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Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah has become a bit of a cliche as about every singer in the universe has covered it. Jeff Buckley's version remains the gold standard, and I'd place Bon Jovi's as the worst.

Here's a really lovely video of JB's cover.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AratTMGrH...
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9 months, 3 weeks ago by Chip C.

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    Alex G. Alex G. replied Dec 15th
    Very nice post - never seen this version. I've never heard Bon Jovi's cover - thanks for the warning!
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    Carolyn S. Carolyn S. replied Dec 15th
    I love Jeff Buckley - I have a hard time listening to Cohen's version because there isn't as much emotion in it as Buckley's. I hate that most people equate the song to Rufus Wainwright's cover in Shrek (I think it was Shrek).

    Beautiful song.
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    Dave L. Dave L. replied Dec 15th
    nevermind. for some reason wouldn't play but link works. great song. though I disagree with the blogkitten and feel that LC's emotion is of the deepest, darkest and truest kind.

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