Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

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re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

Mackenziehead — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:04:52 GMT

I've never been a fan. she reminds me of that Mari "Beehive" Wilson from the early 80's. Her whole career has been a triumph of style over substance. (pure branding) disposable posture pop for north london dinner party chatter.

re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

roy marks — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:07:38 GMT

she was a very naughty ninner when she was on stage alright and singling wasn't good

re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

Rich Sutcliffe — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:39:30 GMT

From Jocelyn: would witholding it create even more infamy and admiration from her younger followers?

It probably would, yes, censorship in music has a tendenacy to do just that. But that wouldn't have prevented the organisers showing a little forethought and just not booked her for the event in the first place. It's one thing not airing a crack-addled performer after the event, but nobody would have batted an eylid had her name never been linked with the show in the first place.

re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

Mel Carson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:08:46 GMT

I read on the BBC after I posted that she played two songs and that the second one was much better and more coherent. Just thought it was interesting they aired the rambling interview and the less-lucid of the songs she performed....

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Jocelyn Kirby — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:01:27 GMT

I agree with G Shepherd. It was pretty sad to see her in the state she so obviously is in. She's a shadow of her former self and it is a shame to see her talent spoiled by the darker side of fame. I'm not sure that ITV had a choice but to show her performance though - would witholding it create even more infamy and admiration from her younger followers?

re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

Mel Carson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:27:55 GMT

Even the BBC said her performance was strong! Who decides how they treat a phenomenon like her? Is it all about ratings?

re: Is ITV Responsible For Amy Winehouse?

Mackenziehead — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:18:54 GMT

Absolutely agree that her "performances" at Mandela and Glasto were shocking. Like a bad pub karaoke. And yet the media and fans rave about her. She is proof of the power of brand marketing, even when the product is so poor, if the brand / myth is built well enough. But for how long?