ballads, classics, rock'n roll
rhythm 'n blues, songs with soul
my playlist spans the decades long
movie tracks and Broadway song
but ask me now ~ which playlist tune
shatters my core ~ sends me over the moon
Hallelujah ~ Jeff Buckley's spell
hurtful ache I know so well
his voice, those words, that velvet moan
bear the weight of life I've known
hymn that hugs my weathered heart
rises slow ~ then breaks apart
today in walking shoes I'll stride
Hallelujah ~ guru ~ guide
I knew we were sisters under the skin! That was the first version of Hallelujah I ever heard, and I fell utterly in love with both song and singer. It remains my absolutely favourite version (and being a big Leonard Cohen fan, I've heard them all). Perfect matching of song and singer, I think.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've heard many versions of the song but not Jeff's until you brought it to my attention. His version is particularly moving as are the literally thousands of comments from people sharing their own personal Hallelujah moments.
ReplyDeleteNice, nice Helen. I am glad that you worked Hallelujah into your walk. I am the sow"s ear, I had not heard this song nor even knew. I would have loved to write using the technique with with my song. AI working for google has a nice write up on the construction. Before the end of the day tomorrow I will have become familiar with the song. Since tomorrow is Father's Day my youngest son and his clan will have fed me royally after church and all that first. (I have five kids, only one is in town this weekend. )
ReplyDeleteJim Buckley was Tim Buckley's son. I use to listen to Tim Buckley in the 70s. I am not sure if Tim was very well known. My favourite song of his was "Sitting in a Hong Kong bar, sweet dreams of you Darlin". Your poem is beautiful expressing that heartfelt ache you know so well.
ReplyDeleteOops....I meant Jeff Buckley !
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great song.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem about a wonderful song! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed strolling along with your music genres. I will admit, ashamedly, I do not know Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteI tend to think of Handel's, but I like Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah too.
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