Music
Leonard Cohen: 'Fans want moratorium on Hallelujah'
Published Friday, Jan 20 2012, 12:39 GMT | By Lewis Corner | Add comment
Leonard Cohen has revealed that fans have asked him to impose a moratorium on his hit 'Hallelujah'.
The song has been covered a number of times since its original release in 1984, with notable versions from Jeff Buckley and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
Cohen told The Guardian: "There's been a couple of times when other people have said can we have a moratorium please on 'Hallelujah'? Must we have it at the end of every single drama and every single Idol?
"And once or twice I've felt maybe I should lend my voice to silencing it but on second thought no, I'm very happy that it's being sung."
The singer also confirmed that he plans to play more shows and release another album following his upcoming LP Old Ideas.
He added: "I don't really like songs with ideas. They tend to become slogans. They tend to be on the right side of things: ecology or vegetarianism or anti-war.
"All these are wonderful ideas but I like to work on a song until these slogans… dissolve into deeper convictions of the heart."
Cohen's 12th studio album Old Ideas will be released in the UK on January 30.
> Leonard Cohen unveils new song 'Darkness' - listen
Watch the music video for Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' below:
The song has been covered a number of times since its original release in 1984, with notable versions from Jeff Buckley and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
© PA Images
© Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/Rex Features
Cohen told The Guardian: "There's been a couple of times when other people have said can we have a moratorium please on 'Hallelujah'? Must we have it at the end of every single drama and every single Idol?
"And once or twice I've felt maybe I should lend my voice to silencing it but on second thought no, I'm very happy that it's being sung."
The singer also confirmed that he plans to play more shows and release another album following his upcoming LP Old Ideas.
He added: "I don't really like songs with ideas. They tend to become slogans. They tend to be on the right side of things: ecology or vegetarianism or anti-war.
"All these are wonderful ideas but I like to work on a song until these slogans… dissolve into deeper convictions of the heart."
Cohen's 12th studio album Old Ideas will be released in the UK on January 30.
> Leonard Cohen unveils new song 'Darkness' - listen
Watch the music video for Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' below:
0 comments
Loading...
Related Stories
Singles Reviews
DJ Fresh ft. Dizzee Rascal: 'The Power' reviewThe DJ and rapper produce a Balearic Island summer blaster.
Music Interviews
David Guetta: My music isn't all the sameDigital Spy talks to the DJ ahead of his London shows this weekend.
The Sound
Playlist: Queen's Diamond Jubilee specialWe select our favourite Queen-related songs ahead of the Diamond Jubilee.
Album Reviews
Ladyhawke: 'Anxiety' reviewThe singer's ear for infectious pop remains stronger than ever on her second LP.
