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 🙏
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.
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
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 :)
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
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.
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. ❤
... 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*✨️🕯✨️
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 RUclips to be able to share their passion with the rest of us. Cheers!
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.
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.
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❤️
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 :)
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!
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. ❤
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
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.
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
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.
Thank god for the blessed RUclips 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.
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 🙏
Thank you.
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.
Now my tears come! My heart goes out to you. Prayer too!!
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. May you find peace and comfort.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. May you find peace and comfort.
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.
Thank you ,
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
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 :)
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
Agreed
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.
Yes a deep honesty in the performance!
Exactly! This is how it was always meant to be performed.
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.
Thanks for sharing
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. ❤
... 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*✨️🕯✨️
Thank you,
Looking sharp my man, love the cover. Hope all is well.
Thanks, all fine so far.
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 RUclips to be able to share their passion with the rest of us. Cheers!
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.
Might I add how you do so across genres. I mean I never imagined mixing up Cohen and snow petrol in the same playlist.
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.
Wow, thank you!
The only Cover it ever needed. Leonhard would have surely approved. Beautifully done. Tears shed. Thank you
I agree with you completely. He truly understands and feels this song. Sometimes he seems to inhabit Cohn's soul.
Authenticity like this has the power to redeem RUclips and fix the world. Keep 'em comin' Frank.
This comment is beautiful, too
Those are big jobs, but yeah, Frank is definitely giving us a little more hope for the world. What a treasure he is.
The description literally made me lol
Thanks.
So many versions of this song but your years add something special to it. I love it. Leonard Cohen would be proud.
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.
I'm also sitting alone,this is a tune.🐝
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❤️
Thank you.
K.D Lang's version is one that I deeply admire and enjoy, Mr. Watkinson's version is equally impressive and special.
Yes this is my favorite cover, along with KD Lang.
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!!
Thank you.
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 :)
The one person who disliked this is afraid of emotions and when they started crying they were upset that you made them break down.
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,
You were born to sing this song. What a perfect match of material and artist, just hauntingly beautiful!
Сэр, это восхитительно! Умиротворяющая песня и её исполнение❤
You're my new favourite channel, Frank. Thank you for sharing this beautiful music with the world.
‘…and it’s a broken hallelujah…’ always brings me to tears. This was beautiful. Thank you sir!😢
Frank We Love You in France ! Great Soul my Friend, Bro! Hallelujah! Christophe
What a pleasure to sing along with the maestro.......❤
Frank you touch people all over the world in a deep and profound way i thank you sincerely
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!
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. ❤
what a sweet and melancholy voice. I love this song. Jesus will always be with you.
Oh my favorite song thank you grandpa
Thank's.
So cute!
@@elisangelachaves945 Thanks
My pleasure.
Beautiful rendition Frank...got me all teary eyed.
I've just discovered your channel and I absolutely love every cover you post, they are so beautiful! Thank you for blessing us
When your video of a covers most replayed moment is the beginning that’s how you know you’ve killed it!!
I appreciate the raw talent, nothing fake or overproduced. Just a man and guitar with a beautiful voice.
I'm glad RUclips recommended you!!!!
You bring me right down to my knees, Frank.
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. ❤
I clicked so fast I gasped! Perfect cover!
That was a Mike drop! You are amazing! Best version I’ve ever heard. Very nice! Thank you!
Found it ! Thanks for the note. So raw and great. Thank you
Love the no frills style. It’s as if you are simply the facilitator of the music and lyrics. Beautiful
I don't think this song was intended to have frills.
Очередная порция умиротворения, душевности, задумчивости от Фрэнка! Спасибо дорогой Фрэнк! ❤
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
I never expected anyone to watch me.
your covers are a gift to the world, thank you so much for sharing them with us ❤❤
Music truely is its own reward. Beautiful ❤
You have such beautiful tone in both your voice and guitar…..and a wonderfully soft touch and presence. Must admit I am smitten…….💕☮️🎶
Wow, your version is absolutely beautiful!
Oh Frank! Thank you for this, once again.
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.
Just love it !!!
Thank Marion.
Glorious.
Thank you, Frank.
I wish I could like this a billion times!
O wow, how beautiful. 👏👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻👏🏼👏
I wish I could like this a million times!
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
This make me feel alive ❤ God bless your life.
Merci. Have a nice day. Thank you for the music.
I've been listening to your covers for about an hour now. Every one of them is incredibly done. Thank you
the setup looks so simple, but it sounds like a really studio setup, the voice is amazing, ❤❤❤
Very beautiful cover .too beautiful song.thank your congratulations.
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!❤️🥺
I dont have enough words to describe the emotions your covers give me. They are beautiful.
This song gives me such strong nostalgia for Christmas. So cozy
Ty Frank, another beautiful song well done. Cheers
Absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful, thank you!
Fantastic version, wow.
Beautiful
It is so moving... thanks so much.. so simple and beautiful!
I've always loved this song. You did an amazing job. Thank you.
One of my favorites ❤
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!!
this is my all time favorite song. Your cover is perfection! I love the emotion you bring to this and all your songs
Wow, one of my fav songs. What a beautiful cover. Thank you
I cried more than I'd like to admit. Stunning cover. Amazing voice. Thank you so much for this!
This is just so beautiful, your voice makes everything sound so magical and sweet
so beautiful, reminds me of leonard cohen. great job, sir.
Amazing.
I'm so glad I found you, thank you for sharing.
all your covers make me really happy, Frank. Thank you so much. xx
Sounds so pure🌌
What a find! Love your music sir, thank you so very much.
Que belleza!! Muchas gracias.
This is beyond beautiful, thank you for this Frank. 😌 I needed to hear this.
Frank, the authenticity is incredible... The emotion you pour into each cover is just... *chef's kiss*
Ugh. Another beaut. Thank you for giving so much of yourself in each song! It's a true pleasure.
I love your covers. Thank you.
You sir move the soul, thank you
One of the best versions to me ❤
I love your work and i'm so glad i discovered this channel, thank you
Sir, you just gave me goosebumps. Thanks!
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!
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.
absolutely beautiful i love it so much thanks for sharing
Loved this; keep being you. You’re a shining light in this world.
Wow absolutely wow. Mr Cohen would be proud to meet you. ! Such a soulful presence in every note. Totally epic.
Love this one x
I keep coming back to this interpretation by Frank so beautiful. Thank you Frank.
Thank god for the blessed RUclips 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.
Oh I didn’t want that to end!! Awesome Frank!
The way you play guitar is amazing, I watched the other covers and you nailed each one of them perfectly.