FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Miss K. D. Lang "Hallelujah" 

Britt, I have a real soft spot in my heart for k.d. lang. A friend of mine went to a new high school in Alberta and she was very afraid because her previous high school had been really difficult. She had epileptic seizures, and for some reason, the teachers at her old high school would clear the classroom if she had a seizure, as though she had the plague. She had no friends. Not one. But she had her first seizure at the new high school, and when she opened her eyes, k.d. lang was holding her hand. And all the kids were there, and the teacher explained that it wasn’t anything to be afraid of. After that, she said kd took her under her wing and for the first time in my friend’s life, she had a group of friends. k.d. was considered very cool. I’ve never forgotten the kindness she showed my friend. And anyone who has heard her sing once can never forget.

Her LIVE AF cover of Roy Orbison's Crying at his tribute. EPIC!!

Her performance to open the Olympics in 2010 Vancouver Canada was another level. They had asked the songwriter, Leonard Cohen but he designated K D LANG as his choice. A Canadian written and sung by another great Canadian voice.

Thank you for reacting to KD! She has the most amazing voice in the universe. Listen to her sing Crying & Constant Craving. Knock your socks off 👍

Britt, I'm glad you discovered one of Canada's national treasures in k.d. lang. In 2006, Leonard Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. k.d. lang agreed to pay tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter with a rendition of his beloved song, “Hallelujah.” She had never performed the song for Cohen and “was excruciatingly nervous” knowing he would be in the audience. After the song she received a standing ovation, and as the credits began to roll, she ran down the stage steps towards Leonard to offer him her reverence and appreciation. He rose to meet her and they warmly, respectfully embraced. During her world tour in 2008, lang gave a beautiful performance of the song backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra in a concert filmed at St. Luke’s Church in London. After hearing it Cohen’s partner, singer Anjani Thomas, looked at Cohen and said, “Well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It’s really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection.” He agreed. Lang later sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony. It was spectacular!

Her choices!! She was friends with Cohen…he said that the song was now hers. She is a singular singer, always touching the soul

This was at the Juno awards ( Canada’s Grammys ) and Leonard Cohen was in the audience. He had been asked in 2010 to sing it at the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Vancouver. He declined but suggested k.d. sing it. She has a tremendous range and power to her voice. Roy Orbison was so taken with her voice he asked her to record a duet with him of his hit “ Crying “. After Roy’s death she was asked to sing it again at a celebrity Tribute Concert for Roy. She bought the house down!

Leonard Cohen was a genius.

I love that Leonard is in the audience and the bare feet.

A Canadian Icon singing a song written by a Canadian Icon....😍🇨🇦

If you ask me, her version is the definitive version of this song. No one else will ever do it as well. Her performance of it at the Olympics some years back was absolutely amazing.

KD is incredible. Love her use of dynamics. Just because you CAN blow up every phrase doesn’t mean you SHOULD. Aretha understood that too

The song’s author, Leonard Cohen, literally said that NO ONE else should “bother” singing this song now, because he loves how K.D. sings it, SO MUCH. My FAVORITE performance is actually when she sang it at the 2010 Olympics, and there’s a backstory: Apparently, Leonard Cohen had been contacted and asked to perform the song at the Olympics with K.D… He actually REFUSED (as a COMPLIMENT to K.D.) and said no, because - Leonard said - it was HER (K.D.’s) song now.💕

She sang this song for the Olympics in Vancouver at the opening of the games.

Kd sang Happy Birthday to me in a bar she used to play at before the records and fame. We all knew just how beautiful a person KD is, and special voice from Consort Alberta. She is fantastic.

Musically, Canada kicks ass! KD Lang has a great voice. RIP Leonard Cohen. Love ya Britt!

I have been listening to KD sing this song a lot lately, I mean a LOT! Not only is KD's performance exceptional, as is her talent, but the performance of the Manitoba Orchestra is also absolutely wonderful as well. You should check out KD's performance of Roy Orbison's famous song "Crying", at the Roy Orbison Tribute Concert from 1990. ✌️& 🫶 from 🇨🇦!

One of Canada’s lost treasures. I wished she would come back. I would see her in a second. ❤

k.d. Lang is one of Canada's best unkept secrets in the music industry. Her range, her power, and her talent know NO limits. Her rendition of this at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Opening Ceremonies was INSPIRING. Her song was the piece played when the "doves" were released, symbolizing peace. This is the best song for this tradition, and no one could have sung it better at that time than Lady Lang. I love her music, and she makes me proud to be Canadian.

You Must react to her best song by far imo., Constant Craving . Great video , catchy song and harmonies about the Buddhist circle of life and death . Released in 1992 , and never ever get tired of listening too . One of the most sublime vocals ever recorded in a music studio .

kd lang is an amazing artist and you’ve chosen one of her greatest performances here. But there is so much more. Constant Craving, Roy Orbison’s Crying, The air that I Breathe are equally beautiful in her hands. But also experience some of her earlier songs: Tall in the Saddle, Bopalena and Miss Chatelaine show some of the range of this iconic singer. Thanks for this reaction and I hope you’ll continue to enjoy and react to more from kd.

Love kd! this song at the 2010 Winter Olympics was amazing

There were over 42 MILLION people around the world that watched this woman perform that song, LIVE and barefoot, in 2010. I was fortunately one of them. She has done a lot of other shit as well. She is worth a few more reviews from you. Thanks. You are real close to your 300,000 subs. You GO!

One of the most gorgeous voices ever produced by a human. Just gorgeous every single time, no matter what she sings. Hers is the best version of this song hands down.

So the world knows why we Canadians like KD so much

she is the best female singer we have! Beyond her tone, it's her interpretation. : )

You definitely must listen to KD do Roy Orbison's "Crying"! You will not be disappointed.

kd is a very special performer.

K.D. is one of those rare people who can, and does, sing literally ANYTHING. Incredible talent!

Listening to that, it's hard to believe that Katherine Dawn started out as country singer, performing in cowgirl boots and a little Western skirt. But you haven't heard anything until you've heard her perform Crying at the concert for her late friend Roy Orbison at the Universal Theater in Cleveland in 1990. It was the most beautiful, heartfelt performance I've ever heard.

KD is fantastic. I just love her music, her choices when she sings is great. When she sings this song it makes me cry it’s so beautiful. ❤

Thank you so much for reacting to this performance, Britt. It's the perfect example of an artist "leaving it all on the stage." Every word, every note is given the time and attention it deserves. k.d.'s voice comes not from her chest voice or head voice, but from deep in her soul. This has always been on my list of Top 3 performances of all time and always will be.

From one great Canadian covering another great Canadian absolutely love it

She is one of my favorite vocalists ever. She’s better live than recorded, which is a true testament to her talent.

KD has an exceptional voice.

That’s a great performance, but the one you need to see is her opening the Olympic Games with that song, if this one is great, that one is phenomenal!

She has such a strong beautiful voice. I have never heard her sing anything that wasn’t perfect. You should try Blue Velvet or any of the duets with the great Tony Bennett.

K.D. Is a Canadian treasure.

An Alberta (Canada) legend. One of the best voices ever..!!! Makes me proud to be a fellow Albertan. If you can, check out some of her early music; ' Absolute Torch and Twang' is fabulous...

Britt this is 🇨🇦 Juno awards the audience is her peers she is has the best voice I have heard in my 60yrs. Well deserved standing ovation Katharine Dawn.❤

Hi, Britt. This is my first time commenting, and I have tears as I type. This song was one of my late husband's favorites, this rendition by K.D. in particular. He died a year ago, and we had an instrumental version of this played at his service. In an interview, Leonard Cohen said of all the musicians who had covered his song, K.D.'s interpretation was his favorite, and we can all see why. You brought back so many wonderful memories for me by selecting this. Thank you for giving me joy today. - Carla

She has a song called ‘Busy being blue’ that is phenomenal. Strongly recommend.

If you don’t cry when you hear kd’s rendition you have no heart or soul 💜

My favorite version of her singing this song is at the Logies in Australia. Those last 3 Hallelujah s will bring you to your knees

Yay… I hope you will do more of her! She’s amazing❤

kd Lang sang this song beautifully ❤

K.D. absolutely does this song the best in my opinion and apparently so did Leonard Cohen. I also love the orchestral arrangement for this particular rendition,I think it’s fantastic. K.D. Lang is definitely a National Treasure.🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️

Please watch KD singing this at the 2010 ympice opening ceremonies. It's the best rendition I have ever heard. I hope you check out her original music also. A Canadian icon

I’m not a particular fan of hers, but a few years ago we watched her performance at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Sitting on the grass in the early evening with a huge crowd of people, and no one moved when she sang this. She really knows how to hold an audience.

I love everything K D Lang sings!

Always enjoyed her music,her strength as a Out L in ole country is AMAZING.She took Hits.

I have had the great pleasure to see this amazing lady live several time! K.d. Give ZERO poor performances! She in incredible! Other songs constant craving, crying, miss chateline, the air that I breathe, helpless, trails of a broken heart, and so many others! Love your reactions Britt! Great insight and so adorable! Keep it up!❤

K.D. Lang is a Canadian great. "Crying" at Roy Orbison's tribute is amazing.

Britt, she is fantastic. Years back a gal gave me a CD. She outsmarted me, this young lady did. She knew I'd never listen to it. But I put it in when I picked her up for the next date. Some bluff. Not. Ended up listening to it non stop for over a month. Love it and her very unique tones. Brilliant timing and delivery. But, the CD gift that hooked me on KD was a collection of duets with my beloved Tony Bennett. Just brilliant trick and I am glad I fell for it.

She was one of the last performers on Johnny Carson, it was a REMARKABLE performance

She is our darling, Canada's and the world.

I also loved the song way before I heard KD's version but it was then that I started unexpectedly sobbing. I can listen to it without crying now but what a soul punch! She also performed this at the opening Olympics ceremonies here in Canada 💖 by the way, I find you very perceptive throughout every reaction ❤ May I suggest another incredible performance when she covered Roy Orbison's song "Crying".

She's has an amazing voice. You should check out her live performance (MTV unplugged) of constant craving.

This is at the Canadian Juno Awards. A 15-minute standing ovation from her peers

Constant Craving live MTV unplugged. Amazing.

I've been a fan of hers since she started in country many moons ago. Just an insanely powerful singer.

❤❤ go down that KD rabbit hole so many awesome performances

See everything she did on Johnny Carson's The Late Show. She is literally the best female vocalist of the last 50-60 years. I can't think of a single comparable example.

Loved your reaction!!! I would suggest that you listen to her and Roy Orbinson sing Crying. They are magic together!

KDLang is magical ❤

I always have to watch the whole well earned standing ovation at the end. She's so humble. I love to watch it.

I'm 59. I've heard hundreds of versions of this song. This one is in a category of its own. It's the definitive version for me. Stunningly beautiful and delivered powerfully.

Such a stunning vocalist.

Leonard Cohen asked ppl to stop recording this song as he believed kd's version was the quintessential one.

Check out the Cleveland Roy Orbison tribute of Crying, absolutely mindblowing!

perfection

When I heard her sing this at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Vancouver I knew no one need ever sing this song again. Thank you Canada for giving us Leonard Cohen, this song and k d lang, singing it.

I was fortunate to see her live in a small venue in Melbourne Australia around 2011. She was absolutely magnificent!! We all just sat enthralled listening to that amazing voice. She was porn for the ears!!

she was a big bone girl from southern Alberta....that's the way i remember KD introduce herself to the world back in the day!

Love her voice and your comments. I have seen her in person a few times and she is fantastic, and Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦

I love the cry she startes the hallelujah with

Her voice is a treasure . You have a beautiful voice as well

you could get all her cd's and enjoy her incredible range. she is truly an amazing song writer and singer

I love KD LANG...her country albums are special too....SHES GIFTED!!!!!!....her live version of CRYING is amazing.....

One of the greatest voices ever

k.d. lang ❤❤❤❤ (correct spelling)

Shadowland her 1987 album. Chef's kiss! I still listen to it today. Owen Bradley, who did Patsy Cline's arrangements, did the K.D.'s as well.

KD Lang is a legend❤

Top tier singing.👍👍

Great song. I can listen to this song with almost anyone singing. This song really reaches for heaven and takes you almost to the gates.

Imagine the pressure to sing that song with Leonard Cohen sitting in the front row! This was the night he was being honoured (2008?). Leonard Cohen said this was his favourite version of the song.

TOTALLY AGREE! This song resonates to the deeper parts of our soul. The words themselves stand alone.

It's the kd Lang rabbit hole...see her live doing cover for tonight Mitchell...amazing fave song in the world and she did beyond excellent

Her perfectly controlled powerful voice goes right to my core. This and her cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying”.

Love KD! What a voice!

this rendition has always moved me.....affect has an effect!

So happy that this song is your introduction to k. d. lang, a truly blessed Canadian singer! Leonard Cohen wrote the song and enjoyed all the renditions but said he enjoyed hers as his favorite. R.I.P. Mr. Cohen.(Another fantastic Canadian) Love your reactions, you absolutely must be the top reactor on RU-vid, if not now, soon! Cheers from Juneau, Alaska❄️

KD is an amazing singer - totally recommend Constant Craving and her duet of Crying with Roy Orbison ♥️

I really enjoyed watching you experience KD she is our pride and joy. Check out her singing Crying & Constant Craving. Just to name a few.

My favorites

🇨🇦❤️ Still go by Cohens house and visit his park and fav cafe each time I visit Montreal. Without fail. Never a big KD fan, but still remember her work boots and skirt she used to sing in. An original for sure. Credit due. 🇨🇦🙏

KD can do amazing things. She doesn’t perform this the same way ,it’s an interpretation. Her singing So In Love or Constant Craving, Miss Chaterlane . She is a true Vocal Artist

Just remember this is LIVE.!

KD Lang has a beautiful voice and can low and high notes. She was a backup singer for Roy Orberson and does one of his song. So Good. I also agrees with you on this song, this version is fantistic. I look forward to your reactions, you enjoy our older music and your appreciated. 🎶🎤👩‍🦳🫶👍🌟

Saw her in 2003 at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Traverse City, Michigan... good show...