I'm a Veteran living through PTSD, Pancreatic and Lung Cancer, and this man and this song makes me feel that life is worth fighting for. He was, and still is an inspiration.
Mr. Cohen was a tortured soul while here on Earth; suffering extreme prolonged bouts of depression. So, I sincerely say: Thank you for the beautiful music and rest in peace Leonard.
Agreed. I could always relate to him because I feel the same way...a tortured soul.... I am a very reflective person, an idealist which makes it hard for me to be in this place call life..the planet.. Years ago I watched his DVD in Tibet, must have watched it 20+ times trying to gain understanding.. I often revisit his clips on his honest dialog about living with depression ... I trust that death is easier than living... living is hard.... Hope he is resting...
How do you do it.?? One of my greatest fears is God will leave me heat till 70 or 80yrs. Your on the thresh hold of going home and leaving this evil world. If i could i would give you my remaining years and swap places with you in a hart beat.
I know the struggle to k b ow, to trust, to keep caring , despite evil, death and crying, above it all we can s I n g Halleluyah, and enter through the Gates, to the Great I AM, who is love, joy and light. ❤
I'm here on Oct. 11, 2024. It's 1:30 am, and I'm preparing to give a ride to a friend who is in trouble. I'll loop this song while we're driving, hoping it will soothe him a little.
Leonard Cohen despite his fame, didnt have much money. When he was in Australia during our catastrophic bushfires a few years ago, he donated every cent he was paid to the Bushfire Appeal. NO fuss, no publicity, he just did it. RIP Great Man.
As a Jew and a great human being he did what usually is done by Jewish people, give Tzedaka.... always give wherever is needed and to whoever needs it. AM ISRAEL HAI.
Minha mãe morreu a 2 anos de leucemia quando estou muito triste e com saudades escuto essa música para tentar me acalmar. Foram anos de sofrimento. Eu sempre escutava essa música com ela, descanse em paz mãezinha ❤🌹.
God Bless you and your family as you endure this heartbreaking loss. But know he is with Christ and you will be reunited with him for eternity. This is 100% true. He would want you to give yourself sometime then continue living. With my deepest condolences, Maddie
Sir, that is a gorgeous quote. I'm afraid I must steal it to spread it in hopes of its intent being conveyed to greater numbers. My apologies and thanks.
I’ve heard this song many times from different performers but none can ever top this one by Leonard Cohen. So much passion and feelings in his voice, thank you for this Beautiful Legacy! Rest in Peace! ❤️🙏🏼✝️
Hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen, a great Canadian from Montreal. It was one of the greatest gifts he could give the world as it is performed all over the world. Cohen now rests in peace back in his beloved Montreal.
Yes, he died the day before the election when Trump the crazy-making machine was elected. Now 8 years later we are at the crossroads again. Kamala Harris is my choice and I am ready for a new chapter! Please send us all the help you can from above, Leonard!
The world has lost giant, a genius, and a fine man. Leonard Cohen, aged 82 passed away, apparently today. He was best known as a composer, but also wrote novels and numerous poetry collections. Most people will remember him popularly as the composer of this song, "Hallelujah", covered by many artists, and used in a number of popular films, including "Shrek", "Meet Joe Black", and television's "E.R.". For me, music I've enjoyed by a particular artist evokes the fond memories that come with the memory of that person, or others you enjoyed the music with, Leonard Cohen's rendition of "Hallelujah" with over 41 million views, a very popular rendition. Rest in peace and Shalom, Mr. Cohen, your music made me think of you as a friend, though we never met. You will live on in the memories of millions of people. The memory of you will be as a blessing for many.
John Mood Amen to that. I once had the honour of seeing him live and he was every bit of the legend he was made out to be - the best live concert ever. A great poet and voice. Thank you for the music and thank you for the words, Mr. Cohen. We will miss you, but we won't forget.
was introduced to Mr. Cohen's music when a friend's father took us to his him perform at Massey Hall in Toronto. I must have bee about 17 or 18 yrs old. As soon as he started singing in left my chair in the 1st balcony and sat on the stair....chin in my hands just mesmerized by his presence voice and gentle manner, that hid a lion. RIP Leonard Cohen.....you had and continue to have a profound influence on my life! With most heartfelt gratitude.....thank you for sharing your great gift.
My husband bought tickets for us to see Leonard Cohen in Milwaukee for Valentine's Day in 2013. It is one of my favorite memories. My husband died on May 20, 2021 and my world will never be the same.
I.am in France, i dont speak english but your message as touch my heart; i wish you the best for your future, may be il will be better that you think now 🥰
I doubt Leonard Cohen would be anything other than amused by all the debate about Judaism vs. Christianity. I think his great genius as a poet is the way in which he combines the religious and the secular in his metaphors and images. This "metaphysical" (ref. 17th century poets like John Donne) integration of the sacred and the profane relies first of all on his really intimate knowledge of the Hebrew bible. I have been a Cohen fan for as long as he's been around and I still am. Read some of the very early poems. Just brilliant. If you haven't watched k.d. lang singing this one, with him in the audience, I recommend it. Thank you, Mr. Leonard Cohen.
I'm not a religious person, so I don't think I like or dislike someone based on that. I like Leonard because of the way he uses words. And, well, he has a great voice...
100% agree. His words are wonderful. Who knows (or cares) what his religious beliefs are? But he is steeped in a tradition that values words and learning and has provided him with a bottomless supply of images which he uses to their best advantage. And I love his voice.
+Joe Martin It has a great deal of religious connotations. The opening is a description of King David writing psalms, the second verse has references to both David and Samson, and the line "Lord of Song" has very clear religious imagery behind it.
Thank you Dean for intelligent commentary rather than unnecessary personal attacks by others. Through personal channels I have been told that he was extremely intelligent and I believe, as you said, that he would be amused. I would still love to discuss it with him.
10-11-2024 Friday. I play therapeutic music at people's bedside. This was requested TWICE this week: once by a woman receiving a blood infusion and once by a brand new first time dad. Aaah... the power of music...
Today, my uncle died. now how is this even relevant to L. Cohen? Leonard Cohen was his favorite singer. He had grown up in the hippy era, saw the rise of metal, the apparition of Edm, and many more. But none of these genres brought him to a blissful joy like Leonard Cohen did, when he discovered him a few years ago, following his stroke. He had become a frail man after that incident, but Cohen's music gave him so much joy in his painful life. he introduced me to Leonard Cohen, and now that he's gone, I now realise the amazing work this singer does. Thank you uncle Michel, thank you for everything and especially, thank you for making me rediscover Leonard Cohen.
+J Schmitz ...all you got from this heartfelt post was to 'correct' realize? He very well could be from Great Britain where they still use an s instead of a z....get over yourself
My beloved husband, Larry Williams, who loved Leonard Cohen and this song.....took his last breath on this earth while "Hallelujah" was playing💔 3-20-16
Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is a song full of depth and ambiguity. With poetic metaphors, it explores the complexity of love and being human. It explores the highs and lows of interpersonal relationships. Romance and passion go hand in hand with disappointment and loss. Spiritual and biblical motifs reflect the search for meaning and transcendence. "Hallelujah" is an ode to the contradictory nature of our feelings - joy and pain, ecstasy and doubt. Cohen looks compassionately at our longings and our vulnerability. The song is an appeal to embrace life in all its facets. He invites us to face the darkness and yet sing of the light. From loss can come gratitude, from doubt can be born faith. The timeless resonance of "Hallelujah" lies in this multi-layered message. Every person can find something of their own in it, draw comfort and hope. A moving hymn to the beauty and pain of being human
What an astounding writer, you are❤. It is sad to say that I can't even fine words to pin you😪. Your depth and expression of life and its intent by Mr Cohen lyrics were just AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!❤❤❤ PLEASE KEEP WITING! 0:12 0:12 0:12
Do not stand at my gave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight On the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain.When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rushof quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.My Spirit is still alive…
I am a grieving 79 yr old former husband(widower), I lost my love in Aug., she was a very sick lady. I didn't know that. My daughters came to our home and took her with them. One of them came and took me to their home. On the way she told me mother was on hospice😢 I am grateful that all of our descendants except one were able to say goodbye to her. I was there holding her as she passed😢😭😭 I weep all day and night since Aug. I don't know how others handle it. I don't want to
My cat is as put down today. I grieve and feel came upon Mr. Cohens song. Perfect timing for what m heart cries out for. What a tremendous gift he left us. 😢😊
His original version in 1984 sounds different, but he kept working with it and found the song in time. This version is my favorite and better than the hundreds of covers that have been made. I believe most of those performers don't understand the real meaning. Leonard said this isn't a joyful song, but it comes from a sadder place with a certain amount of resilience to still rejoice even when the spirit is broken.
Richard Burchett That's my definition of a happy song! Be attuned with the experienc of grace no matter the circumstances. But I've been around six decades so far. That's what I learned.
I'm not really a Christian but I do really love this song. Just makes me so damn emotional. Literally saved me from suicide. So I don't care what my religion is I will love this song no matter what.
Toni sorry for losing your mom on this sad day. What an excellent song to have playing at her service.Only consolation is we will all be together again.... someday
After having 3 boys, we tried once more to have a girl. And 'Hallelujah" we finally had a daughter!!! Now this is 'my daughter's song'. She was born in 2009 and I listen daily to this song!!!❤❤
i just get annoyed by almost all covered versions making it into some religious version. But it is also pretty funny how they make it praise the lord she tied me to a kitchen chair version.
This song is particularly difficult to cover. This is not a typical standard song, with generic lyrics which can be sung by anyone with a generic Sinatra-like voice. THIS IS NOT POP MUSIC, even though this song is the closest to a popular hit song Leo has ever had. So, I'm not surprised at all by the tendecy to interpret this song as a religious track. In this way, the song becomes easier for the artist to sing and easier to digest by the audience.
Il avait 82 ans : poète, musicien et chanteur, *Leonard Cohen* s'est éteint jeudi soir à Los Angeles. Né à Montréal, ce vénérable monstre sacré a bâti depuis 1966 à New York une œuvre majeure, au charme inconditionnel, emplie d'hymnes mystiques et envoûtants ayant bercé plusieurs générations de fans, et repris par les plus grands. Ultime coquetterie, l'homme au chapeau laisse derrière lui un sublime quatorzième album (_You Want It Darker_, 21/10) hanté par la mort et l'héritage. So long, Leonard.
Hallelujah (qui signifie « louer Yah ») est une chanson écrite par Leonard Cohen. Elle est enregistrée pour la première fois sur son album de 1984 intitulé Various Positions.
I often spend hours listening to my old friend, Leonard Cohen, his songs that deeply move me. I have followed his epic journey of inspiration all my life and I cannot convey what he means to me. I hope he does not mind me saying so, and I am sure he has contemplated this himself, he his getting on now and when his time comes to face his maker (although I am not sure if he believes in one) this will be a very sad day, as I will have lost one of my closest friends and a brother in spirit. I have no idea how we will all get on without him touching our lives, our souls and our hearts. On that day I shall hold a vigil in honour of a great, truly great man. Thank you Leonard for all that you have made me feel in my life, for indeed you have made me get in touch with myself in a profound and special way. I am not ashamed to say that I love you as my own brother as I love my son Elliott. Please listen to this song and understand what he is saying to us all, we all need someone to love.
+jonplive I said nothing of the sort in regard to "planning", nor did I write such, I wrote " On that day I shall hold a vigil in honour of a great, truly great man." I doubt very much that I shall be leaving this earth before him, VERY MUCH! Peace to you./
I love the original version of this song. I've listened to this song from my youth up until today, a senior. The older I get, the more I feel the depth of this prayer. We experience the height of God's love, we make mistakes, we listen to the wrong voice, we fall into a pit of despair. Then only God can restore the lost soul. Only God can restore the Hallelujah.
You are the only sign of state of ,The sound ,the works of not only you but the younger generation are drinking and breathing that want to go to hold on to the prayer. That's what I thought too, but stretching back and trying on the video. Thank you and yeah I also to the prayer 🙏 for all of the family and prayers to (help ) that you and your family are doing. Thanks for the me and this week has had ,Thank you,God,this was the best way to Make this is my life. Blessings to you.
@@jeanniefenton5405acredito que a versão do cohen fala sobre rebeldia, descrença, erros. Por isso ele cita Davi e Sansão. Mas depois ele reconhece suas limitações humanas e diz à Deus que só sabe louvar com um simples aleluia. E isso basta. É assim que eu entendo essa letra 👍🏻
Exactly. Cohen didn't have best voice ever. His voice was very imperfect. But he was singing really emotionally and deep - that made awesome effect! In my opinion - there is no cover better than that song, even if cover is sung technically better! :D
There are very few male vocalists who can give me goosebumps not to mention tears to my eyes. That in my opinion is the mark of a true singer. What one must do is determine for oneself what constitutes a "good voice". It's not just technical ability, it is primarily where that voice is coming from.
Probably because dawg disagrees with your opinion, and feels that you shouldn't be allowed one. That attitude is rampant in today's society. I too, disagree with you completely, but nevertheless, feel that you have the right to be wrong, lol.
Singing isn't just about perfect pitch and vocal clarity. It's the expression of the human soul in the form of melody. Despite the technical flaws in this performance, Mr. Cohen takes all of us on an unforgettable emotional journey.
I once read an interview of a (famous) singer who said it was "just a job" to sing to the audience...which put me off that artist. Obviously some are all in and sharing their emotions with us when singing.
Life is a circle. What is born will die. What dies will be born again. Hallelujah. Hallelujah for this miracle we face once we open our eyes every day. Hallelujah for the peace, the love, the music, the beauty of this world. Hallelujah for this life.
How do you figure what dies will be born again? Are you talking reincarnation? If so, I have a question...2ho decides what you come back as? A cow, a beetle, a man...who says???
I have been so sad about the terrible things happening in the world. I listened to this song and it lifted me up. Thank you to Leonard Cohen for the wonderful words and music. The whole world needs to sing this.
I may have posted this before, but notice what he does before the organ solo: he takes off his hat and looks toward the organist. He doesn't put his hat back on until the solo is over. Pure class.
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@Institutional Psychopathy Taking his hat off and looking at the organist is a sign of respect. Cohen's the big star of the concert, but here he shows respect for one of the other performers.
@Institutional Psychopathy i think you are right, but it can also be a sing of respect 😉 maybe he was sweeting under this Hut so he had to take it off for a while🤣 cheeers
I’ve listened to over 73 versions of this song over the past week and I decided this the greatest version- can’t stop crying. It’s amazing how a song sounds when sung by its composer!!
I discovered Mr. Cohen far too late in my life, when he was about to leave us, but I have been ever since a true fan of his deep, fascinating voice and his gangster-like look wearing those old fashioned hats that were his trademark...We'll never forget you, Mr. Cohen. Argentina is still mourning over you !
Well said Linda, I've been a fan since Suzanne, his first hit, yet found his later performances, and especially Hallelujah, to be even better than his early work.
this man is the ultimate symbol of cool! A true cool cat! His new album better sell umpteen scagillion copies! Love his music and the poetry I have read,was crushed by the news tonight. bless you and keep you! May you get to heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead!
so much to say, but man, you sound like the best of the good folks....We'll live...dude'll be dead prolly before he gets sworn in. Thank you, at any rate.
Leonard Cohen's music has been a part of my entire adult life. I was 21, in 1971, when I heard him for the first time. He touched my heart and my soul, from the very beginning.
A ton of musicians sing his songs, his lyrics rhyme and makes sense, a rarity in a lot of music. Been a listener of his music for many years also. Not all Christians would approve of some of his music. 😊😊
@@kenritola1086 I don't know what religion has to do with it, but the type of "Christian" who would reject beautiful, sensitive music that defines the human condition doesn't have a functioning heart and is just using religion as a shield to hide his judgmentalism.
@@pricklypear7516 I was mostly referring to some of his other work. I have 7 or 8 of his songs on my playlist. The lryics of some would be offensive to most christians, which means nothing to me, I merely was commenting not judging. I love this guy and his work.
I can understand from whence you're coming from. This IS a beautiful music noted song. When I'm reading the lyrics I've come to wonder just what his lyrics mean to him. I would enjoy/love to hear from him about this.
Algo similar siento, desde la primera vez que escuché a Leonard Cohen su música ha estado conmigo incluso en momentos muy importantes de mi vida. Yo en 1971 tenía 18 años y nunca me cansaré de escucharlo.
Taking off your hat at the end to thank the audience for their appreciation of your work is sadly something that you don't see anymore. What class action he was.
@carlapettinati3379 hmmmm.. I have not going to church for a long time.. hmmmm.. I miss my mother a devoted Christian ✝️.. hmmmm.. I might hmmmm... maybe not.
It's probably the most fascinating song ever written, especially if you know the story behind it. 5 years in writing and 150 verses, and the secret chord is not what you make think. Cohen is an absolute magician in music.
I cried the day Leonard died. This may be the finest piece of music combined with extraordinary poetry ever written. And this performance is his finest. I watch/listen at least once a week. Blessed be.
I dedicate this to my son Jamie, who died while on active duty in the Navy. I should have played this at his services but I wasn't thinking clearly, losing a son. I think he forgives me now, he loved this song. RIP Jamie.
Oct. 18, 2024 Lord, we come before thee as a nation where many have fallen, asking for forgiveness as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, have mercy on us. Here our prayers in the masses as we call upon thee to heal our nation.
Hallelujah Leonard, my endless love. You were the greatest poet ever lived, I miss you so badly. "Your eyes are soft with sorrow - hey, that's no way to say goodbye"! ♡
Hello to anyone reading this! It would mean the world to me if you could just spare 2 minutes of your spare time to check out my guitar cover of this song over on my channel. I put a ridiculous amount of time and effort in to my music. Promise you won't be disappointed!
dcdfan , im crying now knowing he is gone my eyes are so full off sadness for leonard the cohen he left as a great poet does simply vanished from our eyes he did what he wanted ,made us all cry in his last concert he visited us in jerusalem
Leonard Cohen September 21, 1934--November 10, 2016 Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord ans let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
He was legendary, in his life and now that he passed. His music, his songs will live on forever. Thank you for a beautiful music master of your art. RIP.
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5 ✝🌅 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 ✝🌅 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ✝🌅
He had the poetry maybe not the voice. But I. Followed him from the 60 ‘s. To his death just recently. I think we lost a great poet. He couldn’t sing. But most of his his songs/poetry was based on life’s crisis’s
No One is capable to sing this magnificent song like he does. I am hearing it from Italy. Now is a hard time...tears in my eyes flow spontaneously. Hope is hallelujah....
@@joevillante7758 thank you Joe...I lived in Canada for 30 years now I live in Italy I know Cohen's music and poems very much I studied in highschool. I am a conservatory graduate Toronto Royal conservatory a great place to study music..thank you Joe ..a good happy and long life to you and you loved ones. Ciao.
Dear Leonard, it's been a long time since you left. But your music stay in my mind, and when I hear it, I think about all the joy, the hope, and the love you dropped in this world. When does a man really die? For me as long as we dance and cry when we listen his music. So, for you never. Rest in peace, old friend (I'm not English, so if need be, correct me please)
a man truly dies only after his memory dies , so do good with your family and leave someting behind that changes the world , be it love ,medicine ,music etc haleluya is international
The words are beautiful, always were. His heartfelt rendition are beyond it, we're the lucky ones who have them immortalized for us to listen to. Another traveler has moved on.
What's amazing to me is understanding how magical this is. Not ever have listened to him or this type of music I was automatically being turned off by his style of singing but something kept me here confused. I was feeling chills and by the second minute in totally lost in the song and this is my favorite version and I'm glad I found this. RIP Cohen. You gained yet another life long fan that will help guide your music to eternity.
I always encourage venturing outside of one's comfort zone for music... While there is some stuff that is just crap, there is a lot of heart and soul that is universal out there in many genres. A lot of life's truth to be had. The recent upsurgence of The Sound of Silence due to the Disturbed cover comes to mind... Pointing people to the original by Simon and Garfunkel, which is an amazing song I have enjoyed for years. As much as I love metal, I can find stuff like this, and even the odd country song that just works for me.
this was written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 and is HIS song so of course his version is the original, jeff buckley did NOT write it, no one else can come close to Leonard Cohen NO ONE GOD BLESS LEONARD RIP
I have been listening to his music since the '70's . It is a sad day to hear of his death, but great that this song and his music continue to honor him . RIP Leonard Cohen
Certains pensent encore que "Hallelujah" est l’œuvre de Jeff Buckley, bien sûr c'est faux. Bien avant, Leonard Cohen en composait mélodie et paroles. Rarement on aura vu artiste aussi complet que ce Canadien à la fois parolier, compositeur, interprète, poète et romancier. Même les autres chanteurs anglophones ne s’y sont pas trompés puisque son œuvre a donné suite à 1.500 reprises. Pour n’en citer que quelques uns, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan et bien entendu, plus récemment le regretté Jeff Buckley qui a fait émerger COHEN de sa retraite d'icône avec sa reprise d'"Hallelujah"...
Yes just as we were reopening into a first phase......back in the red again...... so quickly. I hope everyone is doing ok. ❤️🙏🏻WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT MUSUC?
2016 - a very sad year... I will not say RIP Leonard, because in your last album you were in peace already. Hineni! Thanks friend to learn us also how to die dignified as a the gentleman you were!
For my mom, Inez Kalwara. Who passed away on July 17th, 2020, In the middle of the pandemic. I know she would have loved this rendition, as I do. Thank you for making this hymn available to all. Praise Him! Norma Zanoni June 4th, 2024
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I'm a Veteran living through PTSD, Pancreatic and Lung Cancer, and this man and this song makes me feel that life is worth fighting for. He was, and still is an inspiration.
You hang in there Phil
my love to you Phil ❤
Keep fighting. Miracles happen
you got this, phil! ❤
Keep on fighting Phil. Trust in the Lord. Remember God is greater than cancer.
Mr. Cohen was a tortured soul while here on Earth; suffering extreme prolonged bouts of depression. So, I sincerely say: Thank you for the beautiful music and rest in peace Leonard.
you could tell he went through a lot I his life. when he sings it's as if he's closing the book on his own life. give it one final effort.
Haleluia
oh my God! Lifting my spirit unto God.
Taiwo Adesina
Agreed. I could always relate to him because I feel the same way...a tortured soul.... I am a very reflective person, an idealist which makes it hard for me to be in this place call life..the planet.. Years ago I watched his DVD in Tibet, must have watched it 20+ times trying to gain understanding.. I often revisit his clips on his honest dialog about living with depression ... I trust that death is easier than living... living is hard.... Hope he is resting...
Philip:
I am 86 years old my body is also failing me but, my hearing is excellent, thank the Lord.
I love this song.
One off the most beautiful songs in the wold 😴
How do you do it.?? One of my greatest fears is God will leave me heat till 70 or 80yrs. Your on the thresh hold of going home and leaving this evil world. If i could i would give you my remaining years and swap places with you in a hart beat.
Trust in Jesus. He said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
I know the struggle to k b ow, to trust, to keep caring , despite evil, death and crying, above it all we can s I n g Halleluyah, and enter through the Gates, to the Great I AM, who is love, joy and light. ❤
Philip ……. Sending love and prayers xx
I'm here on Oct. 11, 2024. It's 1:30 am, and I'm preparing to give a ride to a friend who is in trouble. I'll loop this song while we're driving, hoping it will soothe him a little.
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Спасибо , брат. Молимся за всех вас
За наших детей, люди, боритесь ❤❤
Все хорошо будет,брат❤❤❤
Leonard Cohen despite his fame, didnt have much money. When he was in Australia during our catastrophic bushfires a few years ago, he donated every cent he was paid to the Bushfire Appeal. NO fuss, no publicity, he just did it.
RIP Great Man.
Truly great man
This does not surprise me. Thank you for posting this. Rest in peace.
as i recall, he really got ripped off by his manager.
As a Jew and a great human being he did what usually is done by Jewish people, give Tzedaka.... always give wherever is needed and to whoever needs it. AM ISRAEL HAI.
I love You Leonard Coen.!!!!
My husband died four days ago and I'm still trying to make sense of it all .... Hallelujah helps.
Minha mãe morreu a 2 anos de leucemia quando estou muito triste e com saudades escuto essa música para tentar me acalmar. Foram anos de sofrimento. Eu sempre escutava essa música com ela, descanse em paz mãezinha ❤🌹.
God Bless you and your family as you endure this heartbreaking loss. But know he is with Christ and you will be reunited with him for eternity. This is 100% true. He would want you to give yourself sometime then continue living. With my deepest condolences, Maddie
With my deepest condolences, Marcel
i wish so much to give you full support and Love from Paris, France; 🥰🥰🥰🙏❤🔥🙏, be blessed forever
Só Deus pode dar esse conforto de que tanto precisa.
Do not mourn that he is no more; celebrate that He was.
Sir, that is a gorgeous quote. I'm afraid I must steal it to spread it in hopes of its intent being conveyed to greater numbers. My apologies and thanks.
He still is. He went "home" - that "tomorrow" finally came.
Not only that he was--He was as few other people have ever been. Now that is something to celebrate.
Exodus Retneprac so total word
bo deboer
I pray he found God. And God heard him.
This song will never get old, 2024 and its still a masterpiece ❤❤
RIP Cohen 🙏
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𝓡𝓲𝓹 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓸𝓱𝓮𝓷 ❤
2024❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
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I’ve heard this song many times from different performers but none can ever top this one by Leonard Cohen. So much passion and feelings in his voice, thank you for this Beautiful Legacy! Rest in Peace! ❤️🙏🏼✝️
K.D. Lang comes the closest. Love his husky, tortured voice.
Jeff Buckleys version is ghostly ! Just him & a guitar . It sounds supernatural.
Yes, he is the original artist. He was a brilliant songwriter
Bon Jovi does It from the ❤️ …………my opinion
But Leonard defined Gods Wisdom(she), perfectly, in the greatest song ever
Hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen, a great Canadian from Montreal. It was one of the greatest gifts he could give the world as it is performed all over the world. Cohen now rests in peace back in his beloved Montreal.
not true.he was guest in my apartmant last sommer on Adria see
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I hope he is kicking it up in heaven. A few of his Song talk of his struggles with love, faith and Jesus.
love this song ❤
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A great song, a terrible man!!
RIP Leonard Cohen (September 21, 1934 - November 7, 2016), aged 82
You will be remembered as a legend.
Yes, he died the day before the election when Trump the crazy-making machine was elected. Now 8 years later we are at the crossroads again. Kamala Harris is my choice and I am ready for a new chapter! Please send us all the help you can from above, Leonard!
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The world has lost giant, a genius, and a fine man. Leonard Cohen, aged 82 passed away, apparently today. He was best known as a composer, but also wrote novels and numerous poetry collections.
Most people will remember him popularly as the composer of this song, "Hallelujah", covered by many artists, and used in a number of popular films, including "Shrek", "Meet Joe Black", and television's "E.R.".
For me, music I've enjoyed by a particular artist evokes the fond memories that come with the memory of that person, or others you enjoyed the music with, Leonard Cohen's rendition of "Hallelujah" with over 41 million views, a very popular rendition.
Rest in peace and Shalom, Mr. Cohen, your music made me think of you as a friend, though we never met. You will live on in the memories of millions of people. The memory of you will be as a blessing for many.
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John Mood
Amen to that. I once had the honour of seeing him live and he was every bit of the legend he was made out to be - the best live concert ever.
A great poet and voice. Thank you for the music and thank you for the words, Mr. Cohen. We will miss you, but we won't forget.
John Mood so is he the one who initially made the song?
I never could figure out if it was him or someone else for sure
was introduced to Mr. Cohen's music when a friend's father took us to his him perform at Massey Hall in Toronto. I must have bee about 17 or 18 yrs old. As soon as he started singing in left my chair in the 1st balcony and sat on the stair....chin in my hands just mesmerized by his presence voice and gentle manner, that hid a lion. RIP Leonard Cohen.....you had and continue to have a profound influence on my life! With most heartfelt gratitude.....thank you for sharing your great gift.
Rest in Peace Leonard Cohen, you will be deadly missed
may some of his 'spirit' be on the next US Prez, Lord knows we need it...
Novo Karpati
"Deadly missed"? lol
Heather McRae don't you mean dearly?
No, she meant deadly (thus, the quotes and lol).
Angelo G. wrote 'dearly'
A typo, or a pun??
Hmm...
My husband bought tickets for us to see Leonard Cohen in Milwaukee for Valentine's Day in 2013. It is one of my favorite memories. My husband died on May 20, 2021 and my world will never be the same.
I.am in France, i dont speak english but your message as touch my heart; i wish you the best for your future, may be il will be better that you think now 🥰
Be strong my mate, you are a great man
Be strong
Much Love and Sorry for ur loss. God bless
You will have the music in your soul
I still love that man. I'm 82 and still thrilled when I hear his voice. So special. Miss him.❤
82 ans aussi et je ne m ' en lasse pas..
Voix grave et de velours❤
February 2024 still a master piece cant get enough of this song❤
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I agree!!
Amen!❤
me too😊
So very true ❤😂
I doubt Leonard Cohen would be anything other than amused by all the debate about Judaism vs. Christianity. I think his great genius as a poet is the way in which he combines the religious and the secular in his metaphors and images. This "metaphysical" (ref. 17th century poets like John Donne) integration of the sacred and the profane relies first of all on his really intimate knowledge of the Hebrew bible. I have been a Cohen fan for as long as he's been around and I still am. Read some of the very early poems. Just brilliant. If you haven't watched k.d. lang singing this one, with him in the audience, I recommend it. Thank you, Mr. Leonard Cohen.
I'm not a religious person, so I don't think I like or dislike someone based on that. I like Leonard because of the way he uses words. And, well, he has a great voice...
100% agree. His words are wonderful. Who knows (or cares) what his religious beliefs are? But he is steeped in a tradition that values words and learning and has provided him with a bottomless supply of images which he uses to their best advantage. And I love his voice.
+Joe Martin It has a great deal of religious connotations. The opening is a description of King David writing psalms, the second verse has references to both David and Samson, and the line "Lord of Song" has very clear religious imagery behind it.
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Thank you Dean for intelligent commentary rather than unnecessary personal attacks by others. Through personal channels I have been told that he was extremely intelligent and I believe, as you said, that he would be amused. I would still love to discuss it with him.
Seventh anniversary of his passing. Still one of the most powerful songs every written. Ever. Godspeed, Leonard Cohen.
Absolutely!! Godspeed, Leonard Cohen....
This song speaks to all of us.
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Did they Play IT at His funeral
Absolutly.😉👏
10-10- 2024 Thursday🎉anyone else still listening And enjoying this song? As I am today?.❤🙏🎵
It’s 10-10-14 I’m trying to find my way because I’m going to lose my best friend and my lover, this makes it all better ❤❤❤
Yes me❤
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10-11-2024 Friday. I play therapeutic music at people's bedside. This was requested TWICE this week: once by a woman receiving a blood infusion and once by a brand new first time dad. Aaah... the power of music...
Today, my uncle died.
now how is this even relevant to L. Cohen? Leonard Cohen was his favorite singer. He had grown up in the hippy era, saw the rise of metal, the apparition of Edm, and many more. But none of these genres brought him to a blissful joy like Leonard Cohen did, when he discovered him a few years ago, following his stroke.
He had become a frail man after that incident, but Cohen's music gave him so much joy in his painful life.
he introduced me to Leonard Cohen, and now that he's gone, I now realise the amazing work this singer does.
Thank you uncle Michel, thank you for everything and especially, thank you for making me rediscover Leonard Cohen.
The feels man. Sorry for your loss.
**hugs** It's weird that I feel for you but I do. May your pain pass swiftly and his memory remain.
sorry for your loss, r.i.p. for your uncle !
Realize*
But i am sorry for your loss
+J Schmitz ...all you got from this heartfelt post was to 'correct' realize? He very well could be from Great Britain where they still use an s instead of a z....get over yourself
My beloved husband, Larry Williams, who loved Leonard Cohen and this song.....took his last breath on this earth while "Hallelujah" was playing💔
3-20-16
Mary Gores-Williams rip
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My husband took his last breath March 15, 2015 listening to this song, too. Wow. I'm sorry you're in this widowed Hell, too.
Yes my funeral .. reflection song too .....
@Mary Gores-Williams
Sorry for your loss.
Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is a song full of depth and ambiguity. With poetic metaphors, it explores the complexity of love and being human.
It explores the highs and lows of interpersonal relationships. Romance and passion go hand in hand with disappointment and loss. Spiritual and biblical motifs reflect the search for meaning and transcendence.
"Hallelujah" is an ode to the contradictory nature of our feelings - joy and pain, ecstasy and doubt. Cohen looks compassionately at our longings and our vulnerability.
The song is an appeal to embrace life in all its facets. He invites us to face the darkness and yet sing of the light. From loss can come gratitude, from doubt can be born faith.
The timeless resonance of "Hallelujah" lies in this multi-layered message. Every person can find something of their own in it, draw comfort and hope. A moving hymn to the beauty and pain of being human
get yo chat-gpt ass outta here
Well said, Thanks
AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤
" duality"???
What an astounding writer, you are❤. It is sad to say that I can't even fine words to pin you😪. Your depth and expression of life and its intent by Mr Cohen lyrics were just AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!❤❤❤
PLEASE KEEP WITING!
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This is the authentic version by the author during his comeback in the final years of his life. ❤️🙏
Do not stand at my gave and weep
I am not there,
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight
On the ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rushof quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.My Spirit is still alive…
He's pure consciousness now. One in unity with creation.
brian kelly r
brian kelly thank you
Rest in peace, Sir. Thank you for the Hallalulah.
Jean McGuire seriously how the fuck do you spell hallelujah wrong when it's right there in the title? Holy shit son!
My husband chose this for his funeral, gave me goosebumps then, and still now, can't believe it's almost 4 years 😢😢😢
So you single now?
I am a grieving 79 yr old former husband(widower), I lost my love in Aug., she was a very sick lady. I didn't know that.
My daughters came to our home and took her with them.
One of them came and took me to their home. On the way she told me mother was on hospice😢
I am grateful that all of our descendants except one were able to say goodbye to her.
I was there holding her as she passed😢😭😭
I weep all day and night since Aug.
I don't know how others handle it. I don't want to
I am sorry for your loss. Time heals.@@leehigby
@@leehigbylogo vc encontrará 0utra pessoa pra ficar junto de você. É te fé. 🙏
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You don't just hear it , you feel it ❤
@mossest77 Yes you do. I could listen to for hours.
True, from head to toe, but when it touches you're heart, wow.
So True❤
Amen!🎺👆🏽💫
Quite something! I loved his songs all my life but this one is the crown of all. And his singing just touches the soul. ❤
My cat is as put down today. I grieve and feel came upon Mr. Cohens song. Perfect timing for what m heart cries out for. What a tremendous gift he left us. 😢😊
Mi gato Jon fue eutanasiado hace días. Lo extraño tanto. Pero esta canción reconforta todas mis pérdidas.❤
Rest In Peace Mr. Cohen, may your music inspire many for years to come.
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TonTanMan
Os homens morrem, mas a sua obra fica...
Obrigada.
La música de Leonard Cohen inspira a la humanidad. El último poeta universal. RIP.
Such a shame that this man has passed away. May you rest in Peace Sir. The original and best version IMHO
It's a masterpiece of love and understanding. What a voice!
His original version in 1984 sounds different, but he kept working with it and found the song in time. This version is my favorite and better than the hundreds of covers that have been made. I believe most of those performers don't understand the real meaning. Leonard said this isn't a joyful song, but it comes from a sadder place with a certain amount of resilience to still rejoice even when the spirit is broken.
Richard Burchett That's my definition of a happy song! Be attuned with the experienc of grace no matter the circumstances. But I've been around six decades so far. That's what I learned.
The best version♥️♥️♥️
Linda voz
A splendid, timeless song! How many here to listen to it in 2024?
Magica
Here...now....Germany, Stuttgart
Right now and playing along🎸
Desde Barcelona , Hallelujah!
I am. I needed this today
It felt like my inner being felt warmth and calmness just listening to this song
I'm not really a Christian but I do really love this song. Just makes me so damn emotional. Literally saved me from suicide. So I don't care what my religion is I will love this song no matter what.
Fuerte siempre Fuerza hermanó
Neither was Leonard Cohen, he was Jewish
It's not a Christian song.
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The songwritter didn't mean to make it spiritual, but he did. If it speaks to you, listen.
It’s a song about sex and cheating. It’s the opposite of Christian.
I'm 69 yrs old and this song gives me the chills every time I hear it, by many singers. Thank you Mr. Cohen for this beautiful song.
I find this reaches into your soul and you realise you are not alone God is with you always
Google the little uns singing this.. Of course I did. Music rules 😮❤❤❤❤
My mom was a big fan, she died same day as Leonard. That was her kind of humor.
So.. we played this song for her last farewell.
Toni sorry for losing your mom on this sad day. What an excellent song to have playing at her service.Only consolation is we will all be together again.... someday
Aaw sorry bro
May She rest in peace! Hopefully, She is attending Mr. Cohen's concert somewhere at this very moment.
Sorry about your mum ... May her soul rest in peace
Toni Orchid
otto per Bier J. V. manger b
After having 3 boys, we tried once more to have a girl. And 'Hallelujah" we finally had a daughter!!! Now this is 'my daughter's song'. She was born in 2009 and I listen daily to this song!!!❤❤
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One of the most "covered" songs ever...yet the original is and will always be the best version, simply because it's Leonard Cohen who did it!
Exactly 👍👍👍
suzawilo
Nomatter whosings it, there will always be theheart of Leonard Cohen in it...
i just get annoyed by almost all covered versions making it into some religious version. But it is also pretty funny how they make it praise the lord she tied me to a kitchen chair version.
This song is particularly difficult to cover. This is not a typical standard song, with generic lyrics which can be sung by anyone with a generic Sinatra-like voice. THIS IS NOT POP MUSIC, even though this song is the closest to a popular hit song Leo has ever had. So, I'm not surprised at all by the tendecy to interpret this song as a religious track. In this way, the song becomes easier for the artist to sing and easier to digest by the audience.
Il avait 82 ans : poète, musicien et chanteur, *Leonard Cohen* s'est éteint jeudi soir à Los Angeles. Né à Montréal, ce vénérable monstre sacré a bâti depuis 1966 à New York une œuvre majeure, au charme inconditionnel, emplie d'hymnes mystiques et envoûtants ayant bercé plusieurs générations de fans, et repris par les plus grands. Ultime coquetterie, l'homme au chapeau laisse derrière lui un sublime quatorzième album (_You Want It Darker_, 21/10) hanté par la mort et l'héritage. So long, Leonard.
Dominique Keller
Hallelujah (qui signifie « louer Yah ») est une chanson écrite par Leonard Cohen. Elle est enregistrée pour la première fois sur son album de 1984 intitulé Various Positions.
Je viens juste de lire la nouvelle :-(
Je suis desolée.
un monstre sacre!!!!
I often spend hours listening to my old friend, Leonard Cohen, his songs that deeply move me. I have followed his epic journey of inspiration all my life and I cannot convey what he means to me. I hope he does not mind me saying so, and I am sure he has contemplated this himself, he his getting on now and when his time comes to face his maker (although I am not sure if he believes in one) this will be a very sad day, as I will have lost one of my closest friends and a brother in spirit. I have no idea how we will all get on without him touching our lives, our souls and our hearts. On that day I shall hold a vigil in honour of a great, truly great man. Thank you Leonard for all that you have made me feel in my life, for indeed you have made me get in touch with myself in a profound and special way. I am not ashamed to say that I love you as my own brother as I love my son Elliott. Please listen to this song and understand what he is saying to us all, we all need someone to love.
+Norma Susan Smith Amen to that, thank you and much peace in your life.
+Paul Manning you're already planning his vigil? you might go before him buddy. just saying :/
+jonplive I said nothing of the sort in regard to "planning", nor did I write such, I wrote " On that day I shall hold a vigil in honour of a great, truly great man." I doubt very much that I shall be leaving this earth before him, VERY MUCH! Peace to you./
+Paul Manning I like what you said about Mr.Cohen, his music has touched my heart in many ways..thank you
+Barbara Gadsby Any fellow fan of Leonard's, is also good friend of mine. Thank you Babs. xx
I lost my husband nearly 8 years ago and every day is a struggle. This song helps.
be strong…you will meet him again….❤
I’m so sorry - may this beauty comfort and heal you
Leonard may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten.
Charles Damery Tudor bgheorge
so true...
Charles Damery I love this song
Beautiful
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I love the original version of this song. I've listened to this song from my youth up until today, a senior. The older I get, the more I feel the depth of this prayer. We experience the height of God's love, we make mistakes, we listen to the wrong voice, we fall into a pit of despair. Then only God can restore the lost soul. Only God can restore the Hallelujah.
You are the only sign of state of ,The sound ,the works of not only you but the younger generation are drinking and breathing that want to go to hold on to the prayer. That's what I thought too, but stretching back and trying on the video. Thank you and yeah I also to the prayer 🙏 for all of the family and prayers to (help ) that you and your family are doing. Thanks for the me and this week has had ,Thank you,God,this was the best way to
Make this is my life. Blessings to you.
Are you doing today
this song is about sex....
Good be with you
@@jeanniefenton5405acredito que a versão do cohen fala sobre rebeldia, descrença, erros. Por isso ele cita Davi e Sansão.
Mas depois ele reconhece suas limitações humanas e diz à Deus que só sabe louvar com um simples aleluia. E isso basta.
É assim que eu entendo essa letra 👍🏻
This song is good with or without a good voice, a true musical genius this was.
Exactly. Cohen didn't have best voice ever. His voice was very imperfect. But he was singing really emotionally and deep - that made awesome effect! In my opinion - there is no cover better than that song, even if cover is sung technically better! :D
There are very few male vocalists who can give me goosebumps not to mention tears to my eyes. That in my opinion is the mark of a true singer. What one must do is determine for oneself what constitutes a "good voice". It's not just technical ability, it is primarily where that voice is coming from.
Neither was Johnny Cash's, but that doesn't detract from either being a legend.
well said...
Probably because dawg disagrees with your opinion, and feels that you shouldn't be allowed one. That attitude is rampant in today's society. I too, disagree with you completely, but nevertheless, feel that you have the right to be wrong, lol.
I'm nearly 70 & I love Leonard Cohen; he is so uplifting and calming to listen to. Totally privileged to have seen him in concert. 18 Oct, 2024.
I am 74 I adore 2:05 this song Michael Bolton and Helene Fischer together is slso wonderful
Singing isn't just about perfect pitch and vocal clarity. It's the expression of the human soul in the form of melody. Despite the technical flaws in this performance, Mr. Cohen takes all of us on an unforgettable emotional journey.
I once read an interview of a (famous) singer who said it was "just a job" to sing to the audience...which put me off that artist. Obviously some are all in and sharing their emotions with us when singing.
Those aren't "technical flaws." Those are the idiosyncratic grace notes of a man who has earned the right to use them.
So very true!! Great artists share their genius with us. Thank heaven for these beautiful souls.
Da bin ich voll deiner Meinung , er singt diesen Titel mit voller Seele ❤️hatte schon bei den ersten Tönen Gänsehaut pur . ❤️❤️❤️
What flaws; its perfect.
now you will sing it from above. thank you for everything.
Svein Helge Grødem later rather than sooner, you have wisdom to spread
Nothing like the composer singing his song and telling his story from his heart. You can tell it came from a deep place. Truly touching!
Seeing him perform this himself; he explains everything. All my long felt questions feel answered. One HELL of an absolute insight.
I Agree
Praising and praying honestly to my Father from the center of my heart
that is the ticket AlleluYah !!!
@@eparedes7165 Amen🙏🏻
@@chuckrosener6501 What is this song about? How did he explain it to his audience? Just fmi only. Thanks. 😊
Life is a circle. What is born will die. What dies will be born again. Hallelujah.
Hallelujah for this miracle we face once we open our eyes every day.
Hallelujah for the peace, the love, the music, the beauty of this world.
Hallelujah for this life.
How do you figure what dies will be born again? Are you talking reincarnation? If so, I have a question...2ho decides what you come back as? A cow, a beetle, a man...who says???
Leonard is now one with God and can sing Hallelujah for eternity.
amen
Laflovi RIP Leonard Cohen
amen
selma pak
and the evidence for such a statement is?
I have been so sad about the terrible things happening in the world. I listened to this song and it lifted me up. Thank you to Leonard Cohen for the wonderful words and music. The whole world needs to sing this.
To live this message is a path to seek.
Truer words have not been spoken enough, KAREN, you are a karen after my heart❤
Preste atencao na traducao antes de agradecer esses diabolico
Haleluya- this is hebrew words, frim a bible.....
I agree.
I may have posted this before, but notice what he does before the organ solo: he takes off his hat and looks toward the organist. He doesn't put his hat back on until the solo is over. Pure class.
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@Institutional Psychopathy Taking his hat off and looking at the organist is a sign of respect. Cohen's the big star of the concert, but here he shows respect for one of the other performers.
I noticed that too!
I agree
@Institutional Psychopathy i think you are right, but it can also be a sing of respect 😉 maybe he was sweeting under this Hut so he had to take it off for a while🤣 cheeers
I’ve listened to over 73 versions of this song over the past week and I decided this the greatest version- can’t stop crying. It’s amazing how a song sounds when sung by its composer!!
Good choice ! 😊
I discovered Mr. Cohen far too late in my life, when he was about to leave us, but I have been ever since a true fan of his deep, fascinating voice and his gangster-like look wearing those old fashioned hats that were his trademark...We'll never forget you, Mr. Cohen. Argentina is still mourning over you !
Well said Linda, I've been a fan since Suzanne, his first hit, yet found his later performances, and especially Hallelujah, to be even better than his early work.
me 2 im so sad i didnt know him sooner
any time is the time
Me too . This man is genius. His voice makes my heart ache in a good way.
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When you encounter a masterpiece, it's always hard to imagine that the world once existed without it.
Beautiful!
Finn McCool this has almost 40 million views. how many TH-cam vids are this caliber? not many
Finn McCool
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RIP LEONARD COHEN. I wish your family a very long life.
this man is the ultimate symbol of cool! A true cool cat! His new album better sell umpteen scagillion copies! Love his music and the poetry I have read,was crushed by the news tonight. bless you and keep you! May you get to heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead!
so much to say, but man, you sound like the best of the good folks....We'll live...dude'll be dead prolly before he gets sworn in. Thank you, at any rate.
It is 2024, September the 21th. His birthday. I rather honor his birthday than his death because he is more alive now than never before.
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21st
6:29 who's the singer?
Leonard Cohen's music has been a part of my entire adult life. I was 21, in 1971, when I heard him for the first time. He touched my heart and my soul, from the very beginning.
A ton of musicians sing his songs, his lyrics rhyme and makes sense, a rarity in a lot of music.
Been a listener of his music for many years also. Not all Christians would approve of some of his music. 😊😊
@@kenritola1086 I don't know what religion has to do with it, but the type of "Christian" who would reject beautiful, sensitive music that defines the human condition doesn't have a functioning heart and is just using religion as a shield to hide his judgmentalism.
@@pricklypear7516 I was mostly referring to some of his other work. I have 7 or 8 of his songs on my playlist. The lryics of some would be offensive to most christians, which means nothing to me, I merely was commenting not judging. I love this guy and his work.
I can understand from whence you're coming from.
This IS a beautiful music noted song.
When I'm reading the lyrics I've come to wonder just what his lyrics mean to him. I would enjoy/love to hear from him about this.
Algo similar siento, desde la primera vez que escuché a Leonard Cohen su música ha estado conmigo incluso en momentos muy importantes de mi vida. Yo en 1971 tenía 18 años y nunca me cansaré de escucharlo.
How you ever feel just love and real admiration for someone that you will never meet ? this is happens to me with this man. Rest in peace Sir.
Mr. Wreak Havoc
Mr. Wreak Havoc I'm devastated too 😞
Nohely Floritza me too, well said. That's the power of beautiful music.
pauminina me 2, so bad, I wanna cry
A Canadian Legend. Cohen was the poet of passion in word and song..RIP
I first heard Leonard Cohen in1971, and I'm still listening. I'm nearly 70 now and his songs still move me like they did all those years ago
Me too, till the day I die too.
I'm also nearly 70 and his songs also still move me like they did when I was younger. Take care vk flynn.
That makes at least four of us; I too. almost 70 and still enjoying his music...timeless.
I’m 13 and also enjoy this song
@@CGHELIPILOT you got great taste at an early age.
You know -- for a clinically depressed old guy, Leonard always had the hottest female backup singers!
❤😂love this group .
Taking off your hat at the end to thank the audience for their appreciation of your work is sadly something that you don't see anymore. What class action he was.
Yes indeed! That gentleman was a pure class act.
A very special gesture from a very spevial gent! Sorely missed.
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Maybe its because people dont wear hats these days
He always doffed his hat when one of the musicians was taking a solo - he was a true class act.
I love just reading these comments,realising the amount of respect people have for this Great man RIP
Beautiful!
@carlapettinati3379 hmmmm.. I have not going to church for a long time.. hmmmm.. I miss my mother a devoted Christian ✝️.. hmmmm..
I might hmmmm... maybe not.
It's probably the most fascinating song ever written, especially if you know the story behind it. 5 years in writing and 150 verses, and the secret chord is not what you make think. Cohen is an absolute magician in music.
What is the story behind it? And what about the secret chord? Thanks.
The secret cord was played for God by king David.@@sthetatos
I agree
He was born an Orthodox Jew. He sings of Samson and Delilah and David from the Old Testament. Could be a spiritual inspiration
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
No fr!
The tune is beautiful but the song is very weird and disjointed my opinion
@@lynetteheitman5118 how so? Elaborate
More than 300 artists
recorded Leonard’s
“Hallelujah “. It will
always touch every
soul.❤
Do you know of an album that includes Leonard and many of the others doing his song?
Wow!
Wa-elegy
It's amazing. That voice should be heard through time.
Still like his own version best!
I cried the day Leonard died. This may be the finest piece of music combined with extraordinary poetry ever written. And this performance is his finest. I watch/listen at least once a week. Blessed be.
At least once a week ....
Hotel California is also good... thanks to shang chi ,it introduced me to this one and thanks to ZSJL for hallelujah
I cry everyday because of Leonard's death. Got so depressed I started doing cocaine and then banging prostitutes.
@@colinsushiboy745 ayo?
@Johan Samuel Paul 7y
The way he sings is amazing. His voice. I love songs where you can hear the passion of the singer.
LOL You're a creeper !
Mozart 23 ashkenazy
how can he not have so much passion? his music and his words in this song...just an amazing artist
what a voice
jeff buckley - hallelujah is much better
So many have sung this song but only one mastered it.the writer himself. A genius
Me encanta esta canción
I lost my mum 2 weeks ago. This is for you momma. I miss you and will love you forever 🙏🙏🙏😭😭
Stay strong 😔 I hope She's in better place
Gwynaran - thank you so much x
Always keep her alive in your heart. Sorry for your loss.
Gwynaran - Thank you so much 🙏🙏
Badbad Manly - Thank you. I miss her so much. 🙏🙏
There have been 1000 covers, but this is the original and it touches my soul like no other.
Exist in spanish version. Cherry Navarro from Venezuelan. God Bless you ,bro
Мне понравилось очень исполнение Люси Томас. Молодая девочка.
@@JoseArturo19757n
You say that Because You have not seen my oldest dauther singing this song yet!!!
You cry for sure!!!
and like me and him my dauther are Kohannim too
This is the live version not the original
I dedicate this to my son Jamie, who died while on active duty in the Navy. I should have played this at his services but I wasn't thinking clearly, losing a son. I think he forgives me now, he loved this song. RIP Jamie.
Tracie that's heartbreaking. Im so sorry for your loss.
God Must Bless You. I'm so sorry for your loss, Be strong.....
He knows. I am sorry for your loss.
im sorry for your loss... i hug from brazil 😇
i m sorry for your loss...
Oct. 18, 2024 Lord, we come before thee as a nation where many have fallen, asking for forgiveness as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, have mercy on us. Here our prayers in the masses as we call upon thee to heal our nation.
Beautiful prayer, Amen!
Hallelujah Leonard, my endless love. You were the greatest poet ever lived, I miss you so badly. "Your eyes are soft with sorrow - hey, that's no way to say goodbye"! ♡
female leonard cohen groupies are good fucks. Yum.
Hello to anyone reading this! It would mean the world to me if you could just spare 2 minutes of your spare time to check out my guitar cover of this song over on my channel. I put a ridiculous amount of time and effort in to my music. Promise you won't be disappointed!
dcdfan , im crying now knowing he is gone
my eyes are so full off sadness
for leonard the cohen
he left as a great poet does simply vanished from our eyes
he did what he wanted ,made us all cry
in his last concert he visited us in jerusalem
;(
I never got the chance to see him live..but I am so glad you could!
I miss u leonard. .I am old enough to have followed u from your beginning. love u forever.
Tank you Léonard tu seras pour toujours dans notre❤Bonsoir amical de la Suisse🙌
He has left us with some of the most meaningful song writing in history.Thank you Leonard and all who were there backing him.
Carole rouiller j
Sheila Denaburg is
Superb
This performance is genuinely one of the most beautiful moments to have happened from mankind.
Yes
Hey, I just covered this song and would love to hear your thoughts good or bad. Sending love from Turkey ❤️
Next is Dean Martin and His live escapades of "Everybody Loves Somebody" 🤣🤣🤟🤙
A good song from a good singer
Amen,considering the real time we are living in the flesh in the present time. 2021
Darkness led me to this song, I have to say Hallelujah
Family dysfunction this song helped me make it make sense.
🎶🇺🇸🎶
Leonard Cohen September 21, 1934--November 10, 2016 Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord ans let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
Wow, he was quite old. Almost 1000 years?
he's immortal, if that's what you asked.
Lmao
He passed on the 7th, not the 10th.
His son Adam said he died on the 7th, but not announced till yesterday the 10th.
And let’s not forget his terrific backup singers. Whoever they are, they’re always a perfect fit for his singing. They give him a fuller sound
They sound great......
Shannon Robinson and The Webb Sisters
that's me! (the back-up singer crooning away in my own living room concert!)
Sounded like an angel choir.
Hey, I just covered this song and would love to hear your thoughts good or bad. Sending love from Turkey ❤️
He was legendary, in his life and now that he passed. His music, his songs will live on forever. Thank you for a beautiful music master of your art. RIP.
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5 ✝🌅
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 ✝🌅
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ✝🌅
I have been a lot like him in my life, searching for some meaning. I have no clue why I am here!
@@dgcarson7385 Jesus: allow me to introduce myself.
No, but seriously. I was in your exact same shoes. But I found my purpose. Thanks to Jesus.
Lol😂
Eu
Please like this so I will be reminded to come back. Today is 10/13/24
Me too 11 17 2024
I'm part of Leonard Cohen's generation. His music has been an inspiration to me since my teenage years. I feel he is THE poet of our generation.
A great artist...ignored by canadians. More important to pay attention to the idiot jnr justin
The poet of that generation was/is Bob Dylan. Cohen is indeed specially grande..
To each his own.😮
He is more than one generations poet hes everyone's who loves good excellent music n appreciates it... 🌹
He had the poetry maybe not the voice. But I. Followed him from the 60 ‘s. To his death just recently. I think we lost a great poet. He couldn’t sing. But most of his his songs/poetry was based on life’s crisis’s
This is the first time I've ever heard it sung by the man himself, and Leonard Cohen does outstandingly. May his memory be a blessing.
His voice was incredible. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen.
Wait until you hear Famous Blue Raincoat
Bless you Nick, merry christmas ❤️
I agree. most renditions are so wobbly. So far, the only one who comes near is Elvis.
Cohen's vocation ( as the priests in the Temple in Jerusalem were called) was to bless...
No One is capable to sing this magnificent song like he does. I am hearing it from Italy. Now is a hard time...tears in my eyes flow spontaneously. Hope is hallelujah....
Ciao Franco ti mando saluti e pace durante questa pandemia.Continua ad avere fede.Preghiamo al Signore!
Saluti da un Italiano che vive in America.
We’re all connected. Sending you love and light from USA.
@@joevillante7758 thank you Joe...I lived in Canada for 30 years now I live in Italy I know Cohen's music and poems very much I studied in highschool. I am a conservatory graduate Toronto Royal conservatory a great place to study music..thank you Joe ..a good happy and long life to you and you loved ones. Ciao.
@@ronnijoy9575 thank you Ronni for your kind heart.
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Dear Leonard, it's been a long time since you left.
But your music stay in my mind, and when I hear it, I think about all the joy, the hope, and the love you dropped in this world.
When does a man really die?
For me as long as we dance and cry when we listen his music.
So, for you never.
Rest in peace, old friend
(I'm not English, so if need be, correct me please)
A person really dies when the last person to ever speak their name dies. For Leonard it may be never.
a man truly dies only after his memory dies , so do good with your family and leave someting behind that changes the world , be it love ,medicine ,music etc
haleluya is international
Leonard pasted away but his music will be always in our memories this men was more than great R.I.P. MY MUSIC FRIEND
rufusbuck17 ..... that's such a lovely thing to say. X
lydnsey you say that as if you knew leonard ? what is your connection to him ?
I am in tears. If these words don't move you have a heart of stone. RIP, great man.
Wez Hawes
The words are beautiful, always were. His heartfelt rendition are beyond it, we're the lucky ones who have them immortalized for us to listen to. Another traveler has moved on.
He was a genius. All that listen is inspired
What's amazing to me is understanding how magical this is. Not ever have listened to him or this type of music I was automatically being turned off by his style of singing but something kept me here confused. I was feeling chills and by the second minute in totally lost in the song and this is my favorite version and I'm glad I found this. RIP Cohen. You gained yet another life long fan that will help guide your music to eternity.
It is simply irreplaceable original.... very beautiful....
Makes me smile Evan. Soul is still respected for being soul.
I always encourage venturing outside of one's comfort zone for music... While there is some stuff that is just crap, there is a lot of heart and soul that is universal out there in many genres. A lot of life's truth to be had.
The recent upsurgence of The Sound of Silence due to the Disturbed cover comes to mind... Pointing people to the original by Simon and Garfunkel, which is an amazing song I have enjoyed for years.
As much as I love metal, I can find stuff like this, and even the odd country song that just works for me.
evan brown I think it's his soulful passion and conviction inflected in his voice as he spills out the poetry.
this was written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 and is HIS song so of course his version is the original, jeff buckley did NOT write it, no one else can come close to Leonard Cohen NO ONE GOD BLESS LEONARD RIP
One of the most touching hymns ever written and performed by what’s now is an angel
This man was an Canadian Treasure. A true poet in all ways.
When Willy Nelson meets Cohen in heaven I want to be there for that session.
I am with you...... Oh what a beautiful song...... 😘😘👍🍀😘😘👍🍀
Not in heaven rather right here on paradise. John 5: 28
Dry td
He was a Global Treasure.
I have been listening to his music since the '70's . It is a sad day to hear of his death, but great that this song and his music continue to honor him . RIP Leonard Cohen
** So sad///
I have been crying since yesterday
i cry with you peace to you léonard i love you so much
Certains pensent encore que "Hallelujah" est l’œuvre de Jeff Buckley, bien sûr c'est faux.
Bien avant, Leonard Cohen en composait mélodie et paroles. Rarement on aura vu artiste aussi complet que ce Canadien à la fois parolier, compositeur, interprète, poète et romancier.
Même les autres chanteurs anglophones ne s’y sont pas trompés puisque son œuvre a donné suite à 1.500 reprises.
Pour n’en citer que quelques uns, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan et bien entendu, plus récemment le regretté Jeff Buckley qui a fait émerger COHEN de sa retraite d'icône avec sa reprise d'"Hallelujah"...
Thomas Fowler I agree, and thank you for your service!
Did you notice that when the organ solo begins, Cohen takes his hat off and gestures to him, and then puts his hat back on after the solo? Pure class.
3:03
Well, he was nothing if not a gent.
Sadly, we don’t see that much these days
Yes just as we were reopening into a first phase......back in the red again...... so quickly. I hope everyone is doing ok. ❤️🙏🏻WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT MUSUC?
L. C. Is Class
How could you ever listen to this beautiful song and not cry. Speechless.
RIP Alan Rickman, RIP Leonard Cohen, RIP Prince, RIP George Michael, RIP David Bowie, RIP Shimon Peres, RIP Carrie Fisher.
2016 - a very sad year... I will not say RIP Leonard, because in your last album you were in peace already. Hineni! Thanks friend to learn us also how to die dignified as a the gentleman you were!
now RIP Debbie Reynolds too
Plus Phife Dawg, Alan Vega, Maurice White, and George Martin.
Glenn Frey, Muhammad Ali,
RIP Muhammad Ali
Rest in peace dear Leonard. We do really care for music, and we always will, thanks to you and your talent. Goodbye :'(
Vila i frid!
Hallelujah....
SBBHVCH
This is what a song with the utmost of feeling and heart sounds like! R.I.P. Mr. Cohen!
Roger Eisinger O Mm
Frantisek Patus b
J' aime cette chanson et j'aime. Ie grand monsieur. Qui la chante le.
Check out my piano version 🎹😗👉
The most incredible song ever. Giving me comfort in these dark days.
For my mom, Inez Kalwara.
Who passed away on July 17th, 2020,
In the middle of the pandemic.
I know she would have loved this rendition, as I do.
Thank you for making this hymn available to all.
Praise Him!
Norma Zanoni
June 4th, 2024
❤
Love and prayer for your beloved mother ❤
The world stands still and nothing matters for those 4 minutes. It brings me to tears everytime i hear it.
❤😊❤😊
Me too!
exactly , as i wipe a 60+yr old tear ...
Lindo louvor!!❤
Me to
RIP Mr Cohen! What a great talent. His legacy will live on
Ella Page
Yes it will. His music was brilliant!
A monument is gone! RIP leonard.
one of the best.... BUT look 5000+ dislikes... 5000+ son of the beaches...
nous l aimions beaucoup. Adieu Leonard Cohen vous nous manquerez
Leonard Cohen's LPs were in every student's record collection in the 1970's. I was so lucky to have been there then.
For me personally, this is the most emotional performance he's ever done to this song. I cry like a baby every single time.
Jeff Buckley
@@alrightythen888 no fam
This whole performance was great I still have the 3 CD set in my truck
@@alrightythen888 earth would be grumpy without sun , moon , stars , sky . Enjoy the whole - Not the negative .
Me too!