When this parent declares that he would be playing one of the most covered songs in recent history, the judges are less than impressed. Even Simon Cowell is speechless once he cracks the first note.
Leonard Cohen, a Canadian singer-songwriter, first published βHallelujahβ in 1984 on his βVarious Positionsβ album. However, it wasnβt until John Caleβs 1991 performance that the song became popular.
The version most of us are familiar with, though, is L.A. session player Jeff Buckleyβs chart-topping hit from 1994. The tune has been recorded and performed by over 300 different musical artists since Buckleyβs modest performance won our hearts.
American contestant Jeffery Adam Gutt pulls out the masterpiece for the most wonderful reason in this 2012 X Factor audition. Gutt claims that his primary purpose for auditioning is to support his 4-year-old son. This is a performance that any child would be proud of.
