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Winehouse uses Mandela concert to make Blake plea
8:50am Saturday 28th June 2008
Singer Amy Winehouse used last night's 90th birthday concert for Nelson Mandela as an opportunity to plea for her hubby's freedom.
The former Brit School student topped the bill at the Hyde Park concert thrown in the elder statesman's honour.
When I was younger my auntie and grandmother used to tell me stories about this incredible wonderful man Nelson Mandela."
Leona Lewis
Amy, who has been receiving treatment for emphysema - changed the words in the finale - Free Nelson Mandela song - to add in "Free Blakey my fella".
The star's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, is currently in custody after admitting perverting the course of justice and GBH - but has yet to be sentenced.
As well as a cover of The Special's tune Amy wowed a 42,000 strong audience by performing Rehab and Valerie.
Amy wasn't the only former Brit School student to perform at last night's event. She was also joined by X Factor winner Leona Lewis.
The 23-year-old impressed crowds with a rendition of her number one single Bleeding Love.
She said: "When I was younger my auntie and grandmother used to tell me stories about this incredible wonderful man - Nelson Mandela.
"We used to sing songs about him. It's incredible to sing here, I feel honoured."
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