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Discover the story of the song > Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen

Who sang Hallelujah?

Release date: 1984

Duration: 4:37

Writer(s): Leonard Cohen

Producer(s): John Lissauer

Leonard Cohen released the song Hallelujah. Date of release: 1984.

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🎶 Hallelujah song analysis

The song is about finding joy and strength in faith, even in difficult times. It is a reminder to turn to God in times of joy and sorrow and to find peace in praising Him with the words 'Hallelujah'.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Hallelujah’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Leonard Cohen - Short Biography

- Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist
- He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour
- His first album was Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967)
- His most famous song, "Hallelujah", was released on his seventh album, Various Positions (1984)
- He returned to music in 2001 with the release of Ten New Songs
- Later albums include Dear Heather (2004), Old Ideas (2012), Popular Problems (2014) and You Want It Darker (2016)
- His posthumous, fifteenth, and final studio album Thanks for the Dance was released in November 2019
- His manager stole most of his money and sold his publishing rights
- He returned to touring to recoup his losses

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• “Hallelujah” is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released in 1984.
• John Cale recorded a new version of the song in 1991, which gained greater popular acclaim.
• Jeff Buckley's 1994 recording of the song was ranked number 259 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
• The song was featured in the 2001 film Shrek, leading to its widespread popularity.
• Over 300 versions of the song have been performed in recordings and in concert.
• The song has been used in film and television soundtracks and televised talent contests.
• It experienced renewed interest following Cohen's death in 2016, appearing on international singles charts for the first time.
• It was also certified gold in Australia, Austria, Germany and Sweden.
• It has been covered by many artists, including Bob Dylan, Rufus Wainwright, and Bon Jovi.
• It remains one of Cohen's best-known songs and has been described as one of the most important and beautiful songs of the 21st century.

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