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Critical response to ''Back to Black'' was very positive, and it drew numurous comparisons to Motown era R&B. Rolling Stone said the album find Winehouse "a nervy, witty songstress whom indie rockers, pop fans and hip-hop-pers can dig."<ref>Hoard, Christian ([[2007-02-22]]), "Back to Black". ''Rolling Stone'' (1020):76</ref> People magazine called ''Back to Black'' "a disc that gets better with every listen."<ref>Chang, Joyce ([[2007-03-01]]), "BACK TO BLACK". ''People''. ''volume and issue unknown'':64</ref>
Critical response to ''Back to Black'' was very positive, and it drew numurous comparisons to Motown era R&B. Rolling Stone said the album find Winehouse "a nervy, witty songstress whom indie rockers, pop fans and hip-hop-pers can dig."<ref>Hoard, Christian ([[2007-02-22]]), "Back to Black". ''Rolling Stone'' (1020):76</ref> People magazine called ''Back to Black'' "a disc that gets better with every listen."<ref>Chang, Joyce ([[2007-03-01]]), "BACK TO BLACK". ''People''. ''volume and issue unknown'':64</ref>


The album has been nominated for a [[Grammy Awards]] in the categories of "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" and helped earn [[Mark Ronson]] a nomination for "Producer of the Year,Non-Classical" <ref>[http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/grammys/env-2007grammy1nom5dec05,0,4331325.htmlstory?coll=env-grammys The Envelope Please Los Angeles Times 6 December 2007]</ref>. In July 2007, the album made the shortlist for the 2007 [[Mercury Music Prize]]. Other nominees included the eventual winners [[Klaxons]], [[Dizzee Rascal]], and the incumbent winner [[Arctic Monkeys]]. This is the second time Winehouse was nominated for the [[Mercury Music Prize]], her debut album ''[[Frank (Amy Winehouse album)|Frank]]'' was shortlisted in 2004.
The album has been nominated for a [[Grammy Awards]] in the categories of "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" and helped earn [[Mark Ronson]] a nomination for "Producer of the Year,Non-Classical" <ref>[http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/grammys/env-2007grammy1nom5dec05,0,4331325.htmlstory?coll=env-grammys The Envelope Please Los Angeles Times 6 December 2007]</ref>,<ref>[http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/grammys/env-2007grammy8nom5dec05,0,918859.htmlstory?coll=env-grammys The Envelope Please Los Angeles Times 6 December 2007]</ref>. In July 2007, the album made the shortlist for the 2007 [[Mercury Music Prize]]. Other nominees included the eventual winners [[Klaxons]], [[Dizzee Rascal]], and the incumbent winner [[Arctic Monkeys]]. This is the second time Winehouse was nominated for the [[Mercury Music Prize]], her debut album ''[[Frank (Amy Winehouse album)|Frank]]'' was shortlisted in 2004.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 07:30, 7 December 2007

This article is about the album. For the single, see Back to Black (song).
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Back to Black is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released by Island Records in October 2006 (see 2006 in music). The album contains the singles "Rehab", "You Know I'm No Good", "Back to Black", "Tears Dry on Their Own", and "Love Is a Losing Game".

Album information

The track "Tears Dry on Their Own" features the backing music from the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell hit, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".

One of the songs on Winehouse's album titled "Me and Mr. Jones" is rumoured to be about rapper Nasir "Nas" Jones. This is based on references in her lyrics, such as "Mr. Destiny, 9 and 14". Destiny is the name of Jones's child with ex-girlfriend Carmen, and 14 September is the birthday that Winehouse and Nas share. In Winehouse's song "Rehab", she mentions "Ray" and "Mr. Hathaway", in reference to Ray Charles and Donny Hathaway.[1]

A Deluxe Edition of the album was released in the UK on 5 November 2007 and Europe. The reissue features the original studio album, as well as a bonus disc including various b-sides, rare, and live tracks, including the live lounge rendition of the single "Valerie", which was originally only available on Ronson's Version album.

Response

Critical response to Back to Black was very positive, and it drew numurous comparisons to Motown era R&B. Rolling Stone said the album find Winehouse "a nervy, witty songstress whom indie rockers, pop fans and hip-hop-pers can dig."[2] People magazine called Back to Black "a disc that gets better with every listen."[3]

The album has been nominated for a Grammy Awards in the categories of "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" and helped earn Mark Ronson a nomination for "Producer of the Year,Non-Classical" [4],[5]. In July 2007, the album made the shortlist for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize. Other nominees included the eventual winners Klaxons, Dizzee Rascal, and the incumbent winner Arctic Monkeys. This is the second time Winehouse was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, her debut album Frank was shortlisted in 2004.

Track listing

Original Release

  1. "Rehab" (Amy Winehouse, Remi) – 3:35
  2. "You Know I'm No Good" (Winehouse, Mark Ronson) – 4:17
  3. "Me & Mr. Jones" (Winehouse, Remi) – 2:33
  4. "Just Friends" (Winehouse, Remi) – 3:13
  5. "Back to Black" (Winehouse, Mark Ronson) – 4:01
  6. "Love Is a Losing Game" (Winehouse, Mark Ronson) – 2:35
  7. "Tears Dry on Their Own" (Winehouse, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) – 3:06
  8. "Wake Up Alone" (Winehouse, Paul O'Duffy) – 3:42
  9. "Some Unholy War" (Winehouse, Remi) – 2:22
  10. "He Can Only Hold Her" (Winehouse, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter) – 2:46

UK/Ireland release

11. "Addicted" (Winehouse) – 2:45

US release

11. "You Know I'm No Good" featuring Ghostface Killah (Winehouse) – 4:23

Japanese release

11. "Addicted" (Winehouse) – 2:45
12. "You Know I'm No Good" featuring Ghostface Killah (Winehouse) – 4:23
13. "Close to the Front"
14. "Hey Little Rich Girl" – 3:35
15. "Monkey Man" – 2:56
16. "Back to Black" (The Rumble Strips Remix)

Deluxe edition bonus disc

  1. "Valerie" (Radio 1 Live Lounge) – 3:53
  2. "Cupid" (Deluxe Edition Version) – 2:25
  3. "Monkey Man" – 2:56
  4. "Some Unholy War" (Down Tempo) – 3:16
  5. "Hey Little Rich Girl" – 3:35
  6. "You're Wondering Now" – 2:33
  7. "To Know Him Is to Love Him" (NapsterLive) – 2:25
  8. "Love Is a Losing Game" (Original Demo) – 3:43

Credits (UK Release)

  • "Rehab"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Amy Winehouse, Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano and Wurlitzer – Victor Axelrod
    • Trumpets – Dave Guy, Steve Sidwell
    • Tenor trombone – Richard Edwards
    • Alto saxophones – Andy Mackintosh, Chris Davis
    • Tenor saxophones – Neal Sugarman, Jamie Talbot, Mike Smith
    • Baritone saxophones – Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Dave Bishop
    • Claps – Victor Axelrod, Mark Ronson, Vaughan Merrick
    • Violins – Perry Montague-Mason, Chris Tombling, Mark Berrow, Warren Zielinski, Liz Edwards, Boguslav Kostecki, Peter Hanson, Jonathan Rees, Tom Piggott-Smith, Everton Nelson
    • Violas – Bruce White, Jon Thorne, Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt
    • Cellos – Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley
    • Harp – Helen Tunstall
    • Percussion – Frank Ricotti
    • Band arrangement – Mark Ronson, Gabriel Roth
    • Orchestral arrangement and conducting – Chris Elliott
    • Orchestra leader – Perry Montague-Mason
    • Orchestra contractor – Isobel Griffiths
  • "You Know I'm No Good"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano, Wurlitzer and claps – Victor Axelrod
    • Trumpet – Dave Guy
    • Tenor saxophone – Neal Sugarman
    • Baritone saxophone – Ian Hendrickson-Smith
    • Band arrangement – Mark Ronson, Gabriel Roth
  • "Me & Mr Jones"
    • Vocals and background vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Upright bass, Drums and Piano – Salaam Remi
    • Guitars – Amy Winehouse, Vincent Henry
    • Baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone – Vincent Henry
    • Bass trumpet and flugelhorn – Bruce Purse
  • "Just Friends"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Salaam Remi
    • Drums – Troy Auxilly-Wilson
    • Guitars – Amy Winehouse, Vincnet Henry
    • Rhodes and organ – John Adams
    • Clarinet and bass clarinet – Vincent Henry
    • Bass trumpet, trumpet and flugelhorn – Bruce Purse
  • "Back to Black"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano – Victor Axelrod
    • Tambourine – Mark Ronson
    • Violins – Perry Montague-Mason, Chris Tombling, Mark Berrow, Warren Zielinski, Liz Edwards, Boguslav Kostecki, Peter Hanson, Jonathan Rees, Tom Piggott-Smith, Everton Nelson
    • Violas – Bruce White, Jon Thorne, Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt
    • Cellos – Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley
    • Alto saxophones – Andy Mackintosh, Chris Davies
    • Tenor saxophone – Jamie Talbot
    • Baritone saxophone – Dave Bishop
    • Percussion – Frank Ricotti
    • Band arrangement – Mark Ronson, Gabriel Roth
    • Orchestral arrangement and conducting – Chris Elliott
    • Orchestra leader – Perry Montague-Mason
    • Orchestra contractor – Isobel Griffiths
  • "Love Is a Losing Game"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano – Victor Axelrod
    • Violins – Perry Montague-Mason, Chris Tombling, Mark Berrow, Warren Zielinski, Liz Edwards, Boguslav Kostecki, Peter Hanson, Jonathan Rees, Tom Piggott-Smith, Everton Nelson
    • Violas – Bruce White, Jon Thorne, Katie Wilkinson, Rachel Bolt
    • Cellos – Anthony Pleeth, Joely Koos, John Heley
    • Harp – Helen Tunstall
    • Trumpet – Steve Sidwell
    • Tenor trombone – Richard Edwards
    • Alto saxophones – Andy Mackintosh, Chris Davies
    • Tenor saxophones – Jamie Talbot, Mike Smith
    • Baritone saxophone – Dave Bishop
    • Percussion – Frank Ricotti
    • Band arrangement – Mark Ronson, Gabriel Roth
    • Orchestral arrangement and conducting – Chris Elliott
    • Orchestra leader – Perry Montague-Mason
    • Orchestra contractor – Isobel Griffiths
  • "Tears Dry on Their Own"
    • Vocals and background vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar and piano – Salaam Remi
    • Drums and tambourine – Troy Auxilly-Wilson
    • Guitars – Salaam Remi, Vincent Henry
    • Baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano and celesta – Vincent Henry
    • Bass trumpet, trumpet and flugelhorn – Bruce Purse
  • "Wake Up Alone"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano – Victor Axelrod
    • Band arrangement – Mark Ronson, Gabriel Roth
  • "Some Unholy War"
    • Vocals and background vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar and drums – Salaam Remi
    • Organ – John Adams
    • Guitars – Amy Winehouse, Salaam Remi, Vincent Henry
  • "He Can Only Hold Her"
    • Vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Nick Movshon
    • Drums – Homer Steinweiss
    • Guitars – Thomas Brenneck, Binky Griptite
    • Piano – Victor Axelrod
    • Percussion – Sam Koppelman
    • Trumpet – Dave Guy
    • Tenor saxophone – Neal Sugarman
    • Baritone saxophone – Cochemea Gastelum
    • Snaps – Mark Ronson
    • Background vocals – Zalon, Ade
  • "Addicted"
    • Vocals and background vocals – Amy Winehouse
    • Bass guitar – Salaam Remi
    • Guitars – Amy Winehouse, Vincent Henry
    • Drums – Salaam Remi, Troy Auxilly-Wilson
    • Rhodes and organ – John Adams
    • Saxophones – Vincent Henry
    • Bass trumpet, trumpet and flugelhorn – Bruce Purse

Chart performance

During its first two weeks on sale, Back to Black, which entered at No.3, sold a total of 70,784 copies in the UK, including 43,021 in its first week. By the end of the year, the album had been certified platinum (300,000 copies shipped, with 297,703 actually sold). To date, the album has sold more than 1.5 million copies in the UK (reaching the million mark on June 13, 2007), and for the week ending January 27, 2007, sold 30,000 copies more than any other album. It has spent a massive 54 weeks on the UK Top 40 Albums chart and is currently at number 12.

It achieved its peak of number one on the UK Albums Chart for the week ending January 20, 2007, and with sales of more than 1,267,392 is currently the UK's biggest-selling album of 2007 (selling its millionth 2007 copy in the week of September 17, 2007). On February 25, 2007, Back to Black climbed from a number two position to number one, making it three weeks at the top. Between January and July 2007, the album spent 27 consecutive weeks inside the UK Top 10. On October 12, 2007, Back to Black was certified 5 x platinum in the UK in recognition of over 1.5 million shipments.[6]

In December 2006 the album was released in Canada and on February 3, 2007 in Australia. It was released in the United States officially on March 13, 2007 via Universal Republic. The album debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number seven, selling about 51,000 copies in its first week on the chart.[7].The album was certified platinum by the RIAA in August for shipments of more than one million [8] Upon the week of release in the U.S., copies had the same cover as all other versions, however, the following week copies with alternate covers were found in store.

Chart (2006) Providers Peak
position[9] 		Certification Sales
UK Albums Chart BPI / The Official UK Charts Company 1 5x Platinum 1,565,095
UK R&B Albums Chart 1
Chart (2007)
Australian Albums Chart ARIA 14 Platinum 70,000+
Austrian Albums Chart ARIA 12
Canada Albums Chart CRIA 9 Gold 50,000
Danish Albums Chart IFPI 1 Gold 15,000
Dutch Albums Chart Mega Charts BV 3
Finnish Albums Chart GLF 2 Gold 15,000
French Albums Chart IFOP/SNEP 1 2xGold 250,000+
German Albums Chart Media Control 7 Gold 100,000
Greek International Albums Chart IFPI 1 Gold 10,000
Irish Albums Chart IRMA 3 Platinum 15,000
Italian Albums Chart FIMI 14 Gold 70,000+
New Zealand Albums Chart RIANZ 9 Gold 7,500+
Norwegian Albums Chart VG Nett 1 Platinum 40,000
Polish Albums Chart OLiS 1 Gold 10,000
Spanish Albums Chart Promusicae 31
Swedish Albums Chart GLF 5 Gold 20,000
Swiss Albums Chart Media Control 2 2xPlatinum 60,000
U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart Billboard 6 Platinum 1,295,070
U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart 5
U.S. Digital Album Chart 1
U.S. Top Internet Albums 4
United World Chart Media traffic 2 2xPlatinium 5,377,150

References

  1. ^ A New British Invasion? The Wall Street Journal May 9 2007. Accessed May 9 2007
  2. ^ Hoard, Christian (2007-02-22), "Back to Black". Rolling Stone (1020):76
  3. ^ Chang, Joyce (2007-03-01), "BACK TO BLACK". People. volume and issue unknown:64
  4. ^ The Envelope Please Los Angeles Times 6 December 2007
  5. ^ The Envelope Please Los Angeles Times 6 December 2007
  6. ^ www.bpi.co.uk BPI
  7. ^ Katie Hasty, "Musiq, Lloyd Usher Six Big Debuts Onto Album Chart", Billboard.com, March 21, 2007.
  8. ^ Jonathan Cohen,making it the 23rd best-selling record of 2007. "Winehouse, Nutini Team For September Shows", Billboard.com, June 19, 2007.
  9. ^ "Amy Winehouse - Back To Black chart positions", aCharts.us, May 5, 2007.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Back_to_Black&diff=176324643&oldid=176324097

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