I'm in tears... I found my partner unresponsive a year ago... I saved his life... I've never had to do anything that difficult in my whole 30 years of life... after they took him away in the ambulance I sang this song with such hurt and anger and my voice sounded that painful... my partner sang this song often... he didn't die but he's been taken away from me and that's why I'm in tears now... I've lost him 2xs in a year to things that aren't his fault... I cannot wait until I can fly on top of him in a MASSIVE bear hug when he's brought back to me... I'm struggling so bad financially... emotionally and mentally and I've been dealing with sadness... anxiety... depression and suicidal thoughts... but moments like hearing this song help me refocus and remember why I fight so hard and not give up... WE GOT THIS 🧡💚😭
I know this was posted 3 months ago. I just came across it now, and I wanted to say that I hope things have gotten a little better for you. I understand the battles with depression and anxiety.. I have both. The struggles with it can take you to the lowest depths of this earth. Just know someone out there cares.. and is giving you the biggest ((((( hug ))))) ❤
I was obsessed with Being Alive long before I ever saw how gorgeous he was. He considers himself more of an actor than a singer! He does infuse some serious emotional intensity into his incredible singing!!
I haven't seen a version of this song done like that before. It's always raw and heartwrenching but more from a place of tearful sadness. But this was powerful and true in it *rightful bitterness* and genuine honestly. It's not a broken down reverence, it's a strength in rememberence of something truely awful and malicious that humans beings did to eachother, like "how can you sing Hallelujah after everything? I don't know, but you'll be damn sure I will!" Raul Esparza is just a treasure.
This is why Raul belongs on the boards. An acting-only Raul is only half a Raul Esparza. Same applies to both Patti Murin and Colin Donnell... both of them sing far too well to be tied down to a non-singing character. Angela Lansbury managed to have her "cousin" (also played by her) sing on "Murder, She Wrote", but that was only a few episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery got to chew the scenery (and wear shockingly short miniskirts) as Cousin Serena a great deal more often.
I was there that night. The entire production was a very somber, sobering affair...it was thoughtful and restrained. And then Raul Esparza came and tore the place open with this. It was not an evening for standing ovations, but everyone wanted to get up for this. I don’t think many, if any, did. But we all wanted to. Even if we sat, most eyes in the place were blurred with tears. I’m not a big sap for music, but this was too powerful to not connect with intimately and passionately. It was pure art and pure talent. And I don’t think the video does it proper justice.
I’m happy people there appreciated the talent. Though I really don’t know what the occasion was, I’m glad that you got to see Raul’s performance and that you really loved it because the first time I watched this I shed a few tears as well; it’s just such a beautiful performance.
Check out the original off-Broadway cast of tick, tick... Boom, or the 2000 cast of Rocky Horror. You can also find clips of him here from Chess as the Arbiter and as the American.
Lunasent ,if he doesn't come back it safe to say I'm never watching any other episode except the ones he's in my fav episode is "gone baby gone" cuz he hugged Benson and was so supportive
This is my favorite of this song. Raul Esparza is just amazing. He was down in NYC on 9-11, I believe he was on Broadway at the time. He said it had a profound effect on him. You can see that in this performance. He literally sang and emotes so much throughout the song, that he has to catch his breath at the end. It's not a sweet version, and I don't think he meant it to be. It's just a raw, powerful, gut wrenching performance, especially when you put into context what the concert was for. (Tenth Anniversary of 9-11) 9-11 was emotional for the while country but here in NYC, it was just awful. So while you may not like his screaming and growling as some called it, remember why he is even there in the first place, and what the concert was about. I do have to add, Raul Esparza is a beast!! One of my favorite Broadway singers. He gives EVERYTHING he has in every performance. 🥰
I've performed this many times on a city street corner with my hat out for a buck. There's something about most people walking by not caring that makes you feel anonymous and bold...and I spilled my heart out onto those street corners with my eyes closed sometimes and the music took over and I would weep. This is a great song to let pass through you.
I live in the UK and have watched Law and Order SVU for a few years and last night I saw Raul in the episode titled 'The Undiscovered Country' and if anyone deserved an award for a television performance it was his on this at the time last episode. I came here and find one of the greatest heart wrenching song performances ever - what a guy.
Raul’s Hallelujah has been my favourite song on the planet since he first sang it at the Kennedy Center and this many years later, still hands down my favourite. Such a talented human being. We love you Raul! Thank you for bringing joy to my life when I need it most. ❤❤
INSPIRATIONAL!!! 🙏 BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING!!! THANK YOU, MR. ESPARZA! YOUR GIFT IS FROM THE LORD... AND IS, TRULY, SPECTACULAR!!! PLEASE, DON'T EVER STOP SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH THOSE OF US WHO SO ADMIRE THEM!!! GOD BLESS YOU, SIR!!! SINCERELY, CHRISTIANA S., A LOYAL FAN IN BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
I cry, sobbing, unashamed, every time I see and listen. Raul was awesome as Barba, but omg, he rips my heart out with this one. Singing my life to perfection. And a serious HOTTIE!
I honestly didn't think I ever needed to hear anyone sing (and often brutalize) this song again. But then I watched Esparza's pathos-driven performance and I am fully and 100 percent shook. This is what it's all about. (It helps I still remember his very confessionary and touching article in the NYT so many years ago about his personal life.) Lovely.
Daniel DeRey he’s one of the few who could do both, he’s got damn good vocal range. But I’m pretty sure he’s naturally a Baritone so maybe Javert would suit him best.
Beckie C...That would be awesome. Great piece of art Les Miserables, and great characterJavert. Who would play Valjean opposite him ? He's really the best character and hero for me ! How about if Raul E plays Valjean instead ?
I've literally heard every version of this, even Josh Groban's. I have been a massive fan of JG for 15yrs, yet Raul's version is the absolute best. He's amazing. The pure, raw emotion sells this better than any other performer's version.
I've heard this song performed by Bon Jovi and he did a beautiful rendition of it, but Raul takes it to another level....He actually gives me the chills.... It's raw, emotional and so heartfelt. Just beautiful. What a gift this man has.
He sings with his whole being. I finally got to see him live in a show last weekend in Berkeley. He is transcendent. The talent. That voice. Got to meet him post show and he was kind and humble.
There are no superlatives adequate to describe Raul Esparza's otherworldly performance of "Hallelujah." It is the definitive version of an iconic song. Once in a great while, a singer comes along who was born to sing a song, and Raul Esparza and "Hallelujah" are that singer and that song.
I've been a Raul fan for years and was so excited when he joined SVU. His talent is truly extraordinary - especially in this song. For me, the gold standard of Hallelujah was Jeff Buckley's version. Kind of untouchable. This song has meant so much to my life that I've asked that it be played at my funeral. But after hearing Raul's version the whole song changed for me because he made every lyric mean something and told a story. I cannot stop sobbing. Thanks you, Raul
Matt K he was an amazing singer before he was on SVU. He is incredibly vocally talented...He was born to sing Rafael Barba is chump change. He hasn't finished though.
Jenny Sieck Barba definitely isn't chump change, Raúl did an amazing job as Barba. He became my favorite ADA right away. But you are right he was born to sing! I can't get over this performance!
I just know him as ADA Barba...Raul Esparza is so much more than we think he his. This song moved me in so many ways. He took us on a journey and I was walking with him all the way. What a journey it was. Heart wrenching, painful. I absolutely love this song... it's one of my favourites and he sung the hell out of it. AMAZING! AND POWERFUL!
Este hombre es increíble. Carismático, hipnótico, excelente actor y cantante... Se le puede pedir más? Orgullo de nuestros hermanos cubanos. Felicitaciones de parte de una argentina que lo admira tremendamente ❤️
@@sassythriftlife Just saw a preview of the show he will be on. He will be playing on the opposite team this time . Defense Attorney. He will be up against Carisi. Should be interesting.
At first, I was kinda turned off cause he started out too soft, I couldn't really hear him over the piano but he sure blew me away in the end. Great job!!!
I'm a purist and no one can sing his song like Leonard... BUT.. holy Moses this is amazing, so many copies but this must be the best.... Respect, this is passionate, real and beautiful. Thank you Raul..xx
I've only discovered this past week that this guy could sing, and boy can he sing this! This brought me to tears, it was the most moving version I've heard in years. Absolutely loved it. Well done Raul ❤
I've loved this song for a very long time, and now - completely unexpectedly - I have a new favorite version. At 3:30 he makes it truly his. When this song is transcendently beautiful AND feels like barbed-wire in your veins, it's being done right! Gracias Raul
“The perp was found singing Hallelujah right outside the bodega” *Ice T Voice*
I’m dying 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Lol 😂 💀
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m WHEEZING 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Travis Williams 🤣👏
This man can sing, he can act, and he's gorgeous. What can't he do?
Robyn Johnson IKR
You are so correct!!!! He's amazing!!!!
It's my goal in life to marry that man. Or at least be half as awesome as he is.
I want to marry this man
Close the deal with Benson?
Beautiful song, beautiful interpretation, beautiful man. I'm left with few words.
When are you Raul ??!!
I want to know what hurt this man so badly that he could sing this song with such true emotion 😭
This was a 10 year memorial for 9/11, if I remember right.
It’s a cover but the best rendition I’ve ever heard.
He's an actor so Raul can be like this
@@shekinahglory1717 I think it's more than that.
@@musicbox63 He's alive!
His version makes you FEEL the brokenness. That's a gift
Every once in a while, I come back here when I feel like I need to be completely broken. It always works beautifully.
Would love a SVU scene where he and liv go to a piano bar open mic and he just starts singing this and her stunned reaction to how beautiful he sings.
That would be wonderful. 🎤🎹🥰
💯
Right?!?
and now it would never happen because writers...
The whole crew. Ice T can rap back up!
I'm in tears... I found my partner unresponsive a year ago... I saved his life... I've never had to do anything that difficult in my whole 30 years of life... after they took him away in the ambulance I sang this song with such hurt and anger and my voice sounded that painful... my partner sang this song often... he didn't die but he's been taken away from me and that's why I'm in tears now... I've lost him 2xs in a year to things that aren't his fault... I cannot wait until I can fly on top of him in a MASSIVE bear hug when he's brought back to me... I'm struggling so bad financially... emotionally and mentally and I've been dealing with sadness... anxiety... depression and suicidal thoughts... but moments like hearing this song help me refocus and remember why I fight so hard and not give up... WE GOT THIS 🧡💚😭
I know this was posted 3 months ago. I just came across it now, and I wanted to say that I hope things have gotten a little better for you. I understand the battles with depression and anxiety.. I have both. The struggles with it can take you to the lowest depths of this earth. Just know someone out there cares.. and is giving you the biggest ((((( hug ))))) ❤
@@fearlessness9646
Blessings to you both
@@tnhillman70 ❤️
@@fearlessness9646 Bless you! ❤
I pray that you're doing better the Lord loves you love yourself
the look on his face at the end… he even made HIMSELF see god w that one
oh yes, he had a moment.
Yes. He looks absolutely stunned at the end. Surprised I could see it through the tears.
Any one else just come here cause they want to see if barba can sing
Absolutely :-)
Lmao 😂😂😂 yep but i already knew. And boy is he good
Michaela Adair maybe..
Michaela Adair yeah lol
Guilty as charged
Frederick Chilton singing Hallelujah is not an image I can get out of my head now.
actually same, gotta love how chilton can sing, hannibal can dance and sing and will can sing, thats an episode id like to see haha
Omg yes if we can’t have a 4th season of Hannibal could we at least have a musical episode 😂
@@erin_bluee Hannibal: the musical
Should’ve been the finale music instead of love crime lol
I come in over & over because I cannot belive this man's talent. What a gift!!
Raul is my new obsession, his talent just takes my breath away 🤭
Mine too! Fascinated by this beautiful soul.
Agreed. I hope we will see more of him, as he is supposed to return to svu too :)
Totally agree, we need a Raul cd and dvd concert please ❤️
Plus he’s drop dead gorgeous!!!
I was obsessed with Being Alive long before I ever saw how gorgeous he was. He considers himself more of an actor than a singer! He does infuse some serious emotional intensity into his incredible singing!!
I can't believe I've watched SVU all these years and never knew he could sing. Also, that 7 minutes went by too quickly. He has a magnificent voice!
I haven't seen a version of this song done like that before. It's always raw and heartwrenching but more from a place of tearful sadness. But this was powerful and true in it *rightful bitterness* and genuine honestly. It's not a broken down reverence, it's a strength in rememberence of something truely awful and malicious that humans beings did to eachother, like "how can you sing Hallelujah after everything? I don't know, but you'll be damn sure I will!" Raul Esparza is just a treasure.
EthalaRide god damn. Preach.
Well said!
Yes! I love this man!
This is why Raul belongs on the boards. An acting-only Raul is only half a Raul Esparza. Same applies to both Patti Murin and Colin Donnell... both of them sing far too well to be tied down to a non-singing character. Angela Lansbury managed to have her "cousin" (also played by her) sing on "Murder, She Wrote", but that was only a few episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery got to chew the scenery (and wear shockingly short miniskirts) as Cousin Serena a great deal more often.
Second that !
This is by far the very best rendition of this song.
I was there that night. The entire production was a very somber, sobering affair...it was thoughtful and restrained. And then Raul Esparza came and tore the place open with this. It was not an evening for standing ovations, but everyone wanted to get up for this. I don’t think many, if any, did. But we all wanted to. Even if we sat, most eyes in the place were blurred with tears. I’m not a big sap for music, but this was too powerful to not connect with intimately and passionately.
It was pure art and pure talent. And I don’t think the video does it proper justice.
Amen...good to hear from someone there.....You were blessed!
I would have given anything to have been in your shoes. You are truly blessed and thank you for sharing your viewing of this beautiful talented man.
I would have KILLED to have been there!! LUCKY!!!
I’m happy people there appreciated the talent. Though I really don’t know what the occasion was, I’m glad that you got to see Raul’s performance and that you really loved it because the first time I watched this I shed a few tears as well; it’s just such a beautiful performance.
Wallis Henderson it was the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
This is the best version of "Hallelujah" I ever heard. The passion of this voice is worth a grammy award.
I literally just said the same thing then read your comment
Larry Zamparelli I totally agree.
Pretty sure he’s been nominated for a tony once or twice
The best version is of Jeff Buckley
@@schnoomimimi He has been nominated for a tony 4 times! Check out some of his interviews.
Every time I watch Raul Esparza sing something just by chance, I end up listening to him for an hour just killing it. My god.
That man can SING! Hallelujah! It brought tears to my eyes listening to him!
I thought I had a favorite version...until I saw this. His rendition just guts me.
I'm so glad Barba is pursuing his dream as a professional singer:')
His more of a Broadway actor
OMG, his rendition is truly amazing. I loved him as Barba but now….i would love to hear more of his work!
Check out the original off-Broadway cast of tick, tick... Boom, or the 2000 cast of Rocky Horror. You can also find clips of him here from Chess as the Arbiter and as the American.
He has honed his entire physicality into an instrument of art. That is very rare in our culture, he's a national treasure, more people should know.
I thought he was hot as ADA Barba, and now this! Is there such a thing as a Raul Esparza concert I can attend? I love him.
Sue Davis
He's starring in _Hamlet_ in Chicago, IL, Spring 2019.
Me too
Im in awww and in love ☺ 💘
Right. No wonder I was drawn to him. My spirit was connecting the musician in me to more than just law drama.
Had no idea ADA Barba could sing.. love 😍
I saw him on Broadway years ago, so I knew he could sing, but he absolutely crushes this song. Best version I've ever heard.
Amen
It's only been a month and I already miss him on Law&Order SVU. Have fun on Broadway but come back soon!
Lunasent I cried like a baby on his last episode 😢
Is he coming back?
OMG SAME!!!!
They left the window open for him. So I freaking HOPE so! I'm a hardcore Barson shipper!
Lunasent ,if he doesn't come back it safe to say I'm never watching any other episode except the ones he's in my fav episode is "gone baby gone" cuz he hugged Benson and was so supportive
I was reading an article when I came across a link that said he gave a great performance of "Hallelujah" so I clicked and WOWWWW!!! Just beautiful❤
If I'm ever getting married I'm saving up for Raul to sing at my wedding
This is my favorite of this song. Raul Esparza is just amazing. He was down in NYC on 9-11, I believe he was on Broadway at the time. He said it had a profound effect on him. You can see that in this performance. He literally sang and emotes so much throughout the song, that he has to catch his breath at the end. It's not a sweet version, and I don't think he meant it to be. It's just a raw, powerful, gut wrenching performance, especially when you put into context what the concert was for. (Tenth Anniversary of 9-11) 9-11 was emotional for the while country but here in NYC, it was just awful. So while you may not like his screaming and growling as some called it, remember why he is even there in the first place, and what the concert was about. I do have to add, Raul Esparza is a beast!! One of my favorite Broadway singers. He gives EVERYTHING he has in every performance. 🥰
I've performed this many times on a city street corner with my hat out for a buck. There's something about most people walking by not caring that makes you feel anonymous and bold...and I spilled my heart out onto those street corners with my eyes closed sometimes and the music took over and I would weep. This is a great song to let pass through you.
This is the first time I heard him sing this song and it brings tears to my eyes what a talented actor and singer my dear is to see him on Broadway
Had no idea Raul had it in him. This is pure raw talent. He’s singing it like he’s at rehearsal.
Most beautiful version I 've EVER heard!❤
This is by far the best version of this song that I have heard in a VERY long time. Well done Raul.
It was definitely amazing:)
Seeing k.d. Lang perform it live remains one of the most goose pimply experiences.
Wow! I'm crying. So very beautiful. The most moving rendition I have heard.
Lord, I didn't even know he could sing. This adds a whole new dimension to him. What else can he do?
I live in the UK and have watched Law and Order SVU for a few years and last night I saw Raul in the episode titled 'The Undiscovered Country' and if anyone deserved an award for a television performance it was his on this at the time last episode. I came here and find one of the greatest heart wrenching song performances ever - what a guy.
Raul’s Hallelujah has been my favourite song on the planet since he first sang it at the Kennedy Center and this many years later, still hands down my favourite. Such a talented human being. We love you Raul! Thank you for bringing joy to my life when I need it most. ❤❤
Chills, gave me Chills. An amazing actor and I had no idea he had an amazing voice. I'm so in awe. And stating the obvious, he is gorgeous.
This is my favorite cover of this song. He sings this with so much emotion. You feel every note.
Absolutely adore him. Miss him on SVU!!
INSPIRATIONAL!!! 🙏 BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING!!! THANK YOU, MR. ESPARZA! YOUR GIFT IS FROM THE LORD... AND IS, TRULY, SPECTACULAR!!!
PLEASE, DON'T EVER STOP SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH THOSE OF US WHO SO ADMIRE THEM!!!
GOD BLESS YOU, SIR!!!
SINCERELY,
CHRISTIANA S.,
A LOYAL FAN IN BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
The song is not about God
I cry, sobbing, unashamed, every time I see and listen. Raul was awesome as Barba, but omg, he rips my heart out with this one. Singing my life to perfection. And a serious HOTTIE!
I think I finally get this song. Wow.
One of the only renditions of Hallelujah that captured the late Leonard Cohen’s emotion and gusto.
Perfect.
Eduardo Flores I thought the same. This one was more "Cohen-esque" than the others.
Totally agree.
I loved this guy as Chilton. He’s my favorite Chilton thus far. The King of Sass!
What a singer that was beyond perfect.
He has the voice for the phantom of the opera! He would of been perfect as the phantom!!!!
I never knew barba can sing from svu . ❤️🥰
Exactly ! He would be an excellent Phantom. And they gave the part for the movie adaptation to sby who can neither sing or act.
That was my first thought, too!
Or Jean Valjean in Les Mis 😍
Such a beautiful rendition of this song. Raúl is an incredible singer. ❤️
I honestly didn't think I ever needed to hear anyone sing (and often brutalize) this song again. But then I watched Esparza's pathos-driven performance and I am fully and 100 percent shook. This is what it's all about. (It helps I still remember his very confessionary and touching article in the NYT so many years ago about his personal life.) Lovely.
He looks kinda stunned at the end - "Did I just do that?"
He’s coming out of his immersion into the song. Truly an artist.
He is fantastic! Never knew he sang!
Wow, just wow! Now I want to see him portray Javert in "Les Miserables".
Daniel DeRey he’s one of the few who could do both, he’s got damn good vocal range. But I’m pretty sure he’s naturally a Baritone so maybe Javert would suit him best.
Beckie C...That would be awesome. Great piece of art Les Miserables, and great characterJavert. Who would play Valjean opposite him ? He's really the best character and hero for me ! How about if Raul E plays Valjean instead ?
He would be unbelievably awesome in such a role. This guy can do ANYTHING!
o@@devinmceachern6619
Holy cow!! He blows everyone else who has sung this out of the water!!!
Have you heard Rufus Wainwright cover it?
This is by far the best of the best, powerful, dynamic and certainly emotional…
Wow wow wow. This man can wail. Amazing.
From 4:23 to 4:55 Raul makes this song his own and defies anyone to EVER sing it again. It is now officially HIS song, mic drop!
Stunning rendition Raul stunning
I didn't think he could sing. I almost shed a tear because of this music.
I assumed he could, since he worked with Steven Sondheim.
I've literally heard every version of this, even Josh Groban's. I have been a massive fan of JG for 15yrs, yet Raul's version is the absolute best. He's amazing. The pure, raw emotion sells this better than any other performer's version.
Wow what a voice. Made me cry.
If this is how he winds up after a stressful day at court... am speechless.
Raul seriously needs to release an album!!!
Get the recording of the recent revival of Company. He played Bobby.
Check out tick tick boom!
@@hilarycohen1470 yes
Holy shit, his singing is ridiculously amazing.
I've heard this song performed by Bon Jovi and he did a beautiful rendition of it, but Raul takes it to another level....He actually gives me the chills.... It's raw, emotional and so heartfelt. Just beautiful. What a gift this man has.
Well, that was a spectacular surprise, wasn't it? Holy cats, what a gift. What a voice. What a performance.
Thank you!
Esparza captures every nuance, all the lust confusion, love, loss, bitterness, and broken glory that Leonard wrote into this masterpiece.
He sings with his whole being. I finally got to see him live in a show last weekend in Berkeley. He is transcendent. The talent. That voice. Got to meet him post show and he was kind and humble.
There are no superlatives adequate to describe Raul Esparza's otherworldly performance of "Hallelujah." It is the definitive version of an iconic song. Once in a great while, a singer comes along who was born to sing a song, and Raul Esparza and "Hallelujah" are that singer and that song.
I've been a Raul fan for years and was so excited when he joined SVU. His talent is truly extraordinary - especially in this song. For me, the gold standard of Hallelujah was Jeff Buckley's version. Kind of untouchable. This song has meant so much to my life that I've asked that it be played at my funeral. But after hearing Raul's version the whole song changed for me because he made every lyric mean something and told a story. I cannot stop sobbing. Thanks you, Raul
I'm so touched... What an artist, a soul that should get so much more recognition...
i think i’m watching this for the 10th time now and i’m still extremely impressed and moved by raúl’s vocals
isnt that the dude from law and order?
Yes! He plays ADA Rafael Barba
👌
Matt K yep barba
Matt K he was an amazing singer before he was on SVU. He is incredibly vocally talented...He was born to sing Rafael Barba is chump change. He hasn't finished though.
Jenny Sieck Barba definitely isn't chump change, Raúl did an amazing job as Barba. He became my favorite ADA right away. But you are right he was born to sing! I can't get over this performance!
I just know him as ADA Barba...Raul Esparza is so much more than we think he his. This song moved me in so many ways. He took us on a journey and I was walking with him all the way. What a journey it was. Heart wrenching, painful. I absolutely love this song... it's one of my favourites and he sung the hell out of it. AMAZING! AND POWERFUL!
I agree 100 %
His More of Broadway
Este hombre es increíble. Carismático, hipnótico, excelente actor y cantante... Se le puede pedir más? Orgullo de nuestros hermanos cubanos. Felicitaciones de parte de una argentina que lo admira tremendamente ❤️
It's his eyes when he sings "every breath we drew was Hallelujah"
He's a complete actor and Singer! Congratlations from Brazil
Beautiful, I was exhausted for him at the end!
What an amazing voice from such a handsome man. He has the talent. Besides that, it's a great song with a deeper message.
This performance brought me to tears…love is not a victory march
I find him so attractive 😍😍
Amazing! I didn't even know he could sing. I just watched him on SVU. I hated it when he left the show.
He was my favorite of the bunch
I loved Barba. Unfortunately I don’t think he’ll ever be back, “killing” the baby was a final goodbye. That was so deep.
He’s back on the show in January. Just announced last week. So excited!!
@@sassythriftlife Just saw a preview of the show he will be on. He will be playing on the opposite team this time . Defense Attorney. He will be up against Carisi. Should be interesting.
The best version there is.
5:46 Oh you can tell he knows exactly what he´s doing, at least 10 people are falling in love watching this video
This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard now in my opinion!
I have a whole new respect for this man. Incredible.
At first, I was kinda turned off cause he started out too soft, I couldn't really hear him over the piano but he sure blew me away in the end. Great job!!!
WOW! He was incredible! 😮
What a great performance. Few knew how talented this man really is. God Bless him.
I'm a purist and no one can sing his song like Leonard... BUT.. holy Moses this is amazing, so many copies but this must be the best.... Respect, this is passionate, real and beautiful.
Thank you Raul..xx
He gave the best performance of this song that I've ever heard
I can't express what I'm feeling right now
I've only discovered this past week that this guy could sing, and boy can he sing this! This brought me to tears, it was the most moving version I've heard in years. Absolutely loved it. Well done Raul ❤
This is my favorite song and had no idea of his singing talent. He was amazing!!!
I've loved this song for a very long time, and now - completely unexpectedly - I have a new favorite version.
At 3:30 he makes it truly his.
When this song is transcendently beautiful AND feels like barbed-wire in your veins, it's being done right!
Gracias Raul
I think that may be my favorite part...though he did an amazing job with this song. Such a talented singer and actor.
El hombre que retumba los tribunales con su actuacion, y ahora sorprende con su voz, gran talento de la hispanidad
Thank you, Raul. Masterful. Personal. Hauntingly beautiful. Unforgettable!
OMG his entire heart and soul went into singing this song. I'm moved to tears. Thank you Mr. Esparza and Mr. Cohen.