>>As much as I appreciate Winehouse's talent, I fear her demons have 
>>probably overtaken her.

Rumors (and photograhic proof) aside, there's a set of hers running on the 
HiDef music channel (Palladia?) featuring her at Isle of Wight or 
Glastonbury or some huge Across The Big Pond Festival (how's that for 
definitive information and research?). There are moments where she sounds 
absolutely pathetic, and others where you can see what all the excitement is 
about...all in a pendulum swinging 30 minutes or so.

b

ps - ditto on the props about your well written summary.