Is Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" the most divine?

Paolo Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 05:39 AM EST

May I suggest Elisa's version of 'Hallelujah'? It was recorded in 2004 and is included in the 'Dancing' album (her US debut album that ranked 5th in the Billboard chart of 2008 best albums).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFG-zQ6eekc

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Norman Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 12:41 PM EST

Kd was really fabulous, however Jeff Buckley wins it for me. There is just something almost Angelic and Brutal about it??? If that makes any sense!

timetofind Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 01:02 AM EST

I think that the credit should go to the songwriter, secondly, Jeff Buckley who created his own interpretation of the song. It was a brilliant cover as it was a personal, fluid continuation of the original. Everyone after just ripped off the Buckley blueprint. Allison Crowe's version is utterly dreadful. Who the hell is she and how did she even make it on this list?

forager Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 06:15 PM EST

Buckley, without a doubt. Everyone else ripped off the Buckley version anyways. I can't stand Allison Crowe with that bleating vibrato.

margie Fri, May 2, 2008 at 11:00 PM EST

I echo the endorsement of Brandi Carlile's version ... I saw her live a couple months ago and it was great.

kangham Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 05:05 PM EST

OK, KD wins, but I'll show my work... JB: Most people's first version, posthumously, he owns this song as the version defines his musical signature, chorus-laden guitar with bass rolled off mixed with no-fear falsetto. He changes tempo at will and goes for broke and sometimes gets there. Still, does not achieve the musical precision I would have hoped for. #3

KD: I'll get to her at the end... #1

RW: My first version, he keeps the tempo more consistent and genuflects with that nasally baritone he's known for. I think he wins the Sinatra phrasing award, but the overall performance lacks the emotional honest of a Buckley. #2

LC: Scary. I like the peeking of one of the chorus members behind the pillar. Interesting, how there is a little hitch in the giddy up in the chorus as they all sing the "jah" so stacato.

AC: Be aware, impressive chops, but superficial rendition. I guess Alicia Keys will be next.

JC: String arrangements were sloppy and monotonous. He seems under-rehearsed. Weak.

Why KD dominates: The best vocalist of the group without question, she shows why here. The double entendre of the song is established in the first stanza. Without the ability to control the accompaniment, she leads the song through her impressive range from piano bar, to gospel to rockabilly and country. Her signature vocal bend is introduced early but restrained throughout. The hook of the song is the walking build up the chord and she does it different each time. Kudos, as her studio version kinda blows. I think I'll take the wife to see this woman perform in the near future.

Doug Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 01:31 AM EST

listen to the song, and the meaning. You'll realize that most versions especially Buckley's miss what the song is about.

johnnyoza Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 08:00 AM EST

All good....but Allison Crowe's "Hallelujah" is my choice

ty Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 01:34 PM EST

check out sonny boy mick's version of this tune cool vocals and acoustic guitar, one of my faves

AJ Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 04:24 AM EST

Allison Crowe for sure moves me most with this song. They're all good in different ways.

amira from indonesia Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 07:37 AM EST

this song reminds me of THE OC,
the oc version of jeff buckley "hallelujah" is so amazing, and very emotional when marissa and ryan are together at season 1 .
why is everybody just like it now .
the OC is the best show ever .

julie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

i love jeff buckley but you have to add jon bon jovi's unplugged version, it is amazing!

julie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

i love jeff buckley but you have to add jon bon jovi's unplugged version, it is amazing!

stella Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:23 PM EST

always loved john cale's version (which is very different than this video version). definitely worth tracking down.

btw - the leonard cohen album that it originally appeared on ("various positions") wasn't released on columbia because they had dropped him from their label!

that cd is also worth checking out.

Iremonger Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

John Cale. It's supposed to be fragile.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

Jeff Buckley. No doubt about it for me. The man's rendition of the song is simply a thing of beauty. His voice is as intimate and as searching and as broken as a prayer. He touches on the soul of the song.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

Jeff Buckley. No doubt about it for me. The man's rendition of the song is simply a thing of beauty. His voice is as intimate and searching and broken as a prayer.

Jim Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

I'll always love Buckley's version,which I heard first, but I'm also a huge fan of the original and Brandi Carlile's recent take.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:17 AM EST

Wow, kd lang blows it out of the water. I had never heard her version before, but it's my new favorite.

Jason Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:15 PM EST

Myles Kennedy's version is by far the best!

Holly Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 07:40 PM EST

I agree that the version you first hear shapes how you hear others. It's a song that creates super strong attachment and the one you grow to love, as Anne says, stays with you. I saw Allison Crowe perform this live and nothing else is so amazing. I appreciate, though, that it's loved in so many versions.

alexandra Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 07:21 PM EST

for me, the buckley version will always be the best because he's the first person i heard sing it years ago. so when i hear the other covers, they don't sound right to me. buckley's voice just seems...right. the clip shown here isn't the best, however...i've heard/seen better versions from buckley, so those of you who've never heard him before (because you apparently live under rocks, no offense), do a search for other versions from him. the version they used on The O.C. from the 1st season finale (ryan leaves, decides to sail away, etc.) is one the best.

Michael Apple Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 05:15 PM EST

I'm not sure if it counts cause it's not on youtube, but there's a Buckley Version where he cuts into The Smiths, "I Know It's Over", that's some seriously good stuff, it's on the Mystery White Boy live album...NME picked it as their best cover of all time.

Anne Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

I am suprised to learn so many people hadn't heard this song. Hasn't EVERYONE seen Shrek lol? Three notes in to Jason Castro's version I stopped the DVR and said to my nine year old daughter, "I think he is going to sing Hallelujah." Started it up again and she sang along. It is really a song that transcends generations. Just because it was the first one I grew to love, I prefer Wainwright's version.

Tom Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

There really is no "best" take. Leonard Cohen's song is open to many great interpretations. Sounds like people often choose the version they heard first. It's the song not the singer that matters most with Hallelujah.

Meg Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 01:32 PM EST

How about Jon Bon Jovi's rendition?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8jpNiUuwcw

Erich Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

p.s. this video has over one million views - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIMOdVXAPJ0 - and is, clearly, a lot of people's favorite Allison Crowe. But, I'll stick with my original choice, this intense live recording - http://www.allisoncrowe.com/AllisonCroweTidingsHallelujah.mp3

kana Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

JEFF BUCKLEY! sorry Rufus, i still love you!

Erich Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:55 AM EST

Allison Crowe's version is my favorite - the recording on her Tidings album. She sings from the soul, not for record label or radio tastes. There's too many sad-sack versions of the song. Crowe's beautiful voice and piano lifts it beyond the arch-emo school and makes it glorious.

Crystal Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:29 AM EST

One of my favorite songs of all time. I'm still annoyed that my sister ganked my Grace CD some years back and then lost it (one of the reasons I stopped loaning CDs to her some time back).

To Stephanie Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

Leonard Cohen wrote the song in 1984... and Elvis died in 1977. So unless you're one of those people who thinks that Elvis is still alive... it's probably unlikely that he did a cover. :)

Marie Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:12 AM EST

I actually heard Buckley's version for the first time the other night, as I was only familiar with the original Cohen and Rufus Wainwright's. Maybe it's because it's the newest to me, but Buckley's isn't my favorite. I could live without the 3 extra instrumental minutes, that's for sure. Wainwright wins it for me. Though honestly, I LOVED Jason Castro's take and will definitely be downloading it.

sdr Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:14 AM EST

who on earth would not have heard this song prior to the god awful american idol? i feel sorry for those people.

CMV Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 09:57 AM EST

For me it has to be Rufus Wainwright's version, but i am a fan of Jeff Buckley's version also

Cyndi Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 09:02 AM EST

I like the Four Norweigen's version - Kurt Nilsen - Alejandro Fuentes - Askil Holm & Espen Lind. I discovered them by accident about a month ago on You Tube.. Their rendition is truly moving. I like kd's and rufus's as well.

arnold Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 08:42 AM EST

This song is so overused in television. Very few scenes I've heard it in are deserving of Buckley's moving vocals. I thought it was used to great effect on the West Wing, season 3 finale.

Karen Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 07:53 AM EST

I love Buckley's version... I have four versions on my Ipod, Wainright, Cohen, Buckley... and Bon Jovi. All amazing in their own right and Bon Jovi always does it at their shows. I will be soon adding the 5th version, Jason Castro.

CMU Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 03:51 AM EST

HATE the Allison Crowe version. Hate it. Her bleating is an insult to this gorgeous song. #1 has to go to Jeff Buckley. It's so organic. It feels like we're intruding on his private worship by listening to him--he's not performing, he's praying. #2 would be Rufus. I like it a lot. Kd's was nice, but not terribly moving. Props to Cohen for writing this amazing song. The John Cale was really nice too.

Nix Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 02:24 AM EST

Between Shrek and the three times it was on The OC (The Buckley "definitive" is in one where the mcmansion burns down and the one where Marissa ODs, and the Heap one is playing in the one where Marissa dies) I thought everybody had heard this song.

I'll go with Buckley because he's tragic.

Jessica Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 01:41 AM EST

Buckley. No contest. His is the version that still makes me cry. I had a friend who had twenty five or thirty different versions from U2 to k.d., and his is still the best.

Seth Roberts Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 01:27 AM EST

Nice post. I posted almost the same thing here:
http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2007/11/09/my-theory-of-human-evolution-hallelujah-edition/

Raven_Moon Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 12:05 AM EST

Jeff Buckley's is magnificent, and though other covers may be good, they could never compare.

Stephanie Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 11:48 PM EST

Didn't Elvis cover this as well? I am not a big fan, but I seem to remember this being something he did as well...

Ailee Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 11:43 PM EST

Definitely Wainwright's version for me. I prefer the smoothness of his voice for this song. Imogen Heap's version is also soul-shaking.
But Leonard Cohen is amazing. Both for writing this perfect song and for the various other amazing things he's sung. I didn't know that Hallelujah was his until recently, and then I felt stupid, because it is just so typical Leonard Cohen. (Also, I love the choir in his version.)

Bee Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 11:40 PM EST

Sorry to say that I am not that familiar with Jeff Buckley, but his version is amazing and it is also the #2 download single on itunes today.

Jo Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 11:35 PM EST

Jeff Buckley's is THE version. He is just amazing. It is just so full of raw emotion. Sorry Rufus lovers and I am one, it just doesn't compare.

Cory Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 09:59 PM EST

I'm love Buckley's best. For me it's by far the best version of the song. The rest just seem pretty mediocre in comparison.

Jenny K. Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 09:50 PM EST

I usually like Rufus Wainwright, but I can never get into his Hallelujah. I know he's putting emotion into it, but his straight-tone and strict meter just doesn't seem to serve the song as well. Take away the visual, and to me it loses its power. (I loved the Carnegie Hall concert - don't flame me!)

For me, it's Buckley all the way. His freer, gentle take just completely breaks my heart, and the imperfections in the vocals just add to the emotion. Not to mention the stripped-down accompaniment; this song can get sappy in a hurry if the backup is overdone.

Is this going to overtake "Yesterday" as the most covered song?

amq Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 09:24 PM EST

you forgot betty serveert but, for me, it's john cale always.

Dan Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 09:13 PM EST

Jeff Buckley's version defies description - the album cut is haunting, chilling and beautiful in so many ways. Rufus is great, but it FEELS like a cover. The way Buckley sings it is so fragile, so hopeful, so reverent... it feels direct from the soul.

clare Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 09:01 PM EST

rufus wins every time. the youtube sound is kinda shitty, but the actual version is magical.

Josh Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 08:58 PM EST

I LOVE Brandi Carlile's version. I first heard it at one of her concerts and then was able to download it from iTunes. It is so heartfelt and what she does with her voice in it is amazing. You need to listen to that version!

K Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 08:35 PM EST

Buckley all the way. I have never liked anything by Rufus Wainwright. For me Rufus is trying too hard and it doesn't quite feel right. As for Jeff Buckley's voice not being perfect, have you ever heard "The Last Goodbye"? That song is perfection.

Carmen Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 08:13 PM EST

Qualifying Jeff Buckley's voice as "imperfect" is quite the understatement. Haunting? It made m shudder, that's for sure.... Sorry, but Rufus owns this song.

Carrie Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 07:56 PM EST

I have the Buckley & Wainwright versions on my iPod. Must say that only Wainwright's version still takes my breath away.

Ally Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 07:29 PM EST

Rufus for sure. I have this on my Ipod playing over and over.. inspiring.

j9 Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 07:08 PM EST

Rufus Wainwright. I prefer the piano to the guitar accompaniment. The Buckley version seems a little strained to me, whereas Wainwright's voice soars, which is appropriate to the lyric "Hallelujah" itself, which is a triumphant phrase.

Maegan Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 07:05 PM EST

RUFUS! I didn't even think that there was a question!

Stephanie T. Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 06:39 PM EST

BTW: whoever said that the song came from the musical Godspell was wrong. There is a song called Hallelujah in Godspell but it is not it's not the same song. However for pop culture's sake, the musical song Hallelujah was covered by Swedish pop band The Cardigans.

Nick Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 06:35 PM EST

Jeff Buckley's, hands down. It was the very first version of the song I heard when I picked up Buckley's "Grace" ten years ago. The live is good, but if you haven't heard the studio version on Grace, then you really haven't heard the song. The quality, his voice , his guitar, the acoustics, are just phenomenal.

bonnylass Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 06:30 PM EST

I've gotta go with Rufus. His voice is beyond amazing.

jaime Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 06:03 PM EST

I think Imogen Heaps version used for The OC is the best version!!!

I MISS THE OC!!!

Michelle Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

I think I would have to credit k.d. for her polished version and Rufus for his great voice and piano. But Jeff Buckley wins it for me (although I prefer his version on "Grace" instead of the live YouTube version). His version comes off haunting and then almost urgent and with despair towards the end, giving me chills every time.

And I can't help but picture Mark Harmon picking out that rose for CJ right before his untimely death..sigh.

Stephanie T. Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

Oh wow. I have Kurt Nilsen's When the Stars Go Blue Cover with Vanke Knusden on one of my Mp3 players. He looks like a blonde version of my aunt Frieda but his vocal is so amazing. Now I have three versions of Hallelujah to love.

actingup Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:29 PM EST

Rufus Wainwright. LOVE LOVE LOVE his version. He is fabulous!

Bill Scurry Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:24 PM EST

Oh PUHLEEZE! This song is soul-shaking? Has it really redefined listenable sound as it pertains to the human eardrum and its ability to interpret said data as song? I think not.

Sera Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:18 PM EST

I love the Myles Kennedy version the most.

seattlegirl Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

Gotta go with Buckley. That's the one version I can't tear my eyes (or ears) away from, even at 7 min long. The stripped down arrangement suits his version to a tee. K.d.Lang and Brandi Carlile both have outstanding vocals for this song too.

Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:12 PM EST

In 2003 Rolling Stone made a list of the 500 songs of all time, "Hallelujah" is on the list and the rendition chosen is the Buckley version. Given the vast number of covers that must be available of the song and that the Buckley version was chosen seems, at least to me, to indicate that it is the best.

Rachel K Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 05:05 PM EST

I have to go with Rufus Wainwright as the best, his voice just gives me chills(in a good way). But second has to go to Allison Crowe. I had never heard her version before but I really liked it.

jason Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 04:49 PM EST

i agree TOTALLY about those who are saying a great song can be performed many times and be good many times because of the song itself. each person brought something different but a great song is great no matter what. and to those blasting jason, it really wasn't bad for an amateur (yes they are all still amateurs). don't be too hard at least he sang it with passion. jeff was the best then rufus. i liked the violins on k/d/'s version, and i can't really stand her, but it was o.k. great song leonard, but not the best singing, but i think he knows that (a la dylan).

mel Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 04:37 PM EST

Four Norwegians: Espen Lind, Kurt Nilsen (anyone remember World Idol?), Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm (they all went on tour in 2006 as "Guitar Buddies")
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MPl01GRU2Zw

Rose Tyler Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

The fact that every version is liked speaks volumes about the song writer. It's rare that cover versions are better then the original but it happens. It usually happens when the artist is a better writer then singer. Another good example would be Bob Dylan. I love, love the guy but I dig The Byrd's version of "Mr. Tambourine Man" and Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" more then the originals. No knock on Dylan. Just like preferring Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" is no knock on Cohen.

Minutiae Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 03:31 PM EST

Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge did what I think is the best vocal on the band's tour last year. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldnkb8Oh2DQ

Amanda Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9afF8m2Wve4

Team Rufus Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

Gotta go with Rufus - like the piano accompaniment and simplicity - Buckley's is a little too haunting to enjoy

Piper Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

I think Cohen is a great singer unlike many! So, while I do enjoy Buckley's version I prefer Cohen's.

Andie Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

Jeff Buckley. It's hauntingly beautiful and time stops whenever I hear it.

ANTM Freak Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

Personally I love Rufus' version the best. Wasn't familiar with Buckley's version but it seems that's the one most everybody else is familiar with.

Nose Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Walk on the Wild Side is Lou Reed, not Leonard Cohen.

There I go, Mandi, correcting people.

Claire Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

I think the Jeff Buckley version is fantastic, but I'll always have a place in my heart for the Rufus Wainwright version :)

MrKitty Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:46 PM EST

Bythesea and suntrap....thanks for noting that Cohen WROTE this song...most of the under 35 crowd doesn't seem to know that....he can write, but he sure can't sing...evidence Walk on the Wild Side and Hallelujah...

Working Girl Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:44 PM EST

My roommate and I used to argue this constantly (primarily wainright vs. buckley), and we never came to consensus. Team Buckley forever!!!

Martha Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

I like Rufus' version best, probably because I heard it first. But Buckley and Cohen do a pretty nice job, too.

Lene Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:32 PM EST

Cohen gives me goosebumps every time I hear him, almost regardless of what song he's singing. The original all the way.

Hunter Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:30 PM EST

Rufus Wainwright! His is so soulful it makes me want to cry...

Mary-Lou Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:21 PM EST

Rufus Wainwright is best, no question!

Coach's Mistress Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

I think the more simpler the accompaniment, the better the cover. I'm torn between Rufus & Buckley. I love the simple piano of Rufus' version, and Buckley's guitar also showcases the emotion. Although the strings with piano in John Cale's version are also hauntingly beautiful. k.d. lang's is ok, but too much going on. Allison's is unlistenable in my opinion. And, I'm sorry, but Leonard Cohen's is creepy.

BytheSea Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

Gotta agree with another comment re. Cohen. He is an acquired taste but once you get on his groove, he is great.
Buckley is a CLOSE second. The attached YouTube version of his cover is not his best. His CD recorded version is MUCH better.
The others are all good and they all bring something to the song. Cohen has written some fantastic stuff but this is clearly his most covered song.

suntrap Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

I've gotta go with the Jeff Buckley version. I also absolutely love Rufus Wainwright's version, but it's pretty obvious that Rufus Wainwright is doing a cover of Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's song and he doesn't manage to surpass Buckley.

DC Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:08 PM EST

The ugly truth: this mopey dirge is always bad, no matter who sings it, and Leonard Cohen is the most overrated artist of all time. I know, you all disagree. Which proves my point.

Anna Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:08 PM EST

I'd gone excitedly looking for a clip of Buckley doing this song last night because I'd heard so many good things about it and I was a bit disappointed. His voice is so strained that I found it distracting. Of that list above I love Cale's voice the best with this song but I could have done without the strings backing him.

AH Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

This one is tough. Not a fan of Leonard Cohen's have to say, but that's more because I don't like speak-singing (reminds me of Shatner). Allison Crowe I think does an ok version, but that the higher key is not as moving a lower one. I really liked Cale, Buckley, Wainwright, and Lang. Especially enjoyed hearing Lang because it was cool to hear a woman sing the song with the same graveliness.

Sue Lady Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:58 PM EST

I've always been a huge fan of Rufus Wainwright's version. I first heard the song with Buckley doing it, but when I heard Rufus, that was by far the better version of the two to me. I don't ever watch Idol, but I happened to be flipping the channels and I saw that guy singing it. I didn't think he did a good job at all and I was surprised as hell that Simon was praising his version. I just can't get past Rufus's voice. I can't think of anyone who has a better voice than him. And he sings that song perfectly. No one else compares.

diana Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:54 PM EST

kd lang, but I'm partial since the first time I heard the song, she was singing it live in concert

MCM Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

I gotta go with John Cale's, because it's the first one I ever heard, and I associate it with melancholy of the Shrek scene in which it was featured. Wainwright comes in a close second, though.

Sadie Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

Buckley, hands down, especially the album version. I could listen to it on a continual loop.

Nose Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

WooferWoofer: I hope that's a lame attempt at trolling.

Heather Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

My top vote goes to KD Lang, with Allison Crowe and John Cale close behind.