One of our favorite guys this season is Jason Castro. One of the reasons we like him is because he picks good, interesting songs. This week was no exception - he sang Hallelujah, originally a Leonard Cohen song. Randy & Simon talked about how their favorite version of the song was by Jeff Buckley. They also thought Jason did an amazing job, which he did.
As he was singing the song, I felt like it was in a movie or something that I really like...I did a little investigating and BINGO! It was on my most favorite Scrubs episode ever (one of the first episodes, My Old Lady, which you can download on iTunes...it made me cry both times I saw it). That version of Hallelujah was done by John Cale. The song was perfect in this episode. I think it would be perfect for my next American Idol audition, too. Maybe I'll actually make it through this time! That is a JOKE, people.The entire Scrubs soundtrack that Hallelujah is on is pretty cool. Yes, it was released 6 years ago, so maybe not the newest music, but I really like a lot of the songs on there. Definitely worth checking out.
Be sure to click on the names of the songs/artists to hear samples! You can also buy the DRM-free MP3s on Amazon, which means you can put the song on as many computers as you want.
7 comments:
The song was also on Shrek, that is where I recognized it from.
I loved that, as well, but I especially loved David Cook's version of Hello. I haven't been able to get it out of my head all week!
John Cale's version was in the movie Shrek, but Rufus Wainwright's was on the soundtrack. Rufus's is my favorite, but I generally like everything he sings.
it's kinda crazy how many people have sung this song! I'll have to check out rufus' version...I like his voice a lot.
I love your song of the week! I wait for it just so I can add it to my iPod!
I'm so happy to hear that! yea! :)
the best version of this song was done by KD Lang.
It is ethereal and beautiful.
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