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: It became the fastest-selling single by a female solo artist in the UK at the time, selling over 570,000 copies in its first week.

: The track comfortably secured the 2008 Christmas No. 1 spot.

Alexandra Burke 's 2008 cover of Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah" remains one of the most successful and impactful singles in British music history. Released as her winner's single following her victory on the fifth series of The X Factor UK , the song set numerous records and revitalized the track for a new generation. 🏆 Chart Dominance & Record-Breaking Success hallelujah_alexandra_burke

Burke was initially hesitant to record the song, fearing its subtlety didn't suit her "soul power" style.

: For the first time since 1957, two versions of the same song occupied the top two spots on the UK Singles Chart (Burke at No. 1 and Buckley at No. 2), while Leonard Cohen’s original also re-entered the Top 40 at No. 36. 🎤 Creative Interpretation: The "Whitney-fication" : It became the fastest-selling single by a

: Fans of Jeff Buckley, who recorded a legendary cover in 1994, launched a campaign to push his version to the top of the charts to protest the "commercialization" of the song by The X Factor .

The song served as a launchpad for Burke's career, leading to successful albums and a transition into West End musical theater. Alexandra Burke 's 2008 cover of Leonard Cohen’s

: Burke was the first British female solo artist to sell a million copies of a single.