Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah -

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

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

It became the European record holder for the most singles sold in 24 hours, with 105,000 copies sold in one day. It secured the coveted 2008 Christmas Number One