Rufus Wainwright - Hallelujah (Live At The Fillmore)

[@marilyncpena]

When im having my absolute worst days, I come here to this song to fix it. No song brings me peace like this 1

[@melissaadams116]

It’s on most of my custom CDs, Rufus just does it the best in my opinion

[@alexispetitguyot]

Normal, it is right for each song which glorify Christ

[@etelkalafontaine6162]

It’s a song about a couple falling put pf live. It also refers Samson and Delilah, King David and Bathsheba, but it also says « Will maybe there’s a God above », and it was written by a Jewish man. It is not about Jesus.

[@alexispetitguyot]

Mmh thanks for your explanation But there are also messianic jew ​@@etelkalafontaine6162

[@williamwalsh3779]

Rufus version will always be THE definitive version. Breaks my soul every time.

[@kleoutsa1]

You 're absolutely wright

[@davidzuijdwijk6806]

Breaking soul, isn't that kinda missing the point of the song?

[@eliphaslevi7154]

Go urgently listen to Jeff Buckley version

[@Elitiest_Hitman]

Not this version though. Those inhales just irritate me.

[@vic3353]

It's easy to see that you don't anything bout music or sing

[@MrDamla1905]

His voice gives me goosebumps. It's just beautiful by itself. So magical...

[@t.s.s9726]

Amen

[@НегРо-ч7й]

Вы, Да Вы что сидит по ту сторону экрана Счастье Вам и Любви ! Улыбнитесь, не грустите ! Все Ваши мечты сбудутся !

[@ВикторПолежаев-я6я]

Счастья и тебе, бро!

[@Oops3Sue]

And the 😮 same to you!

[@desmonddoss7456]

Спасибо бро 😢😢❤❤

[@letisia1908]

Merci... J'avais besoin de lire ça... Que Dieu te bénisse 🙏🏻

[@judylloyd7901]

What makes you think that?

[@gregogonzalez8759]

This is probably the best song of the world. This version.

[@deborahhall4839]

I have listened to many versions of Leonard Cohen's beautiful song, and this my absolute favourite. Rufus Wainwright's voice is sublime.

[@pty8s]

When Leonard could still watch. An incredible man. Men.

[@shachardave]

Leonard was a brilliant man, he wrote wonderful poetry.

[@MK-pj8wr]

Rufus played and it pleased the lord.

[@pardonless]

Hi!

[@melissaadams116]

Absolutely

[@Mmmmm173]

⁠what is the Lord’s name? Silly question? Of course, because Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords!!!!!!!!

[@XistoKente]

I'm thankful Cohen wrote this song, and I'm glad Buckley popularized it, but I believe Rufus sang it best.

[@KnightOfAwesometon]

Agreed. Rufus' version is just so stellar!

[@paulinelafford4773]

Listen to k. d. Lang

[@adudeuknow]

I've heard about 30+ versions. This is my favorite easily but depending on my mood I call upon other versions to do the trick as well.

[@haymaker710]

I heard Rufus play this at The Wiltern Theater in 2005 and it's still my favorite rendition.

[@williamandres1042]

Yeah I kind of agree with you, and I say kind of because I think the one that popularized it more was Shrek xD

[@melodiscarsbrookmusic]

The best version ❤

[@josephanguiano727]

This is the greatest version of this song I have ever heard hands down. Rufus owns this song. Straight from the heart

[@luke83rj]

I completely agree that this is the best version and it’s not even close.

[@nancykelly9393]

I like the choir choir choir version better. It seems like his voice has grown richer and more pure. I feel he owns the song too.

[@claypots47]

K D Lang IMHO does the greatest version.

[@tonyasullivan1133]

John Cale

[@jaircastro8510]

Aa

[@sheenafreeman5368]

My man loved Cohen. He cried when he left this earth. He joined him 5 months ago singing Rufus version.

[@mooneybot]

❤

[@flekzyyt9709]

My sincere condoleances

[@lamusicjunkie41]

I get chills every time I hear Rufus sing this song. 💖💖💖

[@MrKimhatton]

So do I. It's been ruined by his nasal whine.

[@infntnub]

shut the fuck up..

[@cameronduda253]

+Kim Hatton i love this version, but this made me laugh so hard

[@luismartinperez5800]

lamusicjunkie41 Me too.

[@luismartinperez5800]

Kim Hatton Pure envy mate!! 😂😂

[@cherishsabotta6878]

This song really does have a holy feeling to it. It’s very peaceful

[@dawnbuttress7189]

Well said 👏 👌 👍

[@wafflestorm4671]

He was born for this song

[@kathleenburnsgriggs5717]

How can anyone not like his rendition of "Hallelujah"?! Beautifully done!

[@joniduff437]

I knew your Mom and Aunt ......Montreal over 40 years ago. It was awe inspiring to watch and listen to you. I'm sure your Mom is pleased and smiling . For me a few tears and eventually a smile. I wish peace and love to you and yours ! Continually inspired , magical music .

[@Marctull66]

It's certainly not awful but RW has got this nasal, whinging thing in his singing that is an acquired taste...

[@darrylvonrokk]

K.D.Lang. Check her out. Amazing!!!

[@6061649]

@@ars0453 The best versión !! K.D,Lang .” .....! 1 ! 1 !

[@queensigal]

People abuse their votes like voting from you know who

[@kleopatra.34]

And Love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah...

[@jamie2204]

By far the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. His voice was meant for this song. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@julianfigueroa2622]

By far??? Jeff Buckley (?

[@brucerosenberg4606]

Rufus’ voice is a little too nasal for me, but strong cover regardless. But after the man himself, Jeff Buckley was perfection.

[@knight4328]

I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne, she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Maybe I've been here before I know this room, I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew you I've seen your flag on the marble arch Love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah There was a time you'd let me know What's real and going on below But now you never show it to me do you? And remember when I moved in you? The holy dark was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Maybe there's a God above And all I ever learned from love Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you It's not a cry you can hear at night It's not somebody who's seen the light It's a cold and its a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah

[@mariegoocher4338]

Thank you for the lyrics ❤️

[@Hezmus]

Thanks bro

[@annailina8119]

❤

[@liciamarcelino8475]

He sings with soul. Thank you Rufus. Thanks Cohen!❤

[@racheldumas212]

i think he did extremely well for a live preference. most singers these days are always off key when they sing live. He doesn't go off key. he earned my respect.

[@xrxs1020]

+Rachel Dumas You're correct. He is on key. He's a good singer. However, today's sound technology includes the little thingy in his ear, so he is able to hear himself, just as he would in the studio. This makes singing live waaaaay easier than back in the day when we used to have to wonder if we were off because we could barely hear! Beautiful song by Lenard Cohen done beautifully by Rufus.

[@MMermaid07]

and even when he got that high

[@luismartinperez5800]

Rachel Dumas That is because is a huge singer and awesome artist.

[@jordanrodrigues5314]

He is awesome he deserves respect

[@Revelian1982]

That's because most of them aren't singers; they're dancers, rappers, models and media personalities. This guy is a musician, in the truest sense of the term.

[@JackSparrow-xg9rz]

this song was for this man!

[@helenromanelli2544]

This is the best version of Hallelujah. I agree Rufus owns this song...lovely, heartful rendition. Bellisima, Rufus! Thank you.

[@tatamixc4491]

Спасибо Вам за прекрасное исполнение песни. Вы пели душой и сердцем. Я много слышала вариантов этой песни, но для меня Ваше исполнение песни самое лучшее.

[@ЕленаХолодинская-ь3ь]

Вы правы на все 100 процентов. Захотела эту песню сегодня послушать. Это лучшее исполнение, что нашла. Это так трогательно..

[@gp6930]

Love Rufus! This is, by far, the very purist rendition ❣️

[@butots2005]

He makes his voice very relaxed and focused at the same time! He makes a harmony with just one voice! Wow! This is one of the best songs to find out how high you can go! If someone can sing this perfectly, you know that they can sing!

[@marionking6747]

First saw this many years ago on Australian tv. A special called “I’m your Man”..all songs by the late great Mr. Leonard Cohen brought to life by the Wainwright’s family. Brilliant watch.

[@catherinechristensen2975]

❤

[@blkhippie7775]

YES!No matter how old he gets or who sings it or who says hes not.NO ONE can sing this song better than him :)

[@ilonamusicpl]

This version gives me eargasms😅 His voice is out of this world 💖

[@ИринаПобелянская]

Можно бесконечно слушать и наслаждаться исполнением этой песни!

[@thatgirl3960]

Indeed!

[@allapachevsky9419]

Согласна на все 100

[@sharonimholt9966]

By far the best version of this brilliant song ever performed. Cry every time

[@chrisgardner5816]

Just found Rufus and have totally fallen in love with his voice. Amazing! !

[@lizbrian5288]

Chris Gardner, give it a while and you’ll fall in love with his everything else.

[@trinitythex6625]

Same. only five long years after you :D lol

[@claumouz]

Found him in 2018 and I fell in the same way. That feeling never ends. And with age he's getting better and better, as a singer and songwriter!

[@doubleoyimmy1572]

One of the greatest song ever written. Hands down my favorite of all time. This song will be played at my funeral

[@markelliott585]

"Hallelujah" Well, I heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? Well it goes like this: The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Well your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to her kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Baby, I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor (you know) I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... There was a time when you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show that to me, do ya? But remember when I moved in you And the holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Maybe there's a God above But all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a cry that you hear at night It's not somebody who's seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah... Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah... Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah

[@carlosgamer640]

Mark Elliott ...I'Love hallelujah

[@AnjaFourie]

Mark Elliott No no no. Stop it.

[@estebansecundaria9183]

This is the letter of the pentatonix version

[@user-y_u_z_n_a_]

Thank you. I'm from Russia. I like it song❤

[@death_of_write092]

Mark Elliott 👍

[@singsangsungable]

This is my favourite version too, his voice has such a cynical touch to it which adds so much to this song

[@Elizabeth-vt4lu]

That's the best description I think I have ever read. Absolutely brilliant comment you described what I couldn't put my finger on for years ❤

[@Sara-hz9zk]

You’re SO RIGHT. Was a marvelously astute way to describe it.

[@nigeldalebisram]

This is the voice I'm looking for... Angelic voice!

[@misssmith8770]

I love the clarity of his voice. Gorgeous.

[@dawnbuttress7189]

The best ever; just beautiful!

[@dianebennett1433]

Amazes me how the live version sounds better than the recorded one. Absolutely my favourite artist by far to sing this song!!! Brings tears to my eyes❤️. Thank you Rufus❤️

[@kaydash3868]

I love Rufus's amazing voice 😘

[@brigittemelun6663]

MY TOO

[@maggiefitzgerald1276]

Heard Leonard sing live in Dublin. Magical evening.

[@ИннаКазанцева-в9ъ]

Очень трогательное нежное исполнение. Слава тебе Господи. Аминь.

[@paulgriffin3438]

Lovely, moving. He felt it and so did I. Music moves through us sometimes, changes us afterwards. This, does that.

[@joea9152]

Best version

[@toniobroly6462]

No ....

[@reyes.lo43]

Alessandro Montano you heard of jeff buckley mate?

[@luke-alex]

@@reyes.lo43 Buckley's version is pretty well known, I'm sure he has (and I agree this is better)

[@Dikkefee]

@@luke-alex what about Leonard Cohen?

[@luke-alex]

@@Dikkefee Honestly I prefer this one, but it's close and I'm a big fan of Cohen, both his writing and singing

[@annaska4184]

Dziękuję Ci Rufus, za to jak kochasz muzykę. Bardzo. Niech Cię Bóg błogosławi. Love you.

[@go2cloudbase]

Still the most amazing singer I have ever seen live. Hearing him in the same room is like nothing else, otherworldly. Very different than recordings. He has pipes that fill the room entirely

[@libbybaker]

I have heard Rufus sing this live twice in New Zealand. Completely dreamy!

[@HaileyRenay2012]

Literally my favorite song ever! Love this version!

[@ColeenJones-b8b]

My husband loves this Rufus version ..we played it at his funeral

[@HK-fu1bt]

Damn. That made me cry. So beautiful and bitter

[@JustDoinMeOfficial]

Yes its my personal funeral song too and was also my best friends/fiancées funeral song which was played at their funerals too. It makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@LisaHarrison-f6h]

Sorry for your loss

[@РоманГерасимов-д3л]

Вспоминаю сразу шрека...2001 год,7летний я смотрю с удовольствием этот мультфильм, молодые родители,беззаботное чувство детства, прошло больше 20ти лет, мамы как полгода нет😢😢😢,а эта песня заставляет понимать, что не вернуть уже то время...маму😢божественная песня

[@CarloBarrea]

Thank you for sharing this ,peace to you.

[@hermanmeulemans2509]

Rufus Wainwright brings us to seventh heaven with his rendition of Hallelujah. Heartwarming words, strung together with the most sensitive voice and music, create a colorful mosaic of unparalleled beauty.

[@jasongeorge352]

Best song ever written, period

[@rodmusicalmex]

Tienes talento Rufus!!! Con que sentimiento cantas!!! Super esta cancion!!!

[@shannongibbons881]

His voice makes me cry every time. Amazing singer, always with a good message

[@cooksmary]

No one can sing this song like Rufus. Perfect.

[@christophkirschhofer3916]

Ich werde Leonard Cohen immer verehren - doch dieses Halleluja ist für Rufus Wainwright gemacht. Dieser Mann und seine Stimme sind ein Wunder, So einfach ist das. Gesang für Gänsehaut und Tränen, und "Danke" an zwei ganz große Männer der Musik! Christoph Kirschhöfer aus Aachen

[@Jaaayzen]

good for you brother

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Such a beautiful song with deep meaning

[@mikegilbert1]

Best version of this song EVER!!!

[@ЛарисаСуховеркова-л9в]

Просто потрясающе, спасибо! Вы играете не просто так, а на струнах души, тут и умиротворение, и счастье, и любовь к Богу и все в одной песне

[@GameStarteR100]

Лариса Суховеркова У песни есть библейские отсылки, но она далеко не о боге.

[@christycox4623]

I wish there was a love button. Thumbs up just isn't enough.

[@erincaitlin1655]

This is the best interpretation of HALLELUJAH !

[@elizabethsansom4087]

What an amazing voice..Surely the most beautiful cover of this song.. love it..

[@Sarahi--]

My favorite version 💕

[@KingSolrac]

his voice is so crazy to the point of how raspy and smooth it sounds.. amazing!

[@gracie.arnold]

leonard cohen would be proud... this is beautiful.... thanks again

[@michaelzufall8147]

NO Leonard Cohen would be doing YOUKNOWWHAT in his pants,,,,,,,,,,THINK STINKS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@MichaelAJohnson-c8s]

Stumbled on this a while back. Wish I’d found it years ago. Beautiful!!

[@jackielamantia7957]

Me too

[@hanba-t3f]

I heard this cover about 8 years ago, downloaded it and had it in my playlist ever since, always assumed 'Rufus Wainwright' was an old man and this was a song from the 60's, only just come across this video now and was shocked to see he was a young good looking guy.

[@biancamandel8599]

Thanks for standing up and speaking out about the dreaded #45 using your arrangement of this amazing song without authorization. Bravo!

[@angelapileggi7043]

What a contradiction of the song's purpose and your hateful comment!

[@jackpowell518]

Typical liberal diminishing another,yet supporting the corrupt

[@MichaelAJohnson-c8s]

I don’t know what you are talking about but this a wonderful rendition of this song.

[@annillig3648]

Respectfully disagree.

[@egorcollins3437]

Bravo Rufus! Beautiful!!!

[@KindVisionary]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@stacygraham6839]

He is beautiful his voice hits alot of notes that bring alot of vibrations that free you from yourself be one and learn and prevail

[@agentRamenki07]

Hallelujah божественна!! 💞🔥🔥🔥💞✨ Благодарю! 🙏🙏✨

[@伊藤謙一-f7f]

🐻 With the pronunciation of [Hallelujah], in words, and in this song, I felt a nostalgic sound somewhere. The pure, innocent, sacred and beautiful feelings of the singer are very well conveyed. I'm convinced that it's basically a song that can only be sung by people who feel like this. There is a hint of close friend and dearness. That's a very good place. And again, like me who has listening ears, I feel that there are many souls and feelings that sympathize with this [Hallelujah] song. The world is the earth, and the earth made me think that the song of [Hallelujah] has a certain essence and core. And I felt a profound expanse in [Hallelujah] psychology. 🌸 Grace, based on my "Japanese", it's highly probable that Google Translate isn't always correctly converted to "English". In that case, please forgive me for the fact that there are some points that do not reach my point. With the help of a special winner, I hope that someday, in a more epoch-making world, I will be able to translate and interpret correctly into "English" based on my "Japanese". We are very much looking forward to it. Thank you for your cooperation. Well then. Friday, July 30, 2021 pm 10:46 🐻【ハレルヤ】の発音で、言葉で、そしてこの歌に、呼び覚ます何処か懐かしい響きを感じました。 歌い手の方の、純粋純真な、神聖な美しい気持ちがとてもよく伝わります。 私は、基本的には、こう言う気持ちの人にしか歌えない歌だ、と確信しています。 それとなく親友、親愛の響きがあります。 それはとても良いところですね。 そしてまた、聴く耳を持つ私と同じように、この【ハレルヤ】の歌に共感する魂、気持ちが多くある事をそれなりに感じます。 この世は、地球で、地球は、この世の感じを、【ハレルヤ】の歌に確かな神髄があり、核心がある、と思わせました。 そして【ハレルヤ】心理に、深遠な広がりを感じました。 🌸猶、私の「日本語」に基づいて、Google翻訳が必ずしも正しく「英語」に変換されていない場合がどうも、大いに想定されます。 その場合、私の采配に至らない点がある事、どうぞ、ご容赦下さい。 殊勝な方のお力で、私の「日本語」に基づいて、正しく「英語」に翻訳、通訳される事を今以上の画期的な世の中で、何時の日にか、完璧を期す事を、切に期待しておりますので、どうぞ宜しくお願いします。 それでは。 2021年7月30日（金曜日）pm10:46

[@idawilliams3528]

king composing Hallelujah ....😇 so beautiful Rufus❤❤❤ there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord🤗👏👏

[@jessicashniderman4413]

I had a two-night stand with Rufus about 22 years ago, YES I DID! He was sensational. Pick him up if you can; he is SO CHOICE.😎

[@Sara-hz9zk]

I thought he was gay?

[@jessicashniderman4413]

@@Sara-hz9zk He is; that’s the whole problem!

[@CindyFarr-fb5nl]

Isn't he married to a man with kids?

[@CindyFarr-fb5nl]

​@@Sara-hz9zkme three

[@user-sv4rp4iz81]

Loving this version. He has an amazing voice 🎉

[@kahetiger]

I get goosebumps and cry every time I hear this song. So beautiful!!

[@hannaToxicZombie]

he sounds exactly the same. such a beautiful voice and set of piano skills ❤💋💋

[@jonasbotelho2366]

Simplesmente divina esta interpretação do Rufus... Leonard Cohen deve estar feliz que alguém finalmente fez uma versão extraordinária de sua canção. Eu acho que cantar precisa desse "algo a mais" que um bom interprete pode acrescentar e esse Rufus Wainwright deu o tom intenso e mágico que a música precisa. Bravo!

[@alternativelivefr]

Still the best version ever !! :,D

[@MichaelAJohnson-c8s]

I see a lot of comments from people who are more familiar with this song than me...some somewhat negative. I just think it’s beautiful!

[@DelTetev]

Много добро изпълнение на шедьовъра на Коен. Браво. Очарована съм.

[@vitovtvitovt]

Rufus has amazing voice! Best version of theme

[@lauribyers8539]

This never gets old, he is so good.

[@domgiraudon695]

The voice, the emotion, the tenderness that comes out of his version of this masterpiece by Leonard Cohen, performed by Rufus, brings torrents of tears from me every time I listen to it.

[@sarahwalton1758]

I have listened to many versions of this song, including some amazing voices and Rufus' version and tone is exactly right for the song. I agree with you all, Rufus is definitively the best.

[@luciana6940]

just can't get enough of his voice and the way he sings... he's been my favorite singer for more than 10 years now

[@anniejewkes5506]

Happy New Year!! 💕🕊🌸 This song is a gift to the world.

[@НегРо-ч7й]

Я не плачу, это Руфус в глаза попал !

[@user-un7fr9yx2m]

Не знаю чому, але для мене, це найкраще виконання цієї пісні. Браво виконавцю❤

[@melissaadams116]

How professional is this guy!! I mean obviously he is but my god, the seamless breathing between lines, I try my hardest to sing to this track going to work! lol

[@lisabassett7737]

Absolutely breathtaking rendition! You can't help but feel the emotion in every syllable and every note!

[@lisabassett7737]

@Rufus Wainwright I love your music and the originality you bring to everything you sing. You make the songs come alive in such a beautiful way.

[@REV_Forevik]

Это лучшее исполнение которое я смог найти шикарно

[@valentina9580]

а вы еще посмотрите влада курасова вам тоже понравиться

[@РустамБойматов-к9п]

Великолепно, нет слов. Видеоряд в Шрек просто доводит до мурашек.

[@WolvesandDragonsandFairies]

AWESOME this performance drove the dark clouds away, at least for 1 night

[@donnadougherty8386]

Beautiful! Love the way Rufus sings it best! Fan of his dad too.♥️

[@royortiz7550]

This is the best version

[@ditty365]

Let’s go!! stand against Hate 2024

[@arturogonzalez4464]

Every guy : Came from the Snyder cut trailer. Me an intellectual: Go Shrek, Fiona loves you!!!

[@yandenikrisanto7483]

i search it manually instead of got recommendation

[@Deathhead6]

Go where shrek?

[@harsh90868]

@@Deathhead6 to fiona

[@d.jamesfusilier5597]

That's how I found the song. I searched Shrek soundtrack...

[@HenryCasillas]

🍪

[@sylviasimpson3280]

2021 just listened 🎶 once again so privileged to have met you briefly but was enough my Dearest Rufus you have stolen my ❤. Love from UK. 🥰😍🤩❤❤❤.

[@cm9859]

MY FAVORITE SONG. BEST VERSION. STRONG VOCALS. LOVE RUFUS W. GREAT. THANK YOU.

[@grasieloy1859]

A voz desse cara é demais♡