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Title: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Newportnobby on November 11, 2016, 10:40:21 AM
Another superb songwriter gone :(
I guess many of us recall listening to his music as youngsters/students, mainly just after breaking up with your latest girlfriend ;D It was always termed 'music to slash your wrists to' but I think that was unfair, although it certainly didn't brighten up a dull mood.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Malc on November 11, 2016, 04:49:18 PM
Don't know what you mean, Mick. I always found him very upbeat. https://youtu.be/3XzAjfwQtvM
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Geoff on November 11, 2016, 05:33:36 PM
My favourite album of is "Songs of Leonard Cohen"

RIP Leonard
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Elvinley on November 11, 2016, 05:51:17 PM
Sad loss. He was brilliant. Saw him live once which was a great experience.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Bealman on November 11, 2016, 08:52:57 PM
Yep, another one of the greats gone. I believe he performed out here in Australia, not that long ago (I think).
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Papyrus on November 11, 2016, 09:17:29 PM
I never saw him live, but I don't think his style would have appealed to me. However he wrote some great songs. I first heard 'Suzanne' more than 40 years ago and it is still one of my favourites. RIP.

Chris
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Webbo on November 11, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
We have lost another great one to be sure. Not a slash your wrists poet/singer for me, but melancholy certainly and deeply profound. My favourite is Suzanne too - tho I can't get Bird on a Wire out of my head at the moment.

Webbo

Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: Elvinley on November 11, 2016, 10:03:37 PM
Quote from: Webbo on November 11, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
We have lost another great one to be sure. Not a slash your wrists poet/singer for me, but melancholy certainly and deeply profound. My favourite is Suzanne too - tho I can't get Bird on a Wire out of my head at the moment.

Webbo
Spot on.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
Post by: marco neri on November 11, 2016, 10:09:04 PM

No doubt......an unlucky year.
R.I.P.