Soundtrack for the film Back to Black, about Amy Winehouse, now available
The album will be released in physical format on May 17th and is already on pre-sale
In connection with the premiere of the film Back to Black, by Sam Taylor-Johnson, based on the life of Amy Winehouse, one of the greatest singers of our time, the soundtrack Back to Black: Songs from the Original Motion is now available on digital platforms Picture.
The film premiered this week in Portugal, and the soundtrack in physical format will hit stores on May 17th. It is now available for pre-sale.
The 12-song album includes three original recordings from Amy’s highly influential debut album Frank, three songs from the multi-award-winning masterpiece Back To Black and a new song, “Song for Amy”, performed by Nick Cave. The film’s soundtrack was composed and recorded by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
Another five songs by artists who served as inspiration for Amy, The Shangri-Las, Billie Holiday, Minnie Riperton, Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan, whose voices appear in important moments in the film, are also part of the album.
Amy Winehouse is rightly considered one of the greatest artists in recent history, having sold more than 30 million records worldwide and to date receiving more than 80 million streams per month. Her 2006 masterpiece Back to Black propelled her to global stardom, earning her a then-record five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for the hit single “Rehab.”
“BACK TO BLACK” is a highly anticipated feature film from acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist Sam Taylor-Johnson. The film portrays Winehouse’s personal and professional life in London and her extraordinary rise to fame. Taylor-Johnson directs breakout star Marisa Abela (“Industry”) as Amy Winehouse.
In addition to Abela, the film features Jack O’Connell (BAFTA winner), Eddie Marsan, Juliet Cowan and Lesley Manville (nominated for the Golden Globes and Oscars).
The film and the music on this soundtrack focus on Amy Winehouse’s extraordinary genius, her unparalleled creativity, and the raw honesty that characterized everything she did. A truly phenomenal songwriter and performer, Amy was and continues to be a once-in-a-generation talent.
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