Gordon Brown is a fan of Amy Winehouse

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has revealed he's a huge fan of Amy Winehouse - and insists she's "simply misunderstood".

Gordon, 57, said of the troubled 'Rehab' star: "She is incredibly talented, with an incredible voice.

"I'm a big fan. She may be troubled but as much as anything I think she's simply misunderstood.

"She is as talented as she is misunderstood."

Gordon also claims to own an iPod - and even listens to Coldplay, U2 and Leona Lewis, with Bach and Mozart thrown in for good measure.