You're right AJ, and that's why, within the confines of this small group, we have to rely on CONSENSUS.  Based on that, the ratings would be:
1.  The Lucky Peterson version
2.  The SUNY Soul Voices choir version
3.  .
4.  .
5.  .
6.  .
7.  God-awful choir version
8.  The Arranger version 
Not a knock on the instrument but the lack of rhythmic feel (syncopated rhythm) and the 'mechanical' nature of it, make it a 'no-go' for me (but I admit, it's subjective).  There's also some missing chord interplay that's integral to the feel of the song (may not be possible on an arranger???).  JMO.  If it were me, I'd try to find a suitable drum pattern, turn off the auto-accomp, dial up the best piano voice, and play it manually.  But that's just me.
chas
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