MC Horoscope Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Thank you, Leonard Cohen. I am drinking to you. Leonard Cohen sings Suzanne. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 May I make one more toast to Leonard Cohen? Passing Through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 What's a good starter album (or 3) for someone who doesn't know anything about him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 I would say Songs of Leonard Cohen, Songs from a Room, and Live Songs (which is not the same album as Live from London). But I am only familiar with his first 4 or 5 albums. I hope someone else chimes in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I think Dylan could accept the Nobel for literature and reference his "altered ego" brother in writing and lyrics, Leonard Cohen. @Bart I'd listen to Leonard Cohen's music through his own albums and also sung by other artists 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldman Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I think as an introduction I would start with the 1975 "Best of" compilation (still available - it's the one that starts with Suzanne and Sisters of Mercy), then jump to any one of his late-period records like maybe Old Ideas (2012). If still interested, then The Future (1992). It is possible that the accompaniment and production of any or all of them will strike you as dated, or lightweight. Maybe true. But you can determine whether you enjoy immersing yourself in the lyrics and the voice and then the vibe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 11/13/2016 at 0:15 PM, DaveO said: I think Dylan could accept the Nobel for literature and reference his "altered ego" brother in writing and lyrics, Leonard Cohen. @Bart I'd listen to Leonard Cohen's music through his own albums and also sung by other artists This is sad. One of those who I've loved listening to since the late '60s, but never got to see in person. And I agree that he's one of the artists (like Dylan) whose material should be listened to as done by others' voices as well as his own. And not just "Suzanne" by Judy Collins or "Bird on the Wire" by Tim Hardin. "Tower of Song -- the Songs of Leonard Cohen" has some very good moments (its a collection of songs by other famous artists) & I really like "Famous Blue Raincoat -- the Songs of Leonard Cohen" by Jennifer Warnes as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouskitkatt Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 On 11/12/2016 at 10:04 PM, MC Horoscope said: May I make one more toast to Leonard Cohen? Passing Through. "Special Needs Schoolgirl Wows Audience with Voice" by Meabh Ritchie on bbc.co.uk this is a toast to Cohen. Miss Kaylee Rodgers you've done well, be proud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything. April 12 - September 8, 2019. Jewish Museum, New York, New York. Quote Opening in April 2019, the Jewish Museum presents a contemporary art exhibition inspired by the themes of Leonard Cohen’s life and work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouskitkatt Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, dcs said: Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything. April 12 - September 8, 2019. Jewish Museum, New York, New York. marking this in my calendar. I am well overdue for a visit to the city. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 If Bob Dylan is in this Literature Forum (the guy won a Nobel Prize, for Pete's sake), Leonard Cohen can be too, right? Personally, I think Serge Gainsbourg could be also. <<Je t'aime ... Moi non plus>> translates to, "I love you ... Me neither." <<Je vais et je viens, entre tes reins, et je me retiens>> translates to, "I come and I go, between your loins, and I hold back." << Non! Maintenant viens!>> translates to, "No! Come now!" Several prominent critics accused them of having sex during the recording - it's about the most sexual song I've ever heard, apologies to Donna Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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