"I heard there was a secret chord / that David played and it pleased the Lord / But you don't really care for music do you? It goes like this / The 4th the 5th / The Minor Fall the Major Lift / the Baffled King composing Hallelujah." -Leonard Cohen (first verse of "Hallelujah").
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Thousands have interpreted Cohen's "Hallelujah" in all genres of #music. I'm sharing some of my faves in this thread with link and commentary. I hope you'll share faves too! #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring

Oct 17, 2018 · 9:09 PM UTC

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Leonard Cohen Live in London The legendary writer, poet, singer, songwriter etc. singing his original song, Hallelujah" He gets on his knees and opens his energy to the audience, many who begin to cry with emotion! Why I Like It: Leonard Cohen, doh ;-) youtube.com/YrLk4vdY28Q
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Jeff Buckley Official Video Buckley took Cohen's version, added a beautiful guitar arrangement. Official Video: Solo performance with electric guitar. Why I like it: He stripped it down to bare bone singer-songwriter but using an electric guitar. youtube.com/y8AWFf7EAc
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Rufus Rainwright Live at the Filmore Piano arrangement extraordinaire. Why I like it: Solo voice and his interpretation of the song using the Piano. youtube.com/LQK4YfiPj1Q #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #shareingiscaring
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Bon Jovi on "Stripped" Live with accompaniment. Lotta Jersey kids cover this song. His is quite agreeable. Why I like it? JERSEY BOYS!!! youtube.com/RSJbYWPEaxw #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #shareingiscaring
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K.D. Lang, Live at Juno Awards (televised), Winnipeg Stunning performance and TV arrangement. That unique Lang Canadian Country Twang lives on! Why I Like It: IT'S K.D!!!, how she OWNS a stage (always did) and the orchestration. youtube.com/P_NpxTWbovE
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Damien Rice Live in Norway: Why I like it: Rice brings the old skool Folk singer/songwriter to his work. Also, Norway. youtube.com/rbk8JnzvUX4 #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring

Damien Rice - Hallelujah (Sommerfest 2010)

Sommerfesten, Giske, Norway - July 31, 2010Part 7/7: Damien Rice - Hallelujah

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Pentatonix aCapella Official Video Incredible talent. Why I Like It: Predominantly a Capella, which ain't easy. Also, there's a bass, baritone and tenor; and two Sopranos, one like a boy or a castrato. I cry when the two hand off in the Soprano range! youtube.com/LRP8d7hhpoQ
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Susan Boyle solo live in Liverpool: That voice. Courage. Why I Like It: Overcoming of adversity through the power of #music youtube.com/hvgS4WmvHck #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring
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Please add your favorite interpretation(s) of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. FWIW, The song is not about sex per se, but the cycle of life and the pain we all of us endure. #leonardCohen #Hallelujah #aleyluya #performance #poetry #music #art #expression #covers #sharingiscaring💚
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