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"Waiting in Vain" is a song written by reggae musician Bob Marley and recorded by Bob Marley & The Wailers, for his 1977 album Exodus. Released as a single, it hit number twenty-seven in the UK Singles Chart.
Annie Lennox version
"Waiting in Vain" was covered by Annie Lennox for her album Medusa. It was released as the album's third single in 1995 and reached number thirty-one on the UK singles chart. Lennox's version was used in the 2001 film Serendipity and the 2002 film Changing Lanes.
Track listing
"Waiting in Vain (Single Mix)" – 4:07"No More "I Love You's" (Junior Vasquez Mix)" – 7:32"Waiting in Vain (Strong Body Mix)" – 5:27"Medusa Interview Excerpts" – 5:01Additional covers
In 1992, guitarist Lee Ritenour covered the song from his album "Wes Bound."
Jamaican singer Leroy Smart recorded a single in 1977 on Hit Bound label.The track was also covered as part of a Cocoa Tea song of the same name.Jon B. covered the song on the Light It Up soundtrackBrazilian musician and former Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil covered the song for his 2002 album Kaya N'Gan Daya.Filipino rock band Bamboo covered the song for their 2003 album As The Music Speaks.Filipino acoustic band MYMP covered the song for their 2003 album Soulful Acoustic."Waiting in Vain" was covered by English guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm on his 2003 debut "Hypertension".Floetry on their 2005 UK edition of Flo'Ology"Waiting in Vain" was covered by singer Jody Watley as part of her 2006 album, The Makeover.Jay Sean on his 2011 mixtape The MistressNick Hexum of 311 covered the song at 311 Day 2012.