
British singer Amy Winehouse’s final recording before her death in July, a duet with veteran crooner Tony Bennett, will be released on what would have been her 28th birthday on Wednesday.
The track and video of “Body and Soul” were recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London on March 23, and at least some of the proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
Set up by Winehouse’s father Mitch, the charity aims to help young people struggling with addiction.
Winehouse was infamous for her alcohol and drug abuse during a short, tumultuous career, although by the time of her death she was no longer taking illegal drugs, a toxicology report showed.
“We had a beautiful time recording together in the studio and I knew that Amy was very happy with how she performed that day,” U.S. singer Bennett, who recently celebrated his 85th birthday, said in a statement.
“I thought she was absolutely brilliant and this recording truly captures the essence of her unique artistry. She was a rare talent.”
Winehouse made just two albums before her death, although her 2006 release “Back to Black,” featuring her most famous hit “Rehab,” was a critical and commercial hit and earned her five Grammy awards.
MTV Networks will premiere the video and song on September 14, and radio stations will also play the track on the day of its release.
Body and Soul is one of 17 songs to be included on Bennett’s upcoming album “Duets II,” released in the United States on September 20.
It includes recordings with artists including Lady Gaga, Michael Buble and Queen Latifah.
Here’s a taste of the Amy/Tony recording….and some behind the scenes….!






Up Close & Personal with Ed Sheeran
Carly Rae Jepsen live in studio with Erin & Mike
BARENAKED LADIES PERFORM “BOOMERANG”
Lady Antebellum Performs on BT
Tim Hortons Camp Day 2013
Cory Kimm on the Red Carpet of “Now You See Me” with Jesse Eisenberg
Lady A live at BT with Erin & Mike
Victoria Day With Lady A
LEAFS NATION RALLY CRY
Lady Antebellum Up Close and Personal
INTERVIEW: John Gray
The Band Perry Interview 
1 Comment User Comments
Add a commentRainbowRay
September 13, 2011
12:56 pm
I remember my mother listening to Tony Bennett alot while growing up in Scarborough (he must be in his 80′s now, but still can carry a tune with classics like “I Left My Heart (In a hospital) in San Francisco)” and “Embraceable You” among others I remember him singing growing and now his music comes back in a much more positive light.
I’m sure people still miss Amy, like Michael Jackson and Jack Layton, but life does go on and I believe there’s hope, right Fiona honey? True Love does wait doesn’t dear?
RainbowRay