[hibeejim21]

I think Amy was drawn to the tragic stories of singers like Billie Holliday, artists who basically lived their lives and turmoil in full view. Y'know the drugs, the bad men, the chaos.... Remember she defined herself as a jazz singer but the public saw her as something different entirely, which was the roots of her downfall really.

When you turn all that shit off and just focus on her as a singer she's undeniable. Listen to her duet with Weller on you tube , or Tony Bennett where you can visibly see her fear of letting him down and how she flourishes with his almost fatherly support

Her private life wasn't really the attraction, people liked her because of her voice and songs....and because they sensed her vulnerability. Its the story of a lot of great singers.