Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

About Back To Black

"Back to Black" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse. It was released by Island Records on 30 April 2007 as the third single from Winehouse's second and final studio album of the same name. The song was written by Winehouse and Mark Ronson, and produced by Ronson. "Back to Black" was inspired by Winehouse's relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who had left her for an ex-girlfriend. "Back to Black" received universal acclaim by music critics, who generally praised its throwback sound to girl groups from the 1960s. It was included on several compiled year and decade-end lists of the best in music and was further considered to be one of Winehouse's signature songs. The single peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart in the United Kingdom and is Winehouse's third best-selling single in that country. Many cover versions by various artists were recorded for the song; most notably, Beyoncé and André 3000 covered it for the soundtrack of the 2013 film adaptation of the novel The Great Gatsby (1925). 


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He left no time to regret
Kept his dick wet
With his same old safe bet
Me and my head high
And my tears dry
Get on without my guy
You went back to what you knew
So far removed from all that we went through
And I tread a troubled track
My odds are stacked
I'll go back to black

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
I go back to us

I love you much
It's not enough
You love blow, and I love puff
And life is like a pipe
And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to

Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
I go back to
I go back to

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to black

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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. more »

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Written by: Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Back to Black" was produced by music mogul, Mark Ronson, who contributed significantly to its soulful and vintage vibe, making it a standout feature on Winehouse's album of the same name.
Album Success
The song is from Amy Winehouse's second and final studio album, which was also called "Back to Black." The album was the UK's best-selling album of 2007.
Chart Performance
"Back to Black" performed well on charts worldwide. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at no. 25 on the Singles Chart, while in the United States, it peaked at no. 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Reception
The song was lauded by critics, with many praising Winehouse's delivery, the production by Mark Ronson, and the blend of soul, jazz, and pop influences.
Award Recognition
For her performances on "Back to Black," Winehouse won several awards, including a BRIT Award for 'British Female Solo Artist' and garnered six Grammy nominations, winning five.
Song Meanings
The song "Back to Black" outlines Amy's struggle with relationships, particularly her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil. The phrase 'back to black' symbolizes her return to depression and substance abuse after her break-up.
Music Video
The melancholic music video for "Back to Black", directed by Phil Griffin, features Winehouse mourning at a gravesite and reflects the darkness and despair expressed in the song's lyrics.
Certified Platinum
The single was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales and streams exceeding 600,000 units. It was also certified Gold in Italy and Switzerland.
Cover Versions
A multitude of artists have covered "Back to Black," including Beyoncé and Andre 3000 for 'The Great Gatsby' film soundtrack in 2013.
Legacy
"Back to Black" continues to be celebrated in popular culture and is widely regarded as one of the standout songs of the 21st century. Rolling Stone included it in their '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' list in 2021.

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