Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah - sung by Randy Weeks

One of the most important and favorite songs in my life.
I have the pleasure and blessing of singing this often for friends, at community and other gatherings.

It was also a favorite of my brother Greg, who died of pancreatic cancer on May 1, 2008 at the age of 58. I dedicate my singing of this song to him.

This recording includes 2 verses that have usually been left out of performances with which most of us are familiar. The verses I include make the song a more complete and moving piece, I think. They bring an energy of redemption, or at least of accepting and integrating the broken parts of any human life.

I think it's a most beautiful song and I'm grateful to Mr. Cohen for writing it.

Randy Weeks
www.weeks.org

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[IamKilroyJr]

I've been singing this song (with Jeff Buckley's verses) every night to my daughter before bed for the last 5 years. I'm just now starting to learn how to play it on guitar. I hope that I will someday be able to deliver even half the passion that you put into it. Thank you very much.

[changedminds]

@IamKilroyJr - Thank you for that feedback. What a wonderful way to take time together before bedtime. I'm really happy to know about that, and I'll bet it's become a precious part of her life experience and memories, as well as your own... Thanks again for your kind words and your story.

[izvunzemen]

that was great. i felt the emotion you put in your performance