Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah -

Despite being released in late December, it was the top-selling single of 2008 in the UK. Production and Arrangement

Unlike the sparse, folk-inspired originals by Cohen or the haunting, guitar-led version by Buckley, Burke's "Hallelujah" was produced by as a "powerhouse prayer". Hallelujah! No 1 for Burke, and triple hit for Cohen Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah

Burke’s version was an immediate commercial juggernaut, setting several industry milestones: Despite being released in late December, it was

It became the European record holder for the most singles sold in 24 hours, with 105,000 copies sold in one day. Despite being released in late December

It secured the coveted 2008 Christmas Number One spot and held the position for three weeks.