MUMBAI: The posthumous album of Amy Winehouse ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’, will be release worldwide by Island Records on 5 December.
The album comprises of 12 tracks features previously unreleased tracks, alternate versions of existing classics and some new compositions. The album has been compiled by Amy Winehouse’s long-time musical partners Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson in association with singer’s management, Island Records ( part of Universal Music) and her family.
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Speaking about the album Winehouse’s father Mitch said, I spent so much time chasing after Amy, telling her off that I never realized what a true genius she was. It wasn’t until I sat down with the rest of the family and listened to this album that I fully appreciated the breadth of Amy’s talent, from jazz standards to hip hop songs, it really took my breath away. â€?Halftime’, I’d never heard before, is just incredibly beautiful. If the family had felt that this album wasn’t up to the standard of â€?Frank’ and â€?Back to Black’ we would never have agreed to release it and we believe it will stand as a fitting tribute to Amy â€?s musical legacy….
American singer Tony Bennett said, It was a thrill to record with Amy Winehouse and when you listen to the recording of Body And Soul, it is a testament to her artistic genius and her brilliance as one of the most honest musicians I have ever known….
27 years old singer Amy Winehouse who passed away on 23 July was receipient of five Grammy award for her platinum certified album ‘Back to black’.
