This Video of 14-Year-Old Amy Winehouse Will Give You Chills
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By Lior Zaltzman June 30, 2015
The upcoming “Amy” documentary has unearthed a lot of amazing and rare footage of the late (great) Amy Winehouse. But this clip of an unassuming 14-year-old Amy is particularly magical.
In the video, shot by Amy’s friend Lauren Gilbert at her 14th birthday party, a playful and sweet teen version of the Jewish singer belts out an impromptu and soulful rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
It’s an intimate glimpse at how unbridled her talent was, even back then.
Watch below (grab some tissues):
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