Amy Winehouse is the focus of British mag Q‘s August cover story, and the publication is including a compilation of covers of the late singer’s music along with the issue. One particular reinterpretation from the bunch caught our ear — “Just Friends”, by UK trio Saint Etienne. Amy’s version, which appeared on her Grammy-winning blockbuster LP Back To Black, was a smooth retro-sounding number (naturally) with a reggae vibe and production by Salaam Remi. But here, the Ets re-imagine Winehouse’s cheatin’ tale with breezy synths, an electronic drum beat and Sarah Cracknell’s lulling vocals. Hear the new version of “Just Friends” below.
Amy Winehouse was a very good singer and a true musician. Her music will not be forgotten. Someone created a memorial page for Amy on Evertalk within Facebook. You can post in her guestbook and read her biography. Here’s the link: https://apps.facebook.com/evertalk/index/memorial/amywinehouse987
Amy Winehouse was my favorite singer. I truly miss her. Thanks for the heads up on the Evertalk page Jacklyn..