#8 "Valerie"- Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse


Writer: David McCabe
Producer: Mark Ronson

When I first heard of producer/DJ Mark Ronson, he release an album in 2003 full of a sound that made me feel he was trying too hard to be different. Nothing wrong with being different, but it just didn't sound right. Fast forward 4 years, and he released an album of cover songs with a new sound: a mix of soul, funk, and ska. As I mentioned, this a cover a song originally done by The Zutons. While the original has a rock sound, this version has a '60's soul vibe. Amy Winehouse does have her issues, but you can't deny her talent. Her voice fits this song so well, which is saying something since the song is about someone wanting to get back together with flaky girl named Valerie. If you don't find this song awesome, you definitely need your ears cleaned.

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