On my iPod for this trip to a desert island I would make sure that I have a recording of Hallelujah, and perhaps you can help me to decide which version to take.
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There is the original Leonard Cohen version, written and rewritten by Cohen over the years, it has come to be regarded by some as one of the greatest songs of all time. It has been recorded and performed by more than 100 artists in a dozen different languages, including versions by Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Bono, KD Lang, Il Divo, Rufus Wainwright and, most famously, Jeff Buckley. It has featured on the soundtracks of dozens of films, from Shrek to the dark satire Lord of War. I think Simon Cowell did his very best to ruin it when he chose it for the X-Factor winner to sing!
So, here goes
Leonard Cohen........
Rufus Wainwright........
Il Divo.........
I would usually choose the original artist version, but the version on my iPod would be by Jeff Buckley. It would remind me of the hundreds of times Tom has played this on his guitar. He once sang it at Tim's sister’s birthday party, and it was very special.
Fire Byrd........ the Jeff Buckley version is for you too .......I wish you peace, contentment and good fortune as you continue your journey.........
Which, if any, do you prefer?
