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Leonard Cohen speaks about how he wrote Hallelujah
In a rare archive interview with Mark Lawson, Cohen reveals he once lied to Bob Dylan about how long it took him to write Hallelujah. He also speaks about reading rhyming dictionaries and his admiration for rappers: "We're delighted by inventive use of sonic coincidences".
First broadcast on Front Row, 9 July 2007.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Leonard Cohen |
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The Leonard Cohen Collection—Soul Music
A selection of interviews and reflections on the songwriting of Leonard Cohen.
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