ended when Blake was sentenced to 27 months in prison two years after. It is said that it was this meeting that introduced her to the world of drugs.
Amy met Blake Fielder in 2003 and fell in love with him soon after. With tattoos of each other names and an obsession that knew no bounds, Amy’s nasty divorce was another reason she could not get out of the loop. The divorce and the abandonment got to her when she saw the presence of another woman in her father’s life soon after.
She grew up watching her father leave her mom at the early age of 9. Early years of conflict at homeĪmy saw conflict at home at a very early age in life. So, we went through this particular episode that takes us through the life of Amy Winehouse and has a few takeaways. Hosted by Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett, this podcast is for all the women that society has dismissed by calling mad, sad, or plain bad. So, when we stumbled upon a podcast called The C-Word on Luminary which has two episodes dedicated just for her, we realized that she was more than just a damsel in distress. While all her songs smashed charts across the world, they also somehow hinted at her struggles that finally got the best of her in 2011.Īmy died of alcohol poisoning at the mere age of 27 after succumbing to global criticism and fighting her inner demons. Known for her love for jazz music - Amy gave all her songs a quirky pop twist and owned every single album. Self-destructive, a victim but just another girl - her story is more than what the tabloids have it. ‘The Tragic 27 club’ - That’s where the talented Amy Winehouse has been made to rest after her public and much talked about life and death.
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