JEFF BUCKLEY - HALLELUJAH REACTION

[@willynilly2545]

Shrek has the Rufus Wainwright version

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Okay I just recognized the song but that’s why I thought it sounded different

[@willynilly2545]

@@THEJAYYSHOW They’re both great renditions for sure!

[@willynilly2545]

@@Ididnotwanttojoin Oh damn I never realized that. Thanks for the clarification

[@ZackVieira]

The Jeff Buckley version is the only version in my opinion. Cohen wrote it but Buckley made it beautiful. Everyone who sings it after pales in comparison.

[@connoranderson7432]

@@ZackVieira nah Buckley’s is great but Cohen’s is and always will be the original. Soz.

[@kevinarmstrong9034]

Leonard Cohen originally wrote & recorded hallelujah, you're right it was in Shrek performed by Rufus Wainwright & it was in TV series Scrubs performed by John Cale. Hands down Jeff's version is the best his voice is so hauntingly beautiful. rest in peace Jeff Buckley ♥️

[@linnymaemullins3319]

😍

[@orchidwave2574]

Jeff is way up there, but k.d. lang's version is equally sublime to me.

[@janslowhand1684]

KD Lang have sung amazing rendition of Hallelujah at the opening ceremony of Winter Olympics in Vancouver

[@Sinanju07]

@@janslowhand1684 KD Lang's version is my favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCxoauKjMeirKc

[@Problembeing]

And, certainly it's his arrangement that most other covers defer to.

[@manyelephants]

“All I ever learned from love was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you” is one of the greatest lyrics ever written.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

It’s brilliant. The entire song is a doctoral course in lyricism.

[@tomjohnson-ix3qc]

meh, jewish, hedonistic, empty nonsense

[@shialaboof5977]

Mines gotta be “remember when I moved in you and the holy dove was moving too and ever breath we drew was hallelujah” man how it can get so cold

[@johnkasbohm7839]

I know Leonard Cohen wrote all these genius verses and the song has been covered beautifully by many singers. Imo, though, nothing tops this version. Jeff's guitar nuance beats anything, and he sings like it's his one and only chance at this song. Thanks for reacting.

[@thedeepfriar745]

It just feels so intimate and personal, all of that pain. It’s just him, that Fender Stratocaster, and a distortion pedal. I don’t think there’s even really any mixing or any kind of editing, it’s just him.

[@lollyc832]

Please listen to this version by Myles Kennedy! He even plays it with Jeff's guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnVh5WHbtemrpY

[@babylonsister118]

it is partially about the story of King David and when he fell in love with Bathsheba,which caused him to fall out of grace with God. Then Cohen intermingles a part of his own broken relationship in with it. in my opinion Cohen was meant to write it and Jeff was meant to sing it.

[@nikkihatfield2055]

Absolutely!! You nailed it! 🙌🙌🙌

[@heyokaoverdashelly2kangel945]

This is a beautiful description ❤️ Leonard is from my hometown Montreal I wish people can see the beautiful painting they made for him on a building 😊

[@voiceover2191]

Very well put!!!

[@PortgasDASCE]

It’s also describe Samson who’s folly was women, and when he told her the secret to his strength she cut his hair in his sleep, and the Philistine men came in and captured him. His eyes were the gouged out and he was chained between two pillars to be mocked. I’m his final moments he asked God to renew his strength one last time, and he pulled the two pillars down causing the building to collapse, killing himself as well as his enemies. The kitchen chair line is in reference to the initial lie he told the woman he was with. He told her his weakness was brand new ropes, and she tied him to a kitchen chair in his sleep only for him to break out. Then after several go arounds he revealed to her his hair was the source of his strength and once she knew the truth she betrayed him.

[@markclark1429]

Cohen was meant to write everything.

[@josephdurham6051]

I highly recommend listening to every song on the album "grace". It is one of the greatest records ever recorded.

[@jasonjason7823]

Absolutely agree 👍🎸

[@sfbayareagirl]

This song is beautiful and really the only cover of “Hallelujah” I even care for. For an utterly sublime live performance of it, check out the one from his Chicago concert. You can hear a pin drop. It’s stunning. Cheers sister and keep on rockin.

[@James.E90]

It’s private for some reason on the official buckley channel :(

[@sfbayareagirl]

@@James.E90 I was *just* viewing it the day before! I can’t find it now. I’ll see if I can find dig it up somehow. Damn that’s so annoying. If they wd realize that I wouldn’t even know who he was if not for randomly clicking on that video a cpl years ago. Then I actually BOUGHT his music.

[@coreygrange915]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jai9fmaDn9V0o6s Check out this cover. Foy has an unbelievable voice

[@sfbayareagirl]

@@coreygrange915 I checked it out, thank you!. He does have a really nice voice, but honestly, I don’t even like this song. Then I heard Jeff Buckley sing it at Chicago and I was transformed. It truly is the only version I can even stand. (Unpopular opinion, I know. Lol)

[@coreygrange915]

@@sfbayareagirl that’s fair enough, Jeff had it down to a fine art. Unbelievable cover

[@oltoothlessful]

On this song, he pulled his heart out, tore it open, and showed you the deepest parts.

[@piccalillipit9211]

THIS SONG - THIS VERSION tears my heart out every time I hear it - I was in love with a narcissist and only people who have ever been will know the bitter pain that this song stirs in me... She left me bankrupt, homeless; with brain damage from one of her attempts to kill me... Yet - it was worth it... And this was our song... Ive sailed the stratosphere to this song and plunged the Marianas trench of despair to it as well.

[@thetek2006]

Jeff was one of a kind. His music feels like it has a lot of melancholy and pathos but he clearly understood that some music is a way of allowing the listener a glimpse of the transcendent, so you come away from listening to his music somehow feeling melancholic, reflective and joyous. Check out his version of Corpus Christi Carol which is a piece written over 500 years ago and is always overlooked and is another interpretive tour de force.

[@martinmillar7137]

One of the rare occasions a song coulda gone to anyone 🙄 literally anyone... but jeff covers it and makes every other cover obsolete... this song was his.... no one could have done this justice... I've heard many covers and none even come close to jeffs... he made the song haunting..and meaningful..when you hear other folk sing it...it isnt right..it sounds off.... and it doesnt make you feel existential dread... RIP Jeff..

[@reha1066]

A very amazing musician. Rest peacefully Jeff. 🙏

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

Another slice of pure beauty and melancholy by Jeff Buckley is Lilac Wine, it's another cover he owned

[@HidingFromFate]

YES!!!

[@Happyheretic2308]

Oh dear god, yes ....

[@piccalillipit9211]

*THIS SONG - THIS VERSION* tears my heart out every time I hear it - I was in love with a narcissist and only people who have ever been will know the bitter pain that this song stirs in me... She left me bankrupt with brain damage from one of her attempts to kill me... Yet it was worth it... And this was our song... Ive sailed the stratosphere to this song and plunged the Marianas trench of despair to it as well.

[@tlockerk]

Leonard Cohen took over ten years to perfect this song; at one point having 50 stanzas. He used a lot of images from his Jewish faith (King Davidś fall) and struggled with depression. Those who covered the song took what worked for them. Elvis Costello did a cover, you can year it w piano by a ... Mr Cale then Jeff picked it up and make it a hit...it became more popular after he died. A tear-jerker and makes your heart ache. God draws straight with many crooked and imperfect lines.

[@thomassanfrancisco5850]

Always loved Buckley's version.

[@mohsinpervez]

i love Chester's version

[@Gary19702]

His father Tim Buckley was incredible, listen to 'song to the siren' absolutely haunting.

[@martinafitzgerald6995]

Written by Leonard Cohen, poet, novelist, painter, and songwriter.

[@hopsta5628]

A genius in his own rights.

[@troyjeschke5894]

The genius Mr. Cohen came up with more than 60 verses to this song!

[@martinafitzgerald6995]

@@troyjeschke5894 I saw him in Sligo, and he was wonderful, the night was amazing, they had fairylights on the trees running from the car park all the way to Lissadel House. It is so near the sea, so you were almost walking from the strand , through an enchanted wood and then it opened out to the beautifully lit up Lisadel House and grounds. Magical ! He had carasma in spades, the musicians and backing singers were awesome. It was an evening that I shall never forget, I'm so glad it got the chance to see thim live 🙏

[@heyokaoverdashelly2kangel945]

From my hometown Montreal my beautiful city ❤️

[@martinafitzgerald6995]

@@heyokaoverdashelly2kangel945 Suzanne

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

Check out Jeff's song "Everybody Here Wants You" to see his dive into soul and R&B.

[@Lutzr2193X]

Definitely. It’s also one of the sexiest songs ever.

[@therealspacehamster]

Agreed AGREED AGREED! "Everybody Here Wants You" is literally one of the sexiest tunes EVER

[@fredholland1169]

Was written from the perspective of someone who had lived a lot of life. He knew the pains that can break us and when we still survive, that is the thing that pulls the "hallelujah" from us. It isn't the victory, it is the survival. Most people find out about it through the trials of life.

[@joecampos5624]

It's so very sad how he passed away..very heart breaking

[@larrystiner6576]

I know it's so sad

[@shirazzza]

He should still be here making amazing music eh

[@el34glo59]

We literally lost everyone from my generation. The 90s and it makes me beyond depressed. So much genius from that decade that it's hard to fathom

[@Mexican_Marauder]

So sad how Jeff left this world. He was such a beautiful soul. Music is the key to the Universe.

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@@Geoglyph89 no. Those are all man made to help us try to study and understand something. Sound and music are as old as the cosmos and is the only thing that can create from nothing.

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@UCv1z08orw8CEYi7jt9HVhuA says the person that bases his argument off of man made ideas. How is the study of anything the key to that which is being studied. You try to sound smart or clever but come off as simple and boring.

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@UCv1z08orw8CEYi7jt9HVhuA you probably believe music is man made 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaellueneburg2261]

LOVE- "It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah."

[@larrystiner6576]

Excellent reaction great song RIP, Jeff he gave his all top 10 saddest song of all time.

[@3ScotsInk]

He drowned taking a nighttime swim in the Wolf River in my hometown, Memphis. I believe he was just 32. Huge loss to music. RIP Jeff.

[@sfbayareagirl]

The only thing I’ll dispute is that he was 30. Massive loss to music, indeed.

[@MissLauraRed]

We all know it was originally a Leonard Cohen song and a few have mentioned Rufus Wainwright's version and others but I can't believe no one in the comments has mentioned KD Lang's version.

[@marieross6231]

According to leonard Cohen, KD's version was the one ge loved.

[@nancymcknight8929]

You have a beautiful voice. I'm glad you did this song, it's my favorite ever.

[@museborn7703]

leonard cohen wrote words to tunes that will call out to you on levels that you thought you had already explored. Jeff Buckley sang from those depths and made this exquisit.

[@amandarae4289]

I love how Cohen takes from the Bible story of King David & Bathsheba. Referencing the cutting of his hair, which took away his strength. So well written...poetry.

[@chasetoy1087]

The first verse and the “your faith was strong but you needed proof / you saw her bathing on the roof / her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya” lines are references to David and Bathsheba. The words, “…and she cut your hair” are a reference to Samson and Delilah.

[@livinglegend3876]

R.I.P. Jeff Buckley. (1966-1997) 🙏

[@budmaynard5952]

This song makes me sob openly it's so beautiful.

[@Melomane3]

wonderful song his voice pierces us with emotions ... Rip Jeff Buckley he died in mysterious circumstances it's so sad especially when I listen to Allelujah😥💚

[@BobiG1964]

I honestly don't think it was mysterious. The Mississippi has a wicked undertow. It was nothing but a tragedy. The irony is that his body came up at Beale Street. I used to see him NYC before he was famous. His voice is mesmerizing. Cheers.

[@Melomane3]

Jeff Buckley's version is the best and by far he feels the song it gives chills .... Rip Jeff Buckley we lost a wonderful voice really !!! 😥💜

[@ronnie73072]

RIP Jeff. We miss you and you’re beautiful voice.

[@jedmyers9231]

Man Jeff Buckley is a legend. The world was robbed of his genius so early. He was a memphis artist. You have a good voice too

[@MrThemilk14]

This is the only version where I can here the actual passion and heartache by the person singing it. Such a fantastic and emotional song when Jeff Buckley does it.

[@coreygrange915]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/jai9fmaDn9V0o6s

[@rvs_musher6868]

RIP, Jeff. I cried so hard when he passed.

[@thucy2]

I wish he'd sung the last verse, which Cohen always sings. It's a statement that despite everything his faith remains. The last lines are: "And even though it all went wrong./I'll stand before the Lord of song/with nothing on my tongue but hallelujah." It's a truly beautiful sentiment.

[@mikeyates7931]

You obviously have a very sensitive Soul 💖 Thank You for such a Beautiful reaction ❤️

[@rogersjgregory]

His guitar skills were next level. He makes his guitar sound like two guitars.

[@kathypatterson8920]

Such a beautiful song

[@michaelaldan6969]

Rest now for us Mr.buckley...your voice will sooth us...even when we're gone....thank you..

[@albaPhenom]

Jeff Buckley never got the recognition while he was alive, his talent was really celebrated post-mortem and now it's hard to find a Top 100 albums of all time list which doesn't have Grace listed on it.

[@papoalfioandy]

His soul was cryng... And we know a Jeff's deep soul...

[@Jim73]

Never saw Shrek. This song destroys my heart. Ever single time. And still I'm here.

[@jessicah3450]

I think one of the most powerful Leonard Cohen songs is "Dress Rehearsal Rag" from Songs of Love and Hate. I remember he had a lot of trouble playing it live because it overwhelmed him with emotion.

[@laurenharrison8029]

Love the Rufus version from Shrek and this one, just wonderful

[@Unum-if5ls]

King David and Samson and Delilah references…beautiful song and great cover

[@johnjohn37371]

Check out Cohen's You Want it Darker. He wrote it after learning he was dying, addressing his own impending death. Really powerful...

[@davidbrock2871]

Jeff Buckley imbued this song with emotion and pathos; and made it his own. You could do worse than check out his father, Tim Buckley, who also died way before his time. To start with, try Morning Glory.

[@waynehackney5812]

Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley RIP.

[@canaguy]

BACK in the 70's, very unknown until this version made the radio and sold well. There are 399+ versions out there, including some very good choir editions. Leonard Cohen is THE author, a CANADIAN treasure + renowned poet.

[@chasetoy1087]

It came out in ‘84 actually, and John Cale’s version in ‘91 was actually the one that made it much more well-known among critics and listeners. Buckley’s version, however, did get acclaim of its own also.

[@rvs_musher6868]

I just subscribed to you recently and was searching and searching for someone reaction to his version of the song. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@michaelaldan6969]

*oddamn this man.....what an artist...never heard anything like this

[@richardperrett5380]

Please do Leonard Cohen’s own version from the Live In London 2009 concert

[@linnymaemullins3319]

Yep😍

[@kelly9876]

or any other Cohen song

[@georgesnow3985]

Absolutely 💯 Leonard Cohen wrote it, and with his older voice it is a better take on the song.

[@nickreeves1942]

It comes from deep inside does that singing.

[@el34glo59]

The talent combined with the real emotion, originality and pain we had in the 90s will never again be seen. It's absolutely absurd when you start going down the line. And sad as we lost them all. Jeff Buckely was part of that. Last great generation of music.

[@jeanettegarrod2845]

Yes this is a Leonard Cohen song that has been sung by many artists because it is so beautiful

[@joshuabailey3123]

R.I.P. Jeff Buckley, rest in paradise king

[@tokisulli1737]

Love Jeff Buckley!

[@lr4428]

I do love your reactions🙏🏼

[@garden5137]

JAYY-- Please listen to the song Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix...great song for the Christmas season 🎄

[@timphillips9338]

THE perfect version of a song.

[@sidneycrossley7802]

Listen to Bon Jovi. That's my favorite cover. Always love Leonard Cohen's version, but hard to find fault with Jon Bon Jovi ...plus he's pretty.

[@tessiehornus7534]

Anything Jef touched turned into Magic... he was a Scorpio through and through. He made people FEEL things through his artistry. listen to his rendition of Lilac Wine ... amazing.

[@Poohdon2592]

Jeff Buckley - So Real ... is my song * Love It Much Better

[@thomashutton5908]

First time listening to Jeff Buckley This month Damm

[@tebzmoney259]

It's like a spiritual awakening, isn't it?

[@natewilliams1062]

Good on you. It's a Cohen song. Buckley did it very well. Thanks for what you do

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

I love when you do the big eyed look when you’re shocked. Lol. Very touching song.

[@shadsullivan7817]

Such an enchanting voice, and gone too soon. The media says accident, drugs, or suicide, whatever it was, it was a huge loss. I just hope that he found some peace. Thanks!!!!

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Jeff Buckley. Gorgeous man gorgeous soul and gone way way too early This is one of my all time favorite songs and his is my fav version. The studio version is so raw and just so good!!!

[@wadsworthaaron]

The use of Jeff Buckley's rendition of this song was used most impressively in "The West Wing."

[@lisahillis8973]

Next Jeff Buckley song you should do: Lover you should have come over. It is magical. And you have to have a lyric video!

[@donlawson3330]

Written and sung by Leonard Cohen. He was amazing and you really should dig into his stuff...

[@ninline2000]

Great reaction video. You're one of the 3 best at reactions I've seen.

[@michaelcantwell711]

Jeff Buckley " Lilac Wine, and I am calling You"

[@billy9497able]

RIP Jeff

[@julieb.5860]

his father was a brilliant talent as well. i recommend 'sweet surrender', tim buckley. the man could sang.

[@darkmagus64]

It’s a good cover of a Leonard Cohen song. I think you should listen to Cohen’s Live in London version. It is sublime.

[@lenacan8917]

I love your reactions my dear, you know and i love Jeff Buckley too Saludos from Chile❤

[@polentino]

Can you react to Jeff Buckley - everybody here wants you

[@jasonjason7823]

The Grace albums been my favorite for over 20 yrs and I think Buckley’s version of Hallelujah is hands down the best 👍

[@sannysan_x]

living for this !!!, Jeff Buckley is bae😌

[@Bozers24]

I was at a Bon Jovi concert when he surprisingly sang this song. It was beautiful.

[@alexandradecastro5142]

He is one of my idols 💙 Thanks for your reaction 💙💙🇵🇹

[@sidneycrossley7802]

It's a Leonard Cohen song.

[@switchflow5405]

If you want to hear another awesome version Rufus Wainwright did a choir! choir! choir! Recording with 1,500 people singing along, it's amazing.

[@kjek1]

Song is Leonard Cohen’s but Buckley’s cover is my favourite version

[@andreamasias28]

His voice is very close too his dad's voice very elastic and soulful both passed away way before their time he was so talented and only found out about a year before he passed such an amazing voice

[@TheColdrush22]

Love this so much.

[@drivebybodypierce]

WOW… Tremendous!

[@Brooke-rw8rc]

I once got to share a sliver of my life with a soul mate. It was more intense than everything I felt in my life before or since. Combined. When we parted, this song and James Blunt's 'Goodbye My Lover' were the songs we left each other with. This song still wrecks me. If Leonard Cohen's writing reaches you that much, might I suggest Famous Blue Raincoat? There's an awesome cover by Jennifer Warnes I really love. Also... - Everybody Knows - First Wee Take Manhattan - A Singer Must Die - Joan of Arc - Came So Far for Beauty

[@xxafiforeverxx]

Have you heard wish you were here by Pink Floyd?? That would be a good one

[@lauraschelstraete4177]

Pentatonics do a lovely cover... but it was Leonard Cohan’s first

[@unclebobunclebob]

Leonard Cohen's masterpiece of a song.

[@SouthernGospelLady]

You should really check out Mad World- Gary Jules so hauntingly beautiful

[@NxDoyle]

To this day I am a little angry at Jeff for choosing to swim where he ended up swimming. I know he was a bit drunk and likely clueless, but swimming at the confluence of two rivers is about as dangerous as it gets, excluding the ocean.

[@michaelburroughs8676]

Hey jayy, loved your reaction. Would love for you to do the black keys. Unknown brother. Its a great song, I'm sure you'll love

[@bemused9522]

Jayy, I think you would love "Retrograde" or "Wilhelm's Scream" by James Blake and also think that you would be moved by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds "Oh, Children". I love your heart and spirit. Also, if you have the time, the original of this song was done by the great Leonard Cohen, so you might want to check out his version. Leonard Cohen is a legend, RIP, but my favorite of his is "Dance me to the end of love". Much love, Jayy.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Great song!!! N Hi Jayy!!

[@jimdunagan4180]

I love this song no matter who sings it...