Back To Black (Edited)
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Back To Black (Edited) is the second studio album by the English singer Amy Winehouse. The album has 5 singles "Rehab", "You Know I'm No Good", "Back to Black", "Tears Dry on Their Own", and "Love Is a Losing Game.
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[edit] About
Back To Black (Edited) was released on October 4, 2006 under Island records. The album became Certified Platinum in several countries. The album also ranked no.1 on the UK Albums Chart and sold 1,586,194 in U.K. The first single "Rehab" won three Grammy Awards in 2008 "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year", and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance". The second single "You Know I'm No Good" was used in the opening of the ITV's Secret Diary of a Call Girl. The third single "Back to Black" was used several times for some TV campaigns. The fourth single "Tears Dry on Their Own" became UK's ninety-third biggest-selling single of 2007. And the last singlesingle "Love Is a Losing Game" reached no.6 on the UK R&B Singles Chart.
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rehab | 3:34 |
| 2 | You Know I'm No Good | 4:17 |
| 3 | Me & Mr. Jones | 2:33 |
| 4 | Just Friends | 3:13 |
| 5 | Back to Black | 4:01 |
| 6 | Love Is a Losing Game | 2:35 |
| 7 | Tears Dry on Their Own | 3:06 |
| 8 | Wake Up Alone | 3:42 |
| 9 | Some Unholy War | 2:22 |
| 10 | He Can Only Hold Her | 3:19 |
| 11 | You Know I'm No Good Remix | 3:22 |
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Q Awards | Best Album Back to Black |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Nominated Album of the Year |
| Nominated "Best Pop Vocal Album" | ||
| 2007 | Mercury Music Prize | Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Album of the Year Back to Black | |
| Vibe Awards | Album of the Year Back to Black | |
| 2008 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Vocal Album |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Back To Black (Edited) | Certified Platinum in U.K. |
| 2007 | Certified Platinum in Canada | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Europe | ||
| Certified Platinum in Japan | ||
| Certified Gold in Mexico | ||
| Certified Platinum in U.S. | ||
| Certified Platinum in New Zealand |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Australian Albums Chart | 7 |
| Belgian Albums Chart | 3 | |
| Canada Albums Chart | 9 | |
| Danish Albums Chart | 1 | |
| French Albums Chart | 1 | |
| German Albums Chart | 1 | |
| Greek International Albums Chart | 1 | |
| Irish Albums Chart | 1 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
Amy Winehouse Primary Artist, Guitar, Background Vocals Vincent Henry Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Celeste, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Bruce Purse Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Bass Trumpet
Peter G. Hanson Violin
Mark Berrow Violin
Dave Bishop Baritone Saxophone
Liz Edwards Violin
John Heley Cello
Andrew MacKintosh Alto Saxophone
Anthony Pleeth Cello
Johnathan Rees Violin
Salaam Remi Bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Upright Bass
Frank Ricotti Percussion
Steve Sidwell Trumpet, Harp
Jamie Talbot Tenor Saxophone
Chris Tombling Violin
Kate Wilkinson Viola
Helen Tunstall Harp
Sam Koppelman Percussion
Boguslaw Kostecki Violin
Bruce White Viola
Victor Axelrod Piano, Hand Clapping, Hand Clapping,
Wurlitzer
Cochemea Gastelum Baritone Saxophone
Chris Elliott Conductor
Everton Nelson Violin
Technical Credits
Salaam Remi Producer
Chris Elliott Orchestration, Orchestral Arrangements
Dominic Morley Engineer
Perry Mason Orchestra Leader
Derek Pacuk Engineer
Vaughan Merrick Engineer
Mark Ronson Arranger, Producer, Engineer
Gabriel Roth Arranger, Engineer
Matt Paul Engineer
[edit] Trivia
- The album was ranked number forty on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.
- According to Entertainment Weekly critic Chris Willman the album ranked no.2 in the 10 BEST "Records of the Year".
[edit] Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
