To honor Jimi Hendrix just a couple of days before the legendary singer’s 80th birthday on Nov 27, Zayn Malik makes his return to music with Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Angel’.
On Nov. 25, the One Direction alum dropped his version of the guitarist’s 1971 song “Angel,” which originally debuted on his posthumous album The Cry of Love.
Starting with the first line, “Angel came down from heaven,” Zayn unveiled his interpretation of the song.
Since Jimi’s Instagram page uploaded a taster of the song earlier this week, it appears that the late icon’s crew has given their OK. According to a representative for Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., “We are happy that Zayn’s recording of the song features original music from Jimi Hendrix’s “Angel.” We’re hoping that this rendition of a Hendrix classic will educate a new audience about Jimi’s brilliance and further his legacy.”
Getting to pay tribute to Jimi through this cover is something Zayn will never forget. “Being asked to collaborate to celebrate @jimihendrix 80th birthday was such an unexpected and huge honour,” he wrote on Instagram. “I have so much respect and admiration for Jimi, his music and fans. ‘Angel’ is out now – hope you love the track as much as I do. Happy 80th Jimi.”
Jimi tragically died in 1970 at age 27 after he aspirated his own vomit, per a coroner’s report. It stated that he died of asphyxia while intoxicated with barbiturates.
