Leonard Cohen

Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen has scheduled nearly 40 European performances this Summer. The tour, the first for the 73-year-old in nearly 15 years, will not include any dates in the United States. As previously reported, Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (March 10) for his status among the "highest and most influential echelon of songwriters." Currently Cohen is working on his 12th studio album, which is expected ... MORE

"Its four in the morning, the end of decemberIm writing you now just to see if youre betterNew york is cold, but I like where Im livingTheres music on clinton street all through the evening. I hear that youre building your little house deep in the desertYoure living for nothing now, I hope youre keeping some kind of record. Yes, and jane came by with a lock of your hairShe said that you gave it to herThat night that you planned to go clearDid you ever go clear? Ah, t... MORE

This year marked the first time Leonard Cohen hit the road in almost fifteen years. Despite being well into his seventies, Cohen seems to be loving the feeling of the wind rushing through his hair as he's extended his summer jaunt way into the 2008 fall and winter. Cohen and his baritone will hit only Europe, but who says you can't plan yourself a nice getaway centered around Mr. Cohen's music. If your wondering what you might miss. Cohen gave one hell of a performance... MORE

I don't often buy souvenirs at concerts, but after Leonard Cohen's concert in Montreal the other night, I joined the crush of people around the merch stand and paid for a tote bag. It's black, has an interlocking-locking hearts logo, and on one side a fragment of the lyric from "Anthem," one of the show's highlights: Ring the bells that still can ring 
Forget your perfect offering 
There is a crack in everything 
That's how the light gets in I'd never seen Leonard Cohen ... MORE

I know its been posted many times before - but this song never grows old.So in honor of Leonard Cohen's induction into the HOF last night - here's my all time favorite song by several artists. Leonard Cohen (interesting!) Damien Rice - at Leonard Cohen's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The version all other try to emulate - Jeff Buckley
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This is an amazing song, and this recording by Leonard Cohen, which is included on the excellent "The Essential Cohen" two-cd set, is incredible. So sad, so beautiful. I've listened to this song at least 100 times.

Sick of hearing someone other than Leonard Cohen sing "Hallelujah"? Yeah, me too. But turns out that chances are high for seeing Cohen perform his famous ditty in person. According to a post on the Leonard Cohen forum, run via the Mojo blog, Cohen will be returning to the stage this summer - the first time in 15 years. The post read this to be exact:"Leonard Cohen will be touring with his band in Canada and [the] U.S. in May and in Europe in the summer. More details w... MORE

Well I am the one who loves changing from nothing to one.
Also from the often-overlooked Songs From a Room, "The Old Revolution":

There has been much debate about the state of Rock and Roll since last September when the list of 2008 Hall of Fame inductees was announced. The list included several artists which music critics harshly deemed unworthy of the once prestigious lifetime achievement award. The nominees included Beastie Boys, Madonna, Afrika Bambaataa, John Mellencamp, Donna Summer, Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark Five, Chic, and The Ventures, some of which are obvious choices (Cohen) while ot... MORE

So last Fall I wrote a letter to Mr Cohen. I don't do such things. I carried it around for a few months, then recently discarded it. So he announces a world tour, the first in 15 years, and where does it begin? In the Maritimes! More specifically, it starts in a small venue in MY hometown, the day after my birthday, which also happens to be Mothers Day. I got my ticket yesterday, I'm in "the Golden Circle" 5 rows back. So thank you Brother Cohen, my Rabbi and High P... MORE

One of the great ballads of connection found, lost, and recalled - Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat", from his Lp Songs Of Love And Hate - was recently posted by Aboriginalien. I have duly bookmarked the entry, which includes every finely wrought, strange, funny, sad word of the lyric. This post, featuring another fine song from the same album, is dedicated to those unlucky few who mistakenly regard Cohen as that guy who sings the depressing and humo... MORE