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We’re celebrating 40 Years of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", a song that has become a cornerstone of pop culture to the extent it could be said that it is now a folk song. Initially overlooked, its profound lyrics and haunting melody gradually captured hearts worldwide. Drawing inspiration from biblical stories, Cohen's perseverance turned "Hallelujah" into one of his most celebrated works.

The song's universal appeal is evident in the numerous artists who have covered it, each bringing their unique style. Notable covers include John Cale’s haunting interpretation, Jeff Buckley's ethereal rendition, k.d. lang's powerful performance, Andrea Bocelli’s heartfelt presentation and Rufus Wainwright's soulful version. "Hallelujah" has also evoked poignant moments in films and TV shows like Shrek and The West Wing.

Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Hallelujah" and its enduring impact on music and culture. Whether you're listening to Cohen's original or one of the many beautiful covers, take a moment to appreciate its timeless beauty and emotional resonance.

Comment below and let us know what your favourite cover or memory of Hallelujah is.
Listen: LeonardCohen.lnk.to/HallelujahTurns40

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 252

@heartwithnocompanion

For me Leonard's version of "Hallelujah" from his album "Various positions" (1984) is the best one! Absolutely incomparable and unique!

2 weeks ago | 7

@juanblanco7898

Glad that the Shrek movie was mentioned. When two masterpieces came together...

2 weeks ago | 0

@wellmyfriendsaregone

John Cale's version as it is both magnificent version and probably the one that made Jeff Buckley's wanted to also cover it. And then a quite unknown song became a (so much deserved) world famous standard. Cale's version is the final track on the I'm you fan tribute album released in 1991, highly recommended to every Leonard's fan.

2 weeks ago | 1

@samlee3545

The Song That Made My Life. Thank You and Farewell.

2 weeks ago | 0

@kim_b_fiddle

LC’s original is simply beautiful. My favorite cover is Rufus Wainwright. There is a version of Choir!Choir!Choir! doing it with a couple thousand people.

2 weeks ago | 2