“I think [Petty] was trying to say that I see you and I understand what you’re going through right now, and I’m just sorry that this is all happening…” Smith said

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Sam Smith reflected on their 2014 copyright dispute with Tom Petty over similarities between their songs on the Alchemy with Anthony Mason podcast

Smith regretted not responding to a letter Petty, who died at the age of 66 in 2017, sent before the Grammys and apologized during a recent performance

Petty previously called the situation a “musical accident” and said “these things happen”

Sam Smith has some regrets — one of which includes Tom Petty.

The 34-year-old singer, who…

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