A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Winehouse released her follow-up album, Back to Black, in 2006, which went on to become an international success and one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist. The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award. At the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three of the General Field "Big Four" Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
It's My Party Feat. Quincy Jones
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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Cry if I want to
Cry if I want to
You would cry too if it's happened to you
Nobody knows where my johnny has gone
But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine
Play all my records keep dancing all night
But leave me alone for a while
'Till johnny's dancing with me
I've got no reason to smile
Judy and johnny just walked through that door
Like a queen with her king
Oh what a birthday surprise
Judy's wearing his ring
The song "It's My Party" is an iconic song by Amy Winehouse featuring Quincy Jones. The lyrics describe the singer's birthday party, where all her friends are having a good time, but she is crying because Johnny, her boyfriend, has left her and is now holding hands with another girl, Judy. The singer asks why Johnny is holding Judy's hand when he is supposed to be hers. She pleads with her friends to leave her alone until Johnny comes back to dance with her. The singer's sadness is compounded when Judy and Johnny enter the party, and Judy is wearing his engagement ring. The song describes the heartbreak and pain of unrequited love and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
I have control over this event and I'm allowed to express my feelings, even if that means crying.
Cry if I want to
If I feel like crying, I can, because it's my party.
Cry if I want to
I have the right to cry if I choose to do so.
You would cry too if it's happened to you
If you were in my situation, you would also cry and be upset.
Nobody knows where my johnny has gone
I'm not sure where my partner Johnny has gone, and I'm upset about it.
But Judy left the same time
Johnny's friend Judy left at the same time as Johnny, which is suspicious to me.
Why was he holding her hand
I question why Johnny was holding Judy's hand while he's supposed to be with me.
When he's supposed to be mine
I'm feeling upset that Johnny is not with me, as he is supposed to be my partner.
Play all my records keep dancing all night
Despite my sadness, I still want my guests to have a good time and dance to the music I've chosen.
But leave me alone for a while
I need some space and time to process my emotions, so please don't try to cheer me up right now.
'Till johnny's dancing with me
I'll feel better once Johnny starts dancing with me.
I've got no reason to smile
Right now, I don't feel happy or like smiling because my partner is missing.
Judy and johnny just walked through that door
Surprisingly, Johnny and Judy have arrived at my party together.
Like a queen with her king
They walked in with confidence, as though they were royalty.
Oh what a birthday surprise
This is far from the happy birthday surprise I was hoping for.
Judy's wearing his ring
To make matters worse, Judy is wearing a ring that belongs to my partner, Johnny.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELOF LOELV, HERBERT WEINER, JOHN GLUCK, MARCUS SEPEHRMANESH, SEYMOUR GOTTLIEB, TYRONE GRIFFIN, WALLY GOLD
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@mari13ram
She can literally sing any song and make it an Amy song 😍 what a talent. I miss her so much! I wish she knew how loved she was.
@thedragcrab
True amy winehouse appreciators will love this version
@andydietrich3689
This brings back the best memories for me - I lived in San Francisco at the time and during my commute to college I listed EVERY MORNING over and over for at least 6 months.
@mariahomicron2000
Omg yess
@blairvanburen6143
❥︎❥︎
@nateblack8669
I absolutely love Amy, but due to the original being in every other fvcking commercial on TV when I was a kid, on top of already being a crappy song. I just can't 😣 But I love Amy no matter what ♥️♥️♥️
@leeriches8841
I just find the lyics perfect, totally Amy!
@Jack.Strait
I love this cover and all its weird vowels.
@bbee1601
Love love love! Some people don't 'get her', but those who do realize how talented and special she really was.
@tamzenkarma
Tortured soul♥️🔥🎵🎶❤️🌎🙏💕💋👑