I guess I love Leonard Cohen's version since I was young and heard that one first. I think Jeff Buckley's version is a bit whiney for the song - though it's good. JJ Cale has a good version of it too.

I can't stand Rufus Wainwright so I can't comment on his version.

I prefer the stripped version to what was shown on Unplugged recently though. And I haven't heard it live myself so I don't really know how well they do it in a concert setting.

I do think Bon Jovi does justice to the song though.

Kathleen