Album Info
Artist: | Amy Winehouse |
Album: | Back To Black |
Released: | Europe, 25 Nov 2016 |
Tracklist:
1 | Original Album | |
A1 | Rehab | 3:34 |
Arranged By [Band] - Gabriel Roth, Mark Ronson | ||
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor - Chris Elliott | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Cello - Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley | ||
Contractor [Orchestra] - Isobel Griffiths | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Engineer [Assistant] - Jesse Gladstone, Mike Makowski | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Handclaps - Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Harp - Helen Tunstall | ||
Leader [Orchestra] - Perry Montague-Mason | ||
Percussion - Frank Ricotti | ||
Piano, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Handclaps - Victor Axelrod | ||
Recorded By - Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Saxophone [Alto] - Andy Macintosh, Chris Davies | ||
Saxophone [Baritone] - Dave Bishop, Ian Hendrickson-Smith | ||
Saxophone [Tenor] - Jamie Talbot, Mike Smith , Neal Sugarman | ||
Trombone [Tenor] - Richard Edwards | ||
Trumpet - Dave Guy, Steve Sidwell | ||
Viola - Bruce White, Jon Thorne , Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt | ||
Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Chris Tombling, Liz Edwards, Everton Nelson, Jonathan Rees, Mark Berrow, Perry Montague-Mason, Peter Hanson, Tom Piggot-Smith, Warren Zielinski | ||
A2 | You Know I'm No Good | 4:17 |
Arranged By [Band] - Gabriel Roth, Mark Ronson | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Engineer [Assistant] - Jesse Gladstone, Mike Makowski | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Piano, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Handclaps - Victor Axelrod | ||
Recorded By - Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Saxophone [Baritone] - Ian Hendrickson-Smith | ||
Saxophone [Tenor] - Neal Sugarman | ||
Trumpet - Dave Guy | ||
A3 | Me And Mr Jones | 2:33 |
Double Bass [Upright Bass], Drums, Piano - Salaam Remi | ||
Guitar, Backing Vocals - Amy Winehouse | ||
Guitar, Saxophone [Baritone & Tenor] - Vincent Henry | ||
Trumpet [Bass], Flugelhorn - Bruce Purse | ||
A4 | Just Friends | 3:13 |
Bass - Salaam Remi | ||
Clarinet, Clarinet [Bass], Guitar - Vincent Henry | ||
Drums - Troy Auxilly-Wilson | ||
Guitar - Amy Winehouse | ||
Organ, Electric Piano [Rhodes] - John Adams | ||
Trumpet, Trumpet [Bass], Flugelhorn - Bruce Purse | ||
A5 | Back To Black | 4:01 |
Arranged By [Band] - Gabriel Roth | ||
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor - Chris Elliott | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Cello - Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley | ||
Contractor - Isobel Griffiths | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Engineer [Assistant] - Jesse Gladstone, Mike Makowski | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Leader [Orchestra] - Perry Montague-Mason | ||
Percussion - Frank Ricotti | ||
Piano - Victor Axelrod | ||
Recorded By - Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Saxophone [Alto] - Andy Macintosh, Chris Davies | ||
Saxophone [Baritone] - Dave Bishop | ||
Saxophone [Tenor] - Jamie Talbot | ||
Viola - Bruce White, Jon Thorne , Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt | ||
Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Chris Tombling, Liz Edwards, Everton Nelson, Jonathan Rees, Mark Berrow, Perry Montague-Mason, Peter Hanson, Tom Piggot-Smith, Warren Zielinski | ||
A6 | Love Is A Losing Game | 2:35 |
Arranged By [Band] - Gabriel Roth, Mark Ronson | ||
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor - Chris Elliott | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Cello - Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley | ||
Contractor [Orchestra] - Isobel Griffiths | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Engineer [Assistant] - Jesse Gladstone, Mike Makowski | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Harp - Helen Tunstall | ||
Leader [Orchestra] - Perry Montague-Mason | ||
Percussion - Frank Ricotti | ||
Piano - Victor Axelrod | ||
Recorded By - Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Saxophone [Alto] - Andy Macintosh, Chris Davies | ||
Saxophone [Baritone] - Dave Bishop | ||
Saxophone [Tenor] - Jamie Talbot, Mike Smith | ||
Trombone [Tenor] - Richard Edwards | ||
Trumpet - Steve Sidwell | ||
Viola - Bruce White, Jon Thorne , Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt | ||
Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Chris Tombling, Liz Edwards, Everton Nelson, Jonathan Rees, Mark Berrow, Perry Montague-Mason, Peter Hanson, Tom Piggot-Smith, Warren Zielinski | ||
B1 | Tears Dry On Their Own | 3:06 |
Backing Vocals - Amy Winehouse | ||
Bass, Piano, Guitar - Salaam Remi | ||
Drums, Tambourine - Troy Auxilly-Wilson | ||
Performer [Uncredited, Sample Interpolation] - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell | ||
Saxophone [Baritone, Tenor, Alto], Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Strings [Celeste], Guitar - Vincent Henry | ||
Trumpet, Trumpet [Bass], Flugelhorn - Bruce Purse | ||
B2 | Wake Up Alone | 3:42 |
Arranged By [Band] - Gabriel Roth | ||
Arranged By [Band], Recorded By - Mark Ronson | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Engineer [Assistant] - Jesse Gladstone, Mike Makowski | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Piano - Victor Axelrod | ||
Recorded By - Vaughan Merrick | ||
B3 | Some Unholy War | 2:22 |
Bass, Drums, Guitar - Salaam Remi | ||
Guitar - Vincent Henry | ||
Guitar, Backing Vocals - Amy Winehouse | ||
Organ - John Adams | ||
B4 | He Can Only Hold Her | 2:46 |
Backing Vocals - Ade, Zalon | ||
Bass Guitar - Nick Movshon | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Finger Snaps - Mark Ronson | ||
Guitar - Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck | ||
Percussion - Sam Koppelman | ||
Performer [Uncredited, Sample interpolation] - The Icemen | ||
Piano - Victor Axelrod | ||
Producer [Original Demo] - PNut | ||
Recorded By - Derek Pacuk, Dom Morley, Gabriel Roth, Matt Paul, Vaughan Merrick | ||
Saxophone [Baritone] - Cochemea Gastelum | ||
Saxophone [Tenor] - Neal Sugarman | ||
Trumpet - Dave Guy | ||
B5 | Addicted | 2:45 |
Bass, Drums - Salaam Remi | ||
Drums - Troy Auxilly-Wilson | ||
Guitar, Backing Vocals - Amy Winehouse | ||
Organ, Organ [Rhodes] - John Adams | ||
Saxophone, Guitar - Vincent Henry | ||
Trumpet, Trumpet [Bass], Flugelhorn - Bruce Purse | ||
2 | Bonus Album | |
C1 | Valerie | |
C2 | Cupid | |
C3 | Monkey Man | |
C4 | Some Unholy War | |
D1 | Hey Little Rich Girl | |
D2 | You're Wondering Now | |
D3 | To Know Him Is To Love Him | |
D4 | Love Is A Losing Game (Original Demo) |
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Description
Amy Winehouse's Back to Black is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time, cementing its place as one of the most iconic albums of the 21st century. Released on 27 October 2006, this record not only showcased Winehouse's incredible vocal talent but also her ability to channel raw emotion and personal experiences into her music. The album, produced primarily by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, is a seamless blend of soul, jazz, and R&B, with a retro aesthetic that pays homage to the girl groups of the 1960s while remaining distinctly modern.
From the opening track, "Rehab", Winehouse's unique voice and candid lyricism grab your attention. The song, with its catchy hook and defiant attitude, became an anthem and a defining moment in her career. It’s a bold introduction to an album that delves deep into themes of love, heartbreak, and self-destruction. The title track, "Back to Black", is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that captures the pain of a broken relationship. Winehouse's delivery is both vulnerable and powerful, and the production, with its lush strings and dramatic percussion, perfectly complements the song's melancholic tone.
Other standout tracks include "You Know I'm No Good", a sultry confession of infidelity, and "Tears Dry on Their Own", which samples the classic "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and transforms it into a bittersweet anthem of resilience. "Love Is a Losing Game" is another highlight, a stripped-down ballad that showcases Winehouse's ability to convey deep emotion with simplicity and grace. Each song on the album feels meticulously crafted, with lyrics that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
The production on Back to Black is a key element of its success. Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi created a sound that is both timeless and contemporary, drawing inspiration from Motown and Phil Spector's Wall of Sound while incorporating modern elements. The use of live instrumentation, including horns, strings, and vintage-style drums, gives the album a warm, organic feel that contrasts with the often polished production of mainstream pop music at the time.
Critically, Back to Black was a triumph. It received widespread acclaim upon its release and went on to win numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards in 2008, making Winehouse the first British female artist to win five Grammys in one night. The album's impact on popular music cannot be overstated; it paved the way for a resurgence of interest in soul and retro-inspired music, influencing artists like Adele, Duffy, and Florence and the Machine.
Tragically, Amy Winehouse's life was cut short in 2011, but her legacy lives on through her music. Back to Black remains a testament to her extraordinary talent and a reminder of the power of music to connect with people on a deeply emotional level. Listening to the album today, it’s impossible not to be moved by the honesty and vulnerability that Winehouse poured into her songs. It’s a record that continues to resonate with listeners around the world, a true classic that will be cherished for generations to come.