The X Factor 2008 Final: Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah (Winner's Performance) [HQ]

[tim8511]

aw this makes me cry ...

[Manoochehrirad]

FUCKIN AMAZING VOICE!!!!!!

[tennis18eire]

hahaha 2:53 she says oh my god!! shes simply brilliant love her!!!!!!

[xxxmissblondzyxxx]

I'm not a big fan of this version of the song BUT I find it amazing how a few moments before this she could hardly speak but when she's handed a mic she can just sing.

[jjay75]

such a shite version, even worse than the single release.

[holzdotstar]

alexandra is AMAZING she deserved to win 100%

and its not bowt marketin

its about talent

and thats whats shes got

[tomXmidlandsX]

she sung the end better this time round amazing

[TheEvans3]

She is PHENOMINAL! It made me cry at 00:34 - 1:00!!! Bless! they shouldn't be made to sing if they are full of emotions!! I fell SORRY 4 Cheryl!! bless her!! She is such a sweet heart!!! I love it wen everybody went on stage wiv her!!! she was amazing!!!!!!!

[FlamingGod1]

Alexandra is a great singer who deserved to win x factor

[shereal37]

OMG she has got an amazing voice..and so humble about it...luv this girl

[HazelcConnolly]

if jls were so good you should have spent more time voting for them that saying how crap the other singers were

[kimz1988]

catch kd langs version makes this look like sumone singin butlins

[flyingfiesta]

This girl is not fake.. she entered the competition and never made the final 3 years ago but she came back and tried again and has since improved so much. She is incredible and so humble. Well done Alex

[LadyTinx]

haterz, my darlin fools fankz 4 givin her more hits n im sorry if shes so bad y did beyonce n gordon brown congratulate her? slaverys over ur racism isnt goin anywer power 2 da ppl yes nikki hurley 17 im so happy she won hallelujah bt u no al u sayin jls shud hav won n dat shit ders a likle secret i wuld like to share win u im not sure if u alredy no dis bt... wait for it.. she alredy did win n ur coments r gona to change... n help wiv.. NOTHIN!

[nikkihurley17]

it's one thing being able to sing and dance, but to have honest and genuiue likeablility factor as well, she was not big headed or bitchy.just talented and she deserved to win.

half of u people dissing her just wish u could be her.

[poebit]

She might have 'the x-factor' but lacks any 'likeability' factor.

A pale imitation of Leona.

[leedsfanalways]

Other way around for me, Alexandra can sing and Dance. Leona just sings

[superbella22]

u guyz this is the beste song ever go alex love yaa !!!!!!!!!some of u are just racist

[loooopy0]

this song should be sung with genuine emotion, not fake fucking tears. Crap - in my opinion.

[xxhanniecxx]

for god sake if you dont alexandra dont watch the video go watch somthing else and stop leaving stupid coments she deserved to win tht is y she did win think about it.

[stoff101]

FFS. I think this is fucking awesome. Don't like that? Then bite me. She was by FAR the most talented singer on the show and it showed on the last night. She'll be a star. How this is disrespectful to Jeff Buckley I'll never know. And surely none of that is faked. It's a massive dream for her. I'd be the same if I was her.

[milllanegirl]

hi moaners. try standing on stage and singing the way alex did, with her voice and talent does she give a toss whether you moaners don't like her. the voting public obviously did and I was for sure one of them. I think the word JEALOUS springs to mind. don't even try to compare the Jeff Buckley version, they are 2 totally different styles of singing and voice, like comparing John Denver to Barbra Streisand. Give the girl a break, how amazing to get the opportunity to sing with Beyonce.

[Jennyix]

She won. She's probaly ecstatic...So stop tearing the girl down by saying shes faking it. Does it really matter? She's the X Factor winner and she's probaly more happy than she can believe.

[brigyn]

Brigyn's Welsh-language adaption of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah (Haleliwia) is now also available from the iTunes Music Store.

Go to Brigyn's YouTube Channel to view the video of 'Haleliwia', and for details of where to buy the new single.

Diolch // Thanks :-)

Nadolig Llawen! // Merry Christmas!

[Endriking]

She deserved to win teh x factor.What a dream,she is living.I would give anything i can,to live that situation.Pls watch me singing,and tell me do have a chance,to live that emotion.

[0FFTHECHAIN]

shes crying and its soo fake

[Delicousdani177]

haha..she sooo is faking it. its embarrassing 2 watch..!

[accessorizequeen]

oh shut up everyone, shes a moron. and so false. its all an act. how can no one see through this tripe.

[accdessere]

dont worry alexandra burke fans shes got alot of fans and people love her in america and europe shes faveroute to win every where even the bookie so jls fans stop hating if u wanted jls to win u should of voted more and dont watch the video if youre a hater alexandra your amzing much better than leon no one was complaning when leon won and hes no were near as good as alexandra when she bring a album out it well be amzing

[Delicousdani177]

Easy..like this..look thats just my opinion. its cheesey an thats that!!

[Delicousdani177]

Notice how she stops crying an making a cock up of the song as soon as the other constestants come on..lol. the ending ruined the show.!! it just turned into a big block of cheese, its cringein.! pathetic!!!!!!!!!

[robXchr]

What are you talking about? This moment is a huge turning point for the girl, for her career, and for her mother, and she cannot be more genuine!!

How can you be sooo cynical?

[deadrabbit69]

exactly, just look at michael jackson

[LadyTinx]

rob brav or wateva n all u odah haterz

can u sing like dat?

didnt flipin tink so

ino ur jelus dat us niggaz hav more talent dan u bt ders no point in lyin dat we cant sing or we ruin da song or wer not pretty bt at da end of da day jus coz u say it aint gona change nufin so jus aknoledge dat even doe u put us fru slavery wer still runnin dis shit

n if ur black n u dnt like alex...

God bless r sorry ass

[LexToob]

What the hell as slavery got to do with Alexandria? it happened years ago and times have changed, racism will still be around

if people still hold grudges for something you

wasn't even born to witness.

[RobBrav]

Well done X factor have ruined another classic song this is extreamley disrespecful to jeff Buckley. FUCK YOU ITV!

[spectretube]

like her so much... like leona.... they are world class

[pippy204]

Great voice, she deserved to win.

[cmariexx]

I hate her singing this. She has a brilliant voice but the way they've not turned this into a "manafactured" song, i just hate.

[deanzo999]

*Please* download the original Cohen version of this song from itunes or wherever. The early mid week download chart in the UK:

Top: Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah

2nd: Leona Lewis - Run

3rd: Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah

'Poised to enter the chart': Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah [his original version].

Thanks!

[Bniceuk]

Why are people trying to punish this young girl for something that was completely out of her control, she did not control the choice in winners song (which was chosen because they were certain Diana would win)and she did not control who won (appart from kicking ass in the finale).

Let the girl have christmas No1 don't make her the 1st winner not to do so.

[ruth0xx]

dont listen to them alex !! ii Fiink your absolutely awesome !! 0xx

[munzeboy]

chin up jls

[HorseyHaz]

god she is amazing. Personally i think Diana shuda won, but Alex is amazing too. xD

[twinneth]

jls should of won it they were much beter

[david772]

Will people please stop comparing her to Leona. They are two different singers. Alexandra im shocked to see some of the hate comments on here. You are amazing and will be the next big thing. Keep the faith, you will do just fine. You've made your fans. I'm a fan for life.

[desiresxcouk]

desiresx

[KylieAP]

canny crap really jls should of won between then bt tht song is sung better from diana

[david772]

How is this crap agian...? Are you deaf or just retarded? Please don't hate Alexandra just because Jls didn't win! They took there defeat with dignity, why can't you?

[AlottaLuvToGive]

see im not the onyl person that thinks this is absolute shit!

[booooth]

how you can honestly say she has no talent.

MATE, she has just won the x factor, u big piece of toss, so fuck off and annoy someone else.

[david772]

A lot more people find Jls shit than Alexandra. That's why they lost. I'm still shocked that they made it too the top 12! Stop being bitter, alexandra wiped the floor with Jls! Thats why she won and is now on number 1!

[gmcb06]

I agree 100% with you because this song is NOT HERS and TBH the X-Factor picked her for her age and apperance ffs its always about marketing they dont give a fuck about talent ... i mean you jjust have to look at Leona Lewis ffs she just ruined a snow patrol song!!!

[lostlover2008]

What the hell is wrong with you asshole? If she was crap why would she be No. 1? Why would she have won? Why would Leona have won? Why would she be a superstar ALL OVER the world? Why her song that is much better than Snow Patrol be breaking records as we speak? Get a life!

[PMagazineLoS]

lol, read his post again, like he said, it's all about marketing, ofcourse her singing it not bad but cmon... he's right

[BabyMimi00]

its always marketing. thats not why she won, it was a vote so its down to the public. but its why she was picked over Hannah in boot camp. it is marketing, why does rihanna do so well? she cant sing one note

[tomXmidlandsX]

are def or just a complete dick this girl has an amazing talent and dianna was favourite to win and they picked this song for dianna and it was a shock wen she went and as for leona her version had more success than snow patrol and she only released it as a download single

[GameOverCassanova]

pretty much sucked tbh.

[AlottaLuvToGive]

JLS should have won :@:@

[david772]

Well the public certianly didnt agree. Sorry but the best singer won, get over it

[AlottaLuvToGive]

you get over it jls were better

[david772]

Get over what exactly?, My favourite won! Lol If Jls were better they would have won, however, they didn't because they were shit!

[AlottaLuvToGive]

JLS were better but stupid people like u voted for alexandra.

[lostlover2008]

That's ridiculous! Obviously if she won, she was the best. She was the favourite. So obviously you are stupid!

[IloveEvanescence12]

which is why they didn't win :S

[irishtracy1]

amazing performance and song :D

[emdob]

It helped she is the daughter of former member singer from Soul 2 Soul! AND... it made sense not to put hr through 3 years ago, have you not seen how much of an anooying diva she is, yes she is incredible and extremely talented but its too much... she would have been in rehab by now if she had won it back then! Brace yourself

[cinthiia]

how is she diva?? what is so DIVAA about her?

[poshspicebeckham]

leona is better

[xxGuitarRocker3579xx]

diana really cant sing her voice is too quirky but alexandra is awesome,jls were awesome and eoghan is wonderfully talented yey im glad alex won but they are all going to beable to have an album out soon.i love eoghan

[fitna]

Leona is more like mirah carey in terms of her voice, she has that soft voice n can do the high notes, but cannot dance.

Alexandera is more like Beyonce in terms of her voice, she can hit the high notes, but when she does she hits it like fire, that roughness, like Beyonce does, and they both can dance.

So their both good in their own way.

[MALISH1234]

I can not believe people think she ruined it! It's one of the best songs I have ever heard in my life when she sang it! Go Alex! You deserve to win!

[redcharlotte5]

It will never be as good as Jeff Buckley's version.She's killed it.

[gmcb06]

100% agree

[cmatcmextra]

Something's wrong with this version - I don't know what it is.

[jamlev]

this is a good song by leona...oops its alexandra! y has the country voted for someone who we already have! shes a poor womans leona!

[nitric92]

Did Leona ever dance on stage? No. Alex can do power ballads and more upbeat tracks that involve performing. Look at her performance of Toxic - could you see Leona doing that? Even Simon Cowell has said she's more versatile. So no, she's not Leona.

[jamlev]

yh she can do tht...and what u mean leona cant do that...have u not herd forgive me by leona lewis...it only went number 4 in USA so cnt b tht good ay! woops

[scroogedpeeps]

What are you talking about you idiot. Leona doesn't only do ballards. Have you heard Forgive Me?? Know what you are talking about before you say it stupid.

Leona owns Alexandra anyways!

[Lassys123]

She sooo deserd that win she was alot beter then JLS

[vishaal100]

/watch?v=TRCbajCx3Vs - my sisters singing, hero that the x factor finalists sung, listen plz, thanks! PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ comment

[tezzer86]

not a patch on immi's (imogen heap) take on this song!

[accessorizequeen]

the only people who will like this version of this song sre the people who know NOTHING about music.this is one of the best and saddest songs ever written. it should not be sung as a power ballad. the whole point of the song has been lost. those shallow individuals who know nothing about music should maybe listen to the lyrics and see if they are intelligent enough to figure out why this song has been destroyed.lenord cohen must be sick to his stomach.

[david772]

Lol calm down.

[l4cl4c]

diana sings this betta

[18orova]

yerr but she woz still good

[johnfinbarburke]

what a great versoin of the song

[everything14114]

=( alexandras great but i really wanted eoghan to win xxx he was my fave ♥ however well done alexandra, you worked so hard for this girl, xxx

[blakesville]

Yeh.............Has anybody heard kd Lang sing this song. VERY similar arrangment and better.

[Delicousdani177]

Cheese on toast wen she starts singing in the other contestants faces.!! aswell as being ABIT smug!! urggghh!

[ukm88sheff]

watch?v=W7ZciSptdKI

[Delicousdani177]

for god sake, yeh stop singing, just 2 let every1 know, how happy u r.! Think we saw enuff!! urrghhh she winds me up!!!!

[630633]

This is not such a great version to be honest. You should check out the Norwegian Idol quartet. It is way better!

[heyjamesy]

Well done Alexandra she was amazing, I love this version and I like the original you can like both

On a unrelated but related matter

I heard Danni is getting replaced for Robbie Williams?

Is that true? :O

[xbeckywx8]

omg

cheryl and simon look so cute together despite the age difference

YAY I LUV ALEXANDRA U ROCK

I ALOS LOVE DIANA

[princessgreens]

jeff Buckleys is a classic it rules and is defo better than this but alex deserved to win.

[jackielunt4]

Well Done Alexandra!

I voted for you 3 times in the final (:

You had my support all the way :)

I VOTED.

LoveYouu. Keep it up, girl..

You have someThing very special. Very talented. Love, No1 Fan, Jess xxxx

[avaala]

I don't get why people can't just like both versions - I love the Buckley version, but I think this is beautiful in it's own way. Love Alex!

[xSxcShelfelfx]

She's Soo Good She Was Soo Happy Tuh Win N It Shows How Much She Wanted It As She Cud Barely Sing Teh Song Cuz She Was Cryin So Much :D

[placemuz92]

But this is a song with a lot of irony too. And you can't sing this song the way she did. It sounds absurd, fake, and childish.

[zozzie]

Jeff Buckley's turning in his grave...

[sazy131]

omg shes soooo amazing!!! she was overwhelmed!! she got turned down before from him, and she cudnt belive she won!

fantasic singer!!!!

[joemag22]

jeff buckleys version is better!!!

Alexandra is a great singer but wud she ever stop crying!!!!

[lolztbhwtf]

I personally prefer Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah.

[poptate7]

Maybe there is God above....There is indeed...Glorious....Just Glorious every time I watch this...

[diegobasfond]

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooove it!

[lowesy999]

The best woman won Alexandra you were the best through out the cometition

[gyogyfeny]

Nagyon szépen énekel

[Mubble]

Jesus, how many different people want to upload exactly the same tune?!

[ghettoking8]

i just hope they dont americanise her like they did with leona lewis

[123thehillsfan456]

IM SO GALD SHE WON!!!

[RacheyTurneyT]

ze moeten huilen zo veel zou het zoveel beter!!!

[dingle1]

Alex was leagues ahead of the rest all through the competition. She'll be a huge star. God bless her, she's the pride of Britain!

[emi1987]

2:27-2:40 best moment!!!

[thecraig00]

yeah its such a shame she has a sex tape released too, NOT.

shows that she isn't so innocent after all.

[KevinLawd]

she cries 2 much

[AliceBabyyy]

Aww, bless her.

[carebare82]

AMAZINGGGGG, U GO GIRL! XX

[holytrinrail]

alex your the best all mii family watched u and mii mum even started to cry u really did deserve to win and even wen ur cryin and huggin all the other finalest ur still really good xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx­xxxxx

[Ardoigh]

You were awesome Alex. When I hear you sing this song you send shivers down my spine. Congratulations to you. You have made yourself and your family so very proud. I am from Donegal and I am one of your number Fan.xxx

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[konradweb]

jls were different , but alexandra was good if both could they should both have won!

[Danilela796]

I love your voice Alexandra!!!!

[scouserbabesx]

i thinkk shes better than leona and wil be mure succesfull

i lovee alexx soo madeee upp she won she really deserves it!!

xx

[DiinoTrash]

Shes Amazing (: I Think shes gunna be like Leona..She has an amzaing voice

[aimeeagain111]

thoiught she was good but i liked jls bettter

[miessence2]

Thank you so mutch Alex

[e7upto]

Thank You Alexandra

[swissbank1m]

My eyes have been tearful all weekend, as Beyonce predicted this girl is going to be a SUPERSTAR. Thank you so much for posting this.

[shahin2255]

all i can say is WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW didn't found a word to say this is amazing

btw thanks for uploading this great video ;)

[Bettyspagbowl]

Quality Girl, Quality performance!