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Originally Posted by Kathleen
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 do think Bon Jovi does justice to the song though.
Kathleen
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Yes, yes, YES! I do not get Jeff Buckley's version at all. I think it's terrible. John Cale's is fantastic. His voice fits the mood of the song perfectly.
I thought Bon Jovi's version, as played on Stripped, was superb. Was it the best of all versions? I can't say cause I can hardly be objective but I thought it was superb. What I really liked about it was the choir feeling to the chorus when everyone sang 'Hallelujah'. Witnessing it being performed last night was haunting. Jon's vocals were incredible, from the sultry, quite parts, to the loud 'aching' vocals at the end, it was terrific. Dave's playing was superb too.
At the very least they do the song justice.