That was the last Keith Foti would ever see of his friend. Foti turned to save the radio from the boat's wake as it splashed ashore, and when he turned back toward the river, there was no sign of the fully clothed swimmer. Did Leonard Cohen Change The Lyrics To Hallelujah Leonard Cohen, who died at age 82, is remembered by fans as a singer and songwriter who wrote Hallelujah, which is now being played by many. Not to sure why but for all the commentaries on the similarities of Jeff & Tim I always wonder why Tim moves me in ways Jeff never has play that solo boi. Buckley evaded the vessel, but then a larger one passed by. This is the famous version of Hallelujah: Jeff Buckley covering John Cale’s version of Leonard Cohen’s song. Rather than heed his worried friend's warning, Buckley sang along to Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" on the radio as he pushed out into the water.įoti saw a boat coming Buckley's way and shouted for him to steer clear. He was young-his 31st birthday just six months away-and at the beginning of what promised to be a spectacular career. They drove around Memphis, Tennessee, until twilight to no avail, so they decided to head down to the river to pass the time.
But he and fellow musician and roadie Keith Foti couldnt find the studio.
"What are you doing, man?"īut Buckley wouldn't listen. Jeff Buckley was supposed to be recording the tracks for the follow-up to his breakout debut album, 1994s Grace. "You can't swim in that water," he told his friend. According to Rolling Stone, Foti warned Buckley as he waded out into the muddy waters of the Wolf River Harbor, a tidal water channel of the Mississippi River.
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