Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, & the Unlikely Ascent of Hallelujah

This captivating music journalism explores the improbable journey of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” from its initial dismissal to its status as an unofficial international anthem for human triumph and tragedy. The song has been covered by many artists but most notably by Jeff Buckley. Through in-depth interviews and research, longtime music journalist Alan Light delves into the creative process of great songs and how listeners project their own meanings onto cultural artifacts.

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