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Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' took him years to write. Recorded for his 'Various Positions' album, it was almost ignored when first released in 1984 but went on to be a global anthem covered by artists such as Bob Dylan, John Cale and Jeff Buckley. Cohen originally had as many as 80 verses, but what was his inspiration?
First broadcast on, Soul Music, 14 April 2015. To listen to the full programme please scroll down for the link.
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