The usual Old English word for cloud was weolcan. In Middle English, skie also originally meant cloud. The four fundamental types of cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus) were proposed by British amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772-1864) in 1802. Figuratively, as something that casts a shadow, from early 15c.; hence under a cloud (c.1500).
Thanks for the A2A. Okay, the most famous song in the world is no doubt 'Happy Birthday', followed by various Christmas carols (since the majority of human population is Christian indeed and since Santa is a really famous guy), folk songs, army marches and national anthems.
Share Tweet Email Text. âHallelujahâ by Leonard Cohen is one of the greatest songs ever written. So itâs no surprise that leonardcohenfiles.com currently lists 2,040 covers of Leonard Cohen songs. And that doesnât count all the YouTubers posting their âCover of Jeff Buckleyâs âHallelujah.ââ.