It's been 10 years since Amy Winehouse released "Back to Black"
It’s been a decade since Amy Winehouse made headlines with her second commercial album, “Back to Black,” but her collection of songs about heartbreak and addiction remain close to fans’ hearts.
The album, which was released in the U.K. 10 years ago today, achieved both critical and commercial success, gaining multi-platinum status and winning Winehouse a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Artist.
The 27-year-old singer died five years ago, on July 23, 2011, from alcohol poisoning.
In honor of the album’s 10th anniversary, fans took to Twitter to celebrate the late chanteuse and her groundbreaking work.
Many cited it as having helped them during emotionally challenging times in their lives:
'Back To Black' got me through some dark times. Thank you, Amy 🌹
— maria (@iammariamora) October 27, 2016
#BackToBlack saved my life. Literally with the literal meaning of "literally." Brought me into my 30th. I felt understood. That was new.
— jean graeveyard (@JeanGreasy) October 27, 2016
Others deemed it among their favorite albums, and lamented how short Winehouse’s life was:
IMO, the greatest album of the last decade.
— stacey higgins (@stacey_higgins) October 27, 2016
10 years ago today, Back to Black came out.
Who knows what could've come next. #AmyWinehouse pic.twitter.com/ZAksJ3AwfK
I miss you Amy back to black is one of the most inspirational albums in my life #BackToBlack
— Crabmeat Copperwheat (@hazy_something) October 27, 2016
The best (my favorite) album of the 21st century was released 10 years ago today #BackToBlack
— Rev. Cocoa Radiance (@realmikejoseph) October 27, 2016
One fan remarked upon the privilege of having lived at the same time as her:
#BacktoBlack was one of the last physical CDs I ever bought. We were so lucky to exist at the same time as Amy. 😢 https://t.co/uCVvdl7dJW
— Carlos Valdivia (@carlosEvaldivia) October 27, 2016
Judging by the social media reaction, Winehouse’s legacy is alive and well.