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Gord Downie's Hallelujah

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That Scene From Saint Ralph

When people first discover Saint Ralph, there are typically two reactions.  For starters, they're surprised by how charmed they were by this little Canadian flick.  The acting is good, the story sweet and the conclusion fulfilling.  Then, they seek a copy of the Hallelujah cover that plays at the conclusion
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Hallelujah

I knew Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" was heavily covered, but I had no idea how many artists have recorded the gem.  This thorough list of Cohen songs covered by other artists reveals it's been covered 82 times.  It's not even the most covered Cohen song.  "Suzanne" has been done 146 times
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Help a Brother Out

Gord Downie covered Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" for the film "Saint Ralph".  I recently wrote about this tune and I've been searching / begging / praying for an MP3 of it ever since. If anyone out there can help a brother out, I'd appreciate it and return the favour.  My email address is
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