The popularity of the covers also brought Cohen’s 1984 original into the UK Top 40 for the first time, reaching number 36. Record-Breaking Sales
It became the European record holder for the most singles sold in 24 hours, with 105,000 copies sold in one day. Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah
It secured the coveted 2008 Christmas Number One spot and held the position for three weeks. The popularity of the covers also brought Cohen’s
Unlike the sparse, folk-inspired originals by Cohen or the haunting, guitar-led version by Buckley, Burke's "Hallelujah" was produced by as a "powerhouse prayer". Hallelujah! No 1 for Burke, and triple hit for Cohen guitar-led version by Buckley