Which baritone folk singer penned "Hallelujah," the secular hymn that has been covered by more than 300 artists?

While Cohen had already scored hits with songs like "Chelsea Hotel No. 2" (about a notable night spent with Janis Joplin), his career was in a slump at the time he released "Hallelujah" in 1984. Writing the song took him five years and an estimate 80 drafts. . . and the record landed with a resounding thud. But, in the 35+ years since, the song has been covered by hundreds of artists across musical genres—most notably, Jeff Buckley's iconic version on 1994's Grace. Cohen's deadpan delivery and poetic lyrics continue to influence generations of alternative rock musicians.

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