Darren Hayes Performs An Acoustic Cover Of Madonna's 'Like A Prayer'

Between her upcoming album MDNA and show-stopping Super Bowl halftime performance, the Queen Of Pop isn't losing her tiara anytime soon; and Darren Hayes has added to the Madonna buzz by covering her 1989 hit "Like A Prayer."

The former Savage Garden frontman took to his guitar and performed a heartfelt, acoustic cover of Madge's tune for BBC Radio 2, bringing a low-key, melodious energy to the song.

Madonna covers aren't the only thing Hayes has been up to lately: The singer's solo career is in full swing with his single "Bloodstained Heart" dropping last month.

"This was a song I went back to record after giving the label my first draft of the new album," Hayes told Digital Spy. "They told me it needed one more hit, and when we recorded this it reminded me of how we first felt about [Savage Garden's] 'I Knew I Loved You.'"

What do you think of Hayes' "Like A Prayer" cover?

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Comments

[chigirl75]

12:53 AM on 02/25/2012

I love it, it is the best!!
I have been a fan of his for over 10 years, and I am looking forward to what else he has in store this year!!!

[hyaofcr]

02:40 PM on 02/18/2012

It's mediocre at best.

[kdlaiusa]

02:36 PM on 02/18/2012

I still think he and Daniel Johns could have made outstanding music together if they had not broken up.

[Cinquopated]

07:57 AM on 02/18/2012

Love the guitar work. Unfortunately, an acoustic version juts points out the lyrical weakness.

[Ellie 1912]

07:23 AM on 02/18/2012

This is a fantastic cover. Darren Hayes gives Madonna a run for her money with this one! What an amazing voice, the ex frontman from Savage Garden still has it!

[ThankGodhesgone]

03:17 AM on 02/18/2012

Great voice and certainly a different interpretation of the song. Reminds me of when I heard Van Halen's Jump after hearing Aztec Camera originally sing the song. Totally different meanings.

However, I have to say that Madonna's version with the Gospel choir still is the better version and gives me goose bumps whenever I hear it.

[ennui the third]

08:08 PM on 02/17/2012

She was a bore at the Super Bowl, the song is sappy junk, and as for this guy's take on this mess, I would have rather listened to my faucet drip.

[hyaofcr]

02:43 PM on 02/18/2012

. . drip . . drip . . drip . .

[Debbie338]

07:14 PM on 02/17/2012

I love Madonna and I love this cover.

[Neechie]

05:52 PM on 02/17/2012

Man, Australians are hot!

[Debbie338]

07:12 PM on 02/17/2012

Man, I'll second that!!

[chigirl75]

12:58 AM on 02/25/2012

X3

[Selena Esparza]

03:55 PM on 02/17/2012

He did a very nice job,But Madonna's voice has that extra something special.Beautiful Tribute.

[GeorgetteAndre]

03:05 PM on 02/17/2012

Better than Madonna's version, anyway she can't sing. I have always loved Darren.

[madge4ever]

04:47 PM on 02/17/2012

its good, but not better that Madonna

[Neechie]

05:46 PM on 02/17/2012

sure

[hyaofcr]

02:44 PM on 02/18/2012

You're not biased are you? ; )

[ThankGodhesgone]

03:20 AM on 02/18/2012

Totally different interpretation. Both are good, depending on what you're looking for.

As for Madonna can't sing. Millions of fans from the 80's and 90's would disagree with you.

[JDHARTIL]

02:35 PM on 02/17/2012

Fantastic performance, I really like this interpretation

[LeeLoPink]

01:18 PM on 02/17/2012

I wanted to like this, but I can't get through the whole thing.

disclaimer: It's possible my love for Madge is making me biased.

[Mark Jc]

01:08 PM on 02/17/2012

luv it

[philly282]

01:05 PM on 02/17/2012

Dale Earnhardt Junior, Jr. --- much better cover.