Unpublished Amy Winehouse interview from 2007 is released
A previously unpublished Amy Winehouse interview from May 2007 has been completed and released nearly two decades later. Conducted days after her marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, it covered her early discovery, the success of Back To Black, and her fear of dying without leaving a mark. Winehouse also said she was proud of the album and enjoyed domestic life.
The long-shelved conversation took place in May 2007 at Los Angeles’s Mondrian Hotel, when Winehouse was 23 and newly married to Blake Fielder-Civil. Journalist Ariel Leve conducted it for the Sunday Times, but it was set aside before being written and only recently finished and made public.
Winehouse recalled being spotted at a London jazz club at 16 and discussed Back To Black’s strong reception, including US gold status and UK sales above one million. She described pride in the record and contentment with cooking and housework, while also reflecting on her marriage and her earlier worry about leaving no lasting impact.
The release may give fans and music historians a more intimate view of Winehouse’s early fame and marriage, potentially deepening public understanding of her artistry and pressures. It could also renew conversations about how young female musicians are portrayed and supported, though the material’s age means its immediate cultural impact may be limited. Listeners who grew up with Back To Black may feel nostalgia, while new audiences could be drawn to the anniversary edition.