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
I'm sitting here with goose bumps, tears running down my face, and I'm smiling. Did you guys notice how far she drops the mic when she's really hitting a note with strength? She has to do that or else she'd blow everybody out of the water. What an amazing performance! What an amazing woman!
Mr Cohen said that her performance that night gave him goose bumps. High praise from the man who wrote the song and knew how he thought it should be sung. RIP Mr Cohen.
NOBODY, I mean NOFUCKINGBODY could come close to KD Land's capacity to transmit a river of emotions throughout this amazing interpretation! Thanks for sharing!!
BEST version of this song I have ever heard….it is a song that IMHO someone has to LIVE in order to be able to really sing it. That’s why younger singers can’t do it justice. KD Lang such an underrated singer who outshines everyone every time. As another commenter said: the phrasing, the volume, pitch…just perfection.
Leonard was so right, no one ever covered this better than KD. She makes it even more hauntingly beautiful, her voice so rich, so velvety, no gimmicks, just so soulful, silky and strong, soft and deep, so much power, KD sends this straight to the heart and hold us suspended and breathless 🙏🥺
+Scrappinology I too get "goosies each and every time I see and hear this magical performance. I often have my customers listen to this when selling high end headphones. Works every time,
This is a master class on vocal performance. It defines taste. The phrasing is spectacular. She chooses very wisely how to end each note/phrase. The antecedent & consequence pairings are divine. The dynamics are a roller-coaster ride. Mic control. It's all there. It's perfect.
Leonard was so right, no one covers this better than KD. She makes it even more hauntingly beautiful, her voice so rich, so velvety, no gimmicks, just so soulful, silky and strong, soft and deep, so much power, KD sends this straight to the heart and hold us suspended and breathless 🙏🥺
First heard thos song in the 70's and found it depressing, but still interesting. k.d.lang has brought it to life in unimaginable ways. It was written for her before Cohen knew her voice. Incredible. A match made in heaven.
Wow did she pour herself into that. That 12 second forlorn wolf-howl resolving to that soft landing at the end is really one of the great moments in music. Cohen looks half paralyzed with thankfulness.
I truly cannot hear KD sing this enough! It certainly comes from the very depth of her soul, with feeling and emotion in every note!!!! So very proud to share my Canadian, Cree and Irish heritage with her and that the great Leonard Cohen was assured that his amazing song would live forever, with it's true intention of pain and loss in love, in KD's rendition! So many others cut out some of the verses to make it more PC I suppose, but what an insult to the brilliant composer........Cohen is on record, saying that "KD OWNS this song, no one can touch her!" Thank you KD for sharing your amazing gift, without all the glitz, glamour and sexualization that is a major component of so many other "artists" today........truly, your voice and emotion are gifts from God and can stand alone to capture the hearts of those all who have listened! Chills and tears my sister, your voice truly is perfection!!! 🇨🇦❤️
I've heard scores of people try to sing this song. No one else comes near KD; she's sheer perfection. She truly puts her heart and soul into it. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, and I don't even know why!! And she does it...barefoot, LOL!!
@@kathryngrayson5971 I've seen a bunch of different answers, but none from her directly--for animal rights advocacy, she's a buddhist, and that it just plain feels good. So take your pick!! Maybe it just grounds her?
@@pb1111 I was leaning toward it being because being barefoot is very grounding, especially with being swept up in such raw emotion when she sings. Thanks for your reply
I agree she has such rand to her voice so talented in all genres of music that she either composes songs of her own or the covers but this one really shows her phenomenal range beautiful rendition xx Karen from UK
Has always been yet she seems to keep on getting better, if it is possible. She has some set of lungs.......she can exhale for a very long time. Awesome.
Best part of this video aside from her amazing voice and rendition of this song. But her interaction with Leonard Cohen actually brought tears. Their mutual respect and admiration is breathtaking.
This is the most beautiful version I have ever heard. KD Lang is absolutely the best of the best with no exceptions. I would love to see her in person! Love KD!
It's hard to not tear up watching this. There's so many reasons for it to hit you. This song really was always so beautiful and haunting to me. It's so easy to see why it's been covered so many times. This song is almost perfect. It's so moving and I've always felt that KD Lang covers this song best. She puts a lot of emotion in each and every line of Hallelujah. She's performed this song so many times and each time she does the song justice. I had no idea she had once performed it to Leonard Cohen. Her reaction when he tells her he liked the song really tugs on my heart strings hard. Thank you for posting this back in 2009.
There are several exceptional performances of this song. I have yet to find a better one than this. I know other people will have other versions as their own favorites but this one is MY favorite!
I've heard a lot of versions of this but this one is one of the best. Nobody is giving kudos to that pianist though, let's face it, would the song be quite as good if that pianist wasn't so on point? The piano he's playing on also adds a rich sound that can't be compared to any other. I think the two of them pull this song together better than either of them alone could have.
Though she has performed this song on a number of occasions, this performance, in my humble opinion, is the best cover to date of Cohen's iconic song. Seeing him take it in is so very moving. May he rest in peace. xo
My personal favorite is the 2005 Juno performance. Each time she sings it slightly different and for some reason the combinations in that performance enchant me the most.
Oh I'm pretty sure she still performs but I would probably guess it'll be more of a private-sector for people that really can appreciate her music because our music today is shit. Because of horse like that will never die they even after she's expired and left this Earth her music will always live on within our hearts and the ones that are lucky enough to have some of her music I don't ever see her retired but I do see her enjoying life and living the life that she was meant to live and reaping the benefits of all the hard work that she's put into it and I know that she's probably sick and fed up with our world away that it is in the music industry and how it's changed because it has changed dramatically. Lights camera action.
Leonard Cohen wrote this song; Jeff Buckley turned it into a heart-breaking masterpiece. But this performance by k.d. lang is sung with so much emotion that it moves me to tears almost every time I listen to it. Probably my favorite live version of this song.
Hi,@Purple Floyd... I thought you may enjoy this version by, Pentatonix --->ua-cam.com/video/LRP8d7hhpoQ/v-deo.html Enjoy! (KD Lang is not in my wheel house of performers. I do know many people who enjoy her voice.) Wishing you well, Purple Floyd. As always, gayle
Purple Floyd... to each his own. Actually, I prefer The Blues. Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gregg Allman & The Allman Brother's Band. I'm not into anything like her style. Unless, of course, it's Susan Tedeschi, Beth Hart, and such. Just a different genre, I guess! :-)
Effortless, perfection from the greatest female singer since Streisand and delivered with humility. Cohen never put a word on paper without purpose as borne out in this utterly compelling piece of poetry. Isn't life glorious when you can just absorb a performance such as this.
***** You're not one to understand the concept of personal opinion, are you? That means that laura millard has her own personal opinion as it pertains to KD Lang and Barbara Streisand and her opinion is perfectly valid. It's not up for debate because she feels the way she feels and because she has her own taste in music and artists, which may be unlike yours. That's what's fair, so I don't understand why people like you have to come along and question other people like you did. Just because you think KD Lang is the bomb and can sing no wrong doesn't mean that everyone else does. Can't you just respect that she has her own likes and dislikes, must she defend herself for it?
I love love love K D Lang, and her version of this song brings happy tears to my eyes, she doesn't perform, she is the song, and i never tire of listening to her voice. She is nothing short of fabulous.
@@kellinepickett4979 Even though Mrs. Lang would never permit this sort of discussions, you can't compare it to Mrs. Streisand. If you do you have no clue about music and vocals. This performance here by KD Lang is another level, another Galaxy. It is in the highest ranks of vocal abilities for this genre.
It never fails- in those moments when I find myself most in need to be touched by the light graceful gaze of heaven, I play this performance & am transported to loftier elevations. Eternal appreciation to L. Cohen & to K.D.'s deliverance- it reaches that place beyond words, just love & warmth.
The night of this performance was only hours after the passing of Pope John for many this was a release of the emotion felt that day. For me that is how I hear it. Yes you are correct on the points you made.
KD Lang makes this beautiful with her powerful and perfect pitch voice. No one sings this song better. It's mesmerizing when she sings it. It's a boring song with the perfect singer.
This is such a powerful song. And omg does she absolutely nail it. I didn't know her at all before stumbling onto this video and this is by far the most amazing and genuine take on this song I have ever heard.
My go to place when I'm feeling despair or overwhelmed, which seem to be a lot these days. Somehow it gives a sense of hope and calmness. Thank You Ms. Lang.
I've not heard much from KD , so not real familiar with all her work... But this was the first time I've seen n heard this song performed that I felt it in my soul.... Beautiful
RIP my hero and friend, the finest human being to touch my life. Please watch these remarkable interviews over the years in the CBC archives. They are a priceless record of who he was and of his personal evolution. www.cbc.ca/archives/topic/leonard-cohen-canadas-melancholy-bard
Here on a random Tuesday, procrastinating, but my spirit is edified by listening to this gorgeous, soulful performance of a masterful songwriter by a masterful singer - both who seem able to channel the divine while capturing the human experience. k. d. is just on a whole other plane with how she fuses together emotion and pathos with just incredible vocal ability and control. There is no one like her.
Thanks so much to those who appreciate this performance, and especially Leonard's participation (that was my point in posting). Someone just said they couldn't find Leonard's acceptance speech to which I refer. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/AS2qxBvEP10/v-deo.html
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
She makes me cry, I wonder if she understands that her voice is so beautiful that it literally makes people cry... I love Her!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm sitting here with goose bumps, tears running down my face, and I'm smiling. Did you guys notice how far she drops the mic when she's really hitting a note with strength? She has to do that or else she'd blow everybody out of the water. What an amazing performance! What an amazing woman!
Mr Cohen said that her performance that night gave him goose bumps. High praise from the man who wrote the song and knew how he thought it should be sung. RIP Mr Cohen.
This was her best performance so much love❤
@@natasha1369You should also see KD perform Crying by Roy Orbison live. She is phenomenal there.
I have never heard a better rendition of this, & I think Leonard agreed. God bless him for writing this "for her"....no one else could do it justice.
No one sings this song better, the phrasing, the cadence, the tone, the control - the mark of true musicianship and the power of a true singer.
No One .......Period. Peace and Love :)
Beautiful, yes. Have you heard Lucy Thomas sing this? Also stunning.
@veronica Hislop …you are 200% correct.
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NOBODY, I mean NOFUCKINGBODY could come close to KD Land's capacity to transmit a river of emotions throughout this amazing interpretation! Thanks for sharing!!
RIVER OF EMOTIONS
so well said
Please see MY comment
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BEST version of this song I have ever heard….it is a song that IMHO someone has to LIVE in order to be able to really sing it. That’s why younger singers can’t do it justice. KD Lang such an underrated singer who outshines everyone every time. As another commenter said: the phrasing, the volume, pitch…just perfection.
Poor language for such a great song
Leonard was so right, no one ever covered this better than KD.
She makes it even more hauntingly beautiful, her voice so rich, so velvety, no gimmicks, just so soulful, silky and strong, soft and deep, so much power, KD sends this straight to the heart and hold us suspended and breathless 🙏🥺
Breathless is the word
@@kathryngrayson5971 LIVE AND IN ONE TAKE - KING DAVID'S PAIN - HALLELUJAH MY BEST CHOICE ua-cam.com/video/y8AWFf7EAc4/v-deo.html
this will be about the 900th time I watch this and I still get chills
The same with me. She sings with so much passion that she will grab you and will not let go until the song is over.
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Victor Medina Exactly!
+Scrappinology I too get "goosies each and every time I see and hear this magical performance. I often have my customers listen to this when selling high end headphones. Works every time,
Atheist and love it because it's about love.
KD owns this song! No other singer comes close to her in Hallelujah!😊😊
SPECTACULAR rendition. How could anyone ever beat that anymore than the angels in heaven?
She has never received enough credit for that beautiful voice of hers!
Agree! This is the first time i ever seriously listened to her music and really "heard" her voice. What a beautiful voice, powerful and calm.
t love I recommend you check out her version of Cryin'. Wow.
Totally Agree AWESOME SINGER!! One of the best voices EVER!!
Cheryal Johnson Amen
Just as good as Barbra Streisand!!
This is a master class on vocal performance. It defines taste. The phrasing is spectacular. She chooses very wisely how to end each note/phrase. The antecedent & consequence pairings are divine. The dynamics are a roller-coaster ride. Mic control. It's all there. It's perfect.
100%
I TOTALLY CONCUR!
BRAVO MS. LANG!
Leonard was so right, no one covers this better than KD.
She makes it even more hauntingly beautiful, her voice so rich, so velvety, no gimmicks, just so soulful, silky and strong, soft and deep, so much power, KD sends this straight to the heart and hold us suspended and breathless 🙏🥺
First heard thos song in the 70's and found it depressing, but still interesting. k.d.lang has brought it to life in unimaginable ways. It was written for her before Cohen knew her voice. Incredible. A match made in heaven.
Rarely said about anything, but this is perfection!
That last "halleluja" is spectacular and that smile: she knows she nailed it. A beautiful rendition!
Actually, I think that smile was aimed at Leonard Cohen.
@@millyabrahams4977 yes it was. He told her, after her performance, they can lay the song to rest now.
now THAT's what I would call real singing
Wow did she pour herself into that. That 12 second forlorn wolf-howl resolving to that soft landing at the end is really one of the great moments in music. Cohen looks half paralyzed with thankfulness.
if this doesn't take you there ... then you simply can't get there ... #kdlang
Well put. Gets me THERE
every time too. Please see MY comment. 😊🎼🎶🙋
I truly cannot hear KD sing this enough! It certainly comes from the very depth of her soul, with feeling and emotion in every note!!!! So very proud to share my Canadian, Cree and Irish heritage with her and that the great Leonard Cohen was assured that his amazing song would live forever, with it's true intention of pain and loss in love, in KD's rendition! So many others cut out some of the verses to make it more PC I suppose, but what an insult to the brilliant composer........Cohen is on record, saying that "KD OWNS this song, no one can touch her!" Thank you KD for sharing your amazing gift, without all the glitz, glamour and sexualization that is a major component of so many other "artists" today........truly, your voice and emotion are gifts from God and can stand alone to capture the hearts of those all who have listened! Chills and tears my sister, your voice truly is perfection!!! 🇨🇦❤️
So well written!
Please see MY comment though. xoxox 😊🎼🎶🙋
Oh,for sure
I couldn't agree more
Oh absolutely!
Dar do
kd lang...God given talent...if this doesn't move ya...you must be made of stone.
I've heard scores of people try to sing this song. No one else comes near KD; she's sheer perfection. She truly puts her heart and soul into it. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, and I don't even know why!! And she does it...barefoot, LOL!!
Why barefoot I wonder 🤔
@@kathryngrayson5971 I've seen a bunch of different answers, but none from her directly--for animal rights advocacy, she's a buddhist, and that it just plain feels good. So take your pick!! Maybe it just grounds her?
@@pb1111 I was leaning toward it being because being barefoot is very grounding, especially with being swept up in such raw emotion when she sings. Thanks for your reply
@@kathryngrayson5971 Absolutely! She certainly is amazing!
I often forget what an AMAZING artist kd lang is....she knocks this song out of the park. She is an incredible talent.
You got that right!!
I agree she has such rand to her voice so talented in all genres of music that she either composes songs of her own or the covers but this one really shows her phenomenal range beautiful rendition xx Karen from UK
If you watch her she has control of all including the power as she moves the mic to change the strength of her singing. Amazing artist!
Has always been yet she seems to keep on getting better, if it is possible. She has some set of lungs.......she can exhale for a very long time. Awesome.
She is a gift to this world
Best part of this video aside from her amazing voice and rendition of this song. But her interaction with Leonard Cohen actually brought tears. Their mutual respect and admiration is breathtaking.
This is the ONLY version that has ever made me cry! Hallelujah!
Can't tell you how many times I've played this. Extraordinary
This is the most beautiful version I have ever heard. KD Lang is absolutely the best of the best with no exceptions. I would love to see her in person! Love KD!
I think she still does concerts.....maybe less as she is getting older.
@@linanicolia1363 Beautiful ❤️
Her Vancouver Olympic performance is in my opinion better. She holds the notes much better.
I love her Olympic performance. I sometimes listen to them back to back. ❤
It's hard to not tear up watching this. There's so many reasons for it to hit you. This song really was always so beautiful and haunting to me. It's so easy to see why it's been covered so many times. This song is almost perfect. It's so moving and I've always felt that KD Lang covers this song best. She puts a lot of emotion in each and every line of Hallelujah. She's performed this song so many times and each time she does the song justice. I had no idea she had once performed it to Leonard Cohen. Her reaction when he tells her he liked the song really tugs on my heart strings hard. Thank you for posting this back in 2009.
Leonard obviously liked it - that's good enough for me.
There are several exceptional performances of this song. I have yet to find a better one than this. I know other people will have other versions as their own favorites but this one is MY favorite!
My God. The greatest woman's voice I have ever heard. Unbelievable!!!
This woman gives me goosebumps every single time I hear her sing this amazing song...
This song makes the soul stand still.
Lisa Wood ditto
Bill A. your comment is spot on!Well played, well said. BRAVO!!!
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Yes! Well put. Please see MY comment. 😊🎼🎶🙋
I've heard a lot of versions of this but this one is one of the best. Nobody is giving kudos to that pianist though, let's face it, would the song be quite as good if that pianist wasn't so on point? The piano he's playing on also adds a rich sound that can't be compared to any other. I think the two of them pull this song together better than either of them alone could have.
Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ditto!
Well said. 😊😍🙋
I agree totally !! All of them worked together beautifully. Did not try to outshine one another.Perfection !!
So, who is he? What's his name?
Though she has performed this song on a number of occasions, this
performance, in my humble opinion, is the best cover to date of Cohen's
iconic song. Seeing him take it in is so very moving. May he rest in peace. xo
June Bourque very true
June Bourque I agree 150%
Leonard Cohen thought so, too. Lang--and specifically this performance--was Cohen's favorite. Godspeed, Mr. Cohen.
.עליו השלום
2010 at the Logies is the best I believe she's so beautiful this is written by Leanord but I believe this is her song.. They both do it so well tho.
My personal favorite is the 2005 Juno performance. Each time she sings it slightly different and for some reason the combinations in that performance enchant me the most.
Whatever happened to KD Lang. I remember her from years ago. Hard to forget since she had such a great voice. Hope she records more music.
Oh I'm pretty sure she still performs but I would probably guess it'll be more of a private-sector for people that really can appreciate her music because our music today is shit. Because of horse like that will never die they even after she's expired and left this Earth her music will always live on within our hearts and the ones that are lucky enough to have some of her music I don't ever see her retired but I do see her enjoying life and living the life that she was meant to live and reaping the benefits of all the hard work that she's put into it and I know that she's probably sick and fed up with our world away that it is in the music industry and how it's changed because it has changed dramatically. Lights camera action.
What a beautiful song. What a beautiful voice. Touches my heart. Should always be so humble to sing this song in bare feet.
+Michele Regal - k.d. always performs in bare feet.
At the End, You Could See Exactly how Honored KD was to Sing that I NM Lenard Cohen's Presence!!! Wonderful!!!! BRAVO KD AND MR COHEN!!!! BRAVO!!!!
Flawless.And Leonard Cohen there watching.Emotive,impressive..eh....
she was so good with the late great Roy Orbison......quite a talent is she.
William Baker could you imagine if he had lived,k d dueting with Elvis
Leonard Cohen wrote this song; Jeff Buckley turned it into a heart-breaking masterpiece. But this performance by k.d. lang is sung with so much emotion that it moves me to tears almost every time I listen to it. Probably my favorite live version of this song.
Too true. AGREED.
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...and, yet, Leonard Cohen doesn't look that pleased.
Hi,@Purple Floyd... I thought you may enjoy this version by, Pentatonix --->ua-cam.com/video/LRP8d7hhpoQ/v-deo.html Enjoy! (KD Lang is not in my wheel house of performers. I do know many people who enjoy her voice.) Wishing you well, Purple Floyd. As always, gayle
Purple Floyd... to each his own. Actually, I prefer The Blues. Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gregg Allman & The Allman Brother's Band. I'm not into anything like her style. Unless, of course, it's Susan Tedeschi, Beth Hart, and such. Just a different genre, I guess! :-)
@@gayleash9712 Are you freaking kidding or trolling about Kohen "not pleased"😂😂😂
Effortless, perfection from the greatest female singer since Streisand and delivered with humility. Cohen never put a word on paper without purpose as borne out in this utterly compelling piece of poetry. Isn't life glorious when you can just absorb a performance such as this.
***** You're not one to understand the concept of personal opinion, are you? That means that laura millard has her own personal opinion as it pertains to KD Lang and Barbara Streisand and her opinion is perfectly valid. It's not up for debate because she feels the way she feels and because she has her own taste in music and artists, which may be unlike yours. That's what's fair, so I don't understand why people like you have to come along and question other people like you did. Just because you think KD Lang is the bomb and can sing no wrong doesn't mean that everyone else does. Can't you just respect that she has her own likes and dislikes, must she defend herself for it?
***** I agree with that.
*****
LOL, I think you have that backwards Tamara. No disrespect to k.d. intended of course, ;)
I love love love K D Lang, and her version of this song brings happy tears to my eyes, she doesn't perform, she is the song, and i never tire of listening to her voice. She is nothing short of fabulous.
@@kellinepickett4979
Even though Mrs. Lang would never permit this sort of discussions, you can't compare it to Mrs. Streisand. If you do you have no clue about music and vocals.
This performance here by KD Lang is another level, another Galaxy. It is in the highest ranks of vocal abilities for this genre.
yes, kd kills this song, and always makes me cry.
I cry too
@@debbiemorgan6191 Me too
It never fails- in those moments when I find myself most in need to be touched by the light graceful gaze of heaven, I play this performance & am transported to loftier elevations. Eternal appreciation to L. Cohen & to K.D.'s deliverance- it reaches that place beyond words, just love & warmth.
+Ed Kulzer VERY well said Ed.
+Ed Kulzer - so well put, I am often in tears listening to this particular performance. She is older, in her early 40s, in love in real life.
FYI:
-The song is about Love, not Jesus
-Mr Cohen is both a practicing Jew and a Zen Buddhist monk
-Ms lang is also Buddhist
The night of this performance was only hours after the passing of Pope John for many this was a release of the emotion felt that day. For me that is how I hear it. Yes you are correct on the points you made.
So well put! Please read MY comment. 😊🙏🎼🎶🙋
KD Lang makes this beautiful with her powerful and perfect pitch voice. No one sings this song better. It's mesmerizing when she sings it. It's a boring song with the perfect singer.
Sheer perfection.
my mom is dying i love hearing you sing this song thankyou i love u always and forever
No one does this song better than kd, for me. Her sound, interpretation just perfect.
What a beautiful performance! Gave me the chills - Her voice is a gift from God
I sometimes wish Karen carpenter was still with us, imagine a duet with k d lang! I'd be an emotional wreck from the beautiful voices
Lyndsey M YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Karen Carpenter and k d lang would put on a great show!
Omg yes. KC another great vocalist. Miss her
Now you are talking that would be awesome
Wow... true respect there at the end.
That was incredible, I was moved to tears. Much emotion is expressed by her.
Godspeed to Mr. Cohen. His music lives on.
This is will always and forever, be the most touching song ever created. I love it. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen and thank you for this treasure.
So moving. Leonard later said this really touched him that night - I now see why. Wow.
I am certain Leonard's heart was very joyous !
Drewtazy
He mentioned thos oerformance in an interview, which is what brought me here.
He was moved and looked like he was holding tears.
Rest in Peace Mr. Cohen, your words are the music of my life
Breathtaking rendition by K.d
I have heard over 100 covers of this song, K D sings it with more passion and love than anyone, for me, this is the best I have ever heard
Her voice + this song = endless goosebumps & tears
AMEN. Thank you KDL and Leonard Cohen
This is such a powerful song. And omg does she absolutely nail it. I didn't know her at all before stumbling onto this video and this is by far the most amazing and genuine take on this song I have ever heard.
AGREED! Check out
K. D. Lang singing
Roy Orbison's song
CRYIN'. Just as mesmerizing as this song.
Please see MY comment
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I love her.....that talent gets to my inner soul....thank you Kd...
Absolutely beautiful song ... Everytime she cries out her hallelujah you feel all the hurt, pain and strength of her struggles
This is the best version I've ever heard,,
She is not only a number one excellent singer but she is so pleasant to look at...always...handsomely beautiful!
I stayed sane because of this song, it holds my soul, K'D' you own my heart '3
She touches my soul too.
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this beautiful woman has an amazing and expressive voice...
I never fail to get goosebumps listening to this. Never! Just perfect.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Cohen. Thanks for all the amazing songs
I would like this song by her played at my funeral. If you don't cry when hearing this for the first time, you are not normal. RIP Mr Cohen.
Such depth of understanding. Only someone who has felt this can sing it...
Pure magic!
Depth of understanding about what.
There is no doubt about her voice and the music, but do tge words of the song mean.
My go to place when I'm feeling despair or overwhelmed, which seem to be a lot these days. Somehow it gives a sense of hope and calmness. Thank You Ms. Lang.
I made it all the way to the end, and then the namaste(s)... whew!.......sobbing...
yeah ! a very expected reaction. Who does not cry or want to ????
@@linanicolia1363 onions, damn!!
perfection
Isn't it great? Love that. She is so grounded, and so comfortable on the stage. It's like nothing matters but her phenomenal voice! (and nothing does)
I've not heard much from KD , so not real familiar with all her work... But this was the first time I've seen n heard this song performed that I felt it in my soul.... Beautiful
Check out her cover of
Roy Orbison's CRYIN'.
Also amazing. K. D. Lang is powerful. Please see MY comment. 😊🎼🎶🎵😇🙋
I've always loved B Streisand but she can easily be immitated. I've never heard anyone come close to immitating kd lang. Her music will live on!
Absolutely stunning!
I'm literally shaking right now. Damn it!!!
Wow Impressive. Watched this after hearing her on Pandora doing this favorite song of mine. Thank you
Excellence on Display here! I admired K.D. Lang's work since the beginning of her career.
KD's voice leaves me awestruck and speechless. I felt every word.
RIP my hero and friend, the finest human being to touch my life. Please watch these remarkable interviews over the years in the CBC archives. They are a priceless record of who he was and of his personal evolution. www.cbc.ca/archives/topic/leonard-cohen-canadas-melancholy-bard
Surely one of her best performances. She has the voice and she is in touch with the emotionality of the song. KD is phenomenal! Get lost Sandwich!
Canadian music royalty right there. Lang and Leonard Cohen, singers and song writer.
jaw-droppingly, spine-tingly good.
Absolutely the best version of this song!!!! Thank you kd !!!!!!!
Beautiful to see the admiration and respect Leonard and KD have for each other.
Here on a random Tuesday, procrastinating, but my spirit is edified by listening to this gorgeous, soulful performance of a masterful songwriter by a masterful singer - both who seem able to channel the divine while capturing the human experience. k. d. is just on a whole other plane with how she fuses together emotion and pathos with just incredible vocal ability and control. There is no one like her.
So beautiful
Kathleen Moulder
I'm crying.
Oh my goodness what a voice this woman has! I love to listen to her!
I love this video, her voice, her sincerity, and her beautiful face. His reaction is awesome.
That last "Hallelujah" just about melted me. Absolutely beautiful! Say what you what about KD Lang, but she can sing wonderfully!
She certainly can
This is what I want to say about KD. Lang She is a wonderful person with a wonderful voice. I love her
Yes! melted is a good description. Please see MY comment. 😊🎼🎶🎵🙋
She is fantastic. Her personal life is not anyone's business or up for comments. She deserves respect.
The end.... Leonard Cohen himself.... What a treat!
It never gets old, no matter how many times I watch and listen. KD sings it like no one else.
Thanks so much to those who appreciate this performance, and especially Leonard's participation (that was my point in posting). Someone just said they couldn't find Leonard's acceptance speech to which I refer. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/AS2qxBvEP10/v-deo.html
+ljw2909 ty for this hon
Lesli
Not one of those people matter...at least not to me
I love love love this video. I have watched it probably 100 times. perfect performance! can't imagine why anyone would give this a thumbs down.
Because some people are just idiots.
I agree!
Breathtaking - I just love this woman - always sends shivers down my spine!
One of the best voices to come out of Canada ever...
She's incredible! Love this song. Saw here in Charleston SC and when she sang this song, it stopped me. Beautiful! Thank you KD!
Not only do I love her but I love way she sings this song. She puts her heart and soul into it. I’m crying my eyes out here. Thank you K.D. Lang. 💜💜
I cannot get enough of this version. Wow how beautiful
Sends shivers down yer spine