"Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright (Irish performance)

listen to allison crowes' rendition. then make up your mind.

Buckley's is far more emotional, but this one is the first version I heard, the most emotional for me, and will always be the sentimental favorite.

Cohen originated the song, but this is kind of one of those Dylan deals where someone takes an amazingly written song and performs it incredibly well where as the original performance was sub par at best, no offense to Leonard. Great song, been done really well a couple different times.

You are all aware that this is a Leonard Cohen song, yes?

magnifique!! he's the best!

Rufus' version is my favorite!

that's better than buckley's version.

I really love this version but i don't agree about the fact that it's a better one that Jeff Buckley. I think jeff Buckley gives more sensations in the song, even if Rufus Wainwright sings very well !

i think this version flows better and buckleys drags a little

A. It's Deaf

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B. I found them both to be rather well done, I enjoy this one and who are you to judge what music I and others listen to?

It's Jeff Buckley's birthday today.