Slog - Comments on Amy Pulls a Britney! http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney Amy Winehouse and her backup drugs somehow summoned the wherewithal to perform at the "European Music Awards" or whatever last night. (Who knew Europe even HAD music? Or awards? Or that many drugs, for Christ's sake? I ask you.) Make of her appearance what you will: Amy Winehouse Back to Black [Live EMA 2007]Uploaded by x-julii3n Although linguists and various other "ists" have yet to pinpoint exactly what language Miss Winehouse is apparently singing in (right now they are leaning toward "Sheep"), the almost complete lack of obvious blood leakage from any part of her body was a tremendous relief.... Copyright 2008 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:54:19 -0800 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:07:08 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe I love her for some reason. I feel so dirty saying that. Must be all of the drugs I'm doing.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840766 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840766 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:11:13 -0800 Comment by max solomon the fact that she's still alive is more impressive than britney spear's entire career.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840771 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840771 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:11:58 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt Don't feel dirty, Mr. Poe. I love her too. And I'm worried for her.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840786 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840786 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:19:46 -0800 Comment by Sasha She did way better than Britney, as she at least slurred her words in tune, and integrated the intoxication into the mood of the song. What impresses me is the power of both Britney and Amy to surround themselves with more sober talented musicians and dancers who's names we never learn. What becomes of the backup band?

]]> Sasha http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840800 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840800 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:26:01 -0800 Comment by Andrew There's no way those are words, they're just sounds.

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840801 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840801 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:26:17 -0800 Comment by Dee in SF I couldn't stop laughing....
Oh god, I love a mess!

]]> Dee in SF http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840803 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840803 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:26:45 -0800 Comment by J First, Adrian(!) Thank you for posting again. And b, I thought you were exaggerating her performance. Then I clicked 'play'. Good Lord, Woman, enough of being a drug mule! Don't you know what happens when the balloons pop up in you?

]]> J http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840804 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840804 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:27:00 -0800 Comment by littlejilm At least she tried to sing. I love how she kept the tune but totally lost the words - isn't the brain cool!

]]> littlejilm http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840807 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840807 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:27:57 -0800 Comment by marigold as much as I love Back to Black, I would NEVER buy tickets to see her live. Between canceling show and clips like THIS (especially around 1:25):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vfdl7-E80Q

um... no. H

]]> marigold http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840809 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840809 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:28:46 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle I wish she hadn't become such an emaciated druggie.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840814 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840814 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:30:41 -0800 Comment by boxofbirds I love it when she hits her face on the microphone when the lights come on...

]]> boxofbirds http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840819 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840819 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:32:43 -0800 Comment by David Schmader Love those classy nose-rubs.

And good for her for not using a single recognizable consonant.

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840822 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840822 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:33:05 -0800 Comment by Peter Am I the only one who didn't even know there was an Amy Winehouse before this post?

]]> Peter http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840825 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840825 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:33:52 -0800 Comment by Jimmy Legs Posted without comment

http://youtube.com/watch?v=g5LsdEqSQO4

]]> Jimmy Legs http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840826 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840826 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:34:26 -0800 Comment by J.R. I scream, you scream, we all scream, for HEROIN!

]]> J.R. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840845 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840845 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:42:14 -0800 Comment by nipper those nose rubs and slurring means...HEROIN!!!

]]> nipper http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840861 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840861 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:49:24 -0800 Comment by Carollani I love how even though she's not singing any words, she still sounds good. Well done Amy!

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840862 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840862 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:49:28 -0800 Comment by mirror I thought she was great!

Who is she?

]]> mirror http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840871 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840871 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:56:25 -0800 Comment by Walker you are all missing it - she is insanely talented - so it doesn't sound like norah jones - YAHOO!!!! - think billy holiday and try not to look at the backup singers jumping around totally out of sync with her live performance - this is not ashley simpson of SNL lip-sync fame - this is an artist -

]]> Walker http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840878 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840878 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:05:41 -0800 Comment by Lake [killjoy alert]

It's a REALLY BAD fucking addiction when one would choose/necessitate getting high/drunk before really important moments like this.

]]> Lake http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840893 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840893 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:12:36 -0800 Comment by Juan I've never really thought about how one actually forms words before. Is it a visual thing or an auditory thing, or something else entirely? Whatever the rest of us do, I wonder what's going through her head as she meanders her way through that song. Most miraculous at all, given how totally trashed she appears, is that she was able to deliver even a semblance of a performance. What does it say about me that this is the first time I have gotten seriously curious about what drugs do with our minds?

]]> Juan http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840950 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840950 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:45:27 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Walker expresses the mysterious point of view I encountered EVERYWHERE in the UK,e even from people who should know better -- that Amy W. is "talented" and "soulful" and "has a good voice". I don't understand it. I think she's an embarrassment to singing. I'd rather listen to Ashlee, to be honest. She's anti-funky and anti-soulful. She's FUCKING TERRIBLE.

The drug casualty, domestic-violence business is ridiculous, of course, but it's the enthusiasm for her total lack of taste or ability that mystifies me.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840995 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c840995 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:23:03 -0800 Comment by cunei4m @4...

The Dap-Kings backed her up on her album. A wise choice for this young girl. They are certainly fine without her as any of their releases with the *WONDERFUL* Sharon Jones can attest to...check it out.

]]> cunei4m http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841036 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841036 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:51:39 -0800 Comment by Wolf Damn, the video in the original post has been pulled from YouTube.

]]> Wolf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841039 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841039 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:53:37 -0800 Comment by taco time Working video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emlzy-5wJE4

]]> taco time http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841049 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841049 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:57:40 -0800 Comment by Wolf Oh dear. That was the most painful 4:18 I've ever experienced.

Um...thanks.

]]> Wolf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841059 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841059 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:08:02 -0800 Comment by w7ngman #20, they try to make her go to rehab, oh she say no, no, no

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841111 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841111 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:33:58 -0800 Comment by Amy Winehouse OK, lets get one thing straight I dont do heroin! I was high off coke ok, which reminds me, I'm all out so if you know anyone please hit me up. My cell phone number is posted in the mens room of the comet tavern so help a sister out. Besides all that I think my performance was amazing so stop busting my barnackles!
~Amy

]]> Amy Winehouse http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841122 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841122 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:39:25 -0800 Comment by Steven None of those videos work anymore. Try this site:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3d8cg_amy-winehouse-back-to-black-live-em_news

Amy has invented her own language. Soon the whole world will sing with their tongues pressed to the roof of their mouths.

]]> Steven http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841142 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841142 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:54:25 -0800 Comment by pervy suburban dad that was kinda hot, in that roofie daze-kinda way.
i'd of slipped her one more, know what I mean? hubba-hubba!!

]]> pervy suburban dad http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841240 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841240 Celeb Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:22:32 -0800 Comment by Peter I've never knowingly heard Amy Winehouse before, so I was surprised to find that she's actually OK. Unlike so many other comparable singers she ACTUALLY sings (rather than lip sync while doing a strip tease). Yeah, she does sound a little wasted.

]]> Peter http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841536 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/amy_pulls_a_britney#c841536 Celeb Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:07:08 -0800