The post St. Vincent Says “Hallelujah” Covers Are “The Worst Thing in the World” appeared first on Consequence. St. Vincent is tired of singers covering Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” while stripping ...

Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is one of the most enduring songs ever. Find out exactly what makes it so divine. Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is one of the most enduring songs ever—and it almost was ...

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 ...

In 1984 — the same year that Bruce Springsteen, Prince and Madonna ruled the pop charts with “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Purple Rain” and “Like a Virgin,” respectively — there was another classic that ...

Musician Rufus Wainwright is speaking out against the use of his famous cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign at a recent event. Wainwright shared a statement ...

Its essential meaning has been twisted to make Christmas carols and Easter hymns. Bono had his way with it in a cover even he regrets. So, when Rolling Stone broke the news that Congressman George ...

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 ...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has asked for a brief respite from new versions of his classic Hallelujah, arguing the large number of artists covering the song and its ...

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 ...