KD LANG HALLELUJAH REACTION - First time hearing.

[@TrevorPalmatiershow]

Even Leonard Cohen said this was the best version ever of the song he wrote. KD has no equal.

[@lucyhare5799]

@@TrevorPalmatiershow what's funny is l got one of her DVDs and it was apparently older. It had my 3 favorite songs on it, but she has changed the way she sings them since then. Much better now.

[@BobGeogeo]

Thanks for the video, we're all better people for this performance.

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

I'll call your "Swifties" and raise you a K.D. Lang

[@JM-zk9ou]

Swift doesn't even begin to approach KD's talent.

[@lenniedavis1294]

I was there. My entire row was crying myself included.

[@gayleburton4245]

Still the best female singer in the world!!!!

[@janicesimmons5272]

KD is awesome , from Alberta, Canada❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lindalee-brown5539]

She deserved that standing ovation 💝

[@darrylvonrokk]

the greatest version!!

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

Every time I hear k.d.sing this song my eyes leak.

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

My wife dragged me to a k.d. concert at a mid size theatre in Toronto and I was one of about 10 men in attendance. It was mind blowing. Her voice is so pure and perfect even live on stage. Oh, and she was barefoot and in a robe like in this video. That is how she feels comfortable. If you ever have a chance to see her, jump at it.

[@dianneallen583]

I wish I could have been there. On my bucket list but I fear I will not make it.

[@helenleeyogini2679]

I first heard kd lang at a Calgary Stampede party. She was this rather oddly dressed young girl from Consort Alberta who blew the entire crowd away with her voice. We may not have known her before but by the end of the show, we all knew we were in the presence of a star in the making.

[@terryoreilly9365]

Her rockabilly phase (I realize calling it a phase is the wrong word, but I just can’t find the correct one) was wonderful. Her energy levels were just amazing.

[@donna1473]

When a voice in song or printed words in a book make you weep, you've found perfection. There is no better than k.d. lang. She sang this song at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Another stunning performance; with or without footwear k.d. can blow your mind..!

[@UNbowed62]

Smooth, effortless, indeed captivating! 💯 🥰 🌹

[@JUSTMAR1E]

If you haven’t heard her sing “crying” it really shows off her voice on her high notes. Omg she’s a powerhouse

[@denisvulliez2064]

I can agree on that. I believe she sang it solo at an awards show,possibly the Grammys or American Music Awards.

[@broodmom]

YES!!!!

[@AKKTerry]

@@denisvulliez2064 for the tribute to Roy. Family asked her to sing it.

[@isof1341]

I first heard KD Lang sing this at the Vancouver Olympics the day after that Georgian luge sledder died on his practice run. The Opening Ceremonies were somber that night. Think this song was selected to keep that tragedy in mind.

[@isof1341]

Kd Lang's solo of Roy Orbison's "Cryin'" is memorable especially when she sang it shortly after his death.

[@Maggy47]

Kd lang ....no one comes near her version of hallelujah in fact anything kd sings is like hearing her voice for the first time AMAZING BEAUTIFUL PERSON

[@susanbenson4201]

Yes, Yes, Yes! Absolute brilliance 🎆 ☮️❤️

[@patticriss2238]

Ms. Lang can saaaaang.

[@randyhuke3773]

On American Idol the judges always wanted to hear the emotion of the song. Nobody does it better than KD

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

What makes this performance so special for her is that she is not just in front of an audience of fans. This was the Juno Awards, Canada's version of The Grammies, and the ones giving her the standing ovation are fellow artists, songwriters and performers, her peers. I have had the privilege of seeing kd lang perform live outdoors at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. No autotune ever. She had the band called the Siss Boom Bang with her, but the voice... the voice is just as powerful live as it is on a recording, maybe even moreso. There was a big, trucker type fella beside me... you know... nice guy, but not super emotional type, but all he kept doing after every song was say "Oh my god, oh my god" and I was like... "Yeah, my compliments to her maker." She is a treasure. She did a whole album of Canadian covers called "Hymns of the 49th Parallel" and it is one of my favee albums... period.

[@Draz_Zil]

Reading through your comment, I was ready to reply something like "yeah, so true, but we MUST also mention "Hymns of the 49th" ... " ... but you beat me to it! Easily one of my personal favourite albums of ANY artist, ANY genre, ANY generation !!!

[@Lakeshore14]

The genius of Leonard Cohen was the writing of the song. His version is excellent. But for me, KD Lang really does his song justice. And before he passed he made a similar statement about KD.

[@kirpalite]

I've been a big Leonard Cohen fan since the 1960s.,

[@juangorsedin6657]

Two of Canada's.best.

[@liisasilverstone768]

In my opinion, Cohen, Buckley and Rufus Wainwright sang this song better than KD. Simply put, she sang the refrain "hallelujah" with the wrong emphasis.

[@liisasilverstone768]

@@BobSoltis1 : What do you think? Of course KD has a better voice but Cohen has the soul which delivers the heartbreak of the song. KD seems to have no idea what she is singing about, except to use her voice in the best possible way. I guess it depends on what you are looking for-- Ken Silverstone (using my wife's account and not speaking for her).

[@liisasilverstone768]

@@BobSoltis1 -I'm Ken Silverstone and I appreciate your intelligent and pleasant rejoinders. Here's a question: Do you base your response to music on what someone important says or what your ears here? As I suspect you know, there was book written solely about the origins and history of "Hallelujah." The conclusion, I believe, was that Jeff Buckley sang the song best and made it famous. My personal favorite, along with LC, is Rufus Wainwright, who sang the song as part of a tribute performance of Cohen songs, entitled "I'm Your Man." I find a key determinant to how well the song is sung is the musicality and the extension of the final word "hallelujah." If I remember correctly, KD did not do a perfect rendition of this, choosing to demonstrate the versatility of her voice. But as you said, this is subjective. By the way, who do you sang Bob Dylan's song better, Dylan or Joan Baez, who had a near perfect voice?

[@mikemurphy1700]

I think her performance of this song at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver was even better !!!!

[@kdbadk]

They're all fantastic, but I think the performance for Leonard Cohen's induction into the Canadian Songwriters HOF tops them all.

[@mikemurphy1700]

@@kdbadk I have not seen that one...will check it out post haste..

[@torontomame]

I remember watching the Vancouver opening ceremonies with my two best friends. This song started, and the camera was so far above the stage that we couldn't make out who the singer was. The three of us were all going "Is it kd? Gawd, I hope it's kd!!" We were practically clutching at each other's arms in excitement. As soon as we heard the first notes of her voice, as a close up of the stage finally showed her, the three of cheered aloud.

[@jwaldhelm]

The Winter Olympics performance was absolutely incredible.

[@gayleburton4245]

Agree!

[@cierakitty]

Best ever...K.D. Lang

[@Summerkirsom]

KD is unbelievable must listen the entire song. It is a spiritual performance!

[@terryoreilly9365]

Jeff Buckley and KD Lang sing the song just beautifully. And they’re both completely different. I get goosebumps when I hear the song and it always makes me cry. The night my dad passed away. I had my mother in the car and we were on our way to the hospital. She heard that song and she kept restarting it all the way down there. my dad’s been gone 13 years now and I still can’t listen to it falling apart I’ve seen k.d. lang live many times and I don’t think I’ve ever seen her wearing shoes. The Leonard Cohen version is going to be completely different. He’s a poet first and a singer second. A lot of his songs that he performs live are more like spoken word. But again he wrote it and it’s just another wonderful version. Enjoy.

[@dandub2121]

Absolutely LOVE KD.

[@24sherbear]

I know everyone has covered this song but KD is my favorite. My 2nd fav is Pentatonix. I always say that Leonard Cohen was born to write this song and KD was born to sing it.

[@RitaBowen1]

Preach it Sister

[@Peter-oh3hc]

This video is staggeringly beautiful. Best version and yes, pentatonix is next

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Totally agree.

[@t.lee.p9182]

I was just wondering if it was him that wrote it...

[@patrina7263]

Ditto to everything even your second choice of number 2 K D THIS IS YOUR SONG!!

[@robertacolarette1594]

K.D. Lang….that voice. OMG. ❤️

[@cowboycb36]

She is amazing. And so humble. Bless you K. D. Lang!!

[@tomwagner6334]

KD Lang, flat out gifted.

[@scoot-f5y]

Transcendent! There are a lot of good versions of this song, but this is my favourite. A standing ovation was never more deserved. A Canadian singer singing one of the best songs ever written - by a Canadian. As a Canadian myself, I'm so proud.

[@Dee-JayW]

And even more Canadian, this was at the Juno Awards 🍁

[@alesiaking5578]

Graduated with KD. She was always good but she's gotten much better obviously

[@cindygu2175]

KD Lang is absolutely amazing!!

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Thank you Canada for sharing K.D. Lang with us.

[@sharongaskell]

You're welcome..😊..she belongs to the world.

[@stevestrickland2224]

You need to look up KD Lang singing this at the Olympics can't remember the year THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE PLEASE GOD BLESS JAN FROM CALIFORNIA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shelaghkeen7960]

This song is just wonderful but this is my favourite cover,.

[@nancysmith38]

Next do KD Lang covering Roy Orbison’s Crying. Goosebumps guaranteed

[@allisonlopez5089]

Yes, excellent

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Unplugged MTV 🙏🏼

[@ivanalaff5346]

Yes, please!

[@taragreenetarotastro]

K.D. 's voice gives me goosebumps every time I hear her sing. A great Canadian talent, she was not so interested in big fame and stayed true to herself all along.

[@grammasscotsgirl]

Her version from the 2010 Olympics is my favourite. Absolutely love her voice.

[@kmccaffe77]

This version of kd Lang singing Hallelujah is excellent, but in my opinion, her singing this song at the Vancouver Olympics was absolutely spectacular.

[@carolmccarthy2774]

The performance from the 2010 olympics had me bawling😢

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

She is so captivating, powerful and soulful. So glad you reacted to her rendition.

[@barryboyd7973]

I am always so impressed by your comments. Yes, the artists are wonderful, but your honesty, humility and good heart are an inspiration for me to be a better person. Thank you.

[@martinabest5801]

I absolutely love kd lang's rendition the most, It brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps on my skin. I never tire listening to her.

[@bdh1580]

K.D.'s version that I'm not tired of hearing. She's brilliant.

[@RitaBowen1]

Your next listen K D Lang and Roy Orbison Crying

[@beverlygarner7996]

She sang this at the Kennedy Center for the tribute to Mr Cohen, he was blown away, kissed her hand.

[@marshabailey1121]

For my money, nobody sings this song like kd. She has a wonderful voice and amazing incredible dynamic range and control. Rips my heart out every time I hear his. So proud that kd, like Leonard Cohen, is Canadian.

[@mmckenzie8085]

I think I can say KD Lang's version is my favourite of a song I love. She did Leonard Cohen proud. I love the tone of her voice but it is the way she conveys emotion that really gets me. I also love her singing Crying, both with Roy Orbison and also alone. Roy Orbison was a favourite of mine from childhood. The first song I can remember from childhood was Roy Orbison singing Oh Pretty Woman. It was his voice that just got to me. I guess perhaps unusual for a young child but I clearly had taste that early. I was about 7 when Oh Pretty Woman came out and as I said the first song I can remember loving. We had some amazing talent in the 60s. Another favourite was Gene Pitney. I was so happy and excited when I heard Roy and KD collaborating on Crying. Two beautiful emotional voices together.

[@cathymckee1255]

K.d.lang is one of the best singer to sing this beautiful Hallelujah song ❤

[@susanengland3919]

She sang this song to open the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. The setting is spectacular, and of course so is her performance.

[@Jamesscearce]

KD Lang takes a great song and makes it her own... there's so many great voices and KD Lang is right there at the top with the best of them.

[@kbbeers4274]

I still have such a mad crush on her! 💗

[@warrenpeterson6065]

A Canadian Angel ... Miss K.D. Lang.

[@evek2501]

The audience was Canadian, as is KD Lang and the songwriter, Leonard Cohen, who was in the audience. Everyone in that audience has heard this song since forever. What an immense privilege it must have been to witness that performance in person. What an immense privilege it must have been for KD to sing that song with Leonard in the audience. You can feel the powerful energy even through the computer screen. It still gives me chills and I've seen it a hundred times. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@lino9222]

I am Canadian as well and I watched the same performance

[@thelmaplett5762]

In Canada we love our KD Lang, please react to her and Roy Orbison doing Crying

[@zanealberto7741]

Everything! Absolutely everything!!! WOW WOW WOW love it, love u Thank you zane 💙👍😄💐🌺

[@carladicarlo3255]

No one sings it as emotionally as KD. It feels like it’s exactly as it should sound when she performs it.

[@lindabergman3127]

Exactly 😁she feels it

[@kimheffernan5511]

KD sings it with the emotion Leonard Cohen wrote it with and before he died the only version he gave approval to was hers

[@1011moz]

She has the most stunning voice. Her cover of The Air That I Breathe is outstanding.

[@incensejunkie7516]

As is her cover of Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You"

[@mistersnitty7721]

The harmonies are unbelievable.

[@staystrong8966]

Air That I Breathe and this Hallelujah are my two favourite of hers. Just the purity and depth and *emotion* and broadness in her voice and performances. Whoooo shivers.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Thank you harrie for showing the audience reaction 🙏

[@pattist.johnmartin1968]

A beautiful song and she is absolutely my favorite singer. Just marvelous, no matter what she does.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Finally getting a reaction to the best performance of this song ever!!!

[@johnj2763]

Sheer perfection from KD as always.

[@SweetThing]

K.D. is my favorite female singer of all. React to "Constant Craving" and the "Consequences of Falling". She is awesome! 🙂

[@lc6067]

Goosebumps. Her talent is truly otherworldly. Love you kd.

[@brucedillinger9448]

The reaction of the audience tells you all you need to know about this amazing artist! I've seen k.d. twice. She always leaves you wanting more. ✌

[@soilofk]

K.d. Lang's voice is just incredible! I saw her live, and she sounds even better!! #Canadianpride

[@marypothoven3864]

Finally, someone reacting to this amazing version of Hallelujah! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@Eurynomea]

She's absolutely glorious. First time I saw her was during the Olympics (Canada) closing ceremony. She was, well...a Wildcat! I've loved her ever since.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

She sang this at the opening. The arena had 50k excited fans and she held them so spellbound it was quiet. Magnificent performance.

[@suzie4417]

KD grew up in the prairie province of Alberta, Canada, not far from Edmonton where I come from! She started her career going barefoot on stage and quickly became popular across Canada because of her VOICE 🥰. I absolutely love KD Lang, you should check out her singing Crying with Roy Orbison- I think you will enjoy it, as well check out her early career days, she was pretty lively 🇨🇦🎵☮️💖 P.S. She is a big fan of Patsy Cline & this is how I remember KD starting out & as well Roy Orbison 🎶💜💎 KD Lang & the Reclines was how Ms KD started out, check her out in the 80’s 😎

[@timmytwister6397]

“Three cigarettes in an ashtray” shows her deep respect and love of early Patsy Cline-era country music 🌾

[@christienroberts1050]

She is thee best singer I ever heard she makes you break out with chills her voice is beautiful

[@Elise1952]

I always remember watching her sing that song at the 2010 Vancouver Canada Winter Olympics. I like to close my eyes when I listen to her sing that song. She has an amazing voice. 🇨🇦

[@dsusan17]

Thank you for reacting to this version. It seems K.D.Lang reaches in and pours out her soul. Great analysis Harri. I so enjoyed watching your reaction.

[@markburnham7512]

kd is on my very short list of truly gifted vocalists of all time. She never fit neatly into a musical genre, so she probably didn't have he pop "success" she might have. Nevertheless there is a great catalog of truly wonderful vocal performances available. Hopefully this video will inspire folks to look deeper into kd lang. Ingenue is a masterpiece.

[@debbiechang5781]

Unparalleled passion by this amazing vocalist. Speechless pretty much sums it up. Thanks Harri 🌺✌️

[@sandrasofiahsexton3917]

One cannot help being drawn into K.D. Lang's passionate performance of this song. I think her rendition is the best I've ever come across. I can say the same of her performance of "Bird on a Wire."

[@patrician7445]

Here's a rather long poem that I feel fits this beautiful song by the incomparable K.D. Lang: When I was a child I once sat sobbing on the floor Beside my mother’s piano As she played and sang For there was in her singing A shy yet solemn glory My smallness could not hold And when I was asked Why I was crying I had no words for it I only shook my head And went on crying Why is it that music At its most beautiful Opens a wound in us An ache a desolation Deep as a homesickness For some far-off And half-forgotten country I’ve never understood Why this is so But there’s an ancient legend From the other side of the world That gives away the secret Of this mysterious sorrow For centuries on centuries We have been wandering But we were made for Paradise As deer for the forest And when music comes to us With its heavenly beauty It brings us desolation For when we hear it We half remember That lost native country We dimly remember the fields Their fragrant windswept clover The birdsongs in the orchards The wild white violets in the moss By the transparent streams And shining at the heart of it Is the longed-for beauty Of the One who waits for us Who will always wait for us In those radiant meadows Yet also came to live with us And wanders where we wander. -- Anne Porter, "Music"

[@TheDutchessOfCornville]

She can make the word “Hallelujah” have different meaning each time she sings it just by her expression and voice. Incredible ❤❤❤❤

[@chermckendrick9477]

KD Lang is amazing ❤

[@janicesimmons5272]

KD Lang’s version of this song gives me goosebumps! She is so awesome!

[@pambennett3390]

The favorite performance of this song ever by anyone. I pull it up and watch every once in a while.

[@susangalloway3055]

Her control is amazing.

[@malcolmmccallum7502]

it is striking that one of Canada's greatest poets, Leonard, has its finest voice in a Canadian like KD. There is something in the prideful self-denigration of Canadians... a proud humility.

[@tonisumblin2719]

I never get tired of listening to K.D. Lang. heard her years ago on tv singing “I’ll be back” but she absolutely took this song to another level. She sang Roy Orbison’s “Crying” like I’ve never heard before. Thanks for this.

[@healerjules2819]

If you really want to be blown away watch kd's video Barefoot from the movie Salmonberries. She was in the movie as well.

[@cgkennedy]

Leonard Cohen's heard her sing this and he said he didn't need to sing it again, kd lang has perfected it.

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Breathtaking she was meant to sing and show the world' what angels sound like thank u KD Lang😂❤

[@debitaylor2101]

My favorite version of this song, even over Pentatonix. I have heard her sing this multiple times and she always brings it. She goes shoeless whenever possible. Not sure if you listened to Roy Orbison and KD do Crying. But that is a must too

[@allisonlopez5089]

Yes

[@kimtroock4916]

It has been said that fellow Canadian of K.D. Lang, Leonard Cohen thought Hallelujah should belong to K.D. and no one else.❤️🇨🇦❤️ So proud of these fellow Canadians.

[@ValerieBoyco]

Yes, finally someone is reacting to this version! It brought me to tears the first time I saw it. Twelve years later and I haven't heard a better version of this amazing song!

[@Wolverines77]

Her performance of this song at the Olympic's Opening Ceremony in Vancouver (2010) was so much more powerful than this performance. All of that said, her power just raises this song to stratospheric levels. Beautiful!!!

[@ychaps]

She is flawless...seen her so many times live and se blows you away every time...lived her since she was a young girl singing country...

[@Miko62642]

She lives through every song sung, one of a kind gift to humanity with a beautiful soul ❤❤❤. Every Hallelujah phrase is uniquely done, just amazing! Madonna: "Elvis is alive and she is beautiful". Leonard Cohen kissed her hands after she sang this piece at the 2006 CSHF, to show his gratitude for her out of this world rendition. She's multi faceted, love kd!

[@zoocheeks]

She’s something special. I just love her voice.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

This song will get to you!!! Her voice is absolutely amazing!!!

[@debbieplato5107]

This is my favourite version of this song. As someone else mentioned her cd Hymns from the 49th parallel she covers other Canadian artists song. Just gorgeous. KD Lang is Canadian along with Leonard Cohen who wrote this song. Cheers

[@kimhesketh2016]

I'm glad you also watched the applause section at the end of the song. k.d. was so humble and so very deserving. I've watched many versions of her singing this song live. The best version I found on youtube was when she sang at an Australian morning show. She just flew in and was tired and exhausted and she knocked it out of the park. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Wtan-Ke6-eirc

[@susantang287]

Tori Kelly also did her rendition of this at the same Sunrise studios in Australia. Her version is worth it too.

[@j.h.3777]

Her opening the Vancouver Olympics was fantastic.

[@paulineh4019]

Thank you Kim. That was absolutely beautiful.

[@katjavirtanen2875]

The morning show version is my favourite as well…she is just amazing…

[@VernDeLaronde]

This was performed at the Juno awards in Winnipeg Manitoba back in 2014! It was an amazing performance.

[@VernDeLaronde]

Actually it was the Junos in Winnipeg, I know it's where I live. Check your source@@tonadene

[@blackberrythorns]

@@VernDeLaronde 2005

[@rwgoodship3653]

So, so, glad you chose this version. Cheers from Canada 👍😎🇨🇦🏹

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, Ms. KD has a great voice.. How can one not like a singer that is on stage Barefooted.. Joss Stone, Shakira, Sade, Jewel, Michele Branch and Nora Jones to name a few.. ☺ ♠W.G.

[@pdatnc]

There is a very human longing in her voice. Very moving.

[@rosemariediamond7855]

Astounding