“Hallelujah” is one of the most covered songs, and Buckley’s rendition is one of of if not the most atmospheric and emotional versions out there. RIP JB.
Matt Hawkins Exactly. He’s the reason it became one of the most covered songs. Very few people even know who Leonard Cohen is, much less his original version of the song.
@@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Leonard wrote it he went through 90 verses and picked the 6 and jeff removed 1 and gave it a slightly different melody and made it perfection
After hearing KD Lang perform that song [Hallelujah] at the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2006 we [Leonard Cohen & I] looked at each other and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.” Anjani Thomas Anjani Thomas, Leonard Cohen’s backup singer and romantic partner, quoted in “Interrupting Yr Broadcast: Anjani Thomas” by Alan Pedder (Wears the Trousers Magazine: July 8, 2008). I am republishing selected posts from my former Leonard Cohen site, Cohencentric, here on AllanShowalter.com (these posts can be found at Leonard Cohen). This entry was originally posted Dec 24, 2012 at 1HeckOfAGuy.com. Share this: Twitter Facebook Email Reddit Tumblr Related
Best version ever! You should do more reactions of his songs. Jeff Buckley was considered one of the 50 best singers in the world. It's a great sadness that he's gone so soon, but it's great to see people rediscovering his work. I recommend "Lover, you should've come over".
i think you will be pleasantly surprised when you hear the version by Pentatonix to think no instruments are used just their voices it's truly mesmerizing
This is such a beautiful and haunting version by Jeff Buckley, who tragically died too young. As a Canadian girl, I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen’s original but this version just elevates the pure genius of Cohen’s song writing. Another beautiful version is by k.d. Lang another talented Canadian.
I am stunned, just like you, man. I’ve never heard this version and I am sitting here in tears. You can hear the pain in every note. He died at 30 by drowning. His death was ruled an accident, but he went swimming in a river in all his clothes.
I was born and raised not far from where he tragically died; this song always brings me to tears for more than one reason. We lost a legend before he even knew he had the potential to be a legend 😢 Edit: I'm really into conspiracy theories and the rabbit hole they take me down doing my own research into them; with that being said, as much as I love my home state, the law has been known to close cases quite quickly when they're high profile (for example the former quarterback Steve McNair from the TN Titans NFL "murder/suicide" (cough 'bullshit!) My point is, alot of people undestimate how strong the Tennesser river current is, esp. at night and the time of year it happened. He had a clean tox report according to the official records. I honestly believe it was an accident only because if the investigators really thought different, they would've most definitely ran with the narrative of his father's past drug use to quickly close the case; it would've been easier and would've made more sense if he was also found to be intoxicated at the time. That's the main reason I do believe it was just an actual horribly tragic accidental drowning 😔
Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, after them ten empty places, then maybe K D Lang I like the Biblical references, like in Nick Cave songs. Everybody can find something close to their harts
Cohen was meant to write the song but Jeff was meant to sing the song. Jeff's a vocal GOAT!! He only did one album in his short musical career called Grace and the album is pure FIRE! Sadly, just when he was about to enter production on his second album he passed after he walked into the Wolf River channel of the Mississippi River, a fully clothed Buckley waded into the water and began swimming. The wake of a passing boat sucked Buckley under, and he drowned. His body was recovered six days later, after it was seen by a riverboat passenger. He was just 30 years old. His father, Tim Buckley was a famous singer/songwriter in the 60's passed when he was just 28 years old from an OD. There were no alcohol or drugs involved with Jeff's passing. You can find UA-cam videos of other famous musicians such as Jimmy Page giving Jeff high praise. For vocals, I like Mojo Pin, but for soul and depth, Lover You Should've Come Over. The song Grace for all around musical greatness! Enjoy and Godspeed on your musical journey! Actually when I wrote this comment I had forgotten that his producers and his mother released that 2nd album posthumously called Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk.
I completely agree about Grace. I will say that there are a few iconic songs in Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk (Everybody Here Wants You is a MOOD). But it always bothered me that they released it posthumously, because it was a work in progress and I don’t know that he would have wanted the world to hear it yet. His mom really pushed for it after he died though. He was a beautiful creature. I miss him so much. ❤️
@@aimee_susan I am fully ashamed to admit that I had completely forgotten about "Sketches"! It has been so long since I have fully dived into his music. I want to say I am too old but the truth is I cannot even think of a good excuse! Listening again now and it's like running into old friends, so thanks for this! And I fully agree on all counts. From what i remember he was waiting that evening for the band to return after sending them home so he could perfect the things he was unhappy with. I miss him, too. He was one of many artists that both my son and I loved and my son has passed also, as have many of the other artists. Elliot Smith and Freddie Mercury, to name a few.
I was 19 when this came out(I'm 45 now) and it hasn't aged a bit. I fell in love with him and his music straightaway. I played that album Grace constantly a d still do. So many beautiful songs. When he passed away in '97, my heart broke a little. So talented.
Sitting here at work with a tear in my eye. This version is so sad and haunting, even more so knowing that Jeff was to tragically die so young. Keep up the great work , mate.
@@robertengland8285 Just finished listening to the KD Lang interpretation. Perfect in every way. It is nuance that draws me towards Jeff's interpretation. 10/10 vs 10/10.
This is my favorite version of this song. It’s just tragic knowing he only lived until he was 30. He drowned in the Mississippi River near Memphis. Also just wanted to say hey I love the Mansfield Reformatory. Definitely a creepy place with a lot of history!
Tim, sadly, abandoned Jeff when he was an infant. Jeff only met his dad a few fleeting times before his dad died as young as Jeff was when he himself died.
This reaction made my day, there is no point in me suggesting any jeff buckley songs, evey single song he did was amazing. He had the voice of a god damn angel, so emotional.
You’ve gotta hear some more of his stuff man, especially the live performances. ‘Grace’ live on the BBC and ‘Lover You Should’ve Come Over’ live in Chicago are two special renditions of some of his other big tracks
Good call! That BBC live performance of Grace is one of the most incredible musical performances I've ever seen. I've watched it dozens of times and it sends electricity down my spine every single time! I'll forever be so sad that Jeff was taken from us so quickly. Unfortunately such a criminally underrated artist to this day, but without a doubt that wouldn't have been the case if he'd been around to make more music.
He was definitely connected to this song on a personal level.... his emotions were pouring out like no other. Beautiful acoustic guitar combined with his haunting voice makes this my favorite cover of this song!
Love this version of this song so haunting and that voice wow sadly another young musician with an abundance of talent taken too soon R.I.P Jeff Buckley 😢 🎤🎸✌💕
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PERFORMANCE!!! I have watched COUNTLESS ppl sing that song, from all walks of life, adults & even children & ALL do a wonderful job. But, NONE have I heard, sing it w/SUCH EMOTION, as Jeff Buckley. I don't know how u kept from crying, for ur emotions KEPT SHOWING. You have such a BEAUTIFUL HEART, Jay!
Love this song, to the moon and back. So many versions, of this masterpiece. Goodness even I sing this song, not brilliant but I do. Jeff is darn good.
This is the full potential of the song. It’s very rare to find this in a cover version. Rest in peace Jeff and thank you for countless hours of pure emotion.
This song is my number 1 fav in the entire world, I have the extended version of this song and it is just absolutely stunning. This man has made me feel so much emotion with his voice and even this song alone. RIP to a true legend
This is my favorite version of this song. Jeff Buckley was one of the greatest artists of all time because all of his music is like this...you can literally FEEL his heart and soul coming through his voice and there is always an emotional reaction. There are not too many artists who can inspire that kind of personal human connection just by hearing him play. We were the same age and he was also dealing with crippling depression near the end and died in the same way his father did. I was dealing with the same thing at the time and his death honestly effected me more than any other stranger/celebrity ever had or has since. We lost an incredible talent in him and the world is poorer for it.
You really need to listen to his other songs man. His vocal abilities will blow your mind i swear. Try listening to Mojo Pin, Grace( both live at Glastonbury) and Lover you should've come over.
I have listened to Grace approximately 700 million times in the past 20 years and by the time we’re at “she’s the tear that hangs inside my soul forever” in Lover I’m full on ugly sobbing. Every. Single. Time. He was so incredibly special.
You will LOVE "Lover you should've come over" live in Chicago. It is one of my favorite Buckley performances. Knowing how much you appreciate passionate, powerful and unique voices, you will LOVE it.
I really enjoy jeff buckley. His songs and performances are all raw and beautiful. I would absolutely recommend listening to all of his songs. Great choice and great reaction!
Leonard Cohen is a poetic genius! Listen to “I’m your man” and/or “bird on a wire” both written and performed by Cohen. Cohen:Live album is amazing! He has such a raw deep voice.
Wow, I've heard a lot of artists cover this song, many great versions even, but I've never heard one like this, this is phenomenal! I had not heard this before so thank you for posting, definitely my new favorite! I have always loved the song itself and he more than did it justice!
My favourite version of this song. But I also vividly remember k.d. lang doing an absolutely stunning performance of it at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Nooo way....i i swear on my life i was just thinking that i hope you react to this so. So beautiful. Haunting. Makes me cry. Thank you PIP JEFF BUCKLEY 💔 PLEASE DO ALANIS MORRISETTE "uninvited" live version. Powerful song
I had this album on cassette and listened to it in my car often enough, early 90s. I knew I loved it but didn’t know how special it was until many years later.
Beautifully done and what a voice to a great song. Such a great talent that left us way too soon RIP Jeff your music will aways endure. " THE LAST GOODBYE" is another song of Jeff's that grabs you and worth a listen.
This was an amazing performance by Jeff Buckley - no gimmicks, just a beautiful song written by the great Leonard Cohen that was sung with such raw emotion. To Cohen's credit, this song has been covered by many artists, but none quite as well as Jeff Buckley and perhaps k.d. Lang. Simply beautiful!
My favourite musician. ❤ Almost immediately after discovering him he tragically passed away. I've listened to Grace HUNDREDS of times and it still makes my heart ache. Absolutely beautiful musician that left far to soon but inspired so many other musicians.
I tear up every time I hear Bucleys version of this song. He was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer heaven sent, and we lost him way too early. Rip, and thanx Jeff, for making me believe in love and the higher power!
Haven't listened to Buckley in years. After they pass it's hard for me to listen to the music knowing they're gone forever. Your video just randomly loaded up, great listen. Thanks, mate!
You really need to listen to his song Grace, so mazing. He could gave been a great star had he not died to young. It is also worth checking out his father Tim Buckley, had lots of great albums in the 1960's but also died at 28in his prime when, Jeff was just 9 years old.
This is easily my favorite. The melancholy he gives it goes beyond heartbreak... the first night I found it was the first night I heard of him and the same night I learned he’d drowned, not sure how long before. It was like finding a treasure and losing it all at once. Drowning has always been a particularly scary death to me. Such a lonely way to go. So that has colored the song for me a bit and I love it when I hear it, but I don’t hear it often.
I was working as a therapist in a GED school in Astoria Queens the day of 9/11. Some of the students hung with me in my office and we were trying to wrap.our heads around what was happening. I had " Hallelujah " and one student played it over and over and over again... a day we all will never forget. Tragic, the end of many many things... stay safe be well everyone
This hits hard man. He puts so much in this song. The first thing i heard from him and than i heard he died which makes this even more emotional for me.
“Hallelujah” is one of the most covered songs, and Buckley’s rendition is one of of if not the most atmospheric and emotional versions out there. RIP JB.
Yeah, but it wasn’t when Jeff Buckley did it.
Matt Hawkins Exactly. He’s the reason it became one of the most covered songs. Very few people even know who Leonard Cohen is, much less his original version of the song.
Yes, Jeff does it better than Leonard, who is the writer and original singer.
@@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Leonard wrote it he went through 90 verses and picked the 6 and jeff removed 1 and gave it a slightly different melody and made it perfection
@@James.E90 It took Leonard 3 years to write it.
Amazing. A force of nature. Even Cohen accepts that THIS is the best version
No no, its K.D. Lang that he likes the best.
Antigone Vacratsis That’s a beauty! 👍👍💖💖💖
Can you back this up? I really like to read/hear his opinion on that.
After hearing KD Lang perform that song [Hallelujah] at the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2006 we [Leonard Cohen & I] looked at each other and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.”
Anjani Thomas
Anjani Thomas, Leonard Cohen’s backup singer and romantic partner, quoted in “Interrupting Yr Broadcast: Anjani Thomas” by Alan Pedder (Wears the Trousers Magazine: July 8, 2008).
I am republishing selected posts from my former Leonard Cohen site, Cohencentric, here on AllanShowalter.com (these posts can be found at Leonard Cohen). This entry was originally posted Dec 24, 2012 at 1HeckOfAGuy.com.
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@@antigonevacratsis4860after Jeff Buckley died he wrote his mother a letter saying he licked her son’s version the best
Best version ever! You should do more reactions of his songs. Jeff Buckley was considered one of the 50 best singers in the world. It's a great sadness that he's gone so soon, but it's great to see people rediscovering his work. I recommend "Lover, you should've come over".
The delicate, paper-thin and almost breaking voice imparts the inherent emotion and pathos in this wonderful song
I've heard alot of versions of this song and for me no-one can compare. You feel every word soul deep 💜
Same!! 😊💜💚💛✌️
Josip Lilić He is truly magical!
it's good but it's not as mesmerizing as Pentatonix's version
Same! I have hard time even giving any other version a chance.
i think you will be pleasantly surprised when you hear the version by Pentatonix to think no instruments are used just their voices it's truly mesmerizing
This is such a beautiful and haunting version by Jeff Buckley, who tragically died too young. As a Canadian girl, I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen’s original but this version just elevates the pure genius of Cohen’s song writing. Another beautiful version is by k.d. Lang another talented Canadian.
Buckley version was the first version I heard, even if I am also Canadian! :o) .. others versions are good too, but Jeff is still the best for me!
well said canuck
Its KD's song now
you should check also John Cale, Rufus Wainwright, Imogen Heap and Allison Crowe's versions
I saw k.d. Lang sing it live at the 2010 opening ceremony and cried.
You have to listen to his song "Grace" it's utterly beautiful.
'Grace' gets you in the spine, the core.
The whole album is magnificent 🥰
omg YES please
rest in peace, jeff
I am stunned, just like you, man. I’ve never heard this version and I am sitting here in tears. You can hear the pain in every note. He died at 30 by drowning. His death was ruled an accident, but he went swimming in a river in all his clothes.
I don't want to jump into conclusions so I'm gonna sit here in silence.
......
His father, Tim Buckley, died at age 28 from a heroin overdose.
I was born and raised not far from where he tragically died; this song always brings me to tears for more than one reason. We lost a legend before he even knew he had the potential to be a legend 😢
Edit: I'm really into conspiracy theories and the rabbit hole they take me down doing my own research into them; with that being said, as much as I love my home state, the law has been known to close cases quite quickly when they're high profile (for example the former quarterback Steve McNair from the TN Titans NFL "murder/suicide" (cough 'bullshit!)
My point is, alot of people undestimate how strong the Tennesser river current is, esp. at night and the time of year it happened. He had a clean tox report according to the official records. I honestly believe it was an accident only because if the investigators really thought different, they would've most definitely ran with the narrative of his father's past drug use to quickly close the case; it would've been easier and would've made more sense if he was also found to be intoxicated at the time.
That's the main reason I do believe it was just an actual horribly tragic accidental drowning 😔
Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, after them ten empty places, then maybe K D Lang
I like the Biblical references, like in Nick Cave songs. Everybody can find something close to their harts
Cohen was meant to write the song but Jeff was meant to sing the song. Jeff's a vocal GOAT!! He only did one album in his short musical career called Grace and the album is pure FIRE! Sadly, just when he was about to enter production on his second album he passed after he walked into the Wolf River channel of the Mississippi River, a fully clothed Buckley waded into the water and began swimming. The wake of a passing boat sucked Buckley under, and he drowned. His body was recovered six days later, after it was seen by a riverboat passenger. He was just 30 years old. His father, Tim Buckley was a famous singer/songwriter in the 60's passed when he was just 28 years old from an OD. There were no alcohol or drugs involved with Jeff's passing. You can find UA-cam videos of other famous musicians such as Jimmy Page giving Jeff high praise. For vocals, I like Mojo Pin, but for soul and depth, Lover You Should've Come Over. The song Grace for all around musical greatness! Enjoy and Godspeed on your musical journey! Actually when I wrote this comment I had forgotten that his producers and his mother released that 2nd album posthumously called Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk.
Glad you mentioned Tim as he was someone I listened to in the 60's.
@@CharCanuck14 Me too!
I couldn’t agree more. Huge loss 🙏🏼😞
I completely agree about Grace. I will say that there are a few iconic songs in Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk (Everybody Here Wants You is a MOOD). But it always bothered me that they released it posthumously, because it was a work in progress and I don’t know that he would have wanted the world to hear it yet. His mom really pushed for it after he died though.
He was a beautiful creature. I miss him so much. ❤️
@@aimee_susan I am fully ashamed to admit that I had completely forgotten about "Sketches"! It has been so long since I have fully dived into his music. I want to say I am too old but the truth is I cannot even think of a good excuse! Listening again now and it's like running into old friends, so thanks for this! And I fully agree on all counts. From what i remember he was waiting that evening for the band to return after sending them home so he could perfect the things he was unhappy with. I miss him, too. He was one of many artists that both my son and I loved and my son has passed also, as have many of the other artists. Elliot Smith and Freddie Mercury, to name a few.
I was 19 when this came out(I'm 45 now) and it hasn't aged a bit. I fell in love with him and his music straightaway. I played that album Grace constantly a d still do. So many beautiful songs. When he passed away in '97, my heart broke a little. So talented.
Sitting here at work with a tear in my eye. This version is so sad and haunting, even more so knowing that Jeff was to tragically die so young. Keep up the great work , mate.
This is hands down the BEST version of this song. There are other good covers, but none as good as his.
This dude was special. Simple as that. Gone before he became one of the most legendary artists of all time...
Arguably the greatest cover version of any song ever.
that is a fact
Not even the best cover version of Hallelujah. That goes to KD Lang
@@robertengland8285 oooh, controversial!
@@robertengland8285 i am intrigued and have doubts. i will be back
@@robertengland8285 Just finished listening to the KD Lang interpretation. Perfect in every way. It is nuance that draws me towards Jeff's interpretation. 10/10 vs 10/10.
Jeff Buckley version is so emotionally sad and beautiful
This is my favorite version of this song. It’s just tragic knowing he only lived until he was 30. He drowned in the Mississippi River near Memphis. Also just wanted to say hey I love the Mansfield Reformatory. Definitely a creepy place with a lot of history!
Jeff Buckley owns this song. No one comes close to the beauty of Jeff's performance, especially this video.
Jeff's father, Tim wrote a song called 'Song to the Siren' and the group This Mortal Coil did a brilliant cover.
My favourite Tim Buckley song is Dolphins
Tim, sadly, abandoned Jeff when he was an infant. Jeff only met his dad a few fleeting times before his dad died as young as Jeff was when he himself died.
Look who’s close to 100k subs? You are my friend! And well deserved 🔥
Thank you 🙌
You've heard this song. You raved about the Pentatonix version. You can't love every song you hear. Is there a song you don't like?
This reaction made my day, there is no point in me suggesting any jeff buckley songs, evey single song he did was amazing. He had the voice of a god damn angel, so emotional.
When he sings "Hallelujah" alone, tears and shivers. It's a emotionally moving rendition.
I know this is a Leonard Cohen song, but for me it is and always will belong to Jeff.
He owned it.
One of the best songs ever written. He did such a beautiful, moving rendition.
This version of this song is one of those that immediately takes me back to the time and place when I first heard it.
So tragic he died just as the world was discovering him.
RIP Jeff, so much love. No one like him, not before and definitely not after. So missed ❤️❤️❤️
I think you would like his song THE LAST GOODBYE.
Yes, wonderful song! I am beginning to think he was my favourite song writer ever, because I just keep coming back to him like a boomerang.
That was a great song...by a great talent
Great song from an amazing album.
One of my all-time favorite songs!
I love the producer's comment at the end! Such an honest version - he wails! A brilliant choice, thank you!
You’ve gotta hear some more of his stuff man, especially the live performances. ‘Grace’ live on the BBC and ‘Lover You Should’ve Come Over’ live in Chicago are two special renditions of some of his other big tracks
Yes the live version of Grace on BBC is amazing! Any version Lover is incredible
Gone to soon.
Good call! That BBC live performance of Grace is one of the most incredible musical performances I've ever seen. I've watched it dozens of times and it sends electricity down my spine every single time! I'll forever be so sad that Jeff was taken from us so quickly. Unfortunately such a criminally underrated artist to this day, but without a doubt that wouldn't have been the case if he'd been around to make more music.
I get chills listening to him
He was definitely connected to this song on a personal level.... his emotions were pouring out like no other. Beautiful acoustic guitar combined with his haunting voice makes this my favorite cover of this song!
Love this version of this song so haunting and that voice wow sadly another young musician with an abundance of talent taken too soon R.I.P Jeff Buckley 😢 🎤🎸✌💕
Got a feeling this will get a lot of views, not just now but for a long time in the future. A lot of people *love* this version of this song.
Ohhh yes. My fave of all even over KDLangs who did a brilliant rendition but THIS is my fave
By far the best person to cover this song. No one can compare, Jeff's voice is hauntingly beautiful.
My favorite song & noone sang it better than Buckley. Makes me cry every time. Buckley, gone too soon.
Hearing him for the first time, is literally gift. Grace is my favorite album
The BEST cover of the song!
Every time I hear his voice I get goosebumps. ❤️
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PERFORMANCE!!! I have watched COUNTLESS ppl sing that song, from all walks of life, adults & even children & ALL do a wonderful job. But, NONE have I heard, sing it w/SUCH EMOTION, as Jeff Buckley. I don't know how u kept from crying, for ur emotions KEPT SHOWING. You have such a BEAUTIFUL HEART, Jay!
I love your appreciation of truly great music my friend
Love this song, to the moon and back. So many versions, of this masterpiece. Goodness even I sing this song, not brilliant but I do. Jeff is darn good.
Makes me cry. 💖💖💖
Turd Ferguson same here my friend. Some versions have, me on the floor sobbing my heart out.
Cohen wrote 80verses
Barbara Jupp wow Barbara. Good thing he cut it down. This is seriously great songwriting.
@@dalebaker9109 Cohen used to sing different verses all the time.
There's so much deep feeling in the version. It's simple and intense. And beautiful.
This is the full potential of the song. It’s very rare to find this in a cover version. Rest in peace Jeff and thank you for countless hours of pure emotion.
This song is my number 1 fav in the entire world, I have the extended version of this song and it is just absolutely stunning. This man has made me feel so much emotion with his voice and even this song alone. RIP to a true legend
Definitely a great version. k.d. lang also did an awesome version of this song.
His genius is his ability to take someone else's song and forge such a personal connection to it that he makes it his own.
His cover of Lilac Wine is next level too.
This is my favorite version of this song. Jeff Buckley was one of the greatest artists of all time because all of his music is like this...you can literally FEEL his heart and soul coming through his voice and there is always an emotional reaction. There are not too many artists who can inspire that kind of personal human connection just by hearing him play.
We were the same age and he was also dealing with crippling depression near the end and died in the same way his father did. I was dealing with the same thing at the time and his death honestly effected me more than any other stranger/celebrity ever had or has since.
We lost an incredible talent in him and the world is poorer for it.
You really need to listen to his other songs man. His vocal abilities will blow your mind i swear. Try listening to Mojo Pin, Grace( both live at Glastonbury) and Lover you should've come over.
Mojo Pin is a phenomenal performance.
I have listened to Grace approximately 700 million times in the past 20 years and by the time we’re at “she’s the tear that hangs inside my soul forever” in Lover I’m full on ugly sobbing. Every. Single. Time. He was so incredibly special.
You will LOVE "Lover you should've come over" live in Chicago. It is one of my favorite Buckley performances. Knowing how much you appreciate passionate, powerful and unique voices, you will LOVE it.
I really enjoy jeff buckley. His songs and performances are all raw and beautiful. I would absolutely recommend listening to all of his songs. Great choice and great reaction!
Jeff Buckley could make you FEEL music... he has been greatly missed by many... 🖤
I still can't listen to this without tearing up. What a tragic loss. Thanks for sharing this classic.
Peace from SF
Probably the MOST beautiful version of any song...ever 😁
I found your reaction to this really moving and true - it made me tear up a little. Hats off to you JayveeTV.
I love this version. First heard it in The West Wing and absolutely cried. Such a haunting song. R.I.P., Jeff.
Leonard Cohen is a poetic genius! Listen to “I’m your man” and/or “bird on a wire” both written and performed by Cohen. Cohen:Live album is amazing! He has such a raw deep voice.
This song gives me goose bumps no matter how many times I hear it and no matter who is singing
Wow, I've heard a lot of artists cover this song, many great versions even, but I've never heard one like this, this is phenomenal! I had not heard this before so thank you for posting, definitely my new favorite! I have always loved the song itself and he more than did it justice!
i need tissues every time I hear this
the incredible amount of emotion he puts into this, the way his voice breaks, dear god
Here to cry like I always do when I let myself listen to this.
The version that can move me to tears!
My favourite version of this song. But I also vividly remember k.d. lang doing an absolutely stunning performance of it at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Nooo way....i i swear on my life i was just thinking that i hope you react to this so. So beautiful. Haunting. Makes me cry. Thank you
PIP JEFF BUCKLEY 💔
PLEASE DO ALANIS MORRISETTE "uninvited" live version. Powerful song
I had this album on cassette and listened to it in my car often enough, early 90s. I knew I loved it but didn’t know how special it was until many years later.
This song still makes me cry every time i hear it. Literally sitting at work with tears in my eyes.
Spellbinding song. The lyrics are very spiritual too but can be interpreted in many ways.
You gotta do Grace the whole album
I have worn out so many copies of Grace over the years. Lover, you should have come over still makes me cry.
YES!
Beautifully done and what a voice to a great song. Such a great talent that left us way too soon RIP Jeff your music will aways endure. " THE LAST GOODBYE" is another song of Jeff's that grabs you and worth a listen.
One of the most soul striking recordings ever. Every note just dripping with emotion
This was an amazing performance by Jeff Buckley - no gimmicks, just a beautiful song written by the great Leonard Cohen that was sung with such raw emotion. To Cohen's credit, this song has been covered by many artists, but none quite as well as Jeff Buckley and perhaps k.d. Lang. Simply beautiful!
My favourite musician. ❤ Almost immediately after discovering him he tragically passed away. I've listened to Grace HUNDREDS of times and it still makes my heart ache. Absolutely beautiful musician that left far to soon but inspired so many other musicians.
Angelic. So sad we lost him and his father so young. Genius.
such a beautiful talented man... all those beautiful songs he never got to sing and we never got to hear... what a loss... Bless Jeff...
The emotions on how this was sang by Jeff is on another level.
Not sure how many times I have heard this song, I cry every single time
I tear up every time I hear Bucleys version of this song. He was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer heaven sent, and we lost him way too early. Rip, and thanx Jeff, for making me believe in love and the higher power!
The instrumental is just pure magic, gives me chills every time
Great job on that song !! one of my favorites, I get goose bumps !!!
It's a powerful song that really highlights the gifts of the artist performing it.
Love this song so much!!!!!
Jeff Buckley does it different in a good way, he plays guitar so well and his voice is something i've never heard before. R.I.P Jeff Buckley
Haven't listened to Buckley in years. After they pass it's hard for me to listen to the music knowing they're gone forever. Your video just randomly loaded up, great listen. Thanks, mate!
Rest in Paradise Jeff Buckley. We miss you. 😢 you were taken far too soon and we miss all the beautiful music you had to give us.
You really need to listen to his song Grace, so mazing. He could gave been a great star had he not died to young.
It is also worth checking out his father Tim Buckley, had lots of great albums in the 1960's but also died at 28in his prime when, Jeff was just 9 years old.
Pentatonix version gives me chills. Buckley brings me to tears. Cohen makes me feel very still. This song is such a glory.
This is easily my favorite. The melancholy he gives it goes beyond heartbreak... the first night I found it was the first night I heard of him and the same night I learned he’d drowned, not sure how long before. It was like finding a treasure and losing it all at once. Drowning has always been a particularly scary death to me. Such a lonely way to go. So that has colored the song for me a bit and I love it when I hear it, but I don’t hear it often.
We are so used to hearing this song as a big production... it’s really nice to hear it in a different, more personal way..
Magical version, so intimate, fragile and delicate. Absolute masterpiece. Such control of his breathing. Wow!
I was working as a therapist in a GED school in Astoria Queens the day of 9/11. Some of the students hung with me in my office and we were trying to wrap.our heads around what was happening. I had " Hallelujah " and one student played it over and over and over again... a day we all will never forget. Tragic, the end of many many things... stay safe be well everyone
This hits hard man. He puts so much in this song. The first thing i heard from him and than i heard he died which makes this even more emotional for me.
Hands down the best cover of hallelujah and set the standard for that song in my opinion.
Lol, you're in for a BIG surprise between the voices of Jeff and Leonard 😁
That jumper looks great on you, JV. 💖👍
Jeff Buckley is so good. His voice just fills you.
BEST version ever. AMAZING song brilliant version! Blessings to all and you JV!!
Jeff Buckley was INCREDIBLE. He left this earth too soon but his voice will grace this world forever.
I've never heard this version before, so beautiful! Peace out!
This is Jeff’s gift to the world. For eternity
Always makes me cry. Beautiful.