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“Hallelujah” by Rufus Wainwright (Irish performance)

Rufus gives a live performance of “Hallelujah” for an Irish program.

Duration : 0:4:28


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25 Responses to ““Hallelujah” by Rufus Wainwright (Irish performance)”

  1. 2 slow
    2 slow

  2. the best song …
    the best song evaaaaaaa

  3. Pretty monotone …
    Pretty monotone version of the song. Probably the worst rendition I’ve heard.

  4. sp0rtzfan2009 on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I’m a horrid singer …
    I’m a horrid singer, can’t carry a tune in a bucket type. But I’d love to be able to sing as well as him.

  5. That’s not fair, …
    That’s not fair, retarded people probably like it too and they aren’t ignorant.

  6. Seriously!!! Whats …
    Seriously!!! Whats wrong with you people. That is a brilliant version of the song. I can only ume that you are all afflicted with the aural equivalent of tunnel vision!!!! :)

  7. I have never heard …
    I have never heard of this guy until I saw this video. I stopped it in under a minute. Why people like this guy has to be due to ignorance.

  8. Finally, someone …
    Finally, someone who agrees, it can only be described as a “Flat drone” or something synonymous. He gives a bad name to people who can’t sing, if I called him a bad singer I would only be insulting them.

  9. StokkieTokkie on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    he’s cute :3.. xD
    he’s cute :3.. xD

  10. I hate this guy’s …
    I hate this guy’s nasally, monotone drone. I want to slap his face.

  11. I think the most …
    I think the most articulate and literary expression of the depth and truth and insanity of love and passion ever written…genius songwriting Mr. Cohen.

  12. ricardosuper08 on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Absolutely amazing !
    Absolutely amazing !

  13. Thank you jmkish48
    Thank you jmkish48

  14. halfwaytohellandback on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    this was a reply to …
    this was a reply to jeniliina’s comment btw!

  15. halfwaytohellandback on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I( totyally agree, …
    I( totyally agree, its down to what the corperate s at the top are looking for, doesn’t matter if they can sing perfectly, we can edit it out later, as long as the looks are there thats all that matters to them, real talents been overshadowed by large breasts, perfect smiles and big knobs, and i’m not refering to being well endowed!

  16. I think he sings …
    I think he sings well, but the way he is articulating let me think he’s retarted :s

  17. Il l’a chante comme …
    Il l’a chante comme un pied par contre. Mais c’es vrai qu’on dirait qu’il vit la chanson. Et c’est ça l’important

  18. this is the way …
    this is the way it’s supposed to be played. leonard cohen is of course the first, and jeff buckley does it well also, but I hate those young singers on Idols, they have no idea how to really sing it!!!!

  19. TheRedKoolAid on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    if you guys could …
    if you guys could check out my vids that would be great, i think you would enjoy them, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh and p.s. please rate and comment

  20. Ce gars est …
    Ce gars est vraiment bon!On arrive a ressentir toutes les émotions transmises par cette chanson!!!!!!

    ;D)

  21. Cohen is the …
    Cohen is the composer of “Hallelujah” so it should not be hard to get used to his version, it was the original.

    The best way to critique the “others” is to first listen to Cohen, see how he interpreted the song, see how the background music accompanied him and so on. And then imagine what Cohen was trying to convey to his listeners.

    Then listen to the rest and see if they capture that same essence.

    Some come close like kd lang and Buckley, and way down the line is Rufus.

  22. I know what you …
    I know what you mean, I’m a Rufus fan all the way… but Jeff’s version is clearly better. Although I do think Rufus’ rendition is still very enjoyable.

    As for Leonard Cohen… well, he’s good, but really hard to get accustomed to.

  23. what a performance. …
    what a performance…
    wunderful, so beautiful….legendary!

  24. Jaycorleone90 on June 18th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Out of all the …
    Out of all the renditions, Buckley’s is the best. This one is still awesome though.

  25. Wow! What a Great …
    Wow! What a Great singer! I love the sound of his voice, it kinda reminds me of Ewan McGreggor on Moulin Rouge.

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