^Petersen, William; Petersen, Ardythe. The Complete Book of Hymns. 2015: 74. ISBN 1414331401. Everything seemed to be centered around Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, including music classes. So twenty-three year-old Linda Stassen got involved with a recording group and a music composition class. ... The simplicity of the words and the beauty of the tune have made it popular in languages around the world, including Chinese, Persian, Eskimo, and various European languages.
^Clay, Leslie. Sisters In Song; Women Hymn Writers. Compass Flower Press. 2013-12-16 [2019-06-16]. ISBN 9781936688760. (原始内容存档于2018-05-10) (英语). Linda was born in La Porte, Indiana, ... She composed the song, “Sing Hallelujah” in 1974 while she was taking a shower. .. After that, she recorded it and it's now in many hymnals and translated in many languages. It is in a minor key, unusual for a praise son. However, the key works well with the first four stanzas which are derived from early Christian liturgies."
^Haskel, Marilyn L.; Thomas, Lisa Neufeld. Voices Found. 2004: 115. ISBN 9780898697339. Sing hallelujah Written in 1974 as part of the contemporary Christian music movement, this meditative song of praise for the Easter season has become a staple for prayer and praise services. The tempo is approximately quarter note