10 Incredible Covers of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ (Videos)

Leonard Cohen’s iconic “Hallelujah” has inspired decades of cover versions

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Pentatonix – 2016

Released just weeks before Cohen’s passing, Pentatonix covered the song as a single in their signature a capella style.

Rufus Wainwright and Choir! Choir! Choir! – 2016

Wainwright’s cover of the song might go down in history for its inclusion in the “Shrek” franchise, but his cover with 1500 choir singers is chilling.

Lindsey Stirling – 2015

As part of her Christmas 2015 releases, Lindsey Stirling covered the song on strings.

Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris – “Hope for Haiti Now,” 2010

The singers came together to cover the song during a benefit for Haiti.

Jeff Buckley – “Grace,” 1994

Moody guitar dominates Jeff Buckley’s humble take on the song.

Alexandra Burke – “The X Factor,” 2008

For her first entry, and then her final, Burke covered Cohen’s iconic tune. Her study under Beyonce combines with a beautiful church-like melody in the final rendition.

Bon Jovi – Madison Square Garden, 2007

The rock ‘n’ roll legend took his brassy voice to a new level with this cover.

K.D. Lang – Juno Awards, 2005

Lang performed the sultry, homey cover in Winnepeg more than 10 years ago.

Kate Voegle – “Don’t Look Away,” 2009

Another gorgeous take on the song with female vocals. Voegle chose to go acoustic for an emotional performance.

Ed Sheeran – 2011

Sheeran’s softer take on the song has become one of his most popular covers to date.

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