Cinnamon Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I am so pleased that Jeff Buckleys version of this song has reached number 2 in the Christmas charts,opening it up to be loved by a whole new generation of listeners. Both of my girls now have it on their play lists It is such a haunting song & he sang it with such emotion. I have a sneaking liking for the Rufus Wainwright version from Shrek too, but then again I do adore most everything he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 You have just answered a question for me, thank you. I didn't know who's version it was on Shrek. I liked that one best I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I love the Rufus Wainwright one too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wrong, wrong, wrong! Only the Master (and the writer) the fabulous, incomparable Leonard Cohen, can sing this song properly! I was privileged to see him sing it at the O2 last month and the memory will stay with me for ever. I'm afraid Jeff Buckley sings it too slowly and boringly for my liking, and I can't bear to listen to the X-Factor version ... but on the bright side, at least Leonard is getting the royalties, he needs the cash unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I heard that he sold the royalties to it not long after writing Has that changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 You could be right, Snowy, I hadn't heard that - oh well in that case, someone else is coining it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wrong, wrong, wrong! Only the Master (and the writer) the fabulous, incomparable Leonard Cohen, can sing this song properly! I was privileged to see him sing it at the O2 last month and the memory will stay with me for ever. I'm afraid Jeff Buckley sings it too slowly and boringly for my liking, and I can't bear to listen to the X-Factor version ... but on the bright side, at least Leonard is getting the royalties, he needs the cash unfortunately! Nah,Cohen doesn't do it for me I am afraid. Apparantly there are over 150 versions of the song out there........ Must be one for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Is criminal to allow X-Factor version to exist! Jef Buckley version is one of my favourite things of all time. I may've dreamt it, but am sure I heard from somewhere that Simon cowel has the rights to the royalties for the Jeff Buckley and Cohen versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Is criminal to allow X-Factor version to exist! Jef Buckley version is one of my favourite things of all time. I may've dreamt it, but am sure I heard from somewhere that Simon cowel has the rights to the royalties for the Jeff Buckley and Cohen versions. That would explain a lot wouldn't it! I do like Alexandra's version, but still prefer Jeff Buckleys (although I thought it was him doing the Shrek one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yup the winner all round is Cowell. I've had the JB version for years so its become my ingrained favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Leonard Cohen for me as well - but I do like the Jeff Buckley version ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 My favourite is John Cale's version, but only by a hair. Jeff and Rufus are also brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wrong, wrong, wrong! Only the Master (and the writer) the fabulous, incomparable Leonard Cohen, can sing this song properly! I was privileged to see him sing it at the O2 last month and the memory will stay with me for ever. Couldn't agree more Olly. I have never seen the X Factor, but I was genuinely upset that some unknown singer was going to ruin one of my favouite songs and probably be the Christmas No 1 grrrrrrr. I don't like the Jeff Buckley version either, but kdLang's version is pretty amazing. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Only the Master (and the writer) the fabulous, incomparable Leonard Cohen, can sing this song properly! I was privileged to see him sing it at the O2 last month and the memory will stay with me for ever. Though funnily I remember from in the recesses of my mind that LC thinks the JB version is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi Everyone There is an old old saying you pays your money and takes your choice, everyone will have there own choice on this one. I say they are all good as it makes you think of others at this time of the year. So no more I like it better than and lets think of other else fortunate that your selves especially around this time of year. Best regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Nothing wrong with having & voicing an opinion though,Ian Thats what the forum is all about - healthy,friendly debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Actually I think infidelity and all the other things the song is about are the wrong thing to be thinking about at Christmas but there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I am sick of hearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 H'mmm... I don't really see how it's festive or generous-spirited, but it's a great song. And so long as everyone realises that I am right and they are wrong, a good discussion is always positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I love the song, but listenig to the words - isn't it about King David and Bathsheba? Or is it Samson and Delilah? Must go and google the lyrics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I read somewhere that the song is very bleak and is essentially about the unsatisfactory nature of a physical relationship where love is not present. I could be wrong though. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 It's got to be Leonard Cohen for me like Olly and a few others. I too saw him a couple of weeks ago - fantastic!. Another pretty good version is KD Lang - anyone heard that if not utube it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 There is an old old saying you pays your money and takes your choice, everyone will have there own choice on this one.I say they are all good as it makes you think of others at this time of the year. So no more I like it better than and lets think of other else fortunate that your selves especially around this time of year. Hey Ian, it's only a bit of friendly banter! I think everyone's got an different view on this one, as Cinammon says, this is a place where you can voice your opinions. I think the song is about love/relationships, but I have read that every verse has a Biblical interpretation - the one about 'she tied you to a kitchen chair, she broke your throne, she cut your hair' is about Samson, etc. I'm not sure about some of the other verses this is a family forum after all. Apparently LC wrote 80 verses originally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Both of my girls now have it on their play lists Mum, you're wrong. I don't have it on my playlist. Yes, sadly, I registered just to correct her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 *TUT* its like having a virtual stalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
