Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Official Video) REACTION

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[@BobbyU808]

“Hallelujah” is one of the most covered songs, and Buckley’s rendition is one of of if not the most atmospheric and emotional versions out there. RIP JB.

[@matthawkins8880]

Yeah, but it wasn’t when Jeff Buckley did it.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Matt Hawkins Exactly. He’s the reason it became one of the most covered songs. Very few people even know who Leonard Cohen is, much less his original version of the song.

[@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705]

Yes, Jeff does it better than Leonard, who is the writer and original singer.

[@James.E90]

@@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Leonard wrote it he went through 90 verses and picked the 6 and jeff removed 1 and gave it a slightly different melody and made it perfection

[@carbunkle5643]

@@James.E90 It took Leonard 3 years to write it.

[@paulbakerma61]

Amazing. A force of nature. Even Cohen accepts that THIS is the best version

[@antigonevacratsis4860]

No no, its K.D. Lang that he likes the best.

[@turdferguson400]

Antigone Vacratsis That’s a beauty! 👍👍💖💖💖

[@dichter331]

Can you back this up? I really like to read/hear his opinion on that.

[@antigonevacratsis4860]

After hearing KD Lang perform that song [Hallelujah] at the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2006 we [Leonard Cohen & I] looked at each other and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.” Anjani Thomas Anjani Thomas, Leonard Cohen’s backup singer and romantic partner, quoted in “Interrupting Yr Broadcast: Anjani Thomas” by Alan Pedder (Wears the Trousers Magazine: July 8, 2008). I am republishing selected posts from my former Leonard Cohen site, Cohencentric, here on AllanShowalter.com (these posts can be found at Leonard Cohen). This entry was originally posted Dec 24, 2012 at 1HeckOfAGuy.com. Share this: Twitter Facebook Email Reddit Tumblr Related

[@lasthope3237]

@@antigonevacratsis4860after Jeff Buckley died he wrote his mother a letter saying he licked her son’s version the best

[@ladykaycey]

I've heard alot of versions of this song and for me no-one can compare. You feel every word soul deep 💜

[@marielaveau5321]

Same!! 😊💜💚💛✌️

[@blackbird8900]

Josip Lilić He is truly magical!

[@leonardlynxx]

it's good but it's not as mesmerizing as Pentatonix's version

[@AuntieNita74]

Same! I have hard time even giving any other version a chance.

[@leonardlynxx]

i think you will be pleasantly surprised when you hear the version by Pentatonix to think no instruments are used just their voices it's truly mesmerizing

[@blackbird8900]

This is such a beautiful and haunting version by Jeff Buckley, who tragically died too young. As a Canadian girl, I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen’s original but this version just elevates the pure genius of Cohen’s song writing. Another beautiful version is by k.d. Lang another talented Canadian.

[@commenceenavoirmarre]

Buckley version was the first version I heard, even if I am also Canadian! :o) .. others versions are good too, but Jeff is still the best for me!

[@carlmildner859]

well said canuck

[@cafts1]

Its KD's song now

[@bleumarin1968]

you should check also John Cale, Rufus Wainwright, Imogen Heap and Allison Crowe's versions

[@ogbookdrunkard]

I saw k.d. Lang sing it live at the 2010 opening ceremony and cried.

[@jessica-dw5oy]

rest in peace, jeff

[@babylonsister118]

Cohen was meant to write the song but Jeff was meant to sing the song. Jeff's a vocal GOAT!! He only did one album in his short musical career called Grace and the album is pure FIRE! Sadly, just when he was about to enter production on his second album he passed after he walked into the Wolf River channel of the Mississippi River, a fully clothed Buckley waded into the water and began swimming. The wake of a passing boat sucked Buckley under, and he drowned. His body was recovered six days later, after it was seen by a riverboat passenger. He was just 30 years old. His father, Tim Buckley was a famous singer/songwriter in the 60's passed when he was just 28 years old from an OD. There were no alcohol or drugs involved with Jeff's passing. You can find KZbin videos of other famous musicians such as Jimmy Page giving Jeff high praise. For vocals, I like Mojo Pin, but for soul and depth, Lover You Should've Come Over. The song Grace for all around musical greatness! Enjoy and Godspeed on your musical journey! Actually when I wrote this comment I had forgotten that his producers and his mother released that 2nd album posthumously called Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk.

[@CharCanuck14]

Glad you mentioned Tim as he was someone I listened to in the 60's.

[@babylonsister118]

@@CharCanuck14 Me too!

[@astridkelly5417]

I couldn’t agree more. Huge loss 🙏🏼😞

[@aimee_susan]

I completely agree about Grace. I will say that there are a few iconic songs in Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk (Everybody Here Wants You is a MOOD). But it always bothered me that they released it posthumously, because it was a work in progress and I don’t know that he would have wanted the world to hear it yet. His mom really pushed for it after he died though. He was a beautiful creature. I miss him so much. ❤️

[@babylonsister118]

@@aimee_susan I am fully ashamed to admit that I had completely forgotten about "Sketches"! It has been so long since I have fully dived into his music. I want to say I am too old but the truth is I cannot even think of a good excuse! Listening again now and it's like running into old friends, so thanks for this! And I fully agree on all counts. From what i remember he was waiting that evening for the band to return after sending them home so he could perfect the things he was unhappy with. I miss him, too. He was one of many artists that both my son and I loved and my son has passed also, as have many of the other artists. Elliot Smith and Freddie Mercury, to name a few.

[@pitmatix1457]

You have to listen to his song "Grace" it's utterly beautiful.

[@parisbrat]

'Grace' gets you in the spine, the core.

[@lynnarthur1411]

The whole album is magnificent 🥰

[@joaoderstand]

omg YES please

[@dctbass]

Arguably the greatest cover version of any song ever.

[@TheNervousnation]

that is a fact

[@robertengland8285]

Not even the best cover version of Hallelujah. That goes to KD Lang

[@dctbass]

@@robertengland8285 oooh, controversial!

[@TheNervousnation]

@@robertengland8285 i am intrigued and have doubts. i will be back

[@TheNervousnation]

@@robertengland8285 Just finished listening to the KD Lang interpretation. Perfect in every way. It is nuance that draws me towards Jeff's interpretation. 10/10 vs 10/10.

[@KTRS]

I am stunned, just like you, man. I’ve never heard this version and I am sitting here in tears. You can hear the pain in every note. He died at 30 by drowning. His death was ruled an accident, but he went swimming in a river in all his clothes.

[@parklez3250]

I don't want to jump into conclusions so I'm gonna sit here in silence. ......

[@alb639]

His father, Tim Buckley, died at age 28 from a heroin overdose.

[@dancersage]

I was born and raised not far from where he tragically died; this song always brings me to tears for more than one reason. We lost a legend before he even knew he had the potential to be a legend 😢 Edit: I'm really into conspiracy theories and the rabbit hole they take me down doing my own research into them; with that being said, as much as I love my home state, the law has been known to close cases quite quickly when they're high profile (for example the former quarterback Steve McNair from the TN Titans NFL "murder/suicide" (cough 'bullshit!) My point is, alot of people undestimate how strong the Tennesser river current is, esp. at night and the time of year it happened. He had a clean tox report according to the official records. I honestly believe it was an accident only because if the investigators really thought different, they would've most definitely ran with the narrative of his father's past drug use to quickly close the case; it would've been easier and would've made more sense if he was also found to be intoxicated at the time. That's the main reason I do believe it was just an actual horribly tragic accidental drowning 😔

[@ivanabonacicdoric3448]

Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, after them ten empty places, then maybe K D Lang I like the Biblical references, like in Nick Cave songs. Everybody can find something close to their harts

[@suvijii841]

I know this is a Leonard Cohen song, but for me it is and always will belong to Jeff. He owned it.

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

Jeff Buckley version is so emotionally sad and beautiful

[@1Lovebird1]

I think you would like his song THE LAST GOODBYE.

[@annereidy7981]

Yes, wonderful song! I am beginning to think he was my favourite song writer ever, because I just keep coming back to him like a boomerang.

[@irishmoon69]

That was a great song...by a great talent

[@lynnarthur1411]

Great song from an amazing album.

[@fv6125]

One of my all-time favorite songs!

[@bridgetsclama]

This is hands down the BEST version of this song. There are other good covers, but none as good as his.

[@kelst75]

I was 19 when this came out(I'm 45 now) and it hasn't aged a bit. I fell in love with him and his music straightaway. I played that album Grace constantly a d still do. So many beautiful songs. When he passed away in '97, my heart broke a little. So talented.

[@drboris01]

Sitting here at work with a tear in my eye. This version is so sad and haunting, even more so knowing that Jeff was to tragically die so young. Keep up the great work , mate.

[@melissaelmore6164]

This is my favorite version of this song. It’s just tragic knowing he only lived until he was 30. He drowned in the Mississippi River near Memphis. Also just wanted to say hey I love the Mansfield Reformatory. Definitely a creepy place with a lot of history!

[@zoniekat]

Jeff Buckley owns this song. No one comes close to the beauty of Jeff's performance, especially this video.

[@criss_v33]

Best version ever! You should do more reactions of his songs. Jeff Buckley was considered one of the 50 best singers in the world. It's a great sadness that he's gone so soon, but it's great to see people rediscovering his work. I recommend "Lover, you should've come over".

[@14gilbertst]

Jeff's father, Tim wrote a song called 'Song to the Siren' and the group This Mortal Coil did a brilliant cover.

[@othermotte]

My favourite Tim Buckley song is Dolphins

[@emanonfox1709]

Tim, sadly, abandoned Jeff when he was an infant. Jeff only met his dad a few fleeting times before his dad died as young as Jeff was when he himself died.

[@beatlesnut2947]

So tragic he died just as the world was discovering him.

[@mtpugh]

Definitely a great version. k.d. lang also did an awesome version of this song.

[@bobblebardsley]

Got a feeling this will get a lot of views, not just now but for a long time in the future. A lot of people *love* this version of this song.

[@bluetarot9244]

Ohhh yes. My fave of all even over KDLangs who did a brilliant rendition but THIS is my fave

[@dyabid5990]

You really need to listen to his other songs man. His vocal abilities will blow your mind i swear. Try listening to Mojo Pin, Grace( both live at Glastonbury) and Lover you should've come over.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Mojo Pin is a phenomenal performance.

[@aimee_susan]

I have listened to Grace approximately 700 million times in the past 20 years and by the time we’re at “she’s the tear that hangs inside my soul forever” in Lover I’m full on ugly sobbing. Every. Single. Time. He was so incredibly special.

[@ian2889]

The BEST cover of the song!

[@natashamckay7996]

Love this version of this song so haunting and that voice wow sadly another young musician with an abundance of talent taken too soon R.I.P Jeff Buckley 😢 🎤🎸✌💕

[@calumadair5727]

You’ve gotta hear some more of his stuff man, especially the live performances. ‘Grace’ live on the BBC and ‘Lover You Should’ve Come Over’ live in Chicago are two special renditions of some of his other big tracks

[@cpm7414]

Yes the live version of Grace on BBC is amazing! Any version Lover is incredible

[@robinism100]

Gone to soon.

[@b00jen81]

Good call! That BBC live performance of Grace is one of the most incredible musical performances I've ever seen. I've watched it dozens of times and it sends electricity down my spine every single time! I'll forever be so sad that Jeff was taken from us so quickly. Unfortunately such a criminally underrated artist to this day, but without a doubt that wouldn't have been the case if he'd been around to make more music.

[@cindyvass4679]

I get chills listening to him

[@BenjoReacts]

Look who’s close to 100k subs? You are my friend! And well deserved 🔥

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you 🙌

[@michelleblake6929]

You've heard this song. You raved about the Pentatonix version. You can't love every song you hear. Is there a song you don't like?

[@paulquaife7974]

This reaction made my day, there is no point in me suggesting any jeff buckley songs, evey single song he did was amazing. He had the voice of a god damn angel, so emotional.

[@bipolarewok]

Leonard cohen's version is one of my favorite songs, but this version feels way more vulnerable, like he's about to cry at any moment. I also really like damien rice's version. Not us much as these two, but for a song covered so many times you can really tell when there's heart behind it

[@melissahowell553]

His genius is his ability to take someone else's song and forge such a personal connection to it that he makes it his own.

[@aimee_susan]

His cover of Lilac Wine is next level too.

[@revk-squared9046]

One of the best songs ever written. He did such a beautiful, moving rendition.

[@mjweber0313]

Probably the MOST beautiful version of any song...ever 😁

[@Cate5013]

This version of this song is one of those that immediately takes me back to the time and place when I first heard it.

[@tlucas9798]

Hearing him for the first time, is literally gift. Grace is my favorite album

[@BonniciAlexia]

I love the producer's comment at the end! Such an honest version - he wails! A brilliant choice, thank you!

[@jamiedimond9419]

You gotta do Grace the whole album

[@erinedge1767]

I have worn out so many copies of Grace over the years. Lover, you should have come over still makes me cry.

[@georgiewhite9775]

YES!

[@bearfeet1986]

Leonard Cohen is a poetic genius! Listen to “I’m your man” and/or “bird on a wire” both written and performed by Cohen. Cohen:Live album is amazing! He has such a raw deep voice.

[@yasminm7157]

Spellbinding song. The lyrics are very spiritual too but can be interpreted in many ways.

[@ashleyseashore1332]

Pentatonix version gives me chills. Buckley brings me to tears. Cohen makes me feel very still. This song is such a glory.

[@TheVIVIZZZ]

RIP Jeff, so much love. No one like him, not before and definitely not after. So missed ❤️❤️❤️

[@dalebaker9109]

Love this song, to the moon and back. So many versions, of this masterpiece. Goodness even I sing this song, not brilliant but I do. Jeff is darn good.

[@turdferguson400]

Makes me cry. 💖💖💖

[@dalebaker9109]

Turd Ferguson same here my friend. Some versions have, me on the floor sobbing my heart out.

[@barbarajupp1013]

Cohen wrote 80verses

[@dalebaker9109]

Barbara Jupp wow Barbara. Good thing he cut it down. This is seriously great songwriting.

[@barbarajupp1013]

@@dalebaker9109 Cohen used to sing different verses all the time.

[@papaquonis]

My favourite version of this song. But I also vividly remember k.d. lang doing an absolutely stunning performance of it at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

[@dctbass]

This appears to be an actual live rendition, not his album version. Just an observation. This is beautiful too.

[@cromax9855]

I prefer it over the album version, sounds more raw

[@Ozefan2580]

I love this version. First heard it in The West Wing and absolutely cried. Such a haunting song. R.I.P., Jeff.

[@adleajeh]

When he sings "Hallelujah" alone, tears and shivers. It's a emotionally moving rendition.

[@jackiesueann3476]

Believe it or not Jon Bon Jovi sang his ass off on this song! It's a live version. VERY good! I'll try to find a link. This is cool too. Love this song!✌❤🎶😁

[@deelak2329]

This dude was special. Simple as that. Gone before he became one of the most legendary artists of all time...

[@freezeraystop]

By far the best person to cover this song. No one can compare, Jeff's voice is hauntingly beautiful.

[@donlawson3330]

Now you can dig into Leonard Cohen! “Everybody Knows”!

[@Claudio-1969]

Yes, please!

[@juttapopp1869]

And "Dance me to the end of love"... absolutely amazing song and Video.

[@emanonfox1709]

My favorite LC song that he also sings. I have to admit I prefer Jeff's vocals on this one though....

[@gpkelly75]

That's how it goes.....

[@kellyyoumans4157]

He was definitely connected to this song on a personal level.... his emotions were pouring out like no other. Beautiful acoustic guitar combined with his haunting voice makes this my favorite cover of this song!

[@cheryljackson5659]

This was an amazing performance by Jeff Buckley - no gimmicks, just a beautiful song written by the great Leonard Cohen that was sung with such raw emotion. To Cohen's credit, this song has been covered by many artists, but none quite as well as Jeff Buckley and perhaps k.d. Lang. Simply beautiful!

[@meterpaffei5810]

This is the full potential of the song. It’s very rare to find this in a cover version. Rest in peace Jeff and thank you for countless hours of pure emotion.

[@benabel7326]

You really need to listen to his song Grace, so mazing. He could gave been a great star had he not died to young. It is also worth checking out his father Tim Buckley, had lots of great albums in the 1960's but also died at 28in his prime when, Jeff was just 9 years old.

[@dylanlawrence6616]

8:31 will never fail to give me chills

[@thesewingencyclopedia]

Every time I hear his voice I get goosebumps. ❤️

[@tracycartwright3340]

There's so much deep feeling in the version. It's simple and intense. And beautiful.

[@dustiemarie9121]

Nooo way....i i swear on my life i was just thinking that i hope you react to this so. So beautiful. Haunting. Makes me cry. Thank you PIP JEFF BUCKLEY 💔 PLEASE DO ALANIS MORRISETTE "uninvited" live version. Powerful song

[@jwozniak1]

This is beautiful, but you should listen to KD Lang sing it too. Different, but equally stunning. That woman has some of the greatest vocal control I've ever heard.

[@lisac9930]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PERFORMANCE!!! I have watched COUNTLESS ppl sing that song, from all walks of life, adults & even children & ALL do a wonderful job. But, NONE have I heard, sing it w/SUCH EMOTION, as Jeff Buckley. I don't know how u kept from crying, for ur emotions KEPT SHOWING. You have such a BEAUTIFUL HEART, Jay!

[@turdferguson400]

That jumper looks great on you, JV. 💖👍

[@MelaniePoparad]

I really enjoy jeff buckley. His songs and performances are all raw and beautiful. I would absolutely recommend listening to all of his songs. Great choice and great reaction!

[@michellewilkins8206]

So so so so so so so so glad you reacted to this version so glad you have listened to this song in your life 🤗🤗 Can you understand why everyone said to listen to this or Leonard Cohen's version? I cant listen to any other version of this song apart from this & the original. Was so disappointed that @jamel.aka.jamal didn't react to this version. People who love music shouldn't listen to other versions of this. I always imagine Jeff is singing this sat on the kitchen floor in the dark on his own after everything in his life has broken to pieces. " it's a cold & it's a broken hallelujah" I have to be mentally & emotionally prepared to listen to this song & will skip it on my playlist if I'm not. This song, and definitely this version, comes from some 'Other' place in my humble opinion. Thank you for listening to it 😊🤗

[@BlazyWinters8366]

Jeff buckley was such a soulful singer, try watching his live music, here's a list of some of his best performances -"Lover you should've come over" live from chicago -"Grace" live nulle part ailleurs, paris, france -"Mojo pin" live at velvet jungle -"So Real" live paris, france -"Last Goodbye" live from chicago

[@malebogomeyer17]

I feel like a new listener should experience the studio versions first. I'm not denying that his live sessions were/still are incredible and one is never like the other. But the first time should be album version, imo.

[@antigonevacratsis4860]

Please listen to K.D Lang's version from Leonard Cohen's induction into tbe Canadian Music Hall of fame. It's breathtaking. The samenight she covered Neil Youngs Helpless as he was ill. Its a must watch!!!!

[@juliefox1743]

You will LOVE "Lover you should've come over" live in Chicago. It is one of my favorite Buckley performances. Knowing how much you appreciate passionate, powerful and unique voices, you will LOVE it.

[@jizzblob]

The version that can move me to tears!

[@smittmasterflex]

My favourite musician. ❤ Almost immediately after discovering him he tragically passed away. I've listened to Grace HUNDREDS of times and it still makes my heart ache. Absolutely beautiful musician that left far to soon but inspired so many other musicians.

[@katpalmer8713]

Jeff Buckley's version of this is by far my favourite - it's so raw. There's a live version which is absolutely stunning too. If you listen to enough versions (especially the John Cale/Jeff Buckley versions vs Leonard Cohen) then you'll also find different verses come and go. Apparently there were lots originally written.

[@LornaKelso]

When you're checking out Leonard Cohen make sure you pick live versions. He puts such emotion into his live performances. Leonard is a truly amazing songwriter. Famous Blue Raincoat, Joan of Arc, Bird On A Wire, First We Take Manhattan, the list of his truly great songs goes on.

[@bradvangeest]

This song still makes me cry every time i hear it. Literally sitting at work with tears in my eyes.

[@roxannanelson1436]

Jeff Healey "As the Years Go Passing By" (Live at the Stuttgart Jazz Festival 1995)

[@kristy7823]

Wow, I've heard a lot of artists cover this song, many great versions even, but I've never heard one like this, this is phenomenal! I had not heard this before so thank you for posting, definitely my new favorite! I have always loved the song itself and he more than did it justice!

[@catotjernstad331]

I tear up every time I hear Bucleys version of this song. He was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer heaven sent, and we lost him way too early. Rip, and thanx Jeff, for making me believe in love and the higher power!

[@lolastarling4032]

One of the most soul striking recordings ever. Every note just dripping with emotion

[@psafkow]

The West Wing... CJ Cregg reacting to the death of Simon Donovan, with this playing over the scene.

[@bluetarot9244]

Brilliant use of a brilliant song. I too remember that scene from West Wing. W CJ running back to the WH. Spectacular

[@mariehelene6562]

Vivid in my mind too !

[@cosmicghostrider2968]

Not sure how many times I have heard this song, I cry every single time

[@eskabadu]

I would love to see you hear: The Verve | The Drugs Don’t Work Thank you for doing this channel. I am very sick and bedbound - miss to hear and share music with friends so badly. So seeing somebody who enjoys music like I do - gives me a lot ♥️

[@Joxman2k]

I literally just watched your reaction to Pentatonix's version. I said it was angelic and perfect, and was my second favorite version. This is my favorite version. Jeffs version is the one that everybody has copied. His version is mournful and broken. You can feel the surrender to love. It is personal to him, and he is not sure anybody is listening, he is just singing to the universe and hoping she hears. When you listen to Lenards original version it is very different and feels more like a guy singing in a bar at night. Lenards words have given so much to many people.

[@chief45kc2572]

Best version IMO. That was the amazing thing about Jeff. He could sing happy birthday and make you feel it in your soul.

[@BeeWhistler]

This is easily my favorite. The melancholy he gives it goes beyond heartbreak... the first night I found it was the first night I heard of him and the same night I learned he’d drowned, not sure how long before. It was like finding a treasure and losing it all at once. Drowning has always been a particularly scary death to me. Such a lonely way to go. So that has colored the song for me a bit and I love it when I hear it, but I don’t hear it often.

[@juliedaly9897]

He sings like he understands the song and means every word....... Best version for me. ❤️

[@sarahzentexas]

Here to cry like I always do when I let myself listen to this.

[@budmaynard5952]

I still can't listen to this without tearing up. What a tragic loss. Thanks for sharing this classic. Peace from SF

[@Annabee194]

You hit the nail on the head, Jeff Buckley's ability to convey emotion through his voice is out of this world. Please, please, please, please do "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" by him. That song is just insanely raw and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, in the best way. :)

[@Bstrang104]

God I’ve been listening to him my whole life and he’s still making me cry!!

[@lucydean4028]

This is my favorite version of this song. Jeff Buckley was one of the greatest artists of all time because all of his music is like this...you can literally FEEL his heart and soul coming through his voice and there is always an emotional reaction. There are not too many artists who can inspire that kind of personal human connection just by hearing him play. We were the same age and he was also dealing with crippling depression near the end and died in the same way his father did. I was dealing with the same thing at the time and his death honestly effected me more than any other stranger/celebrity ever had or has since. We lost an incredible talent in him and the world is poorer for it.

[@shannonmarie4052]

Jeff Buckley was INCREDIBLE. He left this earth too soon but his voice will grace this world forever.

[@jackieknows9129]

It's a powerful song that really highlights the gifts of the artist performing it.

[@mjweber0313]

Lol, you're in for a BIG surprise between the voices of Jeff and Leonard 😁

[@jasonjason7823]

Hands down the best cover of hallelujah and set the standard for that song in my opinion.

[@mythdefied9070]

i need tissues every time I hear this the incredible amount of emotion he puts into this, the way his voice breaks, dear god

[@kellylaflash1016]

This is the version that put it on the map. Many of us first heard this song used in a few movies and TV series episodes - and it was so moving, we went searching to find out what that amazing song was.

[@thetheraine]

such a beautiful talented man... all those beautiful songs he never got to sing and we never got to hear... what a loss... Bless Jeff...

[@danw331]

Someone introduced me to this song in 2001, and it has never not ripped my soul out everytine I've heard it since. There are people who can sing, and people who can sing.

[@maryharris2330]

Yes, beautiful. I really love k.d. lang's rendition. ❤

[@terpjh4634]

This version to me is the most emotional and spiritual. Love and Miss Jeff!

[@janestrevel3963]

My favorite song & noone sang it better than Buckley. Makes me cry every time. Buckley, gone too soon.

[@barbaradailey8465]

My favorite version of this song. Pure, raw emotion. It gets to me, every time.

[@SarahBuhrmanKalisara]

This song is always good, but this version is the most heart wrenching. Buckley's New Year's Prayer is haunting