Yep, you read that correctly! The big green guy is responsible for most of Hallelujah’s popularity! Since its inclusion on the soundtrack, it has been covered by artists, such as Jennifer Hudson, and is even a favorite choice for the first dance at many weddings.
And yet, somehow, his famous rendition of Hallelujah become one of the most popular songs in the world. To those in the know, he had an almost God-like status, but he wasn’t exactly mainstream. This cover brought a haunting, melancholic air to the track that suited both the melody and the words far more than the original. Buckley recognized the potential that the track could have and recorded a pared-down version with nothing more than his voice and a couple of guitars.
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