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Article: Culture: Jazz singer who doesn't want to fit in; Young jazz chanteuse Amy Winehouse has already been compared to Billie Holiday, but is signed up with pop impresario Simon Fuller, finds Charlie Melvin.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- October 22, 2003
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This Monday saw Island Records release Frank, the fittingly titled debut album from straight-talking Londoner Amy Winehouse.
It was preceded by the single Stronger Than Me, which limped into last week's pop chart at the lowly position of 71, so it's clear she's aiming for a long-term shelf-life, rather than five minutes of instant fame.
It's a busy day in the Winehouse household, and clothes are strewn everywhere.
'We've just had a styling meeting,' the 20-year-old brunette says, to explain the mess. 'I'm styling myself, but I think they want to ...