Animal advocate and vegetarian k.d. lang performed her rendition of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The Canadian-born singer’s mesmerizing performance, one that surely brought tears to many eyes worldwide, was a highlight of the ceremonies. Dressed in an all-white pantsuit, lang soulfully belted the tune from center stage in Vancouver’s BC Place while the crowd of 55,000 swayed back and forth with lighter-reminiscent flashlights in hand.