Amy Winehouse

This week I have mostly been listening to Amy Winehouse. Her new CD Back to Black is fab and I’ve learned a new swear word. Her first CD Frank is great too. The sound she makes when she sings is that of a cherished, scratched 1960s vinyl 45rpm.

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Steve said…
As a collector of unusual words - particularly expletives - I am very intrigued to hear what this new swear word is!
6:59 AM
Glenda Young said…
Ah, that would be telling. You'd have to get the music and listen to the lyrics!
7:30 PM
Steve said…
Now that what I call "hard sell"!
9:45 AM
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