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  • Seems there are people out there with taste after all.

    Just heard on the radio that the X-factor winner (don't remember their name and quite honestly don't care), has released a version of the classic Hallelujah (originally a Cohen song, but sang most famously - and arguably it's best by the late, great Jeff Buckley), and that it's set to top the charts. However there has been an "online" campaign (Facebook I think) to get the Buckley version to top the charts. A friend of mine (a huge Cohen fan) sent me the link/group on Bookface and I joined, and have now subsequently downloaded the Jeff Buckly single (even though I already have it on Grace - Buckleys' album).

    Seems I'm not alone:

    Hallelujah set to be a Christmas No 1 and 2 | Music | The Guardian

    Haven't heard the new version, but I can imagine its another example of the Beyonce/Mariah/Alicia camp where it's more of a "look at how I can make my voice go up and down, and don't I have such range" song than a heartfelt version of the original song.

    Do the right thing - get Buckley to the top, we owe it to Leonard (who is purported to chart in the top 40 also with his version)

    Sorry to campaign, but I cannot stand the X-Factory and alike where they churn out "talent", only to discard it the following year to make way for the next.
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  • #2
    I was horrified about that. Hallelujah is one of my all time favourites, and said to Steve, I hope she doesn't murder it.
    The Buckley version is sheer class.
    Kirsty b xx

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    • #3
      Originally posted by kirsty b View Post
      I was horrified about that. Hallelujah is one of my all time favourites, and said to Steve, I hope she doesn't murder it.
      The Buckley version is sheer class.
      I'd wager she's crucified it - I saw her briefly doing some duet with Bouncy Knowles and true to form they did the "warbling/uppy downy" thing I can't abide with these "R'nB" singers.

      Go, on, do the right thing....
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      • #4
        Maybe the same could be done with Snow Patrol's Run!!!...
        Must admit Alex doesn't do Hallelujah quite as much injustice as I feared...but sorry...Jeff Buckley version is pure class & I get fed up with people doing versions of an already perfected song!You'd think with the amount of supposedly talented peeps behind the X Factor,they'd be able to write her a lil ditty of her own to perform!
        the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by andi&di View Post
          Maybe the same could be done with Snow Patrol's Run!!!...
          Must admit Alex doesn't do Hallelujah quite as much injustice as I feared...but sorry...Jeff Buckley version is pure class & I get fed up with people doing versions of an already perfected song!You'd think with the amount of supposedly talented peeps behind the X Factor,they'd be able to write her a lil ditty of her own to perform!
          I agree with the Snow Patrol thing, but while it's good, it's not a classic in the same respect as Hallelujah by Jeff.

          Wasn't that Leona lady of the X-Factory aswell? Seeing a pattern here...
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          • #6
            On GMTV this morning, they said the Cohen version was also being released, possibility of a 1, 2 & 3 then?

            Camsdad

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            • #7
              Saw Cohen at Glastonbury last summer, whilst other versions may be good I'd always vote for the original, was a beautiful performance.

              Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

              Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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              • #8
                Ooops - I must be the only person who hates all the versions!

                I guess it just doesn't hit the spot for me. But then I hate Cliff Richard too, and loads of people love him.

                Maybe I'm just weird.

                Responses not necessary!
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                • #9
                  Here's one by Jeff's dad.
                  YouTube - Tim Buckley - song to the siren
                  The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                  Brian Clough

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                  • #10
                    Leonard Cohen has been my favourite singer/songwriter/everything since I was 14. I find it surreal that Hallelujah is everywhere! I love the Jeff Buckley version too.

                    Saw LC twice on this year's tour, in small venues, sitting near the front, (swoon) - his version of Hallelujah was the greatest thing I've ever heard.
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                    • #11
                      Here's another Cohen cover
                      YouTube - Jennifer Warnes - Song Of Bernadette
                      The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                      Brian Clough

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                      • #12
                        I actually quite like Alexandra's version of it. I also like the original AND the Buckley versions, too. To me, she is not the same as Leona 'I can warble' Lewis. Her voice is more soulful than R and B. Fingers crossed she doesn't go down that route, as she seemed a nice girl during the competition, so I don't want to hate her!

                        Heard on the radio about the possible 1 and 2 thing, but I think it's a bit much to go downloading 'just because'!

                        Lastly, while the song sounds beautiful, listen carefully to the lyrics. The chaps on the radio described it as 'not exactly a Faith Song'.

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                        • #13
                          I just think it's a great song whoever's singing it. I heard Alex sing her version on X-Factor & thought it was lovely (mind you I love Leona's version of 'Run' too, sends shivers down my spine!). Sorry Wayne, guess I don't have as much taste as I thought (quite like a bit of R&B warbling!)
                          Into every life a little rain must fall.

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                          • #14
                            Just heard a snippet Alexandra's version I can't stand these wailing women give me jeff's version any day.
                            The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                            Brian Clough

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                            • #15
                              seconded!
                              Vive Le Revolution!!!
                              'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
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