Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah -

By January 2009, it had sold over one million copies, making Alexandra Burke the first British female solo artist to achieve a million-selling single in the UK.

It became the European record holder for the most singles sold in 24 hours, with 105,000 copies sold in one day.

Burke’s version was an immediate commercial juggernaut, setting several industry milestones: Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah

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

For the first time since 1957, two versions of the same song occupied the top two spots on the UK Singles Chart. By January 2009, it had sold over one

The release of Burke’s "Hallelujah" sparked an unprecedented event in the UK music scene. Music fans, many of whom were critical of The X Factor's commercial nature, launched an internet campaign to propel of the song to the top spot instead.

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

Despite being released in late December, it was the top-selling single of 2008 in the UK. Production and Arrangement