Leonard Cohen Fans Are Livid as Trump’s Speech is Followed by ‘Hallelujah’ — Twice
Chris Willman Music WriterDonald Trump would probably never claim to be a Leonard Cohen fan, but that didn’t stop him or his campaign from choosing to use the Canadian artist’s signature song, “Hallelujah,” not once but twice following the conclusion of his speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night.Many Cohen fans were displeased when they heard Tori Kelly’s recording of the song playing during the fireworks that capped Trump’s address — sandwiched right between “She’s a Grand Old Flag” and Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” as pyrotechnics spelled out “TRUMP” and “2020” over the Washington mall.Said fans were even less enthused when “Hallelujah” was quickly reprised, on camera and at greater volume, in an operatic