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Sunday, 19 July 2015
National Amy sings 'Teach Me Tonight' with Jools in 2005.
Amy looking good and singing beautifully, accompanied by Jools and Co; what a star she was! This is from 2005, before her 'problems' became more serious. A rare singer who totally understood the word 'phrasing' (as in music).
A great talent lost the same way as so many before her. I wondered if the media frenzy around her at the time didn't help. All those nasty reports and unflattering photos can't be helpful to someone who's close to the edge.
Going to see 'Amy' this week so she is on my mind just now. Every time I see footage of her performances I am amazed and then re-amazed at how so much power was generated from such a diminutive person. Wonderful singer and songwriter. Artist.
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*It's February 1st and I nearly forgot to post my birthday here ...... *
*probably forgot because I'm 74 😱 !!!*
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
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I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
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She had a great voice and musicality, mature far beyond her years. One of my favourite albums is Back to Black - I play it all the time.
ReplyDeleteA classic!
DeleteGreat talent, great song, but had too many demons to fight.
ReplyDeleteI adore Amy , such a loss. My favourite is Back to Black too.
ReplyDeleteBack to black my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteI'm really just beginning to explore her music... what a huge loss.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching that I went on to watch other clips including her disastrous last concert in Serbia where she was booed. It made me cry.
ReplyDeleteShe needed help. Her death was a tragedy that should never have happened.
Yes, a superb singer.
ReplyDeleteA great talent lost the same way as so many before her.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if the media frenzy around her at the time didn't help. All those nasty reports and unflattering photos can't be helpful to someone who's close to the edge.
Yes Cro, as you say, she was a great singer - and as Jean says - the pressure on folk in the limelight is immense and some of them just can't take it.
ReplyDeleteSo gifted. So tragic. So much singing was still left to do. So long Amy.
ReplyDeleteGoing to see 'Amy' this week so she is on my mind just now. Every time I see footage of her performances I am amazed and then re-amazed at how so much power was generated from such a diminutive person. Wonderful singer and songwriter. Artist.
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