- Released: 2007
- Single from: Back to Black
- Genre: Soul, R&B
- Tempo: 128 BPM
- Key: G minor
- Vocals: Amy Winehouse
- Musical arrangement: Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi, Valerie Simpson
The Zutons' original version of "Valerie"
- Released: 2006
- Single from: Who Killed the Zutons?
- Genre: Indie rock, post-punk revival
- Tempo: 122 BPM
- Key: G minor
- Vocals: Dave McCabe
- Musical arrangement: The Zutons
Differences between the two versions
- Tempo: Amy Winehouse's version is slightly faster than the original, at 128 BPM compared to 122 BPM.
- Vocals: Amy Winehouse's vocals are more soulful and R&B-influenced, while Dave McCabe's vocals are more indie rock-oriented.
- Instrumentation: Amy Winehouse's version features more prominent drums, bass, and piano, while the Zutons' original version features more guitars.
Overall, Amy Winehouse's version of "Valerie" is a more soulful, R&B-influenced take on the original, while the Zutons' original version is more indie rock-oriented. Both versions are great songs in their own right, but Amy Winehouse's version has become the more popular version and is considered a classic of the 2000s.