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David Bowie gives Alex Turner his blessing

David Bowie

David Bowie

Last Shadow Puppets cover is a 'delight', says Thin White Duke

David Bowie has expressed his delight at Alex Turner and Miles Kane's cover of one of his songs.

The Last Shadow Puppets have recorded 'In The Heat Of The Morning' as the b-side of their first release, single 'The Age Of The Understatement', out on April 14.

Having now heard their cover, Bowie told his website Davidbowie.com that he loved their version.

"That's a delight!" declared the legend. "How lovely. A daymaker."

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hYpEE 

Apr 10, 2008

I love it too...!!!

newyork92 

Apr 10, 2008

I like it too. =)Just bought it yesterday, listening to it now in fact. It's a good cover.

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