WATCH: James Bay Live From Abbey Road

James Bay performs a special live set at Abbey Road’s world-famous Studio One for Absolute Radio and Magic Radio.

Published 8th Sep 2016

James Bay performed a special live set for Magic at Abbey Road's world famous Studio One! Watch his brilliant set for us here.

Wait In Line------------

First up, as announced by James, Wait In Line is not one of his more well-known tracks, but it absolutely should be. Listen out for that first note he comes in on – serious goosebumps.

Scars-----

The third single from his album Chaos and the Calm (2015), Scars is a slow-starter, but the lyrics are so emotional and haunting. Combined with James's husky vocals, this one is a sure-fire favourite from the set.

Proud Mary----------

An Ike and Tina Turner classic from 1970, James puts on a really fun, energetic indie-rock spin on this one. That switch from the slower to the faster section got us all on our feet straight away!

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Let It Go---------

As one of James's more well-known tracks, we got pretty excited when we heard that initial guitar riff come in. We were left pretty teary at the end, though – the tender way that James sings the verses is just so beautiful.

Craving-------

'...'Cause I'm craving, craving, craving something I can feel!' (Seriously, you won't get this one out of your head in a hurry).

If You Ever Want To Be In Love------------------------------

'We're in Abbey Road, and in this room, if you sing loud, it sounds even more beautiful than it usually sounds when you guys sing.' ...James, we didn't know whether to take that as a compliment or not, but it definitely made us sing even louder!

So if any of you were thinking about going to see James live in concert, we hope that these clips have persuaded you!

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