Relive k.d. lang's "Hallelujah" Performance in Vancouver, "A Stirring, Spiritual Rendition" (Vancouver Sun), Now at iTunes

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Last night, k.d. lang made Olympic magic when she performed the classic Leonard Cohen tune "Hallelujah" at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun said k.d. "reminded the world that she is one of the best in the business, with a stirring, spiritual rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' that literally hushed the crowd." You can re-live the moment by picking up your own copy of the "Hallelujah" EP at the iTunes Store.

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Last night, Canada's own k.d. lang made Olympic magic when she performed the classic Leonard Cohen tune "Hallelujah" for a live audience of 60,000-plus and some three billion television viewers the world over at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun said k.d. "reminded the world that she is one of the best in the business, with a stirring, spiritual rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' that literally hushed the crowd."

Now you can relive the moment by picking up your own copy of the "Hallelujah" EP at the iTunes Store, featuring the Vancouver Winter 2010 Version; the album track from k.d.'s Nonesuch debut, Hymns of the 49th Parallel; and her performance of the song live at the 2005 Juno Awards. Fans in the US can watch Friday night's performance online at NBC's official site for the Games, nbcolympics.com; those in Canada can catch it on CTV at ctvolympics.ca; and those in the UK can view it via the BBC at bbc.co.uk.

Recollection, the recently released k.d. lang career retrospective, includes a remastered Hymns of the 49th Parallel take; a new version for Recollection; and, on the deluxe edition's DVD, video of the Juno Awards performance; along with dozens of additional favorites and rarities from k.d.'s 25-year career. To order your copy and receive the album MP3s instantly at no additional charge, visit the Nonesuch Store.

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  • Saturday, February 13, 2010
    Relive k.d. lang's "Hallelujah" Performance in Vancouver, "A Stirring, Spiritual Rendition" (Vancouver Sun), Now at iTunes
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    Last night, Canada's own k.d. lang made Olympic magic when she performed the classic Leonard Cohen tune "Hallelujah" for a live audience of 60,000-plus and some three billion television viewers the world over at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun said k.d. "reminded the world that she is one of the best in the business, with a stirring, spiritual rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' that literally hushed the crowd."

    Now you can relive the moment by picking up your own copy of the "Hallelujah" EP at the iTunes Store, featuring the Vancouver Winter 2010 Version; the album track from k.d.'s Nonesuch debut, Hymns of the 49th Parallel; and her performance of the song live at the 2005 Juno Awards. Fans in the US can watch Friday night's performance online at NBC's official site for the Games, nbcolympics.com; those in Canada can catch it on CTV at ctvolympics.ca; and those in the UK can view it via the BBC at bbc.co.uk.

    Recollection, the recently released k.d. lang career retrospective, includes a remastered Hymns of the 49th Parallel take; a new version for Recollection; and, on the deluxe edition's DVD, video of the Juno Awards performance; along with dozens of additional favorites and rarities from k.d.'s 25-year career. To order your copy and receive the album MP3s instantly at no additional charge, visit the Nonesuch Store.

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