The Frustrating Events That Led to Leonard Cohen's Song Hallelujah
Published 2023-10-18
The song 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen | Jeff Buckley has brought audiences to tears for generations. While it seems as though every musician knows the cords and the lyrics, many don't know the frustrations Leonard Cohen and composer John Lissauer went through to create the song in the first place.
In today's episode of the Roots Music History Podcast, we dig up the roots that grew the song 'Hallelujah' and talk about the challenges Leonard Cohen faced: Professionally and Personally that led him to write this iconic, life-changing song.🎵
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Chapters:
0:00-4:48 Leonard Cohen’s Early Life
4:48-7:50 Journey to Songwriting
7:50-11:55 ‘Suzanne’ Opens Doors
11:55-14:50 Enter: John Lissauer
14:50-19:45 Enter: Phil Spector
19:45-21:52 Leonard Tries to Regroup
21:52-24:26 Hallelujah is Born
24:26-29:11 Hallelujah Banned in USA
29:11-31:46 Never Before Heard Lyrics
31:46-35-37:17 John Cale and Jeff Buckley
37:17-41:15
All Comments (21)
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Not only the words of Hallelujah, it's the melody that is outstanding.
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One of the many gifts Canada has given to the world, the amazing Mr. Cohen. 🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦
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I am an evangelist and Gospel Singer here in South Africa. I love HalleluYAH and the feedback I get from everyone is awesome.
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It was SUCH a RELIEF to hear you talk about the most important, profound, holy, wrenching, and triumphant verses Cohen brought forth and how most pop singers instead of comprehending those verses trim them off and reduce this song into a mere romantic complaint.
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Hallelujah is more popular in this decade than earlier. Young people especially love it, that tells you the world needs more of it. Thanks Lenard and John!
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My intro was with Pentatonics. I've heard many versions but my intro still stands as No.1. Thank you, Leonard, your song will live forever.
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I miss you, Leonard. Bless you for the decades of joy your music has brought me.
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kd lang and Pentatonix have done amazing covers of Hallelujah.
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Dominique Issermann, one of Leonard's loves was a French photographer. She shot the video for the song, 'Dance Me To The End Of Love.' Simply exquisite.
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No-one can sing Hallelujah like Leonard Cohen❤❤❤❤
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Judy Collins' version of Suzanne is haunting. It will never leave you.
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Leoanard Cohen. The most wonderful singer, songwriter, poet, and deeply religious fantastic gentleman. We who loved you, miss you always sir. My favorite singer of all of his songs..
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Leonard is fabulous live! Especially singing Hallelujah! Fabulous artist! 🥰
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You are an encyclopedia with a gift for telling stories. Thank you for this history lesson.
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My favourite song of Leonard Cohen is 'If it be your will', though the first song I heard in South Africa in a hotel in the 70 s, was 'So long, Marianne'. L.C. influenced my life tremendously. ❤
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I was also very moved by Leonard Cohens poems. Very powerful. Hallelujah is my favorite song but they are all good. As a child of the 60’s, he influenced so many artists.
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Leonard Cohen .... What a genius... I love the complexities ... Thanks. ❤
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k.D.Lang sang it at the Vancouver Olympics and it was amazing
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Thank you for the most respectful & respectable coverage of any artist that I have ever heard. In memory of LC, I wish you a long, healthy life of joy. ~<3~ :)
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I’ve mostly heard locally performed special versions of Hallelujah. One was performed by members of our police department. In any case, I’ve never heard a version that didn’t give me goosebumps.
