Yes, Leonard Cohen did the original...sort of. In an interview he said that he picked it up from a woman from Iceland, and started performing it in English. Many people have covered it, including Jeff Buckley.
I don't know how many people I've heard say that Jeff Buckley's version is the best, but I disagree. Rufus' is my personal favorite. I think his voice captures it perfectly.
I think this song touches on lost love. It really is a beautiful song that evokes heart ache.
Yes, Leonard Cohen did the original...sort of. In an interview he said that he picked it up from a woman from Iceland, and started performing it in English. Many people have covered it, including Jeff Buckley.
I don't know how many people I've heard say that Jeff Buckley's version is the best, but I disagree. Rufus' is my personal favorite. I think his voice captures it perfectly.
I think this song touches on lost love. It really is a beautiful song that evokes heart ache.