Hallelujah ,Leonard Cohen cover.

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Frank Watkinson

5 жыл бұрын

Everybody does this so why not lol.

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@THEOTHERONE1FULL 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite versions so far. A lot of people cover this song with extreme runs and exaggerated falsettos and vibratos and all that fancy-singer stuff that end up leaving the essence of the song behind, however yours is so humble and honest that really showcases the value of the song, totally love it.

@FrankWatkinson 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,

@MelissaMayhem99 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Jennifer Hudson's version just makes me screech. I think Frank here and the late Jeff Buckley did it justice and would make Mr. Cohen proud. "It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah" is the essence of the piece. To me at least

@nohandleformethx 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. My parents both love KD Lang's version and it was too much variance for me, although genuinely full of technique and talent and heart. Frank's version here makes me thing of a Wainwright-Buckley hybrid, and his voice is just raw and beautiful. I love it. If you don't listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast "Revisionist History," you might want to check out Episode 07 (named Halleluja, go figure). It takes a look at the evolution of the song and how it's just one of those things that continues to evolve. One of my favourite episodes :)

@DR-sh7sm 3 жыл бұрын

I think that there is not another way to describe how you can feel the song he is so much in the song that he bring you in with is voice full of emotion not like the way they sing now or play guitar I could listen to him and fall asleep or cry because he make me feel the music that man can sing better than some people that goes on tour around the world he beat a lot of them nice voice so soft

@garyrussell8721 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dees9502 3 жыл бұрын

Of the thousands of times Ive heard this song over the years I have NEVER been touched by the lyrics like I have with your rendition, Frank. I’m a 55 yr old US Navy 100% disabled combat veteran. Ive seen things and done things in my life that people shouldn’t have to see and do. I’ve experienced the worst life has to offer. As I wipe the tears from my eyes I can now say I have experienced some of the truly best life has to offer. You’ve made a mate for life, Frank. Thank you for filling my heart with joy 🙏

@FrankWatkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@divadoodledoo Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking! I wish I had words to make you feel better, but as you know, there’s no such thing….I’m so sorry this happened to you.

@bianchaesson1441 5 ай бұрын

Now my tears come! My heart goes out to you. Prayer too!!

@stephanied9629 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. May you find peace and comfort.

@stephanied9629 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. May you find peace and comfort.

@rosemaris5754 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, it feels very honest to the way Leonard Cohen would preform live. Back when it was just him, his guitar and a stool.

@jeffreyc.mcandrew8911 3 жыл бұрын

Yes a deep honesty in the performance!

@kateblais1772 5 ай бұрын

Exactly! This is how it was always meant to be performed.

@AlleGrenade 5 ай бұрын

... chills and tears.. This song is the most covered/recorded (over 200+ times) ever.. THIS , YOUR VERSION.. what a hauntingly beautiful soulful gut wrenching rendition. I got to see Leonard sing this (he was age 82 and played a 4 hr set, dancing on and off stage.. life changing moment) *HE WOULD BE PROUD: THIS IS JUSTICE TO HIS SONG*✨️🕯✨️

@FrankWatkinson 5 ай бұрын

Thank you,

@jordanbroomfield773 4 жыл бұрын

Looking sharp my man, love the cover. Hope all is well.

@FrankWatkinson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, all fine so far.

@BluesInSeattle 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my. Five years ago I had to watch my sister pass. She unfortunately had a cancerous brain tumor and left at the young age of 53. Some of my fondest memories are of me playing this song on my guitar in her kitchen while she sang this song with me. On May 23, 2015 she slipped into the ether quietly from her bed as we all gathered around her. This song was playing on the radio. And I know she would have just adored hearing you play this. Thanks for sharing.

@jackjack4412 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@jessicapetrin1655 5 ай бұрын

My Mom passed from a brain tumor on the same date in 2019. I am so sorry for your loss. Frank, I just love you. Thank you for sharing with the world. It would be a shame if you hadn’t. ❤

@lum309 2 ай бұрын

I am sitting alone in the dark and just listening to this. It just soothes my soul and makes me forget about the struggles i am going through.

@keithreynolds6444 5 ай бұрын

Just discovered Frank and wow! I’m just now going through all of his songs. We have the same taste in music. So cool to find someone in their older years find music and KZfaq to be able to share their passion with the rest of us. Cheers!

@vapues873 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you bring your own spirit into these songs. You are a shining light in the collective beauty and power across generations. Ultimately, we are all better together.

@sammamoni 3 жыл бұрын

Might I add how you do so across genres. I mean I never imagined mixing up Cohen and snow petrol in the same playlist.

@jacksonrolett9683 3 жыл бұрын

Authenticity like this has the power to redeem KZfaq and fix the world. Keep 'em comin' Frank.

@deborahboller 3 жыл бұрын

This comment is beautiful, too

@Societyofbrokensouls 3 жыл бұрын

Those are big jobs, but yeah, Frank is definitely giving us a little more hope for the world. What a treasure he is.

@elephantelefant 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Leonard Cohens hometown of Montreal, and as such, a big fan. You gave me shivers with this cover! It's beautiful. I have listened to all of your originals as well, you are a true talent. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

@FrankWatkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Ares_0926 3 жыл бұрын

So many versions of this song but your years add something special to it. I love it. Leonard Cohen would be proud.

@dvijay461 4 жыл бұрын

The description literally made me lol

@FrankWatkinson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@kathleenwildman9427 3 жыл бұрын

Dreamy Frank, As a Canadian and a poet, Cohen has such a deep strong place in my heart. I rarely like people’s versions of this because they are to clean and impersonal. This one is beautiful. You did it justice❤️

@FrankWatkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@doberski6855 3 жыл бұрын

K.D Lang's version is one that I deeply admire and enjoy, Mr. Watkinson's version is equally impressive and special.

@michele21auntiem Жыл бұрын

Yes this is my favorite cover, along with KD Lang.

@veredmagen Ай бұрын

The only Cover it ever needed. Leonhard would have surely approved. Beautifully done. Tears shed. Thank you

@sandykimbrough7170 Ай бұрын

I agree with you completely. He truly understands and feels this song. Sometimes he seems to inhabit Cohn's soul.

@felizitas7295 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the most beautiful version I know! Your music is great and so full of emotions. It really gave me chills, thank you so much!!

@FrankWatkinson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@muffy_ Жыл бұрын

Frank, I just cant stop watching your covers. I cannot tell the live you've lived but the way your composure, voice and evocative ways you sing, truly tells how much of a wonderful person you are :)

3 жыл бұрын

Frank We Love You in France ! Great Soul my Friend, Bro! Hallelujah! Christophe

@JohnSmith-so4qg 3 жыл бұрын

The one person who disliked this is afraid of emotions and when they started crying they were upset that you made them break down.

@pubbets7290 3 жыл бұрын

You're my new favourite channel, Frank. Thank you for sharing this beautiful music with the world.

@somdoquarto 11 ай бұрын

Everybody loves to rant about how much this song has been covered. But the world surely was needing yours. Thank you for that, my friend. Cheers,

@kotopulta 6 ай бұрын

Сэр, это восхитительно! Умиротворяющая песня и её исполнение❤

@virginiabarton1056 4 ай бұрын

‘…and it’s a broken hallelujah…’ always brings me to tears. This was beautiful. Thank you sir!😢

@kaiisth 7 ай бұрын

This is one of my favourite songs of all time and you just made me see it in a whole new light, I don't know if you're told it enough but you are a truly talented man. ❤

@oliviaboston576 3 жыл бұрын

Here from TikTok! After I watched/listened to three of your most recents I was like “his voice would sound perfect covering Hallelujah” found it and am not disappointed! Amazing!

@martin.k1158 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my favorite song thank you grandpa

@FrankWatkinson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank's.

@elisangelachaves945 5 жыл бұрын

So cute!

@FrankWatkinson 5 жыл бұрын

@@elisangelachaves945 Thanks

@elisangelachaves945 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@feliciejourdain2042 3 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered your channel and I absolutely love every cover you post, they are so beautiful! Thank you for blessing us

@YungScuffed Жыл бұрын

When your video of a covers most replayed moment is the beginning that’s how you know you’ve killed it!!

@steffidomaschke6014 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a soothing voice, Sir. I do mean that in the most positive way. Thank you for singing to us! Greetings from Germany. ❤

@kerihazelton5785 Ай бұрын

You were born to sing this song. What a perfect match of material and artist, just hauntingly beautiful!

@ghinwak3058 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad KZfaq recommended you!!!!

@BeardedDaddyD 3 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to your covers for about an hour now. Every one of them is incredibly done. Thank you

@chuggingtonn8923 6 күн бұрын

Beautiful rendition Frank...got me all teary eyed.

@codyelmore7825 Ай бұрын

Frank you touch people all over the world in a deep and profound way i thank you sincerely

@VanessaGonzalez-xm7qu 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked so fast I gasped! Perfect cover!

@DavidCarroll-rl9bt 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the raw talent, nothing fake or overproduced. Just a man and guitar with a beautiful voice.

@nodice8312 3 ай бұрын

What a pleasure to sing along with the maestro.......❤

@RootBound505 5 ай бұрын

Love the no frills style. It’s as if you are simply the facilitator of the music and lyrics. Beautiful

@FrankWatkinson 5 ай бұрын

I don't think this song was intended to have frills.

@shiftedfilter3734 2 ай бұрын

Make sure your guitars in camera frankie love to see how u play your progressions your playstyle is flawless always in admiration thanks for sharing with us all my geezer big love

@FrankWatkinson 2 ай бұрын

I never expected anyone to watch me.

@RonPivo 3 жыл бұрын

Found it ! Thanks for the note. So raw and great. Thank you

@apurbaneupane558 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. I'm so glad I found your account. All your covers are emotional and great to listen to. Listening to your songs makes me feel warm and glad I'm alive. Thanks Frank. Much love.

@dn221273 5 ай бұрын

Очередная порция умиротворения, душевности, задумчивости от Фрэнка! Спасибо дорогой Фрэнк! ❤

@MelissaMayhem99 3 жыл бұрын

I used to sing this and Let It Be to my daughter at night when she was little, and you're stirring up all those feels! Absolutely amazing, please continue expressing your beautiful soul

@gerrystewart9858 3 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful man. Such haunting deep emotion. If a version ever made me feel this song to its core, it's this one. You're incredible!

@vanessaallves07 4 ай бұрын

what a sweet and melancholy voice. I love this song. Jesus will always be with you.

@TwistedReality187 3 жыл бұрын

this is my all time favorite song. Your cover is perfection! I love the emotion you bring to this and all your songs

@elviragrahn606 3 жыл бұрын

I cried more than I'd like to admit. Stunning cover. Amazing voice. Thank you so much for this!

@v.a.3058 3 жыл бұрын

Some may say they love music, others profess a passion for it. But you Frank.... music and your soul are one and the same.....LOVE IT!!

@leogualtieri523 3 жыл бұрын

This song gives me such strong nostalgia for Christmas. So cozy

@MortemSpiritus Жыл бұрын

Frank, the authenticity is incredible... The emotion you pour into each cover is just... *chef's kiss*

@benjarnavich8476 2 жыл бұрын

I dont have enough words to describe the emotions your covers give me. They are beautiful.

@JoshSalt1 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh. Another beaut. Thank you for giving so much of yourself in each song! It's a true pleasure.

@benbruhns192 3 жыл бұрын

You are the most honest artist I have witnessed in a long time your renditions and original songs are incredible I’m in awe

@sholoanabangalideepee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god for the blessed KZfaq algorithm which has made me discover this gem! This is my favourite version and I have listened to almost half of all the covers you've uploaded (on a Watkinson binge atm but I don't mind). This made me smile, cry and feel at peace. Love this and all of your covers.

@timeast2118 3 жыл бұрын

Woe, there aren't enough words for this. This is just beautiful in. Every. Single. Way. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world Mr. Watkinson.

@clea193 3 жыл бұрын

all your covers make me really happy, Frank. Thank you so much. xx

@athenad8636 3 жыл бұрын

Frank you did it again, made me cry. Your singing and playing really brings such joy to us here in California. Thank you. Keep making music man!

@rhondacameron108 3 жыл бұрын

Soothing to my soul ❤️. Also the best version of this song I’ve heard, thank you for the wonderful rendition of this lovely song! Much love from St. Louis Missouri USA 🥰

@Amy-ki4gu 3 жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely wow. Mr Cohen would be proud to meet you. ! Such a soulful presence in every note. Totally epic.

@camote2065 3 жыл бұрын

This is just so beautiful, your voice makes everything sound so magical and sweet

@toxictwinkie32 3 жыл бұрын

It still amazes me to this day that people still think this is a happy song, it's actually a very sad song. You bring that same sense of fake happiness that was originally brought to it

@taylorslagle5927 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this; keep being you. You’re a shining light in this world.

@persnickety-do-dah 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir, for the hilarity, songs, warmth and for the quiet peace you convey in every word, spoken or sung. And the Gilpin poem, your recitation was a perfect, beautifully sweet heartbreak ❤

@danu3247 3 жыл бұрын

What a find! Love your music sir, thank you so very much.

@ricardoparracho6871 3 жыл бұрын

Sung with feeling... just how it should be.... Everytime I try to play it, I can't finish it without a tear in my eye.... Beautiful song!

@peptobismol2735 2 жыл бұрын

This version is so beautiful and peaceful. I could listen to this version everyday, all day. It's just gorgeous. Keep it up Frank 😊👍🏼

@thepowerfulcoaching 3 жыл бұрын

Soulful singing with rich texture in your vocals, so happy that you share your gift with the world. This is why we are here at the end.

@Tsotne. 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best versions to me ❤ I love your work and i'm so glad i discovered this channel, thank you

@Silv718 3 жыл бұрын

Your songs bring so much joy. You literally have no idea. Your music has helped me remember good times with my grandfather who has passed. He loved music and the guitar. Thank you for showing us your talent!

@jayceefox17 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, one of my fav songs. What a beautiful cover. Thank you

@ztribal57x12 3 жыл бұрын

This song gives me inner peace. Thank you for covering this song Mr. Frank.

@CptFlint404 3 жыл бұрын

Emotions, sincerity, the amazing reverb of your voice does not require any high notes to be sung, to be screamed. Fuller than any other cover I have ever heard. I wish you the best Mr.Frank.

@akaashkhadun2783 3 жыл бұрын

The way you play guitar is amazing, I watched the other covers and you nailed each one of them perfectly.

@AoiAriBerry 3 жыл бұрын

I've always loved this song. You did an amazing job. Thank you.

@ag2424 3 жыл бұрын

This brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, but this time you really got me. You sing with your heart and never fail to touch mine, I would just love to hug you!!! 💕🤗

@abbypizza 3 жыл бұрын

That remembered me of my grandpa, it was awesome! He is now one of the sky's stars, but we sang this song when he was alive! Really amazing memory!❤️🥺

@user-bp3nb5nw6v 28 күн бұрын

Oh Frank! Thank you for this, once again.

@myyvelena1121 3 жыл бұрын

This is beyond beautiful, thank you for this Frank. 😌 I needed to hear this.

@marionhenriquet2036 3 жыл бұрын

Just love it !!!

@FrankWatkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Marion.

@cathleen537 3 жыл бұрын

You bring me right down to my knees, Frank.

@timobrien3287 3 ай бұрын

That was a Mike drop! You are amazing! Best version I’ve ever heard. Very nice! Thank you!

@Alan-ps8kz 3 жыл бұрын

Your voice man bring me a peace in my heart ❤ You are amazing!!!

@ronnehls4048 3 жыл бұрын

You sir move the soul, thank you

@nickaejordan 2 жыл бұрын

You are a national treasure. I love your covers and your originals.

@goyo242 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your soul! i love your voice so much💞🌟🥺 bless you!!!

@domingocuadra4582 3 жыл бұрын

You sir can't stop making my days a lot better

@aletharolbin2042 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing, Frank. I love your voice and your song choices.

@jeffreyc.mcandrew8911 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. You're channeling the great Leonard Cohen! One of your best Frank.

@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182 Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this interpretation by Frank so beautiful. Thank you Frank.

@shannonhopkins1540 3 жыл бұрын

So much emotion. Beautifully done. I stumbled across your page today and so glad I did. Your awesome 👌

@garyrussell8721 2 жыл бұрын

Ty Frank, another beautiful song well done. Cheers

@Noname-ni1dy 5 ай бұрын

Maybe my favorite cover of a song I have heard countless times! Amazing.

@danshifrin8118 3 жыл бұрын

I don't usually comment on youtube videos so I don't really know how to initiate something like this but thank you for this, Frank. This isn't the first time your voice has moved me to tears. Thank you