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What did Leonard Cohen really mean when he sang 'Hallelujah'?

Nothing about Leonard Cohenâ€™s â€œHallelujahâ€ â€” the original version of the song Cohen recorded for his 1984 album â€œVarious Positionsâ€ â€” leads you to conclude that it would go on to become one of pop musicâ€™s most durable compositions. Not the rinky-dink keyboard tone. Not the singerâ€™s low, dry croak....

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09:03 on November 11 2016

The story behind Leonard Cohen's elusive hit 'Hallelujah'

USA Today Music — The song didn't become famous until 15 years after it was first recorded. more info

Leonard Cohen

09:27 on November 11 2016

Why it took 15 years for Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' to get famous

USA Today Music — The popular version of the song is really a cover of a cover. more info

Leonard Cohen

01:15 on November 12 2016

What did Leonard Cohen really mean when he sang 'Hallelujah'?

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Nothing about Leonard Cohenâ€™s â€œHallelujahâ€ â€” the original version of the song Cohen recorded for his 1984 album â€œVarious Positionsâ€ ... more info

Leonard Cohen

01:15 on November 12 2016

What did Leonard Cohen really mean when he sang 'Hallelujah'?

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Nothing about Leonard Cohenâ€™s â€œHallelujahâ€ â€” the original version of the song Cohen recorded for his 1984 album â€œVarious Positionsâ€ ... more info

Leonard Cohen