Leonard Cohen Hallelujah

"Hallelujah" is a song that was written by Canadian poet, novelist, and singer-songwriterLeonard Cohen. The original song contains 15 verses. The exact meaning of the songs lyrics have been debated by fans for years. Cohen uses Biblical metaphors and sexual references in the lyrics. Jeff Buckley recorded the most well known version of the song for his 1994 album Grace.

Fast Facts

1. Official Site: Leonard Cohen
2. Written by Leonard Cohen
3. Recorded: June, 1984
4. From the album Various Positions
5. Released: December, 1984
6. "Hallelujah" was named 10th greatest Canadian song of all time in the Chart Magazine 2005 reader's poll

American Idol

American Idol contestant Jason Castro performed "Hallelujah" during the March 4, 2008 live television broadcast. The performance spiked the song's sales on iTunes enough that it hit the number one spot, a first for the song.

Notable Covers

• Jeff Buckley
• Rufus Wainwright
• Willie Nelson
• Bono
• Bon Jovi
• Gov't Mule

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