Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" covered by Bon Jovi
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Mars_Rover
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I agree - Cale's version is stunning. Bono did an interesting rendition too; he radically altered the arrangement & melody, which I'd usually find objectionable, but it's actually very good.
The worst cover of "Hallelujah": Nick Cave. He sounds like he's falling-down drunk and just doesn't give a damn. Doesn't work with this song, it just came off as disrespectful.
Currer Bell
Dearly Departing
as i continue to say:
the song should have been retired the moment Jeff Buckley recorded his version.
now we will be continually subjected to progressively worse versions of it.
the song should have been retired the moment Jeff Buckley recorded his version.
now we will be continually subjected to progressively worse versions of it.
I am a Ghost
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I was at "Beirut" last night and Mr.Beirut did a cover of it as an encore. He made a complete balls of it. I must agree with Currer Bell.
Well, yes, Jeff Buckley's version is and will in future be unsurpassed. KD Lang made a pretty bloody good go at it though.
Peter
nugz
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f*** YOU! I've had a bad freakin day cuz the Moz show was cancelled, dont mess with me. I WILL CUT YOU!
you f***in bon jovi loving c***bag
does that mean good or bad?
WOW!! I am stunned by the hatred the people on this site feel toward bon jovi. I am a huge fan of this band since the 80's. They have had their ups and downs but, overall the band has made some decent music since the 80's. Their version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is, yes, different from the original, but they made it their own. Nugz, you may not like their music, to each his own, but do you have to call someone who does like thier music a "c***bag" and threaten to cut them? You may hate the band, but the band is doing a lot to help people in this country. They are constantly giving to charities and building houses for people. They do not have to do any of that but they choose to do so. They take the money they make and give to others. The band continues to put on a great concert.... I suggest you go to one and feel all the positive energy that surrounds the fans and the band, but I am sure you would never do that. 
Bon Jovi has given lots to the state of New Jersey also, so to be embarrassed that they come from your state, I don't understand. I am just one of a million of bon jovi fans and I do like their version of "Hallelujah" and all their new music. I will continue to enjoy listening to them and you haters can enjoy whatever music you want to listen to. I was just astonished at the strong hate feelings toward a band that is not perfect, but willing to try new things and continually entertains their fans.
Bon Jovi has given lots to the state of New Jersey also, so to be embarrassed that they come from your state, I don't understand. I am just one of a million of bon jovi fans and I do like their version of "Hallelujah" and all their new music. I will continue to enjoy listening to them and you haters can enjoy whatever music you want to listen to. I was just astonished at the strong hate feelings toward a band that is not perfect, but willing to try new things and continually entertains their fans.
nugz
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WOW!! I am stunned by the hatred the people on this site feel toward bon jovi. I am a huge fan of this band since the 80's. They have had their ups and downs but, overall the band has made some decent music since the 80's. Their version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is, yes, different from the original, but they made it their own. Nugz, you may not like their music, to each his own, but do you have to call someone who does like thier music a "c***bag" and threaten to cut them? You may hate the band, but the band is doing a lot to help people in this country. They are constantly giving to charities and building houses for people. They do not have to do any of that but they choose to do so. They take the money they make and give to others. The band continues to put on a great concert.... I suggest you go to one and feel all the positive energy that surrounds the fans and the band, but I am sure you would never do that.
uhhh, who are you and did you really just join this site to defend bon jovi and revive a 9 month old thread?!!
Yes, nugz, believe it or not, when I came across this site and read what people were writing about Bon Jovi I had to join just to defend them. That is the kind of fan I am. Sorry, I didn't realize that this was a 9 month old thread and I was stirring up old news. In the Bon Jovi world this really isn't old news. Fans are begging for the band to release their version of Hallelujah. and that may just happen. So, in the future you haters may have more threads to bash bon jovi. I just had to throw in a positive message for the band. As far as who I am, well I am nobody of any importance, just living my life enjoying Bon Jovi music.
I just had to throw in a positive message for the band. As far as who I am, well I am nobody of any importance, just living my life enjoying Bon Jovi music.
Busy Clippers
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Yes, nugz, believe it or not, when I came across this site and read what people were writing about Bon Jovi I had to join just to defend them. That is the kind of fan I am. Sorry, I didn't realize that this was a 9 month old thread and I was stirring up old news. In the Bon Jovi world this really isn't old news. Fans are begging for the band to release their version of Hallelujah. and that may just happen. So, in the future you haters may have more threads to bash bon jovi.
Are you Jon Corzine?
nugz
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hahahhahahaha
MadameChaos
you should see mine
Ah hell no!
Jeff Buckley did a really great cover but BON JOVI!?!?!?!?
He's going to murder it.
Jeff Buckley did a really great cover but BON JOVI!?!?!?!?
He's going to murder it.
oye terence
ampersand after ampersand
Hahaahahahahah
nugz
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Sambora Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Sambora was pulled over by police in Laguna Beach, Calif., late on Tuesday after they observed him driving erratically, according to TMZ.com. Sambora reportedly failed numerous field sobriety tests and was detained for DUI.
The musician was admitted to rehab last year following a battle with alcoholism, which, among other factors, was sparked by his deteriorating marriage to actress Heather Locklear and the ailing health of his dad.
He spent a stint at celebrity rehab facility the Cirque Lodge in Utah months after completing a detox at the UCLA Medical Center.
omg, he looks 90 years old in that picture!!!
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