"Hallelujah"

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT-HALLELUJAH (LIVE)
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT-"HALLELUJAH" (LIVE) Written by Leonard Cohen and covered by some greats and some not. John Cale's version was featured in the 2001 animated film Shrek. Rufus Wainwright covered the song as well, and his would appear on the film's soundtrack album (while Cale's was absent). This is apparently because Wainwright is signed with Dreamworks SKG and Cale is not. However, Wainwright's version is largely inspired by Cale's take on the song. Nick Cave's is awesome as well. I discovered a wealth of others but I have my doubts that any of 'em are in the vicinity of the previously mentioned. I must say that cale's take has been duped a bit here yet Rufus still does it justice. The other stand out is Buckley's and of course Leonard Cohen's original. note; Pop over to Transafixion for Jeff Buckely's.