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  • 10 Jun 14

WATCH: James Blake covers Bill Withers

WATCH: James Blake covers Bill Withers
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

James Blake played 'Hope She'll Be Happier' at the Governors Ball festival in New York City.

During James Blake's set Sunday at the Governors Ball festival, he decided to take it back to some '70s soul, covering Bill Withers' 'Hope She'll Be Happier'. Blake gives an admirable attempt at covering the classic record and the crowd seems to be enjoying it.

Watch the performance below.

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