Leonard Cohen, a Canadian poet-turned-musician, was basically our generation’s songwriter-philosopher who could turn life’s darkest moments into beautiful poetry. He gave us songs that spoke to the ...

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 ...

The Canton Spirituals are a renowned gospel group from Canton, Mississippi. They gained popularity in the 1980s with their soulful and rising sound that blends traditional gospel with contemporary ...

In Alan Light's newly expanded book about the strange, growing legacy of 'Hallelujah,' he explores how the sexy song became a country favorite and then unlikely holiday hymn. If Leonard Cohen built a ...

Bohemian Rhapsody. Good As Hell. Running Up That Hill. The history of pop music is peppered with songs that peaked upon re-release or slow-burned their way to the top of the charts. None, however, can ...

In the late 1970s, Leonard Cohen sat down to write a song about god, sex, love, and other mysteries of human existence that bring us to our knees for one reason or another. The legendary ...

The late Leonard Cohen's best known song, "Hallelujah," took more than a decade to find its audience. Alan Light, author of the "The Holy or the Broken," talks about the unlikely ascent of the song.

Lyrically, is there a more beautiful song than “Hallelujah”? Written by the Canadian-born poet-songwriter-performer Leonard Cohen and released on his 1984 album Various Positions, the song has earned ...