Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ Heading For Christmas Number One

Classic song will be released by this year's 'X Factor' winner

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Leonard Cohen‘s “Hallelujah” is likely to be this year’s Christmas Number One when it’s released by the eventual winner of ‘The X Factor’.

The song, originally on Cohen‘s 1984 album “Various Positions”, has increased in popularity through a number of covers in recent years.

John Cale, Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright are among the artists who have covered the song.

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‘X Factor’ contestant Diana Vickers performed the song during the show recently, leading to accusations of favouritism from the show’s producers.

Have a look at our Leonard Cohen online special behind the scenes on his tour.

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