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nolabear

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8. Here's the first, and most unusual version, I've ever heard.

Reply to geefloyd46 (Original post)

Wed May 16, 2012, 09:08 AM

May 2012

I like it, though when I discovered what a gorgeous piece of music it is I came to prefer Jeff Buckley, kd, Rufus Wainwright, and the man himself. I have 11 versions, and if you look online you'll find that there are people who collect covers. A LOT of covers.

One of the great songs of all time.

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Inspirational Helsinki , Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah, . [View all] geefloyd46 May 2012 OP

This song undoes me EVERY time I hear it . . . patrice May 2012 #1

With all due respect to Mr. Cohen, I have always liked KD Lang's version best... hlthe2b May 2012 #2

I agree about KD Laing's version of this song . . . patrice May 2012 #3

I prefer the London 2008? version. amerikat May 2012 #4

The Jeff Buckley version is my second favorite version. amerikat May 2012 #5

According to Jon Bon Jovi, this is Leonard's favorite version rocktivity May 2012 #6

This man is one of the greats. I have heard many versions but to hear it sung by him.....beautiful.. Harriety May 2012 #7

Here's the first, and most unusual version, I've ever heard. nolabear May 2012 #8

LOVE this thread!! Thanks Mr. Cohen and geefloyd46! patrice May 2012 #9