Chilling 'Hallelujah' Performance From X Factor's Alexandra Burke - Staff Picks

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke performs a soul-stirring rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ on the finale that has gone viral across social media.

The powerful song was originally released in 1984, but it wasn’t until Jeff Buckley released the song on his 1994 album, ‘Grace’ that the song really started to gain momentum.

Since that time, ‘Hallelujah’ become a worldwide phenomenon and truly cemented itself in music history. Over the years, many artists have covered the tune and it is a popular song selection for auditions and showcases. The unique tune sounds like a perfect blend of a rock ballad and a gospel song.

“Well it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah”

Alexandra Burke performed her incredible rendition of 'Hallelujah' on the X Factor all the way back in 2008. This finale performance definitely struck a chord with the judges and the audience.

Now, almost 10 years later, this cover has amassed over 25 million views online and the number continues to grow. Just one listen to this beautiful cover of Leonard Cohen's classic and you'll understand why everyone is still talking about it.

After this performance, Alexandra went on to win the entire competition. For over a decade, she’s enjoyed a successful music career with multiple chart-topping singles and albums but her performance of ‘Hallelujah’ remains one of her signature songs.

Who else has chills after hearing this incredible song from one powerhouse vocalist?