Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett
Body and Soul
Sony
It’s always sad having to review an artist’s talents in the
‘past tense’. But Amy Winehouse had a
one of a kind voice, which makes it even more upsetting that she passed away
recently, aged only 27. Her final studio recording, Body and Soul, (released on what would have been her 28th
birthday) features a duet with Tony Bennett. The 85 year old legendary crooner
has had over 30 charted singles and released nearly 70 albums over a career
spanning nearly 60 years, and Body and
Soul is taken from his latest album Duets
II.
Body and Soul is a
beautifully simplistic song, with very little backing instruments or vocals,
allowing Winehouse and Bennett to take centre stage. Despite being generations
apart, their voices match and compliment each other’s perfectly. Due to Amy’s
distinctive singing style, it can be quite hard to catch some of the lyrics, as
her vocals run together. However, along with her Bee-Hive Hair and many
Tattoos, this unique style of singing became one of Winehouse’s trademarks.
Ultimately, this track shows Amy back on top form, equal to her Back To Black era. The song comes to a
crescendo end, with Winehouse and Bennett harmonizing the beautiful final line.
With all the proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation,
set up by her Dad Mitch, there is no better send off for a songwriter, musician
and voice of a generation.
4/5
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