Michael --

Your post seems to feed into John's point.  Almost every negative post I've read on Audities about Amy Winehouse has been a quick putdown.  I've never read anyone who has explained why she is not worthwhile.  

While her live performances swing wildly, on disc, I think she's a fantastic singer -- her tone, her phrasing, her range -- all terrific.  She truly engages with her material.  Moreover, she's an ace songwriter, with lyrics that are sometimes witty and often quite perceptive.

Mike Bennett

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> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:48:58 -0800
> From: govango@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: Amy Whinehouse wins BEST NEW ARTIST
> To: audities@smoe.org
> 
> --- John Micek <jlmicek@verizon.net> wrote:
> > I can't understand the acrimony displayed toward this woman. Everyone  
> > kvetches about the lack of authenticity in modern pop music, and  
> > someone comes along with a great voice and a great look and she just  
> > gets miles of stick. Make up your minds, kids.
> 
>  Personally she does zilch for me. There is plenty of authenticity
> on pop music. I just don't see any in her or her music. Hopefully
> the clock is ticking closer to 15:00.
> 
>  michael 
> 
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