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thenewgreen · 4385 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask Hubski: What cover version of a particular song do you think exceeds the original version?

He's adopted the style of Wainwright and Buckley? How so? Not suggesting otherwise because I've not seen him live, I just can't imagine it.

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dublinben · 4385 days ago · link ·

Judging by the video I found of a recent performance, it sounds just like the younger singers. I don't know the original well enough to make a proper comparison though.

+discuss+discuss

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thenewgreen · 4385 days ago · link ·

for anyone that would like to take the Hallelujah challenge:

Rufus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrZ7lChK-g

Buckley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIw0ewEsNHs

Cohen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q&ob=av2e

Three different and distinct interpretations of a wonderful song.

I'm a fan of all three musicians but I'm not a fan of Rufus' version. He is great though and this has inspired me to post a song by him.