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Jamie T has covered Townes Van Zandt's 1968 country hit 'Waiting Round To Die', listen below.
Appearing on BBC Radio 1 last night (1 October), the singer played a selection of tracks from his long awaited third album Carry On The Grudge, before taking on the country classic, which has apparently been a favourite of his for a long time.
Speaking during an interview with Zane Lowe, Jamie stated: "I've been a fan of Townes Van Zandt for a few years now and I think he's a beautiful songwriter. And I believe this is the first song he ever wrote - its just always struck a chord with me."
"I hope this version is not going to annoy people too much, because I think some people would call me a heathen for covering it, but I enjoy the song and if opens people up to Townes Van Zandt, all the better."
Jamie T also played 'Zombie' and 'Limits Lie' during the show, which is available to hear now via BBC iPlayer along with the interview.
Listen below, and skip to the 21 minute mark to hear the cover
Jamie T's third album Carry on the Grudge is currently at number 1 in the midweek album chart after being released last Monday (29 September).
After a string of intimate shows and festival dates over the summer, Jamie T will be touring the UK throughout October and November. Full dates are listed below, for more information and ticket details visit here.
OCTOBER
02 McClusky's, Kingston, London
30 Bristol, O2 Academy
31 Southampton, O2 Guildhall
NOVEMBER
01 UEA, Norwich 02 Newcastle, O2 Academy
04 Nottingham, Rock City
07 Manchester, Academy
08 Leeds, O2 Academy
10 Glasgow, Barrowlands
11 Glasgow, Barrlowlands
13 Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 London, Alexandra Palace
15 London, Alexandra Palace
17 Manchester, Academy
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