Going Back to Black: The True Story of Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab'

As I’m sure you’re mostly aware of already - the lyrical content
of Amy Winehouse's breakthrough single ‘Rehab’ is very much a
true story. 


Working with up-and-coming producer Mark Ronson in New York city,
Amy inspired the entire production of the song simply walking
down the street, telling Ronson her true ‘rehab’ story. Ronson
initially thought of it as a funny little anecdote - and one
worth turning into a song. Unfortunately, the tale of Rehab was
far from a funny one - and Winehouse's knack of drawing
inspiration from bad situations would lead to tragedy.


Amy Winehouse was a star - a breath of fresh air in the music
industry that pulled the Motown sounds of the 60s into the 21st
century with edginess, swagger, and admittedly - a sense of
glorified self-destruction.


Released in the UK as the Album’s lead single in late October
2006, Rehab was the perfect distillation of Amy the persona and
Amy the artist. 


Winehouse truly had nothing to hide and she was ready to expose
her talent and her scars to the world unapologetically. This is
the story of Rehab, with newly unearthed audio from Amy Winehouse
herself.


Also contains audio from:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SBezSiJGfM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0q3Re5ksVg


Content Warning: This episode discusses themes that may be
difficult for some listeners, including substance abuse,
disordered eating, and interpersonal violence. Please take care
while listening.