Whatever your opinion of the song it will remain one of the greatest songs ever written. In 2012 an American singer named Jeffery Adam Gutt auditioned for “The X Factor” and performed a stunning version of “Hallelujah” to a capacity crowd. The judges had no idea what they were about to witness, nor did the audience. As he took the stage, Jeff was asked why he wanted to audition; his answer straight away got the crowd on-side. “I want to be able to support my son, he’s out the back, and he has never heard me sing before.”

The music started then the magic began as Jeff made this song his own. His powerful voice echoed through the stadium to the screams and applause of all who were there. Even Simon Cowell was in awe of this very talented young man.

After the song had finished, Simon commented that it was one of the best auditions he had ever heard. “FoxWeekly” even called Gutt, one of the most influential American X Factor contestants of all time.

Even though Jeff didn’t win this time, he came back in 2103 and finished in second place. This is another one of those clips where you need to plug in the ear-phones and turn up the volume; you won’t be disappointed.

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