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Amy Winehouse: The Soul That Lives On AMY WINEHOUSE: THE SOUL THAT LIVES ON Written By Holly Carter
Amy Winehouse is one of the most iconic singers of her generation, that is without a doubt a fact. From her iconic beehive to her 1950s/60s rockabilly fashion style, she swooped into the music scene within the early 2000s, showcasing her talent and fashion with her debut album "Frank".
23 years on from her first release, she holds 22.2m monthly listeners on her Spotify. Whilst that will never compare to the levels of fame she had, it is clear that her success will live on through generations to come. But what is it about her music that so many resonate with, spanning over two decades since her first album. The Lyrics. Each of her songs are perfectly written to her life and struggles that many others can relate to including heartbreak. Young people find comfort in listening to music that they can relate to, finding an escape.
As well as this, many fans loved Amy Winehouse' desire to stay grounded to her roots and where she was from. The statue of her within Camden Market, feels like a true symbol of what the city means for so many people, and that is that no matter what or where you came from, that hard work can get you incredibly far just like she did.
At the Brit Awards earlier this year, producer Mark Ronson was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, in which he performed a number of his most successful songs. Included within this list was a section dedicated to Amy Winehouse, warming the hearts of thousands of viewers across the UK, 15 years after her death. His dedication to her work showed just how much his career was changed through their collaboration on songs like "Valerie", "Back To Black", "Rehab", "You Know I'm No Good", "Love Is A Losing Game", "Wake Up Alone", "He Can Only Hold Her."
Singers today, such as RAYE and Lola Young are compared to embodying the same old soul and projection in their music to Amy Winehouse. Whilst flattered, she is always respected higher than themselves. One user on Instagram commented on a reel of RAYE stating, "I won't lie, I began listening to her music because she reminded me of Amy, who I adored SO much. But she has this incredible operatic quality that's uniquely her. Two incredible talents."
In other ways of her music living on, is through tribute acts. Whilst there can be some okay tribute acts out there, my spotlight draws to "Absolute Amy." With over 100,000 followers on Tik Tok, the singer Holly Cosgrove has made an incredible name for herself in the world of tributes, in fact many pinning her to be one of the absolute best. From the voice down to her signature beehive, Cosgrove has got it spot on. In her TikTok bio, she