His passing, at 82 years old, marked the first time “Hallelujah” appeared in the Billboard Hot 100 song charts. And after Cohen’s death in November 2016, the song experienced another resurgence. Years after its initial release, “Hallelujah” was covered prominently by Cale, Buckley, Wainwright, and more (see below). It’s because of these themes that the song has since become timeless. Cohen, who is considered one of music’s greatest poets, writes expertly and exquisitely about the human condition, about love and sadness and remorse and hope in the track. Of course, it’s important to start the conversation about “Hallelujah” with its lyrics. The story of the song’s fame and impact has as much to do with Cohen as it does with several other notable musicians and performers, namely John Cale, Jeff Buckley, and Rufus Wainwright.
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