Top 5 covers of ‘Hallelujah’

In celebration of Jeff Buckley’s birthday, Buckley would have been 47 today; TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top five covers of “Hallelujah.”

One of the most covered songs of all time, “Hallelujah,” is an emotional, honest and powerful song. “Hallelujah” has been covered by many vocalists and featured in a variety of films and television shows. This single has become one of the most recognizable songs in the world.

“Hallelujah” was originally written and performed by Leonard Cohen. From The Voice to Kate Voegele, each artist puts a unique spin on the heartfelt track and adds another layer of depth to the single.

“Hallelujah” is a song that has taken on a full life of its own and has become relevant to many different generations.

The following is top five well known covers of “Hallelujah,” comment below with your favorite cover below.

5. Matthew Schuler on The Voice

Recently, Matthew Schuler a contestant on this season of The Voice gave an emotional and powerful cover of this classic. His performance received a standing ovation from the audience and made his coach Christina Aguilera very emotional. Schuler’s ability to tell a story through his music was highlighted with this powerful performance.

4. Kate Voegele

Kate Voegele got her start on the TV show One Tree Hill. This performance of “Hallelujah” was haunting and vulnerable. The simplicity of just Voegele and her guitar perfectly captured the essence of “Hallelujah.”

3. Jason Castro

Jason Castro was a contestant on American Idol, even though Castro did not win the show, he had a stand out moment with this unique and reggae driven cover of “Hallelujah.”

2. The Voice Cast

Following the shooting at Sandy Hook, The Voice was left with a hard decision on how to deal with the tragedy. The entire cast, including coaches took the stage to perform an emotional rendition of “Hallelujah.” This cover proved that “Hallelujah” can help to heal the broken hearts of many.

1. Jeff Buckley

One of the most influential covers of “Hallelujah” goes to Jeff Buckley. Everything about this performance is perfect, honest and connects with the hearts of music fans all over the world.

Watch the original performance by Leonard Cohen here:

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