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: After consulting her mother, she decided to "Whitney-fy" the track, infusing it with powerful, soulful vocals inspired by Motown.

Burke’s version achieved unprecedented commercial success almost immediately upon its release in December 2008. hallelujah_alexandra_burke

Alexandra Burke 's 2008 cover of Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah" remains one of the most successful and impactful singles in British music history. Released as her winner's single following her victory on the fifth series of The X Factor UK , the song set numerous records and revitalized the track for a new generation. 🏆 Chart Dominance & Record-Breaking Success : After consulting her mother, she decided to

: The track comfortably secured the 2008 Christmas No. 1 spot. Released as her winner's single following her victory

: Fans of Jeff Buckley, who recorded a legendary cover in 1994, launched a campaign to push his version to the top of the charts to protest the "commercialization" of the song by The X Factor .

Burke was initially hesitant to record the song, fearing its subtlety didn't suit her "soul power" style.