Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) - Postmodern Jukebox Cover ft. Effie Passero

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  • Postmodern Jukebox cover of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen ft. Effie Passero.
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Комментарии • 1,4 тыс.

  • @postmodernjukebox
    @postmodernjukebox  2 года назад +282

    You can now enjoy all our latest covers (including this one) on our brand new album OldieFans! pmjlive.com/OldieFans

    • @ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter
      @ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter 2 года назад +8

      hope so much you made a version from this very special song. thank you so much 😊

    • @phileasfoxx2006
      @phileasfoxx2006 2 года назад +4

      Спасибо, обязательно! 😉

    • @dongleseon8785
      @dongleseon8785 2 года назад +6

      This song is really stepping up the game not just because of immensely talented voice but also from very thoughtful composing. And of course sound engineering that actually separate each instrument. The comment will get too long if every bits that I'm appreciating is to be mentioned. Appreciated!

    • @brianlipton151
      @brianlipton151 2 года назад +3

      A truly impressive cover of perhaps the greatest song ever written. Bravi!

    • @greggv8
      @greggv8 2 года назад

      I'd love to hear this young woman do some singing with PMJ. ruclips.net/video/q8g6qs9PJuI/видео.html

  • @Complexsax
    @Complexsax 10 месяцев назад +26

    Madame, you are a breathtaking artist!

  • @laniakea1541
    @laniakea1541 Год назад +332

    How freaking liberating has to be to be able to sing your lungs out

    • @-Subtle-
      @-Subtle- Год назад +24

      I do it all the time! ... much to the chagrin of my children. I am the complete opposite of this singer.

    • @mrdaym
      @mrdaym Год назад +16

      @@-Subtle- You go and sing your heart out, your children will love you for it sooner than you think.

    • @aoifenichinneide6893
      @aoifenichinneide6893 Год назад +2

      I only ever do it in my kitchen but it really is liberating :)

    • @rambledogs2012
      @rambledogs2012 Год назад +6

      @@aoifenichinneide6893 Do it in the shower too. Sounds ruddy awesome for those of us who can't sing. 🙂

    • @dcallan812
      @dcallan812 10 месяцев назад +5

      As liberating as crying all way through her vocals. She has one hell of a voice

  • @pingoen
    @pingoen Год назад +121

    If Leonard Cohen was alive to hear this he would be proud.

    • @lindanorris2455
      @lindanorris2455 10 месяцев назад +3

      HE HEARD HER SING THIS HAVE NO DO0OUBT!

    • @MrCophtr
      @MrCophtr 6 месяцев назад +2

      no

  • @thomassicard3733
    @thomassicard3733 Год назад +11

    Thank you, Leonard Cohen!

  • @FatMarlonBrando
    @FatMarlonBrando 2 года назад +1066

    Just when you think a song has been done to death. This is probably the best arrangement of this song I’ve ever heard. What an amazing voice too, so clear and powerful.

    • @ForestCM
      @ForestCM 2 года назад

      That one is also beautiful: ruclips.net/video/AGRfJ6-qkr4/видео.html

    • @RachelShortyRRees
      @RachelShortyRRees 2 года назад +5

      Totally agree with you there. This song is one of my all time faves, no matter whoe sang it. This version is so very special and beautiful. Thank you ❤️

    • @1949lwd
      @1949lwd 2 года назад +18

      Yes, this is incredibly beautiful. But for my money, nobody has ever done this song better than K.D. Lang. If you haven’t heard her version, you haven’t heard the best, IMO.

    • @ToeTag1968
      @ToeTag1968 2 года назад +2

      You had it right the first time. This song has been done to death. I can't even bear to hear it anymore. Don't mean to take anything away from the musicians, but this song is low hanging fruit.

    • @knitterknerd
      @knitterknerd 2 года назад +8

      @@ToeTag1968 I don't think I could call it low hanging fruit, personally. Yeah, it's been done a lot, and it's pretty much always going to sound good, so I do get your point. But the bar is incredibly high. If you don't bring something completely new to it _and_ do it perfectly, people aren't going to be satisfied, because they've heard better. A lot of my favorite song covers are from PMJ, largely because that's exactly what they do: they make songs new and perform them at a staggeringly high level.
      PMJ still didn't quite match up to my personal favorite cover of this song, which really says something. It was still absolutely worth doing, as so many commenters are saying it's the first version that's really resonated with them.

  • @katyhill18
    @katyhill18 2 года назад +354

    Goosebumps!!! The range,the control!! How effortless she moved from one register to the next! Incredible!

    • @sydneyturner2911
      @sydneyturner2911 2 года назад +8

      hearing her voice during the hallelujahs was just amazing!

    • @Thirty-Thirty_30-30
      @Thirty-Thirty_30-30 2 года назад +1

      I can't say (write) more.
      But i want to hear this vice in a duette with Morgan James, Haley Reinhart, Tess Mohr or someone else of PostmodernJukebox. Or the Clown of Puddles Pity Party with his amazing voice.

    • @anomymouse5043
      @anomymouse5043 Год назад +2

      Vocal range? Check Effie's singing in PMJ cover on "I was made for lovin you". Listen it through.

    • @katyhill18
      @katyhill18 Год назад +1

      @@anomymouse5043 just watched it, very good, what a voice!

    • @SlicedBread1001
      @SlicedBread1001 Год назад +3

      The phrase “Iron fist in a velvet glove”springs to mind.

  • @lesyasnezhko8798
    @lesyasnezhko8798 Год назад +570

    Today I switched on this song to my mom, 71 years old woman from Ukraine, she doesn't understand English, but she was crying astonished with the beauty of this musical composition and video, she told ne it was an incredible experience. Thanks a million for what you're doing.💙💛

    • @danielracovitan9779
      @danielracovitan9779 Год назад +20

      did you tell her that the song is actually about sex, fucking and losing one's faith in God ?

    • @GirlCalledKau
      @GirlCalledKau Год назад +50

      ​@@danielracovitan9779 because you think 70+ people didn't live and love, edgelord?

    • @sapphicfrancesca
      @sapphicfrancesca Год назад +24

      @@danielracovitan9779 who cares what the meaning is the song itself it’s beautiful

    • @villannn
      @villannn Год назад +24

      @@danielracovitan9779 So it's about being human; is that what you're trying to say? (Albeit crassly.)

    • @andymac345
      @andymac345 Год назад +6

      I believe music transpires language.

  • @billcohen2444
    @billcohen2444 Год назад +37

    Effie performed this live in Sydney on Friday night as part of PMJ's 'Life in the Past Lane'. She absolutely killed it. Standing ovation with cheering and hollering from the entire venue.

  • @nmappraiser9926
    @nmappraiser9926 Год назад +79

    I had to add my awe and admiration, saw PMJ live tonight and the entire room was simply blown away by this amazing voice and emotion. Effie, you are a star without a doubt and you create new fans every time you sing.

    • @francie15
      @francie15 Год назад +2

      I was at last night's show too. Such a blast!

    • @tylerdarlington4269
      @tylerdarlington4269 Год назад +3

      just watched their show tonight, this number was the first standing ovation of the show- and her finale of Creep was the second. She is phenomenally talented, i was entranced every time she took the stage.

    • @jakewynn9083
      @jakewynn9083 Год назад +2

      ​@@tylerdarlington4269I was also at the show from last night, which brought me here. Simply incredible performances.

    • @sjw1029
      @sjw1029 Год назад +3

      Co-sign. Saw her perform this last night and had to come here and listen to her sing it again.

    • @blueberrypanquakes
      @blueberrypanquakes Год назад +2

      Saw them in Laconia, NH last night. This one and her rendition of "Creep" nearly brought the building down. What a voice! What a great talent to add to the PMJ family!

  • @robcoyle3321
    @robcoyle3321 Год назад +98

    This is a late comment to this video and I have two thoughts. First, when I saw the video appear on RUclips, I initially thought that we didn't need another interpretation of this song. I was totally wrong. Bravo, Scott et al. Brilliant work.
    Second, like a commenter above, I saw PMJ on tour a couple of weeks ago-- in Stockholm. Effie Passero delivered one of the most extraordinary live performances that I have ever seen. She absolutely stunned the audience. We all wept. If you have a chance to see her perform, do not miss it. Her rendition of Creep to close the show was also spectacular. With both of these tunes, she easily matches the talent of those who have performed it before, but she adds an emotion and a personal connection to the music that is absolutely staggering. I am so fortunate to have been in that audience. Thank you.

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Год назад +17

      so happy you got to see this live...Effie's voice is simply not of this world!

    • @natashasimeonidis3593
      @natashasimeonidis3593 Год назад +5

      I agree - just saw her tonight sing this - I was in tears and absolutely gobsmacked with her voice and performance. AMAZING!!!!

    • @PeterBlake77
      @PeterBlake77 Год назад +5

      Hard agree. Effie’s performance in Brisbane had a passion and viscerality I have never heard before.

    • @littledivasings
      @littledivasings 11 месяцев назад

      I had the thrill of hearing her in NC a few months back and it STILL resonates with me. I'm a fellow singer and man, was I humbled and inspired. Breath taking and once in a lifetime kind of sensational.

  • @kablooey8132
    @kablooey8132 2 года назад +5

    There is something special here...

  • @jesuszayas7
    @jesuszayas7 9 дней назад

    2 years later: She is INCREDIBLE singer, with tons of feeling on her voice. But man, the ARRANGEMENT IS SUPERB. Thank you so much for this.

  • @philwimer3591
    @philwimer3591 2 месяца назад +6

    I've seen Effie do this song three times live. In a show full of world-class singers, she soars up and beyond. Brings tears to my eyes every time. A PMJ show is a must for me 1-2 times per year to recharge my soul.

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  2 месяца назад

      We are so happy to have you in our PMJ family - recharge any time!

    • @agwyvern
      @agwyvern 2 месяца назад

      @@postmodernjukebox Come to Vancouver more often, then! 🙂
      [hint.... hint... HINT!!!!!!]
      Loved the last two visits (which would have been three if you hadn't suffered one of our freak winter 'storms' :-D

  • @robreneau2959
    @robreneau2959 2 года назад +5

    She made me cry.

  • @BranFlores
    @BranFlores 2 года назад +492

    What a voice! The arrangement is also beautiful. Just delicious.

    • @estrella3355
      @estrella3355 2 года назад +5

      OMG bran sabe de esta joya de canal .... @Bran Flores tqm

  • @DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993.
    @DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993. 2 года назад +68

    This feels exactly how this song should?
    This arrangement, the band behind her, the violin that comes in, her vocals.
    It just fits so beautifully.

  • @matt927
    @matt927 6 месяцев назад +27

    Was just at the PMJ concert tonight in Nashville and when I heard this beautiful rendition live again, it brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps, love Effie's voice!

    • @andrewsmithers4800
      @andrewsmithers4800 6 месяцев назад +2

      My duuuude same

    • @Splattertube
      @Splattertube 5 месяцев назад +3

      Same. Last night in Anaheim. Turned me inside out.

  • @curtismmichaels
    @curtismmichaels Год назад +19

    Tears of celestial inspiration. I could hear touches of Jeff Beck's sensibilities, and if Leonard Cohen wasn't sitting on a cloud with his jaw dropped in awe I'd be sad for him.

  • @empanada65
    @empanada65 2 года назад +86

    Effie has perfected the sound of the mourning dove and its beautiful.

  • @mathewchartier1259
    @mathewchartier1259 3 месяца назад +3

    Saw this live at the Capital Theater in Flint, MI. Best performance I’ve ever seen. Goosebumps and tears at the same time. Effie is outstanding

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  3 месяца назад +2

      So happy you could be there with us on opening night!

    • @mathewchartier1259
      @mathewchartier1259 3 месяца назад +1

      @ I will definitely attend another performance by you guys. Was amazing. Didn’t know anything about your group before the show. Now I’m wondering where I’ve been for the last ten years

  • @JamieBurton-ju7lm
    @JamieBurton-ju7lm 8 месяцев назад +21

    This video is incredible but...
    I saw this performed live in Ipswich, UK. It was breathtaking. I was awestruck for the duration - the beauty of this ladies voice was overwhelming. She recieved a standing oveation but truly that didn't do it justice.
    The whole night was truly incredible ans I would urge anyone that enjoys these videos to see PMJ live. Unforgettable.

  • @jaytodd4191
    @jaytodd4191 Год назад +78

    If Cohen was still alive to hear this cover I think he’d be brought to tears with how beautiful this is

  • @jakubsafiak
    @jakubsafiak 2 месяца назад +3

    I went to Leonard Cohen’s concert once. Big Chill Festival in the UK, years ago. I sang ‘Hallelujhah’ with sixty thousand people and Leonard. What a magical moment in my life…
    Just discovered Postmodern Jukebox on RUclips, thanks to Pianote and Scott Bradley in it. It led me here and back to that concert. Thank You. Hallelujah.

  • @michaelkahms
    @michaelkahms 9 дней назад

    This made me cry. Such a beautiful cover and a super voice. May all who contributed to this live happily

  • @ABFinlayson
    @ABFinlayson Год назад +13

    Saw this live at the Gold Coast last week... stunning. You could've heard a pin drop until the very end when we burst into applause. I was on my feet. I cried. It was utter magic.

  • @arashikashu5421
    @arashikashu5421 Месяц назад +1

    You included one of my two favorite verses! No one EVER includes those! Love you so, so much for that! So much!

  • @kenshigo3833
    @kenshigo3833 2 года назад +206

    I hope this channel never dies.
    I hope you continue to find great talents to make those wonderful covers.
    One of a kind and even if 5.75M subs is a lot, it deserves so much more!

  • @pamelaflynn1129
    @pamelaflynn1129 Месяц назад +1

    I cried when I heard her sing this last night in Virginia. Simply beautiful!!

  • @mrdaym
    @mrdaym Год назад +5

    I love how the postmodern logo came on just as the intro to the song ended. To remind you that yes, this is just the beginning, you're in for a real ride here.

  • @lukeroginski
    @lukeroginski 2 месяца назад +1

    This video doesn't even show the magnitude and power her voice really has. chills

  • @holliebell785
    @holliebell785 Год назад +12

    I saw this live last night, it was by far the best live performance I've heard in my life.

  • @GemoeeOnsere
    @GemoeeOnsere 2 года назад +2

    Awakening deepness.... No more shadows... Only glorious, glorious light....

  • @bev1959-u2l
    @bev1959-u2l Год назад +15

    I heard this played in Hamilton, NZ. Staggeringly, hauntingly beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes, and there was a standing ovation - mid concert. Bravo.

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Год назад +1

      We’re glad you were there with us for such a special night ❤️

  • @wyshwood
    @wyshwood Год назад +2

    THAT voice, right there. What an instrument. Perfect.

  • @aoifenichinneide6893
    @aoifenichinneide6893 Год назад +12

    Saw this lady sing this last night at the Postmodern Jukebox concert in Edinburgh. By far the best vocal performance I have ever witnessed live. Out of this world!

    • @bev1959-u2l
      @bev1959-u2l Год назад +1

      Same for me from Hamilton NZ. Rapturous!

  • @dgamer222
    @dgamer222 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a beautiful voice 😭😭😭

  • @Tatlone
    @Tatlone 2 года назад +5

    1:14, the moment the first violinist looked into my soul and made me stay and listen till the end. Thank you!

  • @sasquatch1659
    @sasquatch1659 22 дня назад

    I'm in Love with this composition!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tranheskins3762
    @tranheskins3762 Год назад +11

    Just heard Effie live in Wellington tonight. I got goosebumps despite no connection to the religion itself. It was incredible no words can describe.

    • @SageWhite-Rose
      @SageWhite-Rose 9 месяцев назад

      I don't really think this song has much to do with religion.

  • @sandralira9376
    @sandralira9376 2 месяца назад +1

    Total Magnificence!!! Straight out, simple, and true. Glorious.

  • @jonh2o170
    @jonh2o170 Год назад +3

    i went to your show in Melbourne last night (2nd SEP 2023) and this song, sung by Effie Passero brought me to tears. thank you, thank you, thank you for coming to Melbourne. i will be there again when next you visit our city.

  • @hughryan7736
    @hughryan7736 Год назад +2

    You *need* to hear this live! Absolutely insane!

  • @TerryYelmene
    @TerryYelmene 2 года назад +6

    'Hallelujah'... as it can be, with sensitivity and grace. A Beautiful Hallelujah.

  • @Protothey
    @Protothey 2 года назад +2

    Oh. My. God. I drop a tear at the end.

  • @katiefleming32
    @katiefleming32 Год назад +15

    Just saw this performed live in Edinburgh last night. I sat with tears streaming down my face Effie you have the voice of an angel thank you for sharing your gift and talent with us all. Would kill to experience that moment for the first time again ❤

    • @bev1959-u2l
      @bev1959-u2l Год назад +1

      I just saw her in Hamilton NZ tonight...could not stop the tears. Just WOW.

  • @missardeur3731
    @missardeur3731 10 месяцев назад

    Goosebumps and literal tears. Thank you❤❤❤

  • @Flood520
    @Flood520 2 года назад +6

    Respect to Leonard Cohen, the last great Renaissance Man. What a biography the man had. Wow.

  • @stormy4812
    @stormy4812 11 месяцев назад +1

    Omg this lady's vocals! It's long been known this song is beautiful given how many artists/groups have covered it. It's hard to do a bad cover of this song but this is simply incredible! It's breathtaking.

  • @merrimerlo7177
    @merrimerlo7177 2 года назад +68

    Clearing my schedule for the next several weeks because after this NOTHING else exists in life for me. This is as dreamy as it gets. Effie has the most beautiful voice I’ve even known, and now THIS version of THIS song?! It’s like this song has been waiting all of it’s life for her to do this to it.❤️❤️❤️

    • @Not_An_EV
      @Not_An_EV 2 года назад +5

      Ngl my favourite pmj singer is and always will be Hayley and her Cover of Creep and 7 nation army are the only versions I can listen too but by god Effie has taken that 2nd spot without equal!

  • @marienemo6273
    @marienemo6273 Год назад +2

    her voice had me in tears

  • @WilhelmSmit-ql5vc
    @WilhelmSmit-ql5vc Год назад +4

    So thrilled that Effie was part of the PMJ TOUR -2023 singing this moving song live at Nottingham Royal Concert Halll - 16/04/23.

  • @GemoeeOnsere
    @GemoeeOnsere Месяц назад

    As the song was coming to an end She was shinning like a angel....

  • @heatherh8112
    @heatherh8112 Год назад +5

    Saw the show last night and Effie's version of Hallelujah blew me away! It was like hearing it for the first time. Just breathtaking.

  • @carlcully9169
    @carlcully9169 2 месяца назад +1

    I saw her perform in Newton nj yesterday and i was crying with joy .🙏

  • @charlespascual5508
    @charlespascual5508 2 года назад +18

    "Done to death"? Really? I can't get enough of this song. The comments prompted me to revisit the K. D. Lang & Jeff Buckley versions. If Leonard Cohen had never done anything else in his long career (and it was so, so good), this alone would have been enough to cement his legacy. Thank you, Leonard, thank you.

  • @emiliebossu1509
    @emiliebossu1509 Год назад +1

    Goosebumps and tears. Thank you ❤

  • @Brutish1
    @Brutish1 2 года назад +117

    I have listened to every version of this song I have ever seen since hearing the Jeff Buckley version shortly after his death. Literally dozens of covers. I have finally found a version done better. I sit here with tears running down my face after waiting for my hands to stop shaking enough to type. It has been many years since any song has caused a reaction anywhere near this strong. Thank you.

    • @omarrkoroma5164
      @omarrkoroma5164 2 года назад +6

      what a voice.

    • @Oddigan
      @Oddigan 2 года назад +5

      I experienced the same thing. I had been listening to this in the background out of respect to PMJ more than a genuine interest in hearing another cover of the song, but around three minutes in I noticed the waterworks that were building up. It's incredibly well done.

    • @andressitorus1865
      @andressitorus1865 2 года назад +1

      Same

    • @jorockne1555
      @jorockne1555 2 года назад +4

      My first thought too. Saw them last night, live it is overpowering. ❤her voice… all the feels.

    • @juliesmith5174
      @juliesmith5174 2 года назад

      This is really good. Try Bon Jovi’s version if you haven’t.

  • @Is_gog
    @Is_gog 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing Effie has to much passion when she sings and the musicians playing the instruments in the back too I love this 🖤🖤🖤

  • @andreasteufel2512
    @andreasteufel2512 2 года назад +5

    There is only one thing to say........... Thank you

  • @julianaron4501
    @julianaron4501 2 года назад +2

    THIS IS TRASCENDENTAL, SERIOUSLY.

  • @BadShotDR
    @BadShotDR 2 года назад +266

    3:51-4:22 I’m so glad this verse was kept in; I haven’t really understood why so many covers usually omit this part, imo it’s so strong

    • @debmedlin8423
      @debmedlin8423 2 года назад +31

      It seems like every version leaves something out. This was so INCREDIBLY beautiful, and I don’t know if I have ever heard that verse.
      I closed my eyes and just let it wash over me. I’m spent!

    • @allisonbergh4429
      @allisonbergh4429 2 года назад +94

      I think it’s probably because a lot of covers try to make it a religious praise song, and that verse is a little harder to interpret as being about anything other than sex 🤔

    • @Savithny
      @Savithny 2 года назад +76

      @@allisonbergh4429 THis. I keep seeing people describe it as a Christian praise song, and JUST NO. They also make up Jesusy verses. I keep waiting for people to get mad at the original Cohen version for leaving out the Jesusy verses of their "praise song."

    • @allisonbergh4429
      @allisonbergh4429 2 года назад +15

      @@Savithny I’ve seen it performed (minus the explicit verses - but there are plenty to choose from, the guy wrote a LOT) by a CHILDREN’S CHOIR. 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @TropicalPhysics
      @TropicalPhysics 2 года назад +28

      Maybe because the popular Jeff Buckley's cover emitted this verse, and later covers often go by that version.

  • @TheoMichaels
    @TheoMichaels Год назад +1

    PMJ performed this number at their show in Pittsburgh last night. It brought me to tears. Thank you, Effie! You are incredible.

  • @fotoman1527
    @fotoman1527 2 года назад +4

    I had the privilege of seeing Effie during what I believe was one of her first road performances with PMJ. She was wonderful then and she is radiant here! Great job by all!

  • @windsong2875
    @windsong2875 Год назад +2

    A very pleasing interpretation of this song!

  • @mutualbeard
    @mutualbeard Год назад +7

    We saw Effie sing this song last night at Anita's theatre, Thirroul as part of Pmj's Australian tour and she nailed it.

  • @gunslave99
    @gunslave99 5 месяцев назад +1

    Saw you perform this live last night on Anaheim on the PMJ10 Tour. I was moved to tears. Thank you.

  • @ninjabiscuit
    @ninjabiscuit Год назад +10

    I have come back and listened to this rendition over and over. So good.

  • @konstantinee
    @konstantinee 10 месяцев назад +1

    this will always be my favourite rendition of the song.

  • @katarzynabrajner7204
    @katarzynabrajner7204 2 года назад +16

    She's unbelievable. Pure vocal and musical genius.

  • @asarokk
    @asarokk 4 месяца назад

    Effie's amazing performance of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah brought me to tears. It was one of my mom's favorite songs including mine. How I wish I could share this with her, she would have loved it.

  • @janetleeharrison
    @janetleeharrison 2 года назад +33

    Best rendition I have ever heard of Hallelujah! Beautifully performed by everyone. Effie's range - WOW!

  • @granth9542
    @granth9542 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful. Coming up on 30 years when I saw Leonard Cohen - I’d never heard of him - In Minneapolis. I was completely memorized and have been ever since.

  • @TravelsWithATwist
    @TravelsWithATwist Год назад +3

    We had the honour of experiencing this in Canberra this week. Virtuoso doesn't even come close.

  • @BluesGuitarPlayer001
    @BluesGuitarPlayer001 8 месяцев назад +1

    Effie Passero auditioned on the Voice or one of those shows and has such a fantastic and powerful voice. Its one of those voices that can break thru the hardest of hearts

  • @rachelsweetman9581
    @rachelsweetman9581 Год назад +3

    Was blown away by Effie's renditions of this and Creep at the Gold Coast performance last month. What a voice!! So good! Thanks!!

  • @billymeyer99
    @billymeyer99 2 года назад +2

    Majestic, magisterial, magical, marvellous

  • @Ophelia_-bl7mi
    @Ophelia_-bl7mi 2 года назад +6

    It's the most unbelievable version this song!

  • @RenatoGPadilla
    @RenatoGPadilla Год назад +2

    That... That actually made me cry... That's NEVER happened with this song. NEVER.
    Her voice is MAGIC!

  • @Coldbeneaththehils
    @Coldbeneaththehils Год назад +5

    Was privileged to hear this live last week in Perth amazing concert. Will always remember how in awe the crowd was of her magical voice❤

  • @lifeenvironments
    @lifeenvironments 2 года назад +2

    Leonard is listening, feeling and smiling upon you tonight. Simply wonderful.

  • @SaraNiemietz
    @SaraNiemietz 2 года назад +4

    Francesca! You’re the best!!!

  • @Fatherofheroesandheroines
    @Fatherofheroesandheroines 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have always loved this song. It's been a song that has gotten me through some craziness. This is my favorite version so far.

  • @jenniferbonnell4042
    @jenniferbonnell4042 Год назад +17

    Absolutely stunning!!! This song has been done so often by so many people, it’s difficult to create a version that is both unique, and still as powerful as the original. What an incredible instrument her voice is - truly outstanding 🤯 Excuse me while I go to look up all the Effie Passero I can find ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @sandradle756
    @sandradle756 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have always loved this song. But never did I have the kind of physical reaction to it as i just did. You amaze me. I'm enthralled. I'm 73 yrs young and I've never felt anything like i do when i listen to you. I wish I could see you live. But, I'll take these beautifully done videos. Sending you Blessings .❤

  • @Alek4275
    @Alek4275 Год назад +1

    This cover is so beautiful I can't get all of it in just 1 run. I needed to play the song 4 times to be partially satisfied

  • @msk4795
    @msk4795 2 года назад +3

    So very,very beautiful! Thank you so much, Ms. Effie! Brava!

  • @venetarepsproductknowledge144
    @venetarepsproductknowledge144 6 месяцев назад +1

    Saw her Sunday at the Tower in Okc. Goosebumps and tears . Amazing.

  • @jaylosays5791
    @jaylosays5791 Год назад +5

    Saw her live in London tonight... this literally brought me to tears!

  • @Leighspring
    @Leighspring Год назад +2

    The best cover of this song I've ever heard. Good lord, so beautiful.

  • @debbiejordan1090
    @debbiejordan1090 2 года назад +6

    The most beautiful version that I have ever heard.

  • @PeterWimpey
    @PeterWimpey 8 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant singer and orchestrated

  • @stevenredding9467
    @stevenredding9467 8 месяцев назад +6

    I heard this live last night in Bournemouth. I am not embarrassed to admit that I started crying. The emotion, passion and power that came across blew me away by far the best live vocal I have heard….ever! Thankyou, this and the other songs you sang so superbly last night was nothing less than phenominal.

    • @chiarat637
      @chiarat637 8 месяцев назад

      Same we just saw her in Mannheim, it was.... beyond amazing, words can not describe her Voice and the Presence you feel... 😵😭

  • @souless08
    @souless08 6 месяцев назад +1

    One of the few songs that pretty much whoever sings it always puts a tear in my eye... Such an emotional, invoking song

  • @lilith7711
    @lilith7711 Год назад +4

    I was lucky to see her LIVE in Toronto this weekend (dec 16th) I can NOT WAIT for you guys to come back. My husband surprised me with this and he killed it. Big big fans, both of us. Effie is just so amazing. I had chills the WHOLE TIME she was singing.

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  Год назад +1

      What a special night that was! We can’t wait to return to Toronto and see you again 🥂

  • @Ryecrash617
    @Ryecrash617 2 года назад +2

    I had the privilege of seeing Effie and PMJB perform this in Modesto, CA this year. It was truly one of the most amazing performances I've ever witnessed.

  • @piercarlotalenti4044
    @piercarlotalenti4044 2 года назад +5

    Oh, Effie, what a glorious talent you have!

  • @teenyjem
    @teenyjem 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just saw PMJ live tonight and if you think the video is good - check this one out live! Goosebumps. I think the most amazing vocals I have ever heard live. It was so beautiful.

  • @LazyLissa13579
    @LazyLissa13579 2 года назад +27

    I’ve heard this song sung so many times, but this is genuinely the most beautiful vocal performance of it I’ve heard. Thanks for tuning me in to such a lovely talent.

    • @tcuster55
      @tcuster55 2 года назад +1

      Yes,def one of the best

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 10 месяцев назад

    EFFIE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FABULOUS!