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Old 10-28-2009, 02:14 PM
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In documentary Jon says that Leonard Cohen said his favourite cover of Hallelujah is Bon Jovi's... Anyone seen any quotes on this???
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If that's what Jon said that's good enough for me
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Old 10-28-2009, 02:32 PM
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lol opposite for me, hence a wee quote wouldnt go a miss
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Jon pulls it off that's why

Love Jons version of it. Was listening to a live performance before and I just love the way Jon holds that note at the very end.

Impressive.
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What did you expect Jon to say in HIS documentary? Jeff Buckley's version is better than his version? Come on man.
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I just heard the man himself sing this song - Leonard Cohen. His version these days is very close to the way Jon sings it, though he has a very different voice.

It used to be just him and a guitar but last Friday was a gorgeous version with a superb backing band.

I have no idea if there is a written quote crediting Cohen with saying that the Bon Jovi version is his favorite though. Though there should be - it's my favorite version and I first heard that song in 1991 (I think) on Cohen's album.
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In which documentary does Jon say this ?

The most recent one ?

I've heard both versions but naturally prefer Jon's cover of it.

Leonard Cohen wrote an awesome song with this one.
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Saw Leonard Cohen live last year at Benicassim Music Festival in SPain and all i can saw is WOOOOWW!!! wat stage precense and just all around musical genius!

a living legend! and Jovi's version really is one which gives it some justice and matches the power the original gives off...
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you know...I love this song, and I LOVE Jon's version of it...but I'll never be able to listen to it ever again without thinking of the Watchmen . Is officially ruined in that respect
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I love the song. It's amazing. But everytime I hear it, it reminds me of shrek. But still anamazing song, nonetheless.
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