Leonard Cohen - Sisters of Mercy Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired Leonard Cohen to write the song 'Sisters of Mercy'?

   Leonard Cohen was inspired to write 'Sisters of Mercy' during a snowstorm in Edmonton, Canada. He shared a hotel room with two young hitchhiking women who fell asleep in his bed. Sitting beside the window, he wrote the lyrics while they slept.

2. Was 'Sisters of Mercy' by Leonard Cohen written in a single sitting?

   Yes, 'Sisters of Mercy' is the only song that Leonard Cohen wrote in one sitting. He had already worked on the melody but completed the lyrics during a snowstorm while sharing a hotel room with two young hitchhiking women in Edmonton.

3. Was the song 'Sisters of Mercy' used in any films?

   Yes, 'Sisters of Mercy' was used in the 1971 Robert Altman film 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller,' along with two other songs from the same album, 'Winter Lady' and 'The Stranger Song.'

4. How did the English Goth band The Sisters of Mercy get their name?

   The English Goth band The Sisters of Mercy took their name partly from Leonard Cohen's song 'Sisters of Mercy' because of its inclusion in the film 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller.'

5. What notable cover versions exist for the song 'Sisters of Mercy'?

   Former teen idol Dion covered 'Sisters of Mercy' on his 1968 self-titled comeback album. This is one of the notable cover versions of Leonard Cohen's song.