Back to Black: Amy Winehouse's Masterpiece Turns 20
The 20th anniversary of Amy Winehouse's seminal album Back to Black, released in 2006, is being celebrated. The album, produced by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, was recorded with the Dap-Kings to achieve a classic soul sound. Winehouse's lyrics drew from her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil. The album includes iconic songs like Rehab, Back to Black, and Love Is a Losing Game. Winehouse died on July 23, 2011, at age 27. The anniversary highlights her enduring legacy as a songwriter.
Key facts
- Back to Black was released in 2006.
- The album was produced by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi.
- Recorded with the Dap-Kings, the band of Sharon Jones.
- Songs were inspired by Winehouse's relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil.
- Includes singles Rehab, Back to Black, and Love Is a Losing Game.
- Amy Winehouse died on July 23, 2011.
- The album sold millions of copies worldwide.
- Prince considered Love Is a Losing Game one of the best songs in years.
Entities
Artists
- Amy Winehouse
- Mark Ronson
- Salaam Remi
- Blake Fielder-Civil
- Sharon Jones
- The Dap-Kings
- Prince
- Tony Bennett
- Nas
- Marvin Gaye
- Tammi Terrell
- Phil Spector
- Asif Kapadia
- Phil Griffin
Institutions
- Motown
- Stax Records
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
- Southgate
- London
- England