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Have just heard (via www.leonardcohenfiles.com) that Leonard is going to release a DVD of the 2008 tour in March 09 - apparently it will be the July date at the O2, so especially good for those of you who saw that one
(I'm sure I can make do ) Fingers crossed it's the entire set list...
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Have just heard (via www.leonardcohenfiles.com) that Leonard is going to release a DVD of the 2008 tour in March 09 - apparently it will be the July date at the O2, so especially good for those of you who saw that one
(I'm sure I can make do ) Fingers crossed it's the entire set list...
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I am sincerely hoping this isn't true
![]() http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/lates...5875-20919402/ If they Simon Cowellize one of my favourite songs by my favourite singer into a bland X Factor winners song, I will actually be genuinely upset I know Leonard needs the cash, but please, don't licence it! |
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Don't forget there's still a chance that the X-factor story is wrong!
I keep hearing Hallelujah on an ad for BBC Iplayer the last couple of days, it has loads of scenes from TV shows of people crying and whatnot, nice to keep hearing it. |
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Don't forget there's still a chance that the X-factor story is wrong!
I have a nasty feeling about it though...
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I just spend 3 hours in the company of L.C
The best show I've seen in 30+ years of gigs.. faultless
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Yep and then there will be loads of kids saying how the X factor version is Awsome, The old versions suck and there are sad old people singing them.
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I just spend 3 hours in the company of L.C
The best show I've seen in 30+ years of gigs.. faultless ![]() London blew my socks off
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It's weird - it's not nearly as bad as I expected it to be
I'm glad Alexandra won as she had the best voice, and I think the start of the song has been done nicely. I really don't like the predictable key change and backing choir, but the first half is not at all bad. I think it just highlights what an amazing song Leonard has written. His version will always be the best, but at least we're spared a Diana/Eoghan travesty, I think the possibility of that is what was upsetting me Hopefully people will seek out the original and be introduced to Leonard's amazing music I'd be happier if he was getting something from it and not Cowell/Sony, but I suppose be thankful for small mercies...
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With all the Hallelujah hoohaa over the past few days, I’ve been immersing myself in LC’s music as an antidote
. I was just wondering, as he’s had such a long recording career with varying styles, which songs of his were people’s favourites and if there’s any you’re less keen on?Favourite album: The Songs of Leonard Cohen/New Skin for the Old Ceremony (can’t pick between them). Favourite songs (in no order): Master Song; Sing Another Song, Boys; There is a War; Is This What You Wanted?; Hallelujah; Waiting for the Miracle; The Traitor; Please Don’t Pass Me By; So Long Marianne; Hey, That’s no Way to Say Goodbye...actually, too many to list. Less Keen: I’m really not a fan of country music, so find ones such as Closing Time, Heart with No Companion etc not very listenable. That said, I do find The Captain and Tonight Will be Fine quite fun, but generally prefer it when he steers clear of this genre. Also, I’ve never really warmed to Bird on a Wire, despite it being one of the famous ones. I like the recording on the 1973 live album, but otherwise I find it a bit dirgey . Anyway, thanks for reading, and I’m genuinely curious to know, as I don’t know any LC fans in real life. |
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With all the Hallelujah hoohaa over the past few days, I’ve been immersing myself in LC’s music as an antidote
. I was just wondering, as he’s had such a long recording career with varying styles, which songs of his were people’s favourites and if there’s any you’re less keen on?Favourite album: The Songs of Leonard Cohen/New Skin for the Old Ceremony (can’t pick between them). Favourite songs (in no order): Master Song; Sing Another Song, Boys; There is a War; Is This What You Wanted?; Hallelujah; Waiting for the Miracle; The Traitor; Please Don’t Pass Me By; So Long Marianne; Hey, That’s no Way to Say Goodbye...actually, too many to list. Less Keen: I’m really not a fan of country music, so find ones such as Closing Time, Heart with No Companion etc not very listenable. That said, I do find The Captain and Tonight Will be Fine quite fun, but generally prefer it when he steers clear of this genre. Also, I’ve never really warmed to Bird on a Wire, despite it being one of the famous ones. I like the recording on the 1973 live album, but otherwise I find it a bit dirgey . Anyway, thanks for reading, and I’m genuinely curious to know, as I don’t know any LC fans in real life. I think my favourites are "Dance me to the end of Love" and "Who By Fire" , I would probably have a different opinion once I go through my albums. I like Closing Time and I also love country music .
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I love 'em all, although if I had a limited choice, it would be the later albums..Various Positions, I'm your Man & The Future
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LOL - Me too!
I think my favourites are "Dance me to the end of Love" and "Who By Fire" , I would probably have a different opinion once I go through my albums. I like Closing Time and I also love country music . I don't mind a bit of Dolly Parton, but that's about as far as it goes.Dance Me to the End of Love is beautiful. It's sad anyway, but when I found out it was partly about the Holocaust it took it to another level.
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I love pretty much all of them except for the whole of Death of a Ladies Man which is pretty dire. But I would love him to re-record that album with better arrangements.
I don't think I can pick one favourite but just a few that I particularly love are : Night Comes On Last Year's Man Love Calls You By Your Name The Captain Hey, That's No Way...... The Letters Dance Me To The End of Love Closing Time Democracy A Singer Must Die |
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I love pretty much all of them except for the whole of Death of a Ladies Man which is pretty dire. But I would love him to re-record that album with better arrangements.
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I'm assuming you have all heard the 'Famous Blue Raincoat' album by Jennifer Warnes??
If you haven't, get hold of it..its fab
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I'm assuming you have all heard the 'Famous Blue Raincoat' album by Jennifer Warnes??
If you haven't, get hold of it..its fab ![]()
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My fav on that album too along with Song of Bernadette & Joan of Arc
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I'm assuming you have all heard the 'Famous Blue Raincoat' album by Jennifer Warnes??
If you haven't, get hold of it..its fab ![]()
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I'm listening to Leonard a lot at the mo...favourites change depending on my mood but currently loving "Alexandra Leaving" and "Anthem"
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I'm listening to Leonard a lot at the mo...favourites change depending on my mood but currently loving "Alexandra Leaving" and "Anthem"
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What a testament to Leonard's songwriting skills that three versions of Hallelujah are in the charts
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Lennie in the Top 40! wow!
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With all the Hallelujah hoohaa over the past few days, I’ve been immersing myself in LC’s music as an antidote
. I was just wondering, as he’s had such a long recording career with varying styles, which songs of his were people’s favourites and if there’s any you’re less keen on?Favourite album: The Songs of Leonard Cohen/New Skin for the Old Ceremony (can’t pick between them). Favourite songs (in no order): Master Song; Sing Another Song, Boys; There is a War; Is This What You Wanted?; Hallelujah; Waiting for the Miracle; The Traitor; Please Don’t Pass Me By; So Long Marianne; Hey, That’s no Way to Say Goodbye...actually, too many to list. Less Keen: I’m really not a fan of country music, so find ones such as Closing Time, Heart with No Companion etc not very listenable. That said, I do find The Captain and Tonight Will be Fine quite fun, but generally prefer it when he steers clear of this genre. Also, I’ve never really warmed to Bird on a Wire, despite it being one of the famous ones. I like the recording on the 1973 live album, but otherwise I find it a bit dirgey . Anyway, thanks for reading, and I’m genuinely curious to know, as I don’t know any LC fans in real life. Off the top of my head,my favourites from that would be: Suzanne(I used to get my mum to play it over and over when I was little and it's still one of my all-time favourite songs to this day), Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye, Chelsea Hotel No 2, Hallelujah, Sisters Of Mercy and Famous Blue Raincoat. |
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Off the top of my head,my favourites from that would be: Suzanne(I used to get my mum to play it over and over when I was little and it's still one of my all-time favourite songs to this day), Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye, Chelsea Hotel No 2, Hallelujah, Sisters Of Mercy and Famous Blue Raincoat.
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(I'm sure I can make do
) Fingers crossed it's the entire set list...


I know Leonard needs the cash, but please, don't licence it!
London blew my socks off
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