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Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.
Amy Winehouse
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Amy Winehouse
Age: 27 †
Born: 1983
Born: September 14
Died: 2011
Died: July 23
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London
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Amy J
Amy Jade Winehouse
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