Election Week Cold Open - SNL

Hillary Clinton (Kate McKinnon) performs Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

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[philipbrister]

Who’s watching after Rob Schneider said this was the moment he knew it was over for SNL as a comedy show?

[CoNnOrrEd]

I think a LOT of people commenting on here also missed the fact that this was in addition a tribute to Leonard Cohen's passing this week..

[sweepingtime]

It's hard, but it's 4 years later, and if you're reading this then congratulations... I'm glad you haven't given up.

[elisefrisella]

Nearly eight years later and this still brings me to tears

[roguemajesty-]

Im here after watching Rob Schneider interview who else?

[tylersai]

I was half expecting Baldwin to barrel into the frame and onto the piano keys and scream "WRONG" into the mic

[brennerthompson]

Oh so she's singing in memory of Leonard Cohen who died the day before the election.

[redbullhq]

Hits on so many levels - even 8 years later. We got this world.

[jalyn]

I'm going to enjoy the comment section before all the trump supporters come destroying It.

[LollipopDoesGaming]

Kate is amazing though. She can sing! She can also play the piano.. Like someone give her an award please lol. (well, another one lol.)

[lisaskee]

I’m watching again in 2024 and it still brings tears to my eyes.

[wl]

Hello random person scrolling through the comments!

[alecsander]

This is the first time SNL made me tear up. So poignant. Also, first time I've seen the opening act trying to heal folks instead of making them laugh. Thank you SNL. I needed this.

[BelleCassidy]

Of course Kate McKinnon can sing and play the fucking piano.

[SaiyanGodLXIX]

I still come back and watch this when I want to remember how it felt to be terrified after the unthinkable happened. I am forever grateful for this performance.

[angelog]

I didn't know Kate McKinnon could play the piano

[shreddingstuff]

No don't do it! Don't scroll down!

[wuanthecat]

I hate how people are missing the fact that this was a tribute towards the great late Leonard Cohen

[tiaralynnagresta]

I still get chills when I hear this rendition and it brings me back to that week. It captures that mood so perfectly.

[aherrmie]

I've never made it through that song without crying, and this time is no different. Kate can really play. I've been looking for a good piano cover for years. Maybe she'll send me the sheets. And she's also right. Hillary just got knocked down, but damnit, she'll get back up and so will we. I refuse to be cowed. I refuse to let Trump tear this country to shreds.