Jeff Buckley - "Hallelujah"

[HeadBanger868]

so if they ever make a tribute movie to jeff buckley they have to cast james franco

[iwilleatyoumwahaha]

i love this song i want to merry it

[Hillabug]

Beauty...

[rafenblood123]

People r all like "oh this song is so romantic!" when really its depressing as hell. It basically is talking about how love fails. It's still a beautiful song and I love it

[wwwshadegill]

You are amazing. Did not know that I would never be able to meet you but I was sad when I heard. See I knew your song before I knew you. You inspire me and thats why im here showing you love. Thank you GOD Bless and may you. . .

[OM3N1R]

By far the rendition. Sorry Leonard.

[some1elsenotyou]

He had the best voice

[Qstyles18]

R.I.P. Jeff!

[nataliecropper]

I pls

play this Shit on my strings...

[rainspirit100]

luv this yet i get chills from kd langs version

[ryanleesgirl]

Its haunting



[ChronicCaptivation]

is it me, or do Jeff Buckley and James Franco look like they could be brothers? just look at the picture in this clip

[quietethecamper]

how do you like comments? i click the thumbs up then it just shows it highlighted

[nicky22stars]

The best die young. I am grateful to be blessed with version of this song before he passed. It goes way beyond beautiful.

[creedrituel]

@nicky22stars more like the best are killed young before they're success reaches the heavens xD ! ( i love conspiracies theories)

[talk2april]

Absolutely awesome version-the best! Makes me think so differently when I listen to it

[itsaprilful]

Im 12 and made a cover of this, appreciate if you watch it, thanks.

[themeadhbh]

My cousin adored this song. RIP buddy, we're thinking of you Xx

[nat00ben06]

I'm pretty sure that even Cohen himself thought this was the best rendition of this song.

[SuperClub55]

thank you jeff buckley <3

[9150167]

He died the year I was born!!! Me=sad:-(

[spongebobslushpants1]

Memories of sitting in the dark listening to this, on the verge of tears. Such a beautiful song.

[94Danimal]

I like listening to this version at night while I'm winding down

I like Wainwright's version when I'm more lively. :)

[mjfanforum]

John Cales's version is more sentimental

[holyjesuswashere]

@mjfanforum : Bullshit.

[xXxkRiStaYxXx]

@mjfanforum then go comment on his instead of jeff's

[holyjesuswashere]

I love you Buckley, but you died too young. GAH. :'(

[bubblesrfluffy5]

this song is the best when jeff buckley sings it.

[YippeKiYayMotherFkr]

simply beautiful

[tabbysmarticleslol]

Whoever thinks that Bon Jovi's cover is better than this needs to be slapped and stabbed multiple times.

[waltinio91]

@tabbysmarticleslol just chill and enjoy the sweet tune.

sang with peace and content. not malice. :D

[rainspirit100]

@tabbysmarticleslol maybe slapped, hold the stabbing

[Qstyles18]

@tabbysmarticleslol haha you gave me a good laugh

[Qstyles18]

@tabbysmarticleslol haha you gave me a good laugh

[wwwshadegill]

@tabbysmarticleslol You damn right. and I like Bon Jovi's

[nazranaknapp]

This song is not intended to be a religious song, though it makes many references to the bible. It is a song intended to express a deep felt love, one felt so deeply that he's comparing it to the love of God, and a shaken faith. In my own life I identify with it very much.

[bvjmt3]

@nazranaknapp omg finally someone else explained it exactly the way I did! Actually had a "discussion" about it with someone who thought it was a "religous song".

[magdalensilvestra]

@nazranaknapp me too!

[davexterezi]

I wish I could tell you how I feel for you.

[spy0time]

23 people slipped when liking this video

[puurizable]

When people talk about making cover songs sound like their own, they should take this for an example. It's a cover song but nobody can ever do it better than Jeff Buckley

[headlesssinger]

I covered this song on my page, it would mean the world to me if you took 2 minutes out of your day to check it out :)

[TheMysticalMoonlight]

OMG that sucks!!! I didnt know he died. Rest in peace Jeff Buckley:)

[MadiMe123]

YES!!!! I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!! >:D VICTORY IS MINE!!!

[gemmapinkbabex]

The O.C! i love and miss you forever

[oiseaufaux]

By far, the best recording ever made of this song. This is it, folks. No need to sing it anymore.

[lovebunny189]

this song makes me cry everytime and im ten years old .....23 people are not very apreciateive about this song it means alot of thought and meaning......try being niceeeeeeeee

[yantrenteneuf39]

toujours imité !

pas encore égalé...

jeff tu nous manque

[christelserro]

Magnifique...

[YTfancol]

Beautiful.

R.I.P Jeff Buckley

[tabbysmarticleslol]

Personally I think this version is better than Leonard Cohen's it's slowly and more lovely plus I just prefer his voice.

[johanko26]

RIP this is how we remeber you

[hindquarters21]

For me, this is actually a nice song...my Step Dad loves the Leonard Cohen version of this, so when i hear this song, i think of him....which is a nice thing.

[Mommymanda27]

There are way to many versions of this song .. but by far his is the best!!! so much passion and emotion Gets me everytime! <3

[super01123581321]

So beautiful and sad

[24859762tony]

beautiful



[FunSoundsCoolbeans]

niceish



[galateasca]

In loving memory of the man who turned me onto this song and the love of my life, John Roberts Lloyd. I miss you ever and always.

[SlymeGreen]

My aunt and I were talking about this song on Christmas, and half of my family were like "What song is that?" And then I was like, "You know, from Shrek. But not that version." And they were like, oh. And my Aunt was like, "But I like that version better." And I was like, -facepalm-.

[scottericlee]

@SlymeGreen This version was used in The West Wing season 3 finale "Posse Comitatus", Mark Harmon (Agent Gibbs of NCIS) is a Secret Service agent who is about to go on a date with CJ Cregg, whom he has just finished protecting when things go ... sideways.

/watch?v=-tG9_vyXLhA

[christelserro]

repose en paix mon frère ...pour toi "Hallelujah" je taimerai toujours mon frère je toublierai jamais je taime ... 19/12/11

[buffaloboyable]

:'( miss you jeff

[susiemw55]

in loving memory to my beautiful sister katherine victoria walsh and my beautiful brother timothy charles walsh

[Doza2k1]

Pure artistry!!!!

[ZenitramLucia]

This song is perfect.

[MoriaGecko1]

this song is epic

[kathconserv]

Amazing.

[yommhaa]

May he rest in peace forever! he will never be forgotten!

[jondaseximon]

beautiful



[Fullo55]

i can play this but it does not compaare to him playing it

[learningnewshit3]

I forget everything.. for 6:54 mins, EVERY TIME.

[TheBorjamz]

It is a soulful cry I dont know why it is as if it flushes out all the crap and replaces it with that beautiful stuff we have but sometimes cant find

[TheBorjamz]

Everytime I listen to this song I cry

[duponce15]

Is that James Franco?

[cremefraiche111]

the sigh at the start always lets me know thiss my favourite version

[swingingchair56]

FUCKING MUSICAL LEGEND!!!!!!

[SAFFIREmusic]

we just did a cover. please watch! thanks!

[pet3rgriffin]

Is it me or does that kind of look like James Franco? sexy xD

[yris900]

@pet3rgriffin thank god someone noticed! i've been years thinking that.

[valeriobizzarri]

<3

[mightyzygote]

Heartbreaking.

[IvegotsomeapplLululu]

17 people are deaf or cold blood serial killers

[SuperMegaAss]

@IvegotsomeapplLululu That or they simply don't like the video.

[caycayy007]

maybe there is a god above, but i'll i've ever learned from love

..was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you

[kravcar22]

Zhis song is so epic ! It fits perfectly with every part in a film ... It's just so prfect, My heart bumbs at 150 bumsPeerSecond :D

The song from O.C...

[GreenRad2012]

Hallelujah .. to GSC. RIP

[Udochi365]

this is the only version of this song that i cry to everytime i hear it....r.i.p. jeff :')

[LALAVAND1]

it wouldnt let me play this a few weeks ago, said it wasnt availible in my country...but now it will let me. strange.

[scrainbow1234]

"And I've seen your flag on the marble arch and love is not a victory march it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah"

[karig1962]

Today,I watched in horror and disbelief as the smoldering ashes of my church in Westport lay apon the ground,where only yesterday I stood singing praises to God.As I stood sobbing uncontrolably,this song came to mind.I reached home and I played it,feeling an incredible connection with my savior,I posted it on my f/b page dedicating it to all the congregants of Saugatuck church.We will rebuild..hallelujah

[TheSquelzy]

I'd trade any generic pop singer for Jeff Buckley.

[The1peterz]

@TheSquelzy Jeff Buckley owns this song. 

[cceccacci777]

Happy belated birthday. Good friend reminded me & I def thought of u & wished I had a chance to see u live bf u went away--rip.

[Mechanic1307]

RIP Jeff on your 45th birthday. Another great talent gone way too soon. Fantastic rendition of this song.

[HarryTheAngeryHippo]

get chills every time i listen.

[OneWayStop]

Why the f'did he go swimming w/ his clothes & shoes on?! I need him to continue to reach my already-dead heart. All those who 'touch' my soul kill their own selves. Are they trying to tell me something???

[Minecastlol]

i prefer this version compared to lonard cohen

[8AdvOcaTE7]

Best song ever

[sivousplaitavecmoi]

5:58 always gives me chills

[StuartS17]

leonard cohen is the writer

[mitsumi2449]

Does anyone know who the original singer is?

[hesses27]

@mitsumi2449 Leonard cohen is the original singer of this song

[melfaery]

@followfivefootsteps it;s a very good thing :)

[handsdown101]

@followfivefootsteps I'd say probably a good thing. I love this song, personally.

[GodisTruthseekTruth]

wow!

[TrueBlue1234567890]

this song is amazing!!!!

[twitch787]

Amazing song, And Buckley sings the best version of it!

When I hear this song, it reminds me of The O.C.

[AnotherTurningPointt]

@twitch787 same here... it reminds me of Marissa's death.. this song and Forever Young by Alphaville always brings me to tears cuz of Ryan & Marissa... sigh.. Such a good show! :)

[Bassguitarist712]

Leonard Cohen wrote the song and i give him credit for that, but Buckley, in the way that he delivered it, the dark acoustic background and lyrics topped with contradicting tenor level voice, the way he sings it is the way this song should be delivered, he got it spot on RIP Jeff Buckley

[ShareTheMike]

Songs like this make life worth living...

[SEEmeNot93]

He looks like James Franco on this album picture

[TheMAMA0MAMA]

Broke up with my boyfriend a few hours ago. He used to play this song for me.

And I just can't belive that it is now that i am realizing that no love can end in happyness.

"love is not a victory march

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah"

[SEEmeNot93]

@TheMAMA0MAMA 

[bescrus]

I'm a positive person but damn i needed this song.. I'm turning 20 within a week and it will be uneventful with my mindset right now. Troubles are eased with this

[crazyboondocker]

i LOVE rap. but this song is the best song i have ever heard!!!!

[DaZeDmerlin]

@crazyboondocker Haha, you make it sound like an apology, i love so many different styles of music, from Hiphop, breakcore, goatrance, black metal, experimental, psychedelic, dub, classical, rock, space, ambient, reaggae, soul, jazz, fusion, and all possible subgenres of the forementioned and more, i believe in every genre (with few exceptions) there is at least one good song to be found, no matter what you like most.

[crazyboondocker]

@DaZeDmerlin you have a very good point there. lol

[livinlegend125]

I have the order of the unified heart symbol tattooed on my arm because of my respect for great writers like leonard cohen and for my dead father who aspired to be a musician..but I like this song way more because of how much more emotional it is. Chills every time.

[AnneBank]

This song is amazing, and by far the best version of Hallelujah (sorry leonard cohen, but its true...). Everybody just likes this song instantly (the fact that there is only 15 that dislikes this speaks for itself - there has to be a sudden amount of trolls outthere I guess).

[xfiles932]

this song brings me tears every time i hear it ..

[cremefraiche111]

this song puts me to sleep almost every night

[audreycorrin]

6 minutes of the most beautiful music ever performed -3

[mrvikings777]

this song has gotten me through some of the hardest times in my life.

[suckaluckadingdong]

@musicequalslife1293 ikr

[MusicEqualsLife1293]

Is it just me or does he look like James Franco? Exact replica.

[sanichiwa]

@MusicEqualsLife1293 exactly what i thought!

[TheNdG86]

i love music and for that this is my favorite song of all times

[corrinnemaxine1996]

1:00 for the words

this is amazing

[dboom101]

the very best version, ive been looking for it

[eletoga1987]

15 People are dead

[eletoga1987]

What the hell is 411??

[BraveWomanCandy]

@eletoga1987 411 is the number for information

[hellerenee]

Amazingly moving.

[TNA796]

Such an incredible song. Maybe if Jeff was still alive, music wouldn't be sooo terrible now. I wish I was born earlier so I could have gotten into his music while he was still alive. AND, anyone else think, that on this Grace album cover, Buckley looks a lot like Heath Ledger?

[Malagatikitaki23]

@TNA796 I agree. He looks sometimes like Heat Ledger, not only on this cover. Such a tragedy that they are dead. :(

[LivingMindfully1975]

A lot of good singers can sing this song......I'm sure many remakes will be made in the future. BUT......no one will ever sing it the way Jeff did!

[TheNdG86]

@LivingMindfully1975 true story...

[RyanPerson]

@LivingMindfully1975 Jeff Buckley wasn't the one who wrote this song, nor the first one to cover it. You might already know that but it sounded like you might not of in your comment

[TheTravelfool]

pure emotion

[lorenzoroccoviola]

15 people don't know what is love

[Kravitzlove50]

I love this version. Bon jovi does it justice as well. Saw non jovi do it live it made me cry. I heard they were doing a movie on Jeff buckley's life and maybe Bono would play him. Anyone have any 411 on that? Rip my sweet Kravitz. 3 wks today my heart aches for u

[krelbar]

@Kravitzlove50 Buckley was 30 when he died. Bono is 51 now. If you think, you can probably answer your own question without the "411".

[USCTROJANFAN1000]

which version do you all like better Jeff Buckley's or Rufus wainwrights me is jeff Buckley's!

[ThePaintface]

Proof you can have a religious experience outside of church.  God can be found under any rock, within any sea, beyond all mountain ranges, and on Youtube.......................­............

[aussie526]

WOW First time that i have heard Jeff Buckley sing this wonderfull

[OM3N1R]

Can't say I care for this particular genre of music, BUT oh my.

I cried 2 times.

[NZhansolo]

appreciate the beauty in life. this song is one of those pure demonstrations of what makes life so uniquely beautiful within a moment of hearing the first few words. Moments like these are what I will remember, I hope everyone else would too but idealism is flawed theory lol

[Hartthrudark]

my friends and I just spontaneously broke into song and we sung this. It was a beautiful moment and a beautiful song. RIP Jeff. <3

[2620productions]

<3 jeff we miss you,

[wotsgonon1]

24 SECOND OOOOOOOOO

[umoeder0]

what do you think of this dutch version?

/watch?v=XTDyJum0YFA

[OM3N1R]

Too much beauty emanating from one person. WOW.

[sammyxkx]

love you simony

[sammyxkx]

see. ref... lenard cohan original...

[53lennox]

Haunting and wonderful.

[Bozymandias1]

hail satan

[mrswozzle]

what??

[mrswozzle]

I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. clearly this is all about little girls fancying a man because he died young. The actual song and vocals are nonsensical.

[Mersault1988]

@mrswozzle

No, you're jus a ball bag. Bow down to Lenny's lines infidel!

Nah I'm jus joshin you kid...

[reginafromrio]

my wedding song :)

[deadisastaeofmind]

I feel like no matter what religion you are you can still enjoy this song :3