Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (Live In London) 

A splendid, timeless song! How many here to listen to it in 2024?

The man deserves a Nobel Prize for Literature

2024 anyone? 😊

In 2024 Leonard Cohen is still a music genius. No likes requested.

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.

Do not mourn that he is no more; celebrate that He was.

Philip: I am 86 years old my body is also failing me but, my hearing is excellent, thank the Lord. I love this song.

My husband died four days ago and I'm still trying to make sense of it all .... Hallelujah helps.

I'm leaving this comment here so that whenever someone likes it, I come to listen this song and feel him over and again!

RIP Alan Rickman, RIP Leonard Cohen, RIP Prince, RIP George Michael, RIP David Bowie, RIP Shimon Peres, RIP Carrie Fisher.

Its Hebrew meaning praise the Lord! One of the best sounding live performances of later half of the 20th century

For my mom My mom died Monday April 15, 2024 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="405">6:45</a> PM

Rest in peace, Leonard Cohen.

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.

Saw this legend a few years before his death with my mum. Such a wonderful artist.

This song will never get old, 2024 and its still a masterpiece ❤❤ RIP Cohen 🙏

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.

29k dislikes? You don’t really care for music do you?

Just found out today that my best friend & her husband both want this played for their memorial.

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! ❤️🙏🏼✝️

Rest in Peace.

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.

This will be one of the 3 songs played at my Funeral.

"The only thing I learned from love is how to shoot at someone who out drew you" still doesn't seem like amore. But 2024 , a "cold and broken hallelujah" is right on and exactly

Leonard Cohen passed away November 7, 2016 (aged 82). On Nov 21, 2016, his legendary 1984 recording graces the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, as Leonard Cohen's original version of "Hallelujah" debuts at No. 59. Rest in peace!

Leonard Cohen R.I.P.

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.

February 2024 still a master piece cant get enough of this song❤

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.

R.I.P your music will be sung with the angels

You don't just hear it , you feel it ❤

His poetic prowess is something out of this era, literally.

Goodbye Leonard, we love you.

This song is good with or without a good voice, a true musical genius this was.

Not a religious person but this shot moves me in a way I can’t describe

April 2024....love this song!

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.

My heart is broken... RIP Leonard Cohen...

A beautiful man with a beautiful voice I wonder if he knows how many people love his music And how many are up lifted listening to it

"And even though it all went wrong, I'll stand right here before the Lord of song, with nothing on my tongue, but Hallelujah" Wow... Just incredible.

Nobody sings it better than Leonard. Other singers have better voices but he gives it the emotion and the proper DICTION (pronouncing the words so they're easy to understand).

RIP LEONARD COHEN. I wish your family a very long life.

I'm from 2135 & this song is still beloved when.

“ You see, I used to live alone before I knew you.” Even though I was raised to believe in God, I always had times in my life where I felt so alone. Then in 2003 at the time the war in Iraq began, I heard a sermon that finally took my heart and melded it with God. I finally recognized that I was never alone, at 44 I became fully born again. This verse of the song always brings tears to my eyes, along with the image of David writing Hallelujah’s, one of the most powerful words ever written. Praise Ja all you people.

Seventh anniversary of his passing. Still one of the most powerful songs every written. Ever. Godspeed, Leonard Cohen.

Leonard is now one with God and can sing Hallelujah for eternity.

... yes - I think so, even in 2024 ... my deep respect to Mr. Cohen ! 😌😊

Even Gods loved ones..King David! The Lord God loves you too. You can feel him!

Rest In Peace Mr. Cohen, may your music inspire many for years to come.

R.I.P. Mr. Cohen... Thank You... :(

I first heard this song with Celine Dion and the Canadian Tenors. Then I discovered Leonard Cohen and delved in to his music and life. I have read approved biographies. His voice moves me. His life interests me. He was a very human being experiencing life and singing about it. We were very fortunate to have had him here on earth.

I'm 46 and am only now hearing this original version for the first time ❤️ His voice is so unique

The original masterpiece.............

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.

The organ solo is what musical perfection feel, looks & sounds like. Standing ovation!

This is still my favourite version, even after many other artists have performed versions of it.

Such a shame that this man has passed away. May you rest in Peace Sir. The original and best version IMHO

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.

Just lost a friend to cancer love this song

2024 right here

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)

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

I listen to this song when I want to feel my husband love I lost him to cancer in November and I miss him so much

Now unencumbered from the physical body...he is now free to discover the beauty of this creation....

R.I.P Leonard

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.

Io ho 78 anni, adoro halleluia cantata dal grande Cohen❤❤❤

THE LORD OF SONGS, IS MY JESUS, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD

When I heard that he was going on his “final tour” (ha ha) I got myself to Copenhagen. I even booked into the same hotel as his party. And one morning there he was sharing a coffee with his colleague. I rushed out to the nearest bookshop to get a copy of his latest book. As it happened there was a long line of people waiting to pay for their books (not Cohen’s). I was worried I would miss out on getting him to sign (back at the hotel). I yelled out “Excuse me, I need to get this book back for Leonard Cohen to sign”. Well, the crowd moved aside and applauded. They all loved Cohen. Most were in their 30s. I finally got back and sheepishly approached him. (My partner had already scalded me for invading his privacy). I apologised and introduced myself, explaining I had travelled from Sydney to be at his concert. I asked if he would sign the book for my daughter who was also a fan. THIS IS WHERE THE REAL COHEN SURFACED. He softly asked the name of my daughter. Then he took the book and settled it on the table, smoothing its pages flat. Slowly, he reached into his jacket for his fountain pen. Removing the cap, he looked up with a smile and asked the name of my daughter. He spelt it out to me to make sure. Then he commenced the artwork. He didn’t just write, he drew. The drawing was words but the art was in how he did it. You see, some art is not captured on paper or sculptures, or even performed. It is simply how you live. He gave me a spirit.

): Rest in Paradise

Sin has a way of breaking a person down until they come to the Lord. Amen and Hallelujah

This was my first time hearing him sing this song about one month ago. I love❤ the expression and life he puts it the words. I have heard several for many years. This one I love❤ will not listen to any other😊😊😊

Good night Leonard and Au revoir .

My husband chose this for his funeral, gave me goosebumps then, and still now, can't believe it's almost 4 years 😢😢😢

At 69 and cured of pancreatic cancer 4 years ago. I sob every time I hear this beautiful song. I am an atheist, but feel so connected to life and humanity when I hear it. Peace and love to all.

"It's a cold, and it's a broken hallelujah." Only someone who has lived the ups and downs of life can write words like that.

2016 takes another legend. rip

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 a magnificent performer in his later years !!! His band is do great ,,,and the women singers are the finest heartfelt singers . You can tell ,,, they know these songs are super Special and so is L Cohen ... An American treasure . When asked once , are done if your songs Jewish...he said ...they all are !! I get that ... Hes something !

He's at the Olympus, with some other god's of music that are leaving this earth....eternal Cohen.

now you will sing it from above. thank you for everything.

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.

There is a "God above", he is the Lord, and Hallelujah is the the Hebrew word meaning; Praise the Lord, as "Hallelu" is praise and "Jah" is the Lords name, Psalms 6<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="484">8:4</a>.

Hallelujah! Some good covers out there...but NO ONE can deliver as Mr. Cohen can!

I miss u leonard. .I am old enough to have followed u from your beginning. love u forever.

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.

Thank you Leonard Cohen for this most profound, and MOST BEAUTIFUL song. The world continues to keep it alive by fellow singers touched by it.

He surely got a seat at the head table in heaven for writing this masterpiece.

"He's never fought us. Not us united."

This is what a song with the utmost of feeling and heart sounds like! R.I.P. Mr. Cohen!

"There was a time you let me know what's really going on below... but now you don't even show it to me do you"

If you don't think this song is a masterpiece, you don't really care for music, do you?

piano guy is crazy!!!

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!

Champion Gentleman, a Sir of great wisdom, a poet, a singer, a simple Genius.... Sir, its been an honour

Thank you Leonard for this Song. Rest in Peace

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

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.

Praise the Lord !

We played it in my mums funeral, Leonard was her favorate