I like Cohen, but I'm not partial to his rendition of his own song.
I've always prefered Cale's version...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckbdLVX736U
and for me, it's this version
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
I see what you mean.
I get a somewhat different vibe from his own version.
Speaking of Cohen ...
Famous Blue Raincoat..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnlCo-FNMM
And for those wondering ... going "clear" is a reference to Scientology.
Another k.d. lang on a cold winter's night:
I Dream of Spring
Cowboy Junkies with an old Tom Rush classic Driving Wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMKPYq_pBqA
everyone knows Sweet Jane but here's the Cowboy Junkies version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHRFZFmEq9o&feature=related
I should prolly quit there...(I know my limits, like any not so sharp guy should)
All Skate...
RH
I'm a little late to the party but this version of Hallelujah is held in high esteem in Oz. Not for its musical value which is not brilliant but for its inspirational value.
The choir of hard knocks is formed of street and disadvantaged people from Melbourne and featured in a doco on TV.
Choir of hard knocks
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1b87r3uRU&feature=related
