OHH MANN!!! | Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (Live In London) (REACTION!!) 

I'm a 66 year old grandma, who just started taking cannabis oil for pain, and watching you toke and get into some of the best music around is just giving me a kick. Love you, and your reactions, young man!

I believe he was nearer 80 than 50, and thanks for reacting to the original.

It's Leonard Cohen. The man was a poet, and he used biblical references, and metaphors, and allegories, and personal experience, and storytelling, and mixed it all up to write masterpieces like this that people still try to give their own interpretations to, and he'd never explain or say "this is the only correct way to understand this song" but let people explore on their own.

you're not the only one who struggles with this. To make it worse Cohen wrote as many as eighty verses to this song and switched up for different performances so that there could be multiple interpretations.

It's about having one's faith broken, but from that broken place still crying out "Hallelujah!" The most significant verse (which is oddly left out of most people's versions) is the one with "an even though it all went wrong, I'll stand before the Lord of Song, with nothing on my tongue but 'Hallelujah!'" Did you notice that when the organ solo starts, Cohen takes his hat off and turns to the organist and doesn't put his hat on until the end of the solo? Great respect, pure class.

Leondard was retired, lived in Mt. Baldy, California, when his manager stole all his money and he had to come out of retirement and tour again to survive. Very sad for such a talented man.

Your whole world has changed since you've started this channel, I can see it. I can see how your heart and mind has opened up. Its the beginning of great things for you!

Imagine finding a love profound , immediate, powerful but a BAD idea from the beginning. It will destroy you in the end and you know it, you will be broken by it and you take it anyway. You praise God for the pleasure and when it arrives, you praise God for the pain because it came from the pleasure and all things serve The Almighty. But it's a cold and broken hallelujah.

I've got turkey skin now! Leonard is over 70 when this was taped. One of the deepest lyricists/poets ever.

Remember how I said music touches your soul and makes you feel? You've been touched again.

You can never go wrong with Leonard Cohen! I don't think I've ever seen anybody else to the original singer/songwriter of "Hallelujah" before. KUDOS, Mr. Video...you just made my Subscription List. Leonard has a playlist of absolutely phenomenal songs going way back to the '60s, and no, he never stopped singing until he became too ill and weak. Much THANKS for reacting to the Legend Himself...💖💛

The guy could write songs. He is about 75 at this taping.

Delilah, also spelled Dalila, in the Old Testament, the central figure of Samson's last love story (Judges 16). She was a Philistine who, bribed to entrap Samson, coaxed him into revealing that the secret of his strength was his long hair, whereupon she took advantage of his confidence to betray him to his enemies.

I'd heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? Well, it goes like this The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah While sounding spiritual and uplifting this is a song about the battle and brokenness of many human relationships. One of the greatest single songs ever written... with so many amazing covers to explore. Check the Pentatonix version, you will be astounded.

He was 75 in this performance. Wrote the song in 1984 at age 50. Leonard passed away in 2016.

"The original song is the story of broken love, true love remembered and mourned, guilt, and penance, and of finding peace in the vicissitudes of brokenness". I always recall an elderly man that I took care of in a Nursing Home when I hear this song. He was in the Bataan Death March in 1942 and survived vicious treatment as a POW for several years. He weighed about 95 pounds when he was rescued. He told me the love for his wife is what gave him the will to live and be able to see her again. His wife was also in the Nursing Home, but she had severe Alzheimer's and no longer knew him. He confided to me that worse than forced in the Death March and seeing his comrades bayoneted or die of exhaustion along the way and being beaten and starved as a POW was that his love, his wife, no longer remembered him or shared in any heartfelt memories

Nothing beats the author singing thier own song

I fortunately got to see him perform live during his final tour. What a voice. I felt it to the core.

"Hallelujah" was written by Cohen. I believe he was in his 70's when he performed this. He passed away a few years back. There are a few fantastic covers of the song.

"This man has to be 50-something". 🤣😂 Halle Berry is 50 something. George Clooney is 50 something. This dude was 75. Pentatonix does a great acapella version

I thank he was in his 70's. His manager robbed him blind and he had to go out touring in his golden age. We had the privilege' of seeing him before he passed. That was one AMAZING show!! Dance me to the end of Time Closing Time So Long Marianne!!!

ChrisCornell’s little daughter sang this for him when he died.... it was so touching.

Mr. Cohen was 74 when he gave this performance.

When I was a kid the 70s this guy was my neighbor in Montreal,canada.he is considered one of the best singer songwriter on the planet and his poetry and story's,deep shit.you should do some research on him

Lenord Cohan is a poet/songwriter/singer. This song is probably his most covered song by popular singers. He is Jewish and many of his songs have a biblical theme. This one is about King David's fall from grace. His lust for Bathsheba after seeing her bath on a rooftop led him to have her husband killed so he could marry her. His song EVERYBODY KNOWS warns of a plague coming and laments how nothing really changes. THE RICH GET RICH AND THE POOR GET POOR and old black joe is still pickin' cotton are two of the lines. He has a large catalog of songs and some have been used in movies and it is said that it is his voice in Michael Jacksons' album THRILLER.

Everybody Knows Suzanne The Sisters of Mercy You Want it Darker

I love your reactions! So funny 😂 hugs from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷

It's so wonderful seeing the younger generation appreciating Leonard Cohen. Genius never gets old. Every time I listen to this, I hear something different, something I missed...and I get different interpretations, too.

I remember when Leonard was aware he was dying. He confirmed it on social media, and said something to the effect of, "I'm okay with it. I hope it's not too painful."

He was such a poet.

Yes, I tear up too,every time I hear it. That’s ok...that means we are humans not machines.🎼🎶❤️😎

I actually hate how many people cover this song, trying to be deep. After Jeff Buckley, everybody and their grandma had to do this song.

Leonard Cohen dated Janis Joplin and they didn't like each others music.

Leonard Cohen,one of the greatest poets of all time! Sadly passed a few years back. It is said there is something like 60 verses to this song. I believe he was in his mid 70’s in this performance! Another great song from London is called “The Future”,but every song is great! RIP Mr Cohen,you are truly missed!!

I cried soooo much when he died… I have a tattoo of him on my arm, holding his hat… I love him so much and I was fortunate enough to have seen him live 5 times or more… there will never be another, or anything closely like it. Can you all agree how fortunate we were to be alive when he was??

I've told everyone that I want this played at my funeral. I love this so much!! ❤️

Every one has covered this song, anyone with a guitar around a camp fire played this song, even my niece sang this song when she was 7. But I still love it. You should hear Mazzy star " fade into you "

He was a master lyricist. He writes in metaphors and this is no exception. For me this song is about the loss of someone you love, remorseful yet thankful. Hence the Hallelujah. Anyone who has gone through the loss of someone they love ,whether through death or a breakup, can relate. I tear-up every time I hear this song. Despite the grief and sadness I will always be grateful for the love I've had in my life......

This man’s voice was carved from the stones quarried from the very deepest recesses of the planet, and every second of it is glorious.

50 something? LOL He was 73. He feeds my soul

I love how he described exactly the flow of the song....the minor fall....the major lift...🔥🔥

Dance Me to the End of love is a personal favourite of mine. Cohen’s music is achingly hauntingly beautiful at once melancholic and uplifting.

The most influentual lyricist/poet next to Bob Dylan. He gave us 60 years of pure love and beauty ❤️ Every song, every album, every concert . He is walking in beauty.

Cohen wrote this in 84. He had some big hits back in the 60s. Sadly, he died in 2016 but had a long life (84 years). This was made in 2008 which would have made him 76. I think this is the best version out there so thanks for reacting to it. If you want to hear a great song by a superstar that is 94 and still going strong listen to Tony Bennett. Here he is with Lady Gaga a few years back ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZPAmDULCVrU.html and here he is 2 months ago singing "Fly Me To The Moon" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JTdKZllVqpw.html (changed link to the right one) You will love him. He loves to smoke dope...still!

She cut your hair references Samson and Delilah. His strength came from his long curly hair. When she cut it.......

Leonard is old here, but he's still the best. If you want to hear him more towards his prime, I would recommend anything from the "Field Commander Cohen, tour of '79" live album. That whole thing is blazing with brilliance from end to end.

Leonard Cohen actually is the original creator of the song "Hallelujah". And a whole slew of other wonderful music and lyrics. He passed away a couple of years ago, but he left behind a great legacy of music.

Leonard never took to the stage without having fantastic band members and back-up singers to accompany him. For all of the musicians who performed with him, it was a great privilege to accompany the master. I saw him live three times - 1980, 2009 and 2010. Sheer magic. We are approaching the fourth anniversary of his death on 7 November 2016 - two days before that fateful US election result!

When he stashedthe joint,LMAO.

Love your reactions to this sort of thing. So pure. This song has so many more verses than he sings here. He claimed there were 80 once, but the song is so legendary it deserves that kind of myth attached to it.

Welcome to Leonard's world. I've listened to him for over fifty years. Rest In Peace, My Brother.

Leonard Cohen’s version is the best in my opinion. I’ve heard so many others but Leonard’s touches my soul more deeply.

Samson by Regina Spektor is a great song that tells another variation of the Samson and Delilah story. Another Leonard Cohen song you might enjoy is Everybody Knows. It's my favorite by him

Good reaction man. This song is a real gem.

A friend worked for him touring and said he was a lovely man and supremely generous to his staff.

This was a wonderful surprise! Really enjoy watching you discover all this great music.

I still prefer Leonard Cohen singing Hallelujah, as the writer, the lyrics have more meaning for him.

He was probably 70 here easily-he just passed away a couple years ago. Try the Jeff Buckley version.. well, ANYTHING by Jeff is pretty great!

He was really a poet. He realized he'd never be really successful writing poetry and then he met Lou Reed and thought, "I can do that." My favorite of his songs is Everybody Knows Thank you for reaching to him, I've not seen someone reacting to him before.

He knew he was old. He brought in the divine Web sisters. He was working with the black woman who was his lover. She is amazing.

Dude I love your reactions. Done surpassed almost all the OG reacters, by far. That not me kissing your ass, it's just facts. I'm not sure where ir how you take requests, but man you have to check out Colter Wall (Kate McKinnon) and Tyler Childers (Grindstone). /Treat yourself man. I promise your won't regret it... Nor will you forget their music. Keep grinding man. You're gonna be huge. You have a natural gift of stage presence, that I don't even think you know the half of. Okay I'll shut up now 👌

Leonard Cohen songs to try Everybody Knows & One night in Santiago Rest In Peace Leonard. One of the smoothest, and always true to himself with his lyrics.

I never expected this. I'm so glad you did this!

My step father was one of the tour managers for this tour, and others. I got to go with them to London for 4 shows. it was awesome. Hung out with all of them, crew and band. Met Leonard (the first time) in a corner store across the street from our hotel. In person he was a tiny fellow, so I didnt even recognize him for a few seconds. Then (inside my head) i said HOLY FUCK ITS LEONARD COHEN!!! He had wicked sharp sense of humor, and immediately made you feel warm and comfortable when speaking. That voice was always magic apparently.... Mostly hung out with his daughter Lorca, as she was the closest to my age. My favorite moments (other than the performances) include casually making the drummer, Raphael, laugh real hard, and drinking in a small pub till closing with Paul - he was a crew guy that had another gig as being in charge of 'Eddie' of Iron Maiden fame. The musicians all were very talented and the web sisters were also strikingly beautiful, it was GREAT!. Also, the tour bus was a double decker, and the top part - the front 1/3rd was glass. So the front seats up top gave a spectacular view of the surroundings. That was how I got to visit England for the first time. Good times....

If you haven't already, give the Jeff Buckley version a listen to. Or well, anything by Jeff Buckley.

I also really like his songs...Everybody Know and You Want It Darker.

This song is a masterpiece and so is Leonard’s interpretation. It’ a gift to humanity.

Love love love always, attended Leonard Cohen concert 1975 Portsmouth UK it was magical.

Pentatonix did an awesome version of this song ! It will give you goose bumps 😌

He is talking about King David from the Bible and the woman he had affair.. in the beginning of the song he talks about the secret chords of the songs that he would play to GOD

This sing ALWAYS makes me cry. It’s so beautiful.

Leonard Cohen was a poet. Poets can use words to draw emotions from the deepest parts of us. He was a Master.

Watch KD Lang's live version. Hard to beat her voice.

Please react to K.D. Lang singing this. She does this sound well, that Mr. Cohen loved her performance of Halilujah.

Never ever heard Hallelujah sung like that before! I don’t care who sings it, that song always give me goosebumps!

I saw this tour when it came through my city a little before this was recorded. I couldn't believe how much charisma this man could show and how much energy he had. My favourite live music experience ever.

“He’s gotta be-50 something”. Dammit, I’m getting old!

Yes you must watch K.D.Lang singing this song. I still love Leonard Cohen.ccx

One of the best songwriters who ever lived. And, yes, Leonard never had a problem attracting the ladies. If he was at a party he always left with the best looking woman in the room.

He was brilliant. Poet. He wrote words that people today speak and sing. ❤ There are artists who will bring tears to your eyes when they sing. Leonard is an Artist. Rest Genius. 😪

Everybody talking about Buckley and Pentatonix, but you have to hear the version by Kurt Nilsen and these 3 other dudes from the Norwegian Idiol like 16yrs ago. The video quality is absolute shit, but you gotta hear it. It's under Hallelujah (Shrek Song) Best version. Just do it.

Please react to more Leonard Cohen! He is a legend. For real, look at a short biography. I recommend "Famous Blue Raincoat," "Ain't No Cure For Love," "Everybody Knows,"and "I'm Your Man, " among others.

Just found your reaction - Leonard Cohen is a real poet & us ladies proper love him 💕 Always 🇬🇧

I absolutely love Leanord Cohen!!! If I can suggest more by him, everybody knows and the future are my favorites!

When you've heard K.D. Lang's cover or this classic every other cover will get a partisipation trophy.

Pentatonix version will amaze you if u haven't heard it, use ur headphones.

Mr. Cohen has meant so much to me and my family through the years. He touches me deep inside I love and miss him.

Canada says: "You're welcome."

Pentatonix has the best cover of this song.

Why don’t you try Van Morrison’s MOONDANCE! 😉

You can't take his lyrics literally. He was a poet who added music to his poems. They mean many different things to many different people.

The man worked on that song for years. He had more than 80 verses for it before he finally decided on the final version. Turned out pretty good I'd say. Great reaction.

I need to see your unique reaction to Adam Calhoun. Best reactor on YT!

You NEED to hear Pentatonix do this song! Please trust me.

That organ solo utterly kicked ass. Many artists have covered "Hallelujah," but for my money, Cohen owns it hands-down. Great to see youngsters gaining a love of the music of old :)

This has been recorded by so many people! KD Lang's is probably my favorite. Every one is beautiful, but his...the original...is special. Your "moment of silence" was very touching. Thanks for not being afraid to share it.😘

Jeff Buckleys version will make you weep.😢

KD Lang has the most beautiful version of this song

I literally choked on my water when you said he must be fifty something!!! I’m 46 and I hope I’m nowhere close to looking like this man.........😂😂😂😂. I don’t know who he is but he’s got to be more like in his 70’s. Good Lord I hope🙏🏼😂

Leonard Cohen died shortly after this performance..he was in his 80's...he wrote the song..this is the full song, nothing watered down!❤