"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.
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
Leonard Cohen "Hallelujah" Video
- YouTube: Leonard Cohen "Hallelujah" (Live) (Time 4:26)
Featured Video
Leonard Cohen "Hallelujah" Blogs
- They Must Need Bears: The baffled king composing hallelujah
who sang hallelujah at the opening ceremony?(1 Answer)
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k.d. lang sang Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah She is a Pop/Rock Canadian singer http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2008/04/23/PM_lang_narrowweb__300x399,0.jpg More ...
What is your favorite cover song? (70 Answers)
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Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley, cover of the Leonard Cohen song.
who sang towards the end of the ceremony(1 Answer)
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Towards the end of ceremony the following performed: pop singer k.d.lang interpreted "Hallelujah", song by Leonard Cohen The Olympic Hymn was sang by the soprano Measha ...
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Written by Leonard Cohen
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From the album Various Positions
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