Amy Winehouse (September 14, 1983 – July 23, 2011) was a British singer-songwriter whose two studio albums redefined contemporary R&B and soul. Her debut Frank (2003) established her as a distinctive lyrical voice rooted in jazz and classic soul, while Back to Black (2006) became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s, blending retro Motown and 1960s girl-group sounds with painfully personal modern lyrics. She won five Grammy Awards in 2008, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Her death at 27 left one of the shortest but most celebrated catalogs in modern music.
Despite being marketed as a throwback R&B and jazz artist who worked with outside producers rather than a traditional band, Amy Winehouse wrote virtually every lyric in her catalog herself — a rarity in the genre. Back to Black is often credited as a collaboration between Winehouse, Mark Ronson, and Salaam Remi, but the producers supplied the sonic architecture while the words are entirely hers. The one meaningful exception on Frank is 'Moody's Mood for Love,' an adaptation of a James Moody jazz standard. 'Tears Dry on Their Own' samples 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough,' meaning Ashford & Simpson carry composer credit despite having nothing to do with the session.
Member Credit Breakdown
Percentage of all tracks (across all albums) where each member holds credit.
| Member | Period | Lyrics | Music | Production | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Winehouse Died 2011-07-23 | 2003–2011 |
96%
|
91%
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0%
|
100%
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