Rehab

Amy Winehouse

About Rehab

"Rehab" is a song written and performed by Amy Winehouse, from her second and final studio album Back to Black (2006). Produced by Mark Ronson, the lyrics are autobiographical and address Winehouse's refusal to enter a rehabilitation clinic. "Rehab" was released as the lead single from Back to Black on 23 October 2006, and it peaked at number 7 in the United Kingdom on its Singles Chart and number 9 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Winehouse's only top 10 hit in the US. "Rehab" has become a critical and commercial success internationally, and has been referred to as Winehouse's "signature song". It won three Grammy Awards at the 50th ceremony, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It also won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. Winehouse's public battle with drug and alcohol addiction, and subsequent death, have contributed to the song's continuing popularity and appearance in the media. The song has been covered by a list of artists, such as Hot Chip, Lea Salonga, Seether, and the Jamaican Mento band The Jolly Boys. 


Year:
2008
3:31
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They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go

I'd rather be at home with a Ray
I ain't got seventy days
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway

I didn't get a lot in class
But I know we don't come in a shot glass

They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, "no, no, no"
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go

The man said, "why do you think you here?
I said, I got no idea.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
So I always keep a bottle near
He said, I just think you're depressed
This, me, yeah, baby, and the rest

They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know

I don't ever want to drink again
I just, oh, I just need a friend
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
Have everyone think I'm on the mend

And it's not just my pride
It's just till these tears have dried

They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go

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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. more »

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Written by: Amy Winehouse

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11 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
"Rehab" was inspired by Amy Winehouse's real-life struggles with substance addiction. The lyrics of the song are based on an anecdote where Winehouse's management team attempted to send her to rehab, but she refused.
Chart Success
Released in 2006, "Rehab" achieved resounding success on the charts. It peaked at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart and number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Popularity
"Rehab" is considered Amy Winehouse's signature song. Even though she had other successful songs, "Rehab" is the song most associated with her.
Awards
In 2008, the song won three Grammy Awards including "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year", and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance", solidifying Winehouse's breakthrough into the US market.
Controversy
The song sparked controversy as some critics felt it glamorized drug and alcohol addiction, but others praised it for its honesty and raw portrayal of Winehouse's addiction struggles.
Commercial Success
"Rehab" was certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US and has sold over 1.7 million copies to date.
Songwriting
Amy Winehouse is credited as the sole writer of the song, showcasing her songwriting abilities and the personal touch in her music.
Production
"Rehab" was produced by Mark Ronson, an acclaimed British–American musician, DJ, songwriter, and record producer. The song's soulful and catchy sound played a key role in its success.
Music video
The music video for "Rehab" was directed by Phil Griffin. The video, shot in black-and-white, featured Winehouse performing the song with a backup band.
Influence
Despite the controversy surrounding it, "Rehab" had a significant cultural impact and has been covered or referenced by numerous artists since its release.
Legacy
After Amy Winehouse's untimely death in 2011 at the age of 27, "Rehab" took on an even deeper meaning, forever tying the song to her tragic legacy.

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