: Burke has stated that her Christian faith plays a central role in her music, and she aimed to ensure the rendition carried a positive, spiritual message. 🎬 Lasting Legacy & Performance
: After consulting her mother, she decided to "Whitney-fy" the track, infusing it with powerful, soulful vocals inspired by Motown. hallelujah_alexandra_burke
Burke’s version achieved unprecedented commercial success almost immediately upon its release in December 2008. : Burke has stated that her Christian faith
Burke was initially hesitant to record the song, fearing its subtlety didn't suit her "soul power" style. Burke was initially hesitant to record the song,
: Burke was the first British female solo artist to sell a million copies of a single.
: 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.