WHO SANG IT BETTER: JAZMINE SULLIVAN vs. AMY WINEHOUSE
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

♫ Jazmine Sullivan - ‘Round Midnight
J Records signee Jazmine Sullivan and Grammy award winning Amy Winehouse are both amazing vocalists. Both ladies recorded the Thelonious Monk jazz classic, “‘Round Midnight” in recent years and put their own twist to it. It was interesting because it wasn’t until I listened to the words that I realized that it was even the same song. I just familiarized myself with the Amy Winehouse version, but I am quite familiar with Jazmine Sullivan’s version, considering that it was one of the first few records I’ve heard from her.
♫ Amy Winehouse - ‘Round Midnight
“‘Round Midnight” has been recorded in greater frequency than any other jazz standard composed by a jazz musician, so you’ve probably heard some more of your favorite artists sing it before. I can’t make a decision, but in my opinion, both versions are great in their own way. But what do you think? Who sang it better? The troubled artist or the young newcomer? [ THANX TO MASON FOR SENDING THIS IN ]








286 Comments
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226.
Blaqk Dyme*N Williams
Saturday, September 6, 2008 /
Wow! Jaz has an awesome voice, rich and naturally riffed. She can’t help that she does all those runs, it comes natural. And her skat was very orignal, Loved her version from the beggining until the end. I have never heard either version from Amy nor Jazmine, but I could only stand 20 seconds of Amy’s version. Don’t get me wrong! She has an amazing voice as well, it just didn’t reel me in as a listener like Jaz’s did. Keep up the Great Work Jazmine and hope to Hear more fom you in the future!
227.
laura
Sunday, September 7, 2008 /
the two versions are so different. i really liked them both . jazmine’s voice is beautiful and sultry, but I prefer the production of amy’s — so i’m gonna give this one to amy.
228.
VA Finess
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I think Amy and Jaszmine did a beautiful they are great on two different levels. If a person doesnt know about music they wont understand what scatting and would think that shes jus running on but its a true talent to be able to do it and sound good while doing it. Amy Winehouse is my gurl and she has a way of making anybody love her music!
229.
MusicalEarologist
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 /
OK… Jasmine Sullivan is better, why you might ask? Simply because her singing comes from her soul, while Amy Winehouse is a cut about the rest, she is still just making sounds, not sangin’. Compare the two in concert form, Amy bites it every time, thus she is a studio singer and not a jazzy/soulful sanger. Again Amy is wonderful, and i do own both albums, but i would much rather hear Ms. Sullivan sang all day, then listen to that song more than once by Ms. Winehouse. Ciao
230.
CeCe*
Friday, September 12, 2008 /
Jasmine definitely listened to Kim Burrell growing up, however too much running happening. Amy had more pocket and it got my attention. So ill have to rock with Amy. Less is More.
231.
ruthann lambert
Sunday, September 14, 2008 /
Amy iz the boss she is gifted
232.
CHRIS
Thursday, September 18, 2008 /
MY GIRL AMY WINEHOUSE RIPPED IT..ITZ NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!!!!
233.
Danielle
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 /
There is no comparison when it comes to these two voices. Jazmine Sullivan completely MURDERED!!!!!!! this track. I agree that Amy Whinehouse has a great voice but just not for this track, Jazmine seems to be doing so much more with her vocals and she kept me intrigued and wanting to hear more.
234.
Diana
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 /
Both have huge/powerful vocals. I am smitten with Mz Sullivan’s melodious runs and the flexibilty in her voice. However, I believe Ms Winehouse a little more this time around. I think her style matches the intentions for this song a little better. But it could go the other way. As you might be able to tell, I’m torn. So my answer to the question: who sang it better? Neither. There is no better, only different. Each artist owned this.
235.
Jaleeza
Friday, September 26, 2008 /
I love Amy and she did a good job….but she just didnt have like Jasmine did! Her vocals were amazing and I think the song works better with a slow tempo and jazzy feel
236.
Ayesha
Sunday, September 28, 2008 /
Both are good, but Jasmine’s version fits the more classical jazz sound, and amy’s seems more modern because it is upbeat, but I would listen to both. To me it depends on the person’s mood, if they are more upbeat and in the mood to dance or if they are more calm and in the mood to relax.
237.
Diva
Sunday, September 28, 2008 /
They are different so it is very hard to compare…Amy Winehouse sounds gritty and Jazmine Sullivan sounds souful and bluesy…love them both. But if I had to pick, I’d pick Jazmine Sullivan
238.
Cam-Cam
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Jazmine’s version was much more better. You can actually understand what she’s singing. Amy sounds a mess! Crack truly is one hell of a drug. Jazmine is more soulful and doesn’t try too hard like Amy.
239.
DANCINGURL
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
PERSONALLY I LOVE AMY WINEHOUSE, WHETHER SHE HAS ISSUES OR NOT, I’LL CONTINUE TO ADORE HER MUSIC…BY THE SAME TOKEN, I HAVE A STRONG APPRECIATION FOR JASMINE SULLIVAN TOO! BUT ON ROUND MIDNITE, I HAVE TO GIVE IT TO AMY, HER VOICE HAS A SOULFUL, MELLOW JAZZ FEEL THAT FITS THIS SONG…I CAN FLOW WITH HER A LOT BETTER THAN JASMINE ON THAT TRACK…
240.
Sky
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I like both versions. Jasmine’s voice is amazing and so is Amy’s but I was feeling the upbeat tempo of Amy’s, so I’ll go with her version.
I they both had upbeat tempos then it would be really hard for me to choose.
241.
nashville
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Amy kicked it out!!!!
242.
Tiff
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Both are good, but Amy’s vocals are stronger and much better than Jazmine’s. She may love the pipe, but Amy still has that amazing voice. The girl’s talent cannot be deinied.
243.
Ri-Ri
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
AMY WINEHOUSE! Jazmine Sullivan still needs practice.
244.
Dee
Thursday, October 2, 2008 /
I heard J Sullivan’s version like a month ago…and i LOVE her…BUT THE VERSION SUCKS….SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAD., there are tooo many runs…too much other crap.. Amy Winehouse’’s verison is clearly better…like…..it is horrible…
245.
dae dae
Friday, October 3, 2008 /
jasmine hitted da hoe!1
246.
bedrumiz
Saturday, October 4, 2008 /
i ‘m a true jasmine fan but can’t nobody touch amy winehouse vocally
247.
Xkwizit
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 /
Both versions were hot to death. I can’t pick a clear winner because I could sit back and listen to them both at a Jazz club. The major difference is I would love to listen to Amy’s version on a nice hot Friday night at the club. However, Jazmine’s version would be better for me at a live Sunday night affiar with dinner and drinks. I guess it’s about the kind of mood you want to set. Great job ladies!!
248.
Jonblaze_southAfrica
Thursday, October 9, 2008 /
Tough, cos I have Jazmine’s cd, and I am in love with this woman.
But unbiasedly, Amy’s version made me listen from start to finish.
She just does so much more with the song, i think.
249.
xavier
Thursday, October 9, 2008 /
well i like jazmine’s better alot better even tho its slow tempo its sound alot more better u can here her voice more clearly and the beautiful note that come out iof her moouth
250.
omarie
Thursday, October 9, 2008 /
I am a sucker for soulful voices, so although Amy does a great job Jasmine kills the vocals. You feel it from the first word she says. Sang Girl!!!
251.
nonane
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
amy killed , amy hit the ball out tha park don’t get me wrong jasmine sanged it good
252.
J
Monday, October 13, 2008 /
Both versions are great. But let’s be for real, if we base this on vocal skills….Jasmine’s got it! Her skills are truly amazing. No studio enhancements, no mic reverb….just pure voice. Add a little male background……Perfection! All voice no gimmicks. Go Jasmine Go!
253.
ellienor
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 /
amy no matter what OFIIAL THE BEST OF HE BEST VOCALIST!!!!!!! shee is NO COMPETIIttION!!1
254.
Rater
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I think I like Amy’s better BUT Jazmine know she KILLED that song Bust your Windows!
255.
Rater
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I think I like Amy’s better BUT Jazmine know she KILLED that song Bust your Windows!
256.
Steven BRun
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 /
AMY AMY AMY AMY AMY! It seems to have more spunk to it that the “let me show off my vocals” feel that Jazmine gives it. AMY seems like she’s telling the story and singin out her blues, Jazmine is just singing!
257.
NAZZI
Sunday, October 26, 2008 /
WTF IS THAT SHIT AMY WINE HOUSE SINGING ABOUT>???
ITS A EFFIN JAZZ SONG AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SOME JUNGLE MUSIC..
I WOULD NEVER LISTEN TO THAT CRAP AND THAT
BROAD CANT EVEN SING
258.
NAZZI
Sunday, October 26, 2008 /
and i agree with ruthie..
the original song was deep malancholy..
amy’s garbage up tempo beat is not right fo the song
259.
lili babe
Sunday, October 26, 2008 /
it was not even a competition jazmine sullivan won that 1 yeah amy has a reall y unique voice but so does jazmine and she used her voice and it worked out for her in the end so my votegoes to jazmine sullivan and she will always have my vote
260.
dadreadedmami
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 /
for anybody that said Jaz won that is straight crazy. Amy won that hands down. It was very reminisent of the late, great Billie Holiday. If Amy got her personal problems together and focused on music, that chick would run the game. Like somebody else said up here, you can come down south and hear your cousin Nee-Nee run a song like Jaz in your grandma’s church. Sorry boo, AMY AMY AMY
261.
Ty
Saturday, November 1, 2008 /
I think that Amy’s rendition grabs your attention because the tempo is so upbeat. However Jazmine’s has a classic jazz sound. Her voice is so mature and soultry.
262.
hosutonbch
Monday, November 3, 2008 /
I like Jaz, but I love Amy’s work. As far as Duffy is concerned…she is great, also, but I am still upset over her crappy Glastonbury performance. I have heard all three live and all three can sing great. But as for vocalist, Amy is my favorite
263.
YAMS
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 /
I get what I need from each version.
264.
BITTERSWEET
Friday, November 7, 2008 /
I think they both were good, &nd i’ve been a winehouse fan since day one. I like that amy put a twist on it. But even though jasmines took forever to end [i liked hers better) but i |ike them both [i wish many more succesful songs to both)
265.
kristina
Friday, November 7, 2008 /
amy and jazzy both sound great, but i like amy’s better,just for the fact it has music behind it… jazzy’s was a little boring to me, but she still sounded amazing
266.
Robin The First
Saturday, November 8, 2008 /
I liked the whole production of the Winehouse version better. Not to worry Jazzy, because “bust the windows out your car” Howt to def!
267.
kiisthebest
Saturday, November 8, 2008 /
you really can’t compare the two they are they sound like to totally different songs. I like them both though.
268.
Brenttana
Sunday, November 9, 2008 /
i have to say amy’s version of round midnight is way better…but i still love Jazmine.
269.
Tench
Sunday, November 9, 2008 /
They both have really good versions of the song. Both versions are great and evoke completely different emotions. I would listen to Amy’s more than Jazmine’s just because it’s more upbeat and bubbly and that generally the type of stuff I listen to. Now as for the artists as a whole, Jaz takes it hands down. I like some of Amy’s stuff and she has a good voice, but Jaz is just outstanding, her vocals and all. I think Jazmine has a long successful career ahead of her.
270.
Mitch
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 /
I thought Jazmine sang it better - which is the original question. Amy sounded great and the production was on point. In fact, I’d rather listen to Amy’s version because Jazmine’s version makes my heart ache. But that’s a testament to how well Jazmine sang the song.
BTW, I really don’t think it’s a race issue, who knows more about pain than a crackhead? At least we free, Amy’s a slave (to crack) in 2008. She’s definitely got soul. She’s no Jazmine Sullivan, but she’s got soul.
271.
ZUZU
Friday, November 14, 2008 /
I came across this site by accident but as I continued to read I became interested in the comparisons between Amy & Jazmine’s version of the song, ‘Round Midnight. I listen to both music samples and was definitely leaning towards Amy Winehouse’s funkier version when I read comment # 45 who suggested that an artist named LEDISI was better and she included a link that allowed you to listen to Ledisi’s version of the same song, so now, even though she was not in the original comparison, which is a shame, because she blew both Amy Winehouse & Jazmine Sullivan’s versions of “Round Midnight” to bits!!! In my opinion, HER, version was BEST!!!! Thanks 4 the recommendation #45!
272.
sliinkayy
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 /
i love jasmine Sullivan but Amy winehouse’s version is way better and i love this version jasmine’s is too slow and amy’s is just jazzy spucky and fun
273.
TAZSHIa MARIe.
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
i think im goin with amy
i love jaz but i think amy winehouse really captures you from the begining
but i liked jazmines vocals better
so im actually kind of stuck lol
274.
JBOO
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
hands down Jazmine Sullivan has this song. her vocals are amazing,
275.
caramel
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 /
The epitome of Jazz is runs and scants… so what are some of you people talking about when you say she has to many runs and riffs????? Are you guys serious ???? Jazz did her thang and she did it well. If I gonna say this is a true jazz piece it is Jazz. If i am gonna say this is a modern jazz like piece then I can say Amy. But as for as VOCALS JAZZ is the #1. Amy is great too. But to me the winner is JAZZ!!!!!! Over the top!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
276.
Tina
Monday, December 22, 2008 /
I like both of the artist’s versions but Amy’s is too new school for me. Jazmine’s captures the essence and the soul of the song which makes it very classical. They both did an incredibly awesome job. But Jazmine has my vote.
277.
Tina
Monday, December 22, 2008 /
&& I completely agree with comment # 271
278.
Amina
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 /
AMY WAS BETTER, BUT JASMINE IS AMAZING.
279.
Narymane
Sunday, January 4, 2009 /
Jazzy’s!!!!! This girl is awesome ! Amy is sooo overrated ! It’s like there’s no other good artist but her this days!
280.
o2brite
Monday, January 5, 2009 /
wow! until now i never really heard any of amy winehouse music, but this midnight song, wow!!! i’m such a fan now. she really needs to quit acting a fool, i just use to see amy action’s on tmz, i never thought she was bad as in good. i think she might be sick because of drugs wow!!! i feal so sorry for her. i thoght she was a joke, but she’s for real. jasmine need’s to look at what amy done to herself and learn, we all can learn something here. i could listen to amy’s version all day . its amy straight up on the real, that other womans song was ok but amy’s version is is the better of the 3
281.
Steve-O
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
Amy’s
282.
Cd
Sunday, January 11, 2009 /
First I would like to say I love both young ladies, with that said, Amy voice is very hypnotic, plus her version has a savory jazz flare to it…. So I prefer Amy’s version.
283.
Ryan
Monday, January 19, 2009 /
I absolutely love Jazmine but Amy Winehouse has this one hands down. Sorry Jaz….
284.
DJ MORELIGHT
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 /
I feel both Jazmine and Amy hit the material right on the mark even though they presented two vastly different styles. Which is better depends on the mood of the moment. I appreciate both.
MORELIGHT
285.
Rich
Sunday, February 8, 2009 /
I like Jazmine version the most, because that’s the mood i am in now. Tomorrow i may like Amy’s version most. But tonight, tonight, i feel Jazmine. They’re both amazing.
286.
jimmy vann
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 /
Jazmine Sullivan does a very good rendition as does Ledisi. I cannot choose between materpieces!
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