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nikatnyte

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1. Every bit the equal of "Hallelujah"

Reply to darkstar (Original post)

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 05:48 PM

Dec 22

I wasn't too aware of Leonard Cohen when I first heard "Suzanne" in 1967. It was recorded by Noel Harrison, actor Rex Harrison's son, and was a minor hit on the local radio station KRLA here in Los Angeles. I was immediately captivated by the song and its lyrics; Harrison wasn't a great singer but his thin voice was perfect for the song. It remains one of my all-time favorites. "Hallelujah" has become Cohen's most famous song, perhaps deservedly so, but to me it's "Suzanne" that comes to mind when I l
hear his name. (No, I've never heard of that short film. I'm a bit hesitant about seeking it out, but I will!)