Love bitten Amy wears heart on her neck

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Thinner: Amy's mother has voiced her fears for daughter Amy over her super-skinny appearance

Giddy with love Winehouse and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil have barely left each other's side since they wed in Miami 12 days ago, and clearly can't keep their hands off each other.

But while Winehouse is preoccupied with her new husband, her mother has revealed her concerns over her daughter's weight loss.

Janis Winehouse says she is terrified that the Rehab singer will waste away to nothing. She said: "Amy's always been slim but has never been this skinny before."

Fielder-Civil was on the defensive during the star's recent performance in London.

He shielded his 23-year old bride and wouldn't let anyone near her as she left her gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire.

He was in the front row last night showing off his Amy tattoo behind his ear.

Winehouse was back to her best as she took to the stage in front of a celeb-packed crowd, writes Andre Paine. Sir Elton John and hubby David Furnish were at the gig, as was David Schwimmer and Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts.

"Thank you for giving me another chance, I'm grateful," Amy Winehouse told the fans who were supposed to have seen her in Shepherds Bush back in March. Scroll down for more

Onlookers spotted a bruise on Winehouse neck, which appeared to be a love bite from her new husband

Onlookers spotted a bruise on Winehouse neck, which appeared to be a love bite from her new husband

Amy with protective husband Blake Fielder-Civil who kept fans and media at bay after her gig in London

Amy with protective husband Blake Fielder-Civil who kept fans and media at bay after her gig in London

"I broke my tooth, it's not pretty, but at least I can just about sing," she said with a gappy smile.

That was her explanation for pulling the original show at the last minute, which meant that people were turned away on the night. A second postponed date will happen tonight.

But while Winehouse lost an incisor (in an incident that might possibly have involved alcohol), in the weeks since her mishap she has gained a top 10 album in the US, an Ivor Novello award for Rehab - and a husband.

"I don't know if you heard, but I just got married to the best man in the entire world," she said, glancing dreamily at Fielder-Civil.

Then she turned to her father in the audience, and added: "My dad's going to kick my head in - he's still got to pay for the proper wedding."

This recent romantic drama resulted in an extraordinary performance, because Winehouse spent part of the first half blowing kisses to her husband in the balcony and mouthing "I love you" during Just Friends.

Object of affection: Amy mouthed 'I love you' and blew kisses to husband Blake Fielder-Civil during her hour long set

Object of affection: Amy mouthed 'I love you' and blew kisses to husband Blake Fielder-Civil during her hour long set

For a young woman whose best songs deal in heartbreak, this was a bizarrely public display of affection. But at least it was less erratic than some of her gigs, which have been marred by alcohol.

Winehouse was drinking last night, and although she didn't make any sense when explaining her songs, she was generally on good form and obviously deliriously happy.

Her band, including a brass section and two lively male backing singers, provided a sumptuous backdrop to Winehouse's expressive voice. Yet this show didn't always sparkle, partly because she was so distracted.

Biggest fans: Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish enjoy the show

Biggest fans: Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish enjoy the show

At times, Winehouse was also unwilling to fully embrace the emotion in her own songs. In front of a home crowd familiar with the material, that didn't matter too much. US audiences, however, may be more demanding.

Her sprawling Back To Black undoubtedly had soul, though, and it set the tone for a storming second half, which also included the classic R&B of Tears Dry On Their Own and the powerful Love Is A Losing Game.

By the encore, there was a party atmosphere in place after a crowd-pleasing Rehab and the unapologetic You Know I'm No Good.

An hour was frustratingly short but, nevertheless, this was Amy Winehouse back to her best. Marriage definitely suits her.

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