Jimi Hendrix records Welsh national anthem?

A recording has been discovered of what is believed to be Jimi Hendrix doing a version of the Welsh national anthem 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau'. The version of the song, also known as 'Land of my Fathers' was discovered in a forgotten tea chest when producer Dave Chapman was sorting through tapes in his Crouch Hill studio in London.

The eight track recording by the New Flames contained the distorted version the Welsh national anthem. New Flames bassist Viv Williams had known Hendrix well and lived round the corner from the studio. The recording's owner Martin Davies is keen to establish the authenticity of the recording. Davies said: "We would know exactly who made the recording if we could find Viv Williams. He must be about 64 years old. If anyone knowws his whereabouts, please let us know." To hear the track read over.

The story has a lovely romaticism about it. Little known bloke, pals with psychedelic superstar, gets invited 'round and has a lock-in at the local pub... however, on hearing the track, it seems highly unlikely that the recording is from the fingers of Hendrix as it all sounds a bit too clean and... well... cack-handed. You don't have to take our word for it. Click here to hear the track and decide for yourself. What do you think?