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Rufus Wainwright Slams Trump Use Of ‘Hallelujah’ As “Blasphemy”; Leonard Cohen Estate Sends Campaign A Cease & Desist Letter
Rufus Wainwright was not flattered that former president Donald Trump used his cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” during last night’s strange town hall turned listening party in Pennsylvania. In fact, the singer called the candidate’s music choice “the height of blasphemy.” “The song ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen has become an anthem dedicated to peace, love […]
Rufus Wainwright was not flattered that former president Donald Trump used his cover of Leonard Cohen ’s “ Hallelujah ” during last night’s strange town hall turned listening party in Pennsylvania. Of course, I in no way condone this and was mortified, but the good in me hopes that perhaps in inhabiting and really listening to the lyrics of Cohen’s masterpiece, Donald Trump just might experience a hint of remorse over what he’s caused. The estate of O’Connor called for an end to the use of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Dave Grohl demanded a stop to the use of Foo Fighters’ “My Hero,” Celine Dion’s management and record company objected to the candidate’s playing Dion’s Titanic hit “My Heart Will Go On,” and Trump’s campaign stopped using Sam and Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Coming” after the family of the song’s later writer Isaac Hayes threatened a copyright suit.
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