A boy from my school sang that song on our school'show' (where all pupils can do a dance, sing a song, do a little sketch,...) and he was very shy. his voice was trembling all the time, and it was very boring to listen to it. all the spectators began to applaude in the middle of the song, just because they wanted him to stop singing. very sad for him, but it was very funny for us :)
@optimystical51 is absolutely right. Cohen wrote Allelujah in 1984, then John Cale covered it in 1991 and then possibly the most famous (and truly amazing) rendition came from Jeff Buckley in 1994. Rufus recorded his version of Allelujah in memory of Jeff Buckley, after his premature death. His version was also used as part of the Shrek soundtrack.
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Opinions of someone you don't respect, matter not. As a generalisation anyone who spells sucks with an X and bastard without the D, does not win my respect. Beyonce is a great vocalist and so is Rufus, I happen to prefer Rufus personally.
whoa... how does anyone compare beyonce and rufus?? they are complete polar opposites! beyonce has a great voice in a totally different way, but she definitely is not as talented as rufus as a whole musical package. i mean i'm not sure but i don't think she plays any instruments and rufus is so gifted lyrically and melodically and is a fantastic composer! besides... when does he even talk about her???
Its a great album. 'Want 1' is a bit of a grower but 'Release the Stars', like 'Poses' has instantly memorable songs that get stuck in your head. what did you think of 'Want 2'?
lol no, but almost. he was playing at a bar at town but it was too full by the time we got there so... no luck. you? (lol, gonna be the longest conversation on youtube =-)
DAMN IT, AUDIENCE! we came to hear rufus sing, go home and sing with your CD... if you listen a second, you might notice that this sounds slightly different because it's LIVE. :)
True, I hate people that go to a gig then start singing out loud. ARghhh I didnt pay 20 quid to come here ur crap impressions of an artist im trying to hear!!! STFU!!!
This song is superb. I heard it on the LAST KISS Ost. One of the four best songs on that disc. Those who like this song might like this song called RETOUR A VEGA.
hes yung
2alleyboyz 1 year ago
I love songs that are indirectly sexy inuendos =]
psychicboy 3 years ago 3
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A boy from my school sang that song on our school'show' (where all pupils can do a dance, sing a song, do a little sketch,...) and he was very shy. his voice was trembling all the time, and it was very boring to listen to it. all the spectators began to applaude in the middle of the song, just because they wanted him to stop singing. very sad for him, but it was very funny for us :)
iRenaatsouvagie 4 years ago
not that funny buddy, kid probably loves the song and was shy to be so vulnerable performing what he truly loves
justinmarini 4 years ago 18
The funny thing is that cigarettes do actually go well with chocolate milk XD
DamianColucci 4 years ago 14
Ahha.
That Comment Made Me Laugh! :)
primadonna12345 2 years ago
amazing lyrics! I love the minor modulation. Great musician!
ehrenfelzer 4 years ago 6
That's my favorite part! It's interesting how just one note can change it all.
todd7416 3 years ago 2
best music i've ever heard; part 2:59-3:05!
Darinchic 4 years ago
what an awesome pianist..especially since he composes his own songs, which is more than what i can say for most musical "artists" now-a-days!!
cyootboi 4 years ago
he sound the same in record and in live, unlike most artists nowadays such big disappointment
-britney
-ashlee
LOL
aallddrriicchh 4 years ago 3
and he doesn't lip sync! Even better!!! ;-D
enchantmint 4 years ago
@aallddrriicchh there were only a few times i thought he was a little off, but still. most definately amazing!
evilbooks012 1 year ago
this song makes me take my addiction seriously. i love it. sigh
velocityJE 4 years ago
great song huh. i love it.
negativeEclipse 4 years ago
que bello!
Squeaky1423 4 years ago
love that song
kbranum007 4 years ago
que groso
me encanta
InstructorPedro 4 years ago
it is by elliott smith originally
xbringintheheato 4 years ago
This was not written by elliott smith, it was written by rufus wainwright
jpmsagan 4 years ago
i know what the fuck like i seen on rufus' hallelujah someone's like "yeah jeff buckley originally wrote this!"
lestatspawnofmagnus 4 years ago
It isn't Rufus' "Hallelujah" buddy. Leonard Cohen wrote it in the mid-80's.
optimystical51 4 years ago
@optimystical51 is absolutely right. Cohen wrote Allelujah in 1984, then John Cale covered it in 1991 and then possibly the most famous (and truly amazing) rendition came from Jeff Buckley in 1994. Rufus recorded his version of Allelujah in memory of Jeff Buckley, after his premature death. His version was also used as part of the Shrek soundtrack.
00oiio00 8 months ago
get your facts straight
lestatspawnofmagnus 4 years ago
actually, you can get your facts straight. leonard cohen wrote 'hallelujah'.
aCAMPBELLfdfdf 3 years ago 3
no it was simon cowel ofc!
my favorite is jeff buckley tho.
rickyoswald 2 years ago
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Lauralou12579 4 years ago
He is the best!
thebaloob123 4 years ago
heard this song for the first time, this morning on satelite; I replayed about 20 times... in love with the tone, his talent... gotta have it.
yellowgardenia 4 years ago
wow.
I downloaded this song and it said it was by Elliot Smith
Onestt 4 years ago
Rufus is a god!!!!
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calvinjacobmusic 4 years ago
wonderful!!!
adicolor3 4 years ago
How cute!
spookysez 4 years ago
Opinions of someone you don't respect, matter not. As a generalisation anyone who spells sucks with an X and bastard without the D, does not win my respect. Beyonce is a great vocalist and so is Rufus, I happen to prefer Rufus personally.
ashliespedding 4 years ago
ditoo ;D
OMGoodnessMe 4 years ago
that's ditto, ashliespedding ;D
OMGoodnessMe 4 years ago
Andyford is jealous because he wants something he cant have.
randomlettersand5 4 years ago
whoa... how does anyone compare beyonce and rufus?? they are complete polar opposites! beyonce has a great voice in a totally different way, but she definitely is not as talented as rufus as a whole musical package. i mean i'm not sure but i don't think she plays any instruments and rufus is so gifted lyrically and melodically and is a fantastic composer! besides... when does he even talk about her???
inevitabilityHAA 4 years ago
this bastar sux how dare he say anything about beyonce with this bullshit yuck
andyford23 4 years ago
what did he say? and... btw.. no matter what he said, he has more talent in his left pinkie toe nail than beyonces got in her whole body.
curetheworld 4 years ago 2
since when does anyone defend or say anything great about beyonce?
TagoMago77 4 years ago
ahh soooo good! you got to love how he just nurses and nurses that ending
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
what is your favourite rufus album?
dowling1981 4 years ago
poses by FAR!
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
yeah poses is one of my favourites too. have you heard the new one?
dowling1981 4 years ago
and which would that be? I dont think so...
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
He has a new album out - its very good. have you not heard about it? some of the songs on it are probably on youtube already
dowling1981 4 years ago
No i Havent heard it. What is it named?
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
Its called 'Release the Stars' - I would highly recommend it. Do you like 'Want 1'?
dowling1981 4 years ago
yes very much! Release the stars- Ill have to go check it out~
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
Its a great album. 'Want 1' is a bit of a grower but 'Release the Stars', like 'Poses' has instantly memorable songs that get stuck in your head. what did you think of 'Want 2'?
dowling1981 4 years ago
achtually i havent heard maney of the songs from that album. I really should
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
Yes you should. trin tar Have you ever seen Rufus play live?
dowling1981 4 years ago
lol no, but almost. he was playing at a bar at town but it was too full by the time we got there so... no luck. you? (lol, gonna be the longest conversation on youtube =-)
ZFroggirl 4 years ago
No, he never plays where I am. In fact No one does :) Did you check out any of the songs on 'release the Stars' yet?
dowling1981 4 years ago
by the way the song is called Cravings
Awesome song
CDH666 4 years ago
He is in Paris this week !! thanks to be here !
alicefrench 4 years ago
I love Rufus wainwright!
Yourr juste so good!
Beatrixx
beonette16 4 years ago
This is in Barcelona, last July 06, Summercase Festival. GREAT!!!!
fleelidel 4 years ago
No, this is Brugge, Cactus festival.
1969inthesunshine 4 years ago
DAMN IT, AUDIENCE! we came to hear rufus sing, go home and sing with your CD... if you listen a second, you might notice that this sounds slightly different because it's LIVE. :)
sadvipran 4 years ago
True, I hate people that go to a gig then start singing out loud. ARghhh I didnt pay 20 quid to come here ur crap impressions of an artist im trying to hear!!! STFU!!!
dilator 4 years ago
I love this guy so much...
originaldrunkrussian 4 years ago
Oh, so cute.
JadyLester 4 years ago
it isn't veeery smaaart...
astronauticalism 4 years ago
This is a fantastic performance! Such a lovely voice and such feeling!
mgclark2 4 years ago
lucky.
i love this song so much.
his writing is amazing
hendrixette 4 years ago
"so please be kiiiiiiiiind, if i'm a mess!" o/
i love, love, love.
nicolelb 5 years ago
lovely
RenaissanceGirlSC 5 years ago
This song is superb. I heard it on the LAST KISS Ost. One of the four best songs on that disc. Those who like this song might like this song called RETOUR A VEGA.
benighted2006 5 years ago
i love rufus...so hott :p rufus wainwright and some hot fudge...these are just a couple of my cravings :)
groggieisabum 5 years ago
I love this song!
ZacEWife7 5 years ago
This is one of my favorite songs and it's a treat to see him sing & play it live. i appreciate the upload! Peace on.
shastasladybear 5 years ago
this song is fucking fantastic, and it reminds me of addiction. Not sure why, lol. thanks for the upload.
Ivan
ViddyWell 5 years ago
cool, dankjewel! check ook mn video van Beauty Mark hier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRZTPg15zr0 en fotos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57219527@N00/
lopoz 5 years ago
I love rufus adn this song thanx
momahonyb 5 years ago
I love this song, thanks!
MilkyWei 5 years ago