The song "Valerie" was originally written by Dave McCabe, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the English indie rock band The Zutons. The song appeared on their second studio album, Tired of Hanging Around (2006). It was later famously covered by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse on vocals in 2007. There is also another song titled "Valerie" written by English musician Steve Winwood and Will Jennings, originally recorded by Winwood for his 1982 album Talking Back to the Night. So, depending on which "Valerie" song is meant, it was either written by Dave McCabe of The Zutons (2006 indie rock song) or by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings (1982 song). The more widely recognized "Valerie" in recent popular culture is the Zutons' song written by Dave McCabe, notably covered by Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.