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St. Vincent has some strong opinions on those dramatic covers of “Hallelujah” you could often hear on competition shows like American Idol, calling them “the worst thing in the world.” “Leonard ...

Bob Dylan has written his fair share of universally beloved tracks, so his reverence for “Hallelujah” means that much more. Dylan tried this ballad on for size in a live setting. Dylan delivered these ...

Rufus Wainwright has joined the sizable chorus of performers disgusted by the use of their music at Donald Trump’s presidential campaign events, after his cover of the late Leonard Cohen‘s iconic ...

Rob Landes performs a live violin cover of "Hallelujah" at Utah Valley University in 2016. Landes showcases his talent on violin.

There are songs, and then there are anthems. One of those anthems is the subject of music journalist Alan Light's new book, The Holy Or The Broken. As Light tells Weekend Edition Sunday host Rachel ...

Jeff Buckley based his version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” on John Cale’s 1991 reading, which Cale recorded for the tribute album I’m Your Fan: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen. Though several gorgeous ...