Amy Winehouse – Lioness: Hidden Treasures [VINYL]
Amy Winehouse – Lioness: Hidden Treasures [VINYL]
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‘It was a thrill to record with Amy Winehouse and when you listen to the recording of Body And Soul, it is a testament to her artistic genius and her brilliance as one of the most honest musicians I have ever known.’ Tony Bennett
Following her tragic passing in July, some of the producers and musicians who worked closely with Amy Winehouse, among them Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, spent time listening over the many recordings that Amy had made, before, during, and after the release of Frank and Back To Black. It was said by all who worked with Amy that she never sang or played a song the same way twice. It quickly became apparent to Salaam and Mark that they had a collection of songs that deserved to be heard, a collection of songs that were a fitting testament to Amy the artist and, as importantly, Amy their friend.
Lioness : Hidden Treasures, the third album from Amy Winehouse, without question one of the most talented, original, and best loved artists to emerge in popular music for decades, will be released on December 5th through Island Records. The 12 song collection features previously unreleased tracks, alternative versions of existing classics as well as a couple of brand new Amy compositions. The album has been compiled by long-time musical partners Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson in close association with Amys family, management and record label Island Records. Lioness : Hidden Treasures proves a fitting tribute to the artist, the talent and the woman and serves as a reminder of Amys extraordinary powers as a songwriter, a singer and an interpreter of classics.
Speaking about the album Amys father Mitch had this to say:
I spent so much time chasing after Amy, telling her off that I never realized what a true genius she was. It wasnt until I sat down with the rest of the family and listened to this album that I fully appreciated the breadth of Amys talent, from jazz standards to hip hop songs, it really took my breath away. Halftime, Id never heard before, is just incredibly beautiful. If the family had felt that this album wasnt up to the standard of Frank and Back To Black we would never have agreed to release it and we believe it will stand as a fitting tribute to Amy s musical legacy.-
Mitch Winehouse
A donation of 1 from the sale of each album in the UK will be donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was launched on what would have been Amys 28th birthday September 14th 2011.
The full track-listing is as follows:
Our Day Will Come (Reggae Version) – reggae re-working of classic 60s Doo-Wop song produced by Salaam Remi. Recorded May 2002.
Between The Cheats – new Amy composition recorded in London in May 2008 for potential inclusion on album three produced by Salaam Remi.
Tears Dry – originally written by Amy as a ballad, this is the original version she recorded in November 2005 in Miami with Salaam. The later uptempo version appears on Back To Black.
Wake Up Alone – the first song recorded for the Back To Black sessions. This is the one-take demo recorded in March 2006 by Paul ODuffy.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Amys beautiful reading of the Carole King written Shirelles classic. Produced by Mark Ronson and featuring the Dap Kings with string arrangements by Chris Elliott who did all the strings for Marks tracks on Back To Black. Recorded in September 2004.
Valerie – one of Amys jukebox favourites. This is the original slower tempo version of the Mark Ronson produced post Back To Black single. Recorded in December 2006.
Like Smoke featuring NAS – Amy and Nas became really good friends after Amy name checked the New York rapper on Back To Blacks Me & Mr Jones. Like Smoke is finally Amy doing a song with one of her favourite artists. Produced by Salaam Remi. Recorded in May 2008.
The Girl From Ipanema – the first song the 18 year old Amy sang when she first went to Miami to record with Salaam. Salaam remarked that the way she re-interpreted this bossa nova classic made me realise that I was dealing with a very special talent. Her approach to the song was so young and fresh, it really inspired the rest of our sessions. Recorded in May 2002.
Halftime – Amy had talked to Ahmir Questlove Thompson of the Roots about working together. Halftime is a song that Amy and Salaam had worked on since the Frank sessions. The result is beautiful. Recorded in August 2002.
Best Friends – Frank era live set opener produced by Salaam Remi. Probably the first song that early Amy fans would have heard live. Recorded in February 2003.
Body & Soul with Tony Bennett – cover of 30s jazz standard with hero Tony Bennett. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios London in March 2011 and produced by Phil Ramone. Amys final studio recording.
A Song For You – heartbreaking and emotional version of the Leon Russell classic made famous by Donny Hathaway. Hathaway was Amys all-time favourite artist and the song was recorded in one take, just Amy and her guitar, at her home in London during the spring of 2009 as she battled her demons. Produced by Salaam Remi.
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