In a last ditch effort to get her daughter to listen, Amy Winehouse’s mother has placed an “open letter” to her daughter in the UK’s News of the World. Predicting the vast critisicm she would surely endure for such a public display, she makes it known that this is her last hope for a way of reaching her daughter. It’s painful to read, as it’s obvious that Amy’s parents feel that they may lose their daughter…
“Dear Amy,
I HOPE you understand why I’m writing this. We have spoken recently but many people will wonder why I haven’t run down to whatever hotel you’re staying in, scooped you up and taken you home for a hot bath and a steaming bowl of chicken soup.
It’s because your father and I know what you’re like, Amy.
We want to help you, but we know that unless you want to be helped— unless you come to us—anything we tried would be in vain.
So this letter is my way of making sure that you know that—that all you have to do is come to us, Amy, and we’ll do everything in our power to get you well again.
After all, you are still my baby and you always will be.
I pile hope upon hope that you will make that decision, Amy, and your strong will can bend for just a moment to make that decision and come home to me.
Even when you were only a rosy-cheeked five-year-old singing into a hairbrush in front of the mirror, you had a will as stubborn as a mule. Do you remember?
We couldn’t ever get you to see things from any angle other than your own. You could swear day was night and Heaven help anyone who tried to disagree.
You were never a wayward daughter but you always had a strong will and a mind of your own—qualities your father and I were so proud of.
You were well brought up, you had a keen sense of right from wrong and you understood the values we always impressed on you as a family.
But you would never be pressurised or influenced into doing something if your heart wasn’t in it.
I know there’s no point in me ringing you, fussing over you or ordering you to do something. I need you to take that first step, darling. I need you to call me, to pick up that phone and tell me what’s troubling you.
Your father and I would like nothing more—wherever you are, whatever you need, we’re here for you day and night. I hope you know that. We were terrified after we saw those pictures of you earlier this week, wandering the freezing streets of London at dawn in your underwear. All I wanted to do was rush into those pictures and wrap you up in a big, warm blanket.
Do you remember those Decembers long ago when I used to swaddle you in a thick winter coat? I used to wrap you up and give you a kiss on the nose before you went out to play in the cold.
“Don’t worry about me Ma, I’ll be fine!” you used to laugh. But, like any mother, of course I worried. Just as I’m worrying now.
Because I know that however big, grown-up and successful my Amy gets, she still needs the love of her Ma.
Do you remember on January 14 this year, when your album got to number one? Do you remember how overjoyed your father and I both were? We shed tears of joy for you that night.
And not just because we were delighted for your success, that you had finally fulfilled that childhood dream of singing your heart out in front of millions. But also because finally, the whole country thought our little girl was just as special as we knew you were.
Some wonderful things have happened since that night, darling, but also some not so wonderful. Blake, your husband, might not be my favourite person—you know that, Amy—but he’s your choice and I would never say anything about him to hurt you.
When I was quoted recently as saying “Thank God Blake’s inside” what I meant was that putting him in jail might help him to clean up HIS act and change HIS life.
It wasn’t said out of viciousness or to upset you. If your relationship is meant to be, it will survive.
I’m a great believer that everything in life happens for a reason, a purpose. And if you two are destined to be together forever, then so be it.
But I want you to love Blake for who he is, Amy. Not because you feel sorry for him, or because he can get you doped up. Not for any other reason than that you have respect for him.
I completely understand and sympathise with how you feel heartbroken over your separation and I’d do anything to help you end that unhappiness.
No mother likes to see her child suffering like that.
Having to cancel your tour, as well, has been very sad. But I know it’s happened for the best.
Despite disappointing all of your fans, who I know you treasure so much, maybe it will pull you up and make you stop and think and take stock of where your life is going.
I pray it does. I hope it makes you realise that although you might be a superstar, you’re not superwoman.
Early fame has overwhelmed you, it’s dizzied you and muddled your mind. For a moment, forget you’re a superstar. You’re also young and vulnerable. Remember you’re just an ordinary human being, no stronger than any of the rest of us. You think you’re strong enough to get through this on your own, darling, but you’re not.
I want you back, and I’ll make you fitter and stronger. I’d like nothing better than to have you home and help you put on a bit of weight with some wholesome home cooking.
You’re at your happiest in family situations, I remember. It’s part of that strong Jewish tradition you were raised in. Remember how you spent time with my sister before the gig in Newcastle the other week? You felt comfortable and at ease. That’s how I know family is important to you.
But I can’t force you to do something you don’t want to. You have to want it to happen darling, you have to ask for it.
Me and your father, and your brother Alex all want you to be happy and quickly restored to full health. For the moment, that’s all of our priorities.
We are concerned, but we’re not panicking. You’ve got to see things in your own time and I’m sure you will.
You are a brilliant talent, of course, and if you get yourself well, you’ll be able to go on and fulfil your destiny.
You’re a true professional who thrives on work and you need to get back into that routine.
We know you don’t want to let your fans down. We know how important they are to you and how once you’re over this present setback you’ll give them a show they’ll never forget.
You know I’m an optimist, and that I think, with our help, you will get back on top of things.
But I know you must come to me first for that to happen.
I just hope that, because of this letter, you do. Pick up the phone.
So I thought it was a rumor, but there’s a picture to go along with it…
so unless someone out there is very clever with photoshop-I’m going to have to believe this one. It is said that in the wake of countless troubles right now, Amy Winehouse was found wandering the freezing cold streets of london last night looking like this:
It was 5:45 in the AM, and she was top and shoe less. Her rep has defended Wino saying that she heard a noise that woke her up, and she went outside to check it out.
Amy Winehouse has canceled all concerts and public appearances for the rest of the year on doctor’s orders. “The rigors involved in touring and the intense emotional strain that Amy has been under in recent weeks have taken their toll,” said “In the interests of her health and well-being, Amy has been ordered to take complete rest and deal with her health issues.”The decision by the 24-year-old retro soul singer comes “on the instruction of her doctor,” the statement said. Her family asked the media to “respect Amy’s privacy at this time.”Winehouse’s 25-year-old husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, was ordered held in custody in London earlier this month on charges stemming from a case in which he is accused of assaulting a barman in June.“I can’t give it my all onstage without my Blake,” Winehouse said in a statement . “I’m so sorry but I don’t want to do the shows halfheartedly; I love singing. My husband is everything to me and without him, it’s just not the same.”She had been scheduled to perform in Britain and
Ireland.
Refunds will be given at outlets where the tickets were purchased. There are “no plans at the moment” to reschedule the dates.
Word on the street is she’s checking herself into Rehab on Blake’s request. Some are saying that he’s sobered up in jail (it’s not so easy to get drugs in there) and now he wants Amy to do the same.
This also means that there will be very little promotion done around the U.S release of her debut album “Frank” which became available for the first time in the States last week.
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times…OH Amy!
What’s the number one rule on an airplane? No smoking in the bathroom or tampering with the in flight smoke detectors…
So what does Amy Winehouse do on her flight from London to Glasgow this weekend (which is only a hour flight)? She decides to lock herself in the bathroom, and smoke. Genius.
No charges have been filed, and Amy apparently was able to make it through a coherant show that night.
On the contrary, her husband is still in jail and expected to remain there through his first court apperance this week.
Vicarious music, apparently bringing you up to the minute Amy Winehouse news…as it keeps coming and coming and coming…
It wouldn’t surprise me. Among reports that so far her tour has been a disaster, the latest video to surface from last night’s performance in Zurich allegedly shows Amy hitting a bump on stage and trying to cover it up by making it look like she’s blowing her nose…
**Here’s a shot of Amy looking a bit distraught and haggard after visiting Black in prison where he is being held awaiting trial on charges bribing a witness in a pending assault case
**In the new issue of Blender Winehouse a) claims that she doesnt do drugs b) admits to being such a drunk that she would stand outside pubs before they opened, banging on the doors to let her in c) seemingly “fell asleep” several times during the interview and at times mumbled incoherently.
AMERICA: YOU’VE MET AMY WINEHOUSE, NOW H-E-E-RE’S FRANK
Winehouse’s 2003 Frank CD makes it
America On November 20
(
New York, NY – October 23, 2007) Being two-timed never felt so good. Due to U.S. music fans’ roaring welcome of British sensation Amy Winehouse’s platinum-plus U.S. debut effort, Back To Black, Universal Republic Records announces today the nationwide release of her widely heralded UK debut, Frank, scheduled to hit record stores and the digital domain on November 20, 2007.
Released in England in 2003, Frank was hailed by British pop critics as a stunning introduction to Winehouse’s soulful and starkly original sound, with leading UK newspaper The Guardian citing her as a “a colossal vocal talent.” American music audiences who were introduced to Winehouse via the bluesy and brazen Back To Black will appreciate Frank’s gliding jazz and R&B leanings. Produced by hip-hop helmsman Salaam Remi (who also produced five tracks on Back To Black), the disc was nominated for two BRIT awards, as well as a Mercury Music Prize.
The singer will be offering home entertainment fans a unique glimpse of her unvarnished live show with the release of a special live DVD this fall, I Told You I Was Trouble, which will hit stores on November 13. The multi-award winning Winehouse is captured at her provocative in-concert best on the deluxe DVD offering, serving up an emotive 60 minute live concert performance at London’s century old Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Rare bonus material is also included, featuring a 50-minute film chronicling the star’s incredible rise as one of music’s most authentic new singer/songwriters. Other special highlights: Never-before-seen early performances and a rollicking interview with Amy’s dear ol’ dad.
This unique live DVD set should satisfy U.S. music fans’ desire to see Winehouse perform songs from both Back To Black and Frank until she hits
U.S. stages in January to start her 2008 US Tour.
Universally touted as the most acclaimed
UK singer in years, Amy’s Back To Black CD has remained a fixture of the Billboard Top Albums charts since its release 7 months ago. Reaching the #1 plateau in
England at the beginning of the year, the mesmerizing artist also possessed the hottest single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart most of the summer, with her sizzling single “Rehab” scorching its way up the Top Ten, and nailing the #1 spot on the Billboard R&B singles chart. Back To Black has sold more than 3 million albums worldwide, making it one of the most successful debuts of the year. One of the most honored artists of 2007, among Amy’s many awards are the coveted Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist, aBest Jazz Crossover album honor at the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards, an Ivor Novello Award (she won her first in 2003), and most recently a MOBO Award (Music Of Black Origin), winning as best UK Female Artist.
So…now it appears that the reason for last night’s raid of Amy Winehouse’s home was all about her cracked out husband Blake…
Last night, post-raid he was arrested on over a “400,000$ trial fixing plot”. He was facing GBH charges (grevious bodily harm, an alternative charge to ATTEMPED MURDER), and allegedly paid off a witness to testify in his favor.
The new charges “perverting the course of justice”, compound on the GBH charges which he was due in court to face starting next week. If convicted, the maximum sentence is life in prision.
Not surprisingly, Amy isn’t said to be all to thrilled about this…
We’re having trouble getting a leak of info on why the cops have raided Wino’s London home.
So far there are only 2 statements available:
The cops say this is part of an “ongoing investigation”…but don’t spill as to what the ongoing investigation is of….
And Amy’s rep says “The only thing I can tell you is that it has nothing to do with drugs and that Amy is fine and she has not been charged or arrested”.
