Smudge 902 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January It's been a while since his passing but I just thought maybe someone else might appreciate this man 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Crinklyfox 2,035 Posted 25 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 25 January 7 hours ago, Smudge said: It's been a while since his passing but I just thought maybe someone else might appreciate this man I first heard Leonard Cohen in the early 1970s. Some of his songs reached into me in a way no others could. As I aged and underwent more of life's experiences his songs became even more relevant. And it's not just the poetry, it's the way he delivers the words - I've listened to others covering his songs and they don't impact in the same way. A true giant as a poet, singer and songwriter. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Marco 2,519 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January a true poet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sampson 3,184 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January Saw him live back in the 80s, must have been around the time he released I'm Your Man and then again at the O2 when he was in his 70s about 10 years ago. One of my favourites, crazy to think he didn't even get into music until his mid 30s as well, yet still had such a great long career. I think his debut album from the late 60s has to be one of my top 5 or so favourite records.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The People's Hero 2,297 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January He's absolutely brilliant. Up there with Dylan, Knopfler and Otis Redding for me in what is a slightly odd foursome. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Line-X 3,093 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January It's often said that if you listen carefully you can hear him squirming in his grave at the prospect of yet another bar/bistro/open mic/busker cover of 'Hallelujah' that completely misses the point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Marco 2,519 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January 4 hours ago, The People's Hero said: He's absolutely brilliant. Up there with Dylan, Knopfler and Otis Redding for me in what is a slightly odd foursome. love them! especially Knopfler who's often snubbed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The People's Hero 2,297 Posted 25 January Report Share Posted 25 January There are connections too - Dylan was a huge admirer of Otis Redding and its rumoured he wanted him to sing 'Just Like a Woman'. Knopfler played guitar on some of Dylan's less inspiring records. What a group those three could have put together? Almost got me on the subject of the Travelling Wilburys... but that's probably for another thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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