Leonard Down

Leonard Cohen collapsed on stage in Spain last night.
He was released from hospital shortly after going in for observation. He’s just an amazing person!
I’m gonna post one of my favourite songs and performances by the man – a very interesting version of So Long – from the backwards audience to the violinist.
This one is always taken down quickly by YT so enjoy while it is there. And let’s wish LC all the best huh!

Leonard Cohen Live on German TV, 1979 – 1 – So Long Marianne
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Leonard Cohen faints in Valencia during concertSept 18 2009
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Leonard Cohen

 Leonard Cohen is a bohemian poet turned songwriter from Montreal, who has gone through his share of trials and tribulations. He is starting on tour again at the young age of 73 giving young punks like Jagger a glimmer of hope that they may last that long too.
Here he is in an interview in 1966 on Canadian Television, just after the release of his very controversial book, Beautiful Losers. (interview cut short – maybe by the censor?)

Leonard Cohen – 1966 – This Hour Has Seven Days

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Here he is in 1979 playing one of hs best known early songs rearranged (beefed up as it were). At first I thought it was too much and the violinist was a bit too pretentious but it bloody well grows on you.
I found it strange to see the Munich audience with their backs to LC….strange.

So Long Marianne – Leonard Cohen – 1979 – München, Deutschland

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