I Love This Version. ( Hallelujah)

[Patsy33]

https://youtu.be/HKnxmkOAj88

[andy-hughes]

In my view, this is the definitive version - unequalled for passion and intensity.

Of course, a song as strong as this is almost impossible to damage, no matter who sings it, and lord knows, plenty have tried!

It's an X-Factor-type show staple - along with Nessun Dorma - because it's possible to carry the audience along on a wave of emotion created by the sheer power of the song, regardless of how horrible the actual rendition is at the time.

[Patsy33]

I agree. Another one who died too young.

[douglas9401]

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion but:

[andy-hughes]

I usually prefer the originator's version of any song, but there are exceptions, and this is one of those.

Another couple of the top of my head are -

'Til There Was You' by The Beatles
With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker.

This could roll ...

[Elina]

Hi Patsy, it's a personal preference isn't it, I have always preferred Alexandra Burkes version, which some detest.

[hereIam]

I was a fan of her version too.

[cupid04]

Please will someone put 'The Osmonds' version on. I think they harmonise beautifully.

[chrissa1]

I heard Jeff Buckley's version on my car radio. I'd never heard of him, but bought his album straight away. Beautiful version of a great man's, song.

[whiskeryron]

Simple & Beautiful

[andy-hughes]

I think Alexandra Burke is an excellent singer, but some songs should be left alone - and this is one of them.

Oh, I forgot to but my fave cover in - the vaporises the shout-fest of Whitney Houston!

[beso]

The song has been done to death by more than enough people already.

[MissLead]

There was a good prog on radio 4 about this http://bbc.in/1FxTPdi

[hereIam]

I don't agree andy, I think AB sang it beautifully.

[andy-hughes]

hereIam - I have no problem with the way it was sung, my issue is that it is sung at all, apart from the original, and Jeff Buckley's versions, all others I don't enjoy.

[Patsy33]

Yes it's thanks to the great poet and song writer Leonard Cohen. I have the 'Best of' CD, I love it. Not everybody's cup of tea but so much respect for the man. I do like Alexandra Burke's version but Geoff sings with such passion, so special. I quite like Rufus Wainwright version too.

[Mamyalynne]

For Cupid

[hereIam]

Your issue is that it is sung at all, do you mean she had no right to sing it ??

[andy-hughes]

Of course not!

I simply mean that I don't like any other versions - just my personal taste, nothing more than that.

[cupid04]

Thanks mamya.xx

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome.