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[sunshine_queen]

The "Hallelujah"s

Rufus Wainwright

Jeff Buckley

Leonard Cohen


I absolutely adore the Rufus version, and it's always been my favorite. I downloaded the Leonard Cohen version once I heard it was the original- the lyrics are different, but equally brilliant. According to the Wiki, there are fifteen verses written for this song that can, essentially, be mixed and matched.

I am, however, currently addicted to the Jeff Buckley version. It's said to be the most soulful, and I'm starting to agree. What really sold me, though, was the opening guitar.

Comments

[snapplesons.livejournal.com]

The Rufus one is my favorite. I think it was the first one I heard, so it's like my original.

[sunshine-queen.livejournal.com]

Same here. It's the original to me, but I know the reaal original isn't that. And I think I might have the live version of Leonard by accident. Whoops.

[yubsie]

I love hte Rufus Wainwright version. Now I'm listening to the other two. :p

[sunshine-queen.livejournal.com]

The Jeff Buckley one grew on me.

[enigmaticjack.livejournal.com]

I'm partial to the Buckley one myself--again, it was my first cut at the song, too. It's amazing that a song that is quickly becoming a standard resonates so strongly for you in one particular artist's rendition.

Also, Cohen's version is a shade too dark for me, and I haven't heard Rufus's yet. (Yeah, I know.)

[sunshine-queen.livejournal.com]

Well, don't be shy, download the Rufus version and tell me what you think!

I've read a few places that Buckley's is the most famous version, and it's rapidly rising in my opinion. I really like it. However, I am sold by the opening more than anything.