Michelle L. Rice, the Leonard Cohen estate’s lawyer, says they declined requests for "Hallelujah" to be used at the Republican convention.
— David Friend (@dfriend) August 28, 2020
“Had the RNC requested another song, ‘You Want it Darker,'…we might have considered approval of that." (Variety) https://t.co/m3ZhN4YPSn
Leonard Cohen’s estate says the RNC asked for permission to use “Hallelujah” and were rebuffed. So they just used it anyway.
— Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) August 29, 2020
🎵 It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah… pic.twitter.com/Y8Sjin5m8G
Reps for Leonard Cohen's estate say they are "exploring legal options" after the RNC used a cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" last night. Their alternative suggestion? "You Want It Darker" https://t.co/OlC69EpDYq pic.twitter.com/bpyeCqd6O3
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 28, 2020
The Trump campaign asked to use Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." They were told no. They did it anyway. https://t.co/vG0aJTtY6I
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) August 29, 2020
Sad! 