CNN: 2007 interview with Amy Winehouse

In 2007, fresh off her album Back to Black, Amy Winehouse sat down with CNN to talk music, addiction and inspiration.

[@moonlightlnr]

something about her was so special she was too real for this world

[@rudavalek]

Ani C yeah very special crackhead

[@Anti-leftist7777]

Not real enough, she couldn't cope, broken childhood made for a fragile adulthood which turned into a gigantic tragedy...very sad...she was so damn good and too damn sensitive, insecure.

[@simplycomplicated3573]

Just like Kurt Cobain.

[@nryanmusic]

@petepan sensitive and insecure arent the same thing you stupid prick

[@sandy28702]

541 people agree with you only that says so much

[@Deeryluu]

This poor tortured soul. You can plainly see what a sweet, romantic and loving person she is. Beautiful girl couldn't fight her demons any longer, may you find some comfort where you are now xxx

[@kvanthergood2470]

@Dionysus they commented that 7 years ago and you expected them to respond

[@jules8159]

@@kvanthergood2470 bullshit has no explanation expiration date

[@dooom3554]

Are you alive? ohhh there's so ancient peoples.

[@goodluckwiththatonelol]

lol sweet romantic girl? She admitted to hitting her husband when he said things she didn’t like. She’s a literal self admitted domestic abuser

[@theentertainmentteam695]

Down

[@FedYenka10]

I miss her

[@jhimlyb]

Yeah..

[@FedYenka10]

:c...

[@mr12aT]

Flavia Zamorano me too

[@Hx_jamie]

Me too

[@noahbowie5985]

I know...so do I....

[@pukechu9419]

i love it when she smiles...... :)

[@67marlins81]

You're right, before her health declined she was a very beautiful and endearing woman . I agree.

[@beatifulbrowneyes8767]

me too :^)

[@ameliaram9820]

She was still beautiful even after the drugs

[@disladythinkslikeaman3775]

She does have a very beautiful smile :)

[@Anti-leftist7777]

Especially love that space between her front teeth.

[@grimlund]

I allways loved her hair. It´s so beautiful.

[@SillyNag]

+grimlund I just loved her, such a beautiful soul

[@mackiahhenry6261]

grimlund it’s a wig

[@Hx_jamie]

@@mackiahhenry6261 go check a tutorial on how to do a sixties retro beehive

[@mackiahhenry6261]

@@Hx_jamie she wears a wig... her hair was falling out at the time cause of her poor eating drugs etc

[@tobiex4861]

Mackiah Henry no it wasn't lmao where did u hear that

[@applefan2151]

Even though I’m aware of the reason she died, I still can’t believe that someone so full of pure and raw talent could meet such an early and tragic death.

[@autumnd8314]

i know :(

[@supershmane]

Guess what everyone dies someday no matter how talented you are

[@applefan2151]

@@supershmane So you think it’s normal to die at 27 years of age? Really?

[@tyleroreilly8195]

Someone like her, living in a world like this is pure torture. Too many real, raw n spirtual people find themselves in the same position

[@karlaparker7988]

Totally agree, same as the total talented George Michael alcahol and drugs kill.

[@isabelx2194]

I'm sandy- Fame isn't the thing that Amy wanted. She wrote poems and lyrics, never thinking people would read them. The thought of being 'famous' scared her. She wasn't scared of losing it but knew she was very lucky to be able to perform her music. Amy turned to drugs for all different sorts of reasons. But it wasn't because she was scared of losing her career.

[@dominamortis8045]

Couldn't have said it better myself. To that persons comment about her using because of her fear of losing fame...it's laughable

[@danyarezvani5998]

She did say she wanted to be famous in her teens. her music teacher had a letter that she wrote for a project literally saying that she wanted sell out performances. I think she wanted fame alot but didn't realize it's consequences or how she would cope with the fame. It's different to wish for something rather than actually experiencing it

[@dmsbos6903]

No definitely not! She never cared for that amount of attention and didn't know how to deal with it all.

[@benjamin6492]

oh she wanted it!her own letter she wrote in school said it and how many kids her age when she started stick to one thing like she did for singing also taking lessons to sing properly,oh she wanted it,she just was so young and didnt have the right person around her to say hey no dont do that amy or amy take a break,but she loved to sing and she knew she had it ,dont forget the teachers at her schooltold her so she knew,but who ever knows how to handle fame,you can try to act like a normal person on the street but when you get popular like her well she needed to put a barrier between herself and her personal life and the fame but she didnt ,she did everything out in the open even her drug taking and boozing so .doesnt matter who you are the drugs and booze will get ahold of you if you overindulge which she did ,i watch people as i grew older and who i use to party with and the ones that stopped drinking or going out to pubs everynight ,well they are still here but the friends i had like amy who couldnt go a day without going to a pub or nightcub to drink well they died cause they got older but cause they are high all the time they just didnt see themselves getting older till the keeld over and died or there heart gives out while they are sleeping or they throwup and chock on it in there sleepsad eh!,you really think that was what amy wanted in her future when she started out,and the peotry writting ,she knew to be a good singer a real singer ,she had to learn to write her own songs ,she knew what she was writing down would become a song,she wrote shit to get it out get rid of bad memorys ,a song ,i htink she very much wanted the world to her her songs and maybe feel good for awhile and know hey even her has a bad day or bad relationship

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Isabelx Sandy, so many of us are heartbroken Amy died. What a magnificently lovely person and an extraordinary talent. I am so deeply sad drugs and alcohol got her. i am angry that blake introduced her to heroin. Amy was a captivating soul and captured the world on every level. She was deeply loved. She was transcendent.

[@elsjaurebello7199]

Amy was without a doubt, the most beautiful woman in the whole world. I love seeing the way she spoke so much, the manner in which she touched her hair, her extremely strong accent. Everything about her is perfect, I love her so much that I can't even explain how much.🌹❤

[@peacemaker2988]

that's a bit far fetched

[@adekins3213]

No

[@adekins3213]

@@peacemaker2988 what I mean is @ela jaurebello is over a bit much

[@jules8159]

@@alexp9793 what a beautiful phrase, ‘it’s his truth’ thank you

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

Look up Selena. Same beauty. Also Jewish. Selena Perez.

[@alwaysknow3356]

A very intelligent girl. People should never forget that Amy had two skills, and the main one was being a songwriter. She was also a formidable vocalist but her talent for songwriting was beyond brilliant, on a par with Gershwin without any hesitation and no jazz fan would argue with that.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

played her guitar amazingly as well.

[@volodymyrgandzhuk361]

Was she an elephant?

[@alwaysknow3356]

@@volodymyrgandzhuk361 I don't understand what you mean, can you explain?

[@volodymyrgandzhuk361]

@@alwaysknow3356 what nose did she have?

[@alwaysknow3356]

@@volodymyrgandzhuk361 Still don't understand? Can you just say whatever it is you want, thanks

[@PoofilyMarshall]

Her usual thick long eye-liner line also has black lines around it here, very beautiful

[@Cosmicblast77]

I wish I was married to her, love her always.

[@pythagoreantheorem5301]

+Cosmicblast77 She's dead, you can't marry a dead woman.

[@Cosmicblast77]

I had a dream in which I asked her to marry me the next day. She just smiled and then I woke up.

[@melaniemartinezismywife]

@@pythagoreantheorem5301ur such an idiot

[@Rob_-km9rl]

Beautiful person. Beautiful voice. She was taken way too soon from such a sad situation. May she rest in peace

[@katherinederosas9181]

she’s gonna make me cry. her heart and soul was too pure for this world. She deserved so much better💔

[@LilyNoelleArt]

I loved her work before she died and I love her now. She was a beautiful, gifted woman who would have done so much more had her life been longer. Her aura radiates experience and sadness, with a certain joy, as well. She is a delight to watch and to listen to. I am truly sorry we won't have any more of her music in this lifetime.

[@tyoung3455]

Been back to black a few times myself

[@nadinebrock]

Everyone can relate to the Black to Black album if they've ever had their heart broken

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I watched the documentary on her, "AMY" and it was so profound. It's apparent she was too fragile to handle the kind of overnight success that came her way. The paparazzi just hounded her, she couldn't go out without it. To cope, she used drugs and alcohol. Also her personal life hurt her. I was so impressed with her talent, but also glad to learn she really was, deep down, a good, sweet young lady. Still had her childhood friends and was never snobby. RIP .

[@consigliaromano4922]

Certo ,ma aveva già abitudine di alcol e fumo. Quando sei sulla strada , purtroppo continuo.

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤

[@robertleo7486]

I listened to her music for the first time hours ago, her music is incredibly rich, unique, and so exceeds any thing I have heard from any other Yong performer.

[@Madzuka]

Fuck I miss you so much Amy :( I find it hard to listen to your music sometimes, cause I can't help but break down and cry. I understand what it's like going through an addiction, it really messes with your soul. I'm trying to fight through it right now. But listening to your music and seeing your gracious personality gives me a little strength. Regardless of what happened, you were such a strong person that went through a lot. It's amazing how terrible the media was to you, but you always remained humble and kind. I look(ed) up to that, your music really shaped me in my adolescent days. & I'm glad I got to experience you and your music while you were still alive. Rest in peace beauty xx

[@Madzuka]

@Karey Landreneau Wow I completely forgot I had posted this comment lol! Thankfully I have been clean for two years now, but I still get very emotional listening to her music. I appreciate the warm & thoughtful comment 💜

[@notangiesgarden]

i'm glad you've been clean! i'm proud of you:)

[@poirot9009]

@@Madzukaproud of you❤️ Amy was really special

[@mazzy846]

God she had such a beautiful singing voice. I really do miss her. :(

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she styled it so well, her voice control and choices really made her stand out.

[@lismaryperez6885]

I love that she didn't care for fame and fortune- she just wanted to make music. So much respect for her!

[@nievestrega9247]

I get the writing thing - so many other things ... you just want to give her a hug really

[@dorisindrag1555]

Oh how the comments have changed about her Ppl discust me She was incredible

[@hsd287]

@Andreea & Ionela Videoclipuri yes but we weren't to know about her condition until her death I know it's sad but u cant eve blame anyone else for it

[@amgm1996]

true...

[@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608]

I don’t know if she knew that a lot of people liked her (her fans). If she knew how special she and her music was to a lot of people she must have taken that as a compliment. Yes Amy’s life was not picture perfect, but she still was a great and sweet woman with one of the best female voices that I have ever heard. Her voice was/is very unique and soulfull. 😊👍

[@saraomidvar]

i love watching her talk. she's amazing

[@deed63100]

Miss that girl, special ❤

[@philipthelephant21]

I miss Amy Winehouse so much! She is one of my favorite singers.

[@andrewtavendale5838]

Seen back to black last night...i didnt see her the same before ....but after i felt much differently and have a great respect for her now ..rest in peace amy winehouse

[@lloydvirolet835]

amy wine house will be missed

[@heretoheal1265]

I like this interview.She opens up willingly. She was just trying to get by in life the best she could like the rest of us ♥️

[@elizabethmason3032]

rest well Amy

[@camdenwinehouse2781]

OMG I love her and miss her I can't wait to meet her when I'm dead😭🖤🖤

[@Yunyun33888]

She is so great I fell in love which here while I was in Australia listening to someone else was sing back to black. But no one can replace any. I was in England she was still alive, and now 2020 I still love her

[@lizwolf4945]

Aweeeeee I love her she's the greatest

[@niftyniff1]

it will be 5 years since she passed away this month but i still miss her sooo much

[@esangtube]

I LOVE YOU AMY NO MATTER WHAT YOU DID OR DONE 💛☝️

[@angrymeg94]

i just want to hug her!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she could have used it back then

[@lolsmichelle5532]

Such an inspiration, I love her so much ❤️

[@beautitudes]

Such a gem. Miss you

[@ItsurgirlOlivia-yr3cf]

Love this girl so much!!!❤❤❤ “Back to Black” is my favorite song!!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@maxpalmer3212]

Having a broken heart can tear you apart

[@HyourouSen]

Love this Girl! God Bless Her!

[@berlinstadtderjugendberlin8478]

Amy was beautiful person in soul and her personality!!! 😢🤍👌🏼🙏🏻

[@whiterose171]

The best love u Amy💕

[@FreddieMfan45]

You have a great ear for true artists :") I love them both do much and cry for their loss... :"(

[@harrisfathir2843]

My heart still hurt till this day #imissmyamy

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

💓❤️💓❤️💓💓 ангел 👼🌹🌹🌹🌹 Эми!восхитительная Эми! 😭

[@reginageorge3688]

Rip my bby girl

[@user-yy5ju9ss8w]

R.I.P To the Legendary Amy Winehouse

[@suzanneetc]

Amy is so ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@loucodepinga2676]

Miss you :( REST in peace my dear amy

[@irada20]

You're right. Wisdom is not necessarily in lyrics. You can also find it in melody and harmony. In every sound of instrument, basically. That is why I like Amy. She was troubled but managed to create a beautiful sound . " I heard love is blind " is such an ease !

[@lolag.9620]

I miss her so much.

[@chrissizlee]

LOLA G. Yup me too😢 i actually met her mom recently shes the exact copy and puts sentences and speaks just like amy, such a sweet soul

[@elloguvna6820]

Same ): still crying after 8 years

[@prindizzlefoshizzle]

I miss you Amy and will always love you!

[@irada20]

She was naturally very smart. Very knowledgeable in music. Sometimes tired of interviews and the same questions. She would have beaten you in music history any day.

[@torhildulvestad4599]

I terated as I knew I was treating my selfe.....Soooo true and destructive.... I did it on my one Love this QUEEN AMY.... Norway.......

[@theeverydayillusion7790]

Amy we miss you so much Love from Germany ❤

[@benjamin6492]

funny ,i watched the movie amy but to tell you the truth ,this interview tells me more about amy ,her words

[@gracemariepabriga7039]

Missing her. She could be a character in some of her interviews but very lovable to all!

[@lifeonmarsss2004]

My Queen 😍 Miss you.

[@ChristianForerVEVO]

I love her ❤

[@TryMyMartini]

I'm so sorry. I pray that you're at peace now.

[@tonyfknb3896]

Such a pretty talent girl. 22 there. Wow.

[@user9914]

Miss you Amy

[@sallyforth365]

Love you, Amy.

[@Maggie-xu4qn]

love her ,back to black ,. born , gone , bless her , back to black xxxxxx

[@caseywinehouse777]

Sophistication and beauty at it's finest.

[@soniat1348]

So original. Great voice 👌

[@lizmunt9116]

Love you Amy such a special lady xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

[@sabinastefanomatti6927]

She's London accent Makes me cry today Was & Is only Perfect

[@manoneal1724]

The "Lioness: Hidden Treasures" record that they released after her death is pretty cool. It's far from a fully fleshed out album, but it definitely has some good stuff.

[@robertanderson9375]

Didn't know that much about her, but the music is top notch!!

[@antoniogiazzi5901]

Grandissima ❤️❤️ stella ♥️ unica

[@dsanford12]

So beautiful

[@pisciaful]

She was and she is an angel

[@marianabelmonte3617]

Hola!!! conocí la música de Amy hace año y medio, cuando un canal de KZbin un 28 de septiembre de 2022. Publicaron su canción Back to Black, ese día fue cuando conocí su maravillosa música, me interesó y me puse a buscar su biografía, y la verdad cuando me enteré de su fallecimiento que en ese entonces habían pasado 11 años, no lo podía creer, solamente me puse un momento a pensar si era ella o tal vez no, pero cuando me puse a investigar más a fondo y supe cómo falleció, y los problemas personales que tuvo en su vida tan corta, y lo rápido que vivió su vida, se me rompió el corazón y me puse a llorar, actualmente la escucho todos los días, y su música me llena mucho el alma, me llega mucho al corazón, en especial back to Black que fue la primera canción que conocí, la verdad cuando escucho su voz se me rompe el corazón al escuchar sus palabras, que ella decía que quería tener hijos y que su sueño más grande era ser madre, tal vez sea el sueño de toda mujer, pero desafortunadamente ella no pudo hacerlo. la extraño mucho, y a veces pienso en ella como sería su vida, si hubiera sido un poco más larga, pero Dios así lo quiso, y ahora está en un lugar donde puede descansar y donde está en paz, sufrió muchísimo, y desafortunadamente, ni su padre, la salvó de la mala vida que tenía, y su esposo le pagó mal, pero aún así ella era tan dulce, y no era capaz de defenderse, y ella sólo quería descansar de todo lo que estaba sufriendo, la verdad no puedo creer su trágica muerte, actualmente la sigo extrañando y siempre la echaré de menos, y siempre estará en mi corazón, y me quedará de recuerdo su música, tan poderosa❤ aunque tenga poco tiempo de conocerla, me da mucha alegría, escucharla y verla, ver lo dulce que era, y el buen corazón que tenía, no es justo que muriera así, pero desafortunadamente así Dios lo quiso, descanse en paz Amy Winehouse❤❤

[@ttristyn108]

I love her self confidence

[@sportgirl7475]

I didn't understand her I don't know English well, but I love Amy so mach❤

[@user-yt6ok7uv1k]

Love her...

[@KZA518]

Love her so much 😞💔❤️

[@priscillabananasful]

Ugh i love her so much shes perfect

[@alee40]

12 years ago *cryes

[@guitarman6742]

You can't take your eyes off her.

[@dominamortis8045]

Fuck I miss her! Her music her personality. Sucks it really does...

[@Mociatto]

Dear Amy ♡

[@goscott444]

I saw Amy in heaven!😇

[@GangOfFriends]

RIP beautiful Amy

[@VeganHippieChick]

I love her eyeliner and a bit of her music

[@ninapacheco9425]

DIVA! EU TE AMO!

[@dragonclaws9367]

She was real above all. That's why I love her. I ask her for protection every time I drink..everclear is what I mix. Miss you, love.

[@theoneandonlydopeboy6173]

Tbh i understand every word she talking about

[@aliciacataline3059]

i love her hair and makeup that eyeliner is the bomb

[@loveb.515]

Before Bryson Tiller and Summer Walker. God I miss her😩❤️

[@alextcl2546]

#iOSimagination hi Amy Winehouse, boss super star celebrity 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩✨🌏✨✨🌏

[@fentylipgloss]

te amo mi niña

[@electricbeans1494]

27 yrs old. Just like Janis Jimmy and Jim such beautiful artists gone in the prime of life

[@acacianelson753]

I like that hair style💇

[@anelarako6511]

❤

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

Oh crap! I clicked on CNN. Love Amy, hate CNN. Don't want to monetize them.

[@louotheduo-9682]

I miss your soul Amy!!!!

[@torhildulvestad4599]

Do not blame anybody You make your desituanse... I did.. no ones to bleme.. me and mysefe....Love AMY.. hev voice, perfornance and personality....Everlasting AMY ....Sorry abouth the spelling,,,,,