Marianne was the love of his life. He wrote a beautiful letter that was read to her as she lay dying. She smiled and passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was 81 years old as is he. RIP Marianne!
In late July this year, Cohen received an e-mail from Jan Christian Mollestad, a close friend of Marianne’s, saying that she was suffering from cancer. {...} It appeared, she had only a few days left. Cohen wrote back immediately: "Well Marianne, it’s come to this time when we are really so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine. And you know that I’ve always loved you for your beauty and your wisdom, but I don’t need to say anything more about that because you know all about that. But now, I just want to wish you a very good journey. Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road." Two days later, Cohen got an e-mail from Norway: "Dear Leonard Marianne slept slowly out of this life yesterday evening. Totally at ease, surrounded by close friends. "Your letter came when she still could talk and laugh in full consciousness. When we read it aloud, she smiled as only Marianne can. She lifted her hand, when you said you were right behind, close enough to reach her. It gave her deep peace of mind that you knew her condition. And your blessing for the journey gave her extra strength. . . . In her last hour I held her hand and hummed “Bird on the Wire,” while she was breathing so lightly. And when we left the room, after her soul had flown out of the window for new adventures, we kissed her head and whispered your everlasting words. So long, Marianne . . ."
I once met Cohen on the isle of Hydra close to Athens where he used to live with his Norwegian girlfriend Marianne... he was just walking along.. and I ... very shy.. asked him: Sorry are you Leonard Cohen?! and he answered, smiling; "I am afraid I am" ... I will never forget this... since then I love this great Canadian his music and his lyrics.... it is magic!
Late 1973. After hitchhiking during September and October 1972 , 10000 miles from Oklahoma to Cali and back to Brooklyn, my ex and I bought a 1967 Westfalia VW camper bus and traveled through Europe and North Africa. Ended up cleaning hotel rooms in Munich for US military. Had to sit on the aisle for his concert. We were the only Americans. A small intense crowd. Amazing 🤩
I was at LC's concert in Munich sometime in the '70s. Same one as you? I don't know. I remember it well because it was so beautiful, and a sweet little Canadian moment for two young women hitchhiking through Europe and feeling a little homesick. I also remember we were embarrassed because we were the only two people in the audience to give a standing ovation. I guess that wasn't a thing in Germany at the time.
Those were the days brother Jim. I am from North Africa and remember friend of mine travelled each summer to Europe with simple Interrail. Now it is as impossible as it get 😢😢.
We were so blessed to be in the company of this man .. I laughed and cried and we stood at the end clapping and with tears we knew it was our last time to pray with him .... A beautiful soulful gentleman...
The moment he pauses at 00:49 for a few seconds to hear himself the wonderful ladies doing amazing backup vocals and pay tribute to them. What a legend, what a gentleman, what an artist, what a wonderful human being!
Thank you for a lifetime of memories, Maestro. You were a major part of my musical life for the past 50 years. Ups and downs were commemorated through your music. Even had a sweet encounter with your temper at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, where, for some reason, you were in a very foul mood which only made the concert more memorable. You were ready to leave this earth and we thank you for what you left us - a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Never was exposed to Leonard Cohen growing up. He may not be operatic, but that misses the point. He is an Authentic Human with great heart and sensibility and that's infinitely better than 90% of the Fake. Glad for RUclips. Stay steeped in the Authentic Human!
Yes ....50 years on ..... agree thinking of a love so beautiful we let it go .... Loved again ❤️ but it is never the same ... so yes concur with your comment 👍
I was at one of the Dublin concerts, he was such a powerful performer - so connected to the audience, so much passion for his art. Still hard to believe he is gone when I watch and listen to him, an amazing musician.
'Well Marianne, it's come to this time when we are really so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine. "And you know that I've always loved you for your beauty and for your wisdom, but I don't need to say anything more about that because you know all about that. But now, I just want to wish you a very good journey. "Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road."'
Marianne - "Cohen wrote to her shortly before her death, saying: "Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine... Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Long,_Marianne
What a sweet song he sings so joyfully. Wonderfully performed with such enthusiasm at 80 there, showing we never age inside. Same us inside always. So glad he has chance for reunion now, as she left only this July.
So much like June and Johnny Cash. This ability to feel constantly and having known true love is what I feel makes their genius truly spectacular, or at least so much more special.
Seeing Leonard live in Plymouth (UK) over 40 years ago was and remains one the most memorable moments of my life. For the second half of the show he stood alone on the stage with just a guitar, no backing singers or other musicians and held the audience spellbound in the palm of his hand.
wasn't the world so blessed to hear what this man had to share - his wisdom , his voice , his music and of course his charm. What a joy and honour to see him in Dublin - his light will never fade.
The Music stopped and the levy was dry. I do not believe L. C. Is silent where he is right now. My prayer is he hears all people still stopping by to say 'one more song please.' And here, it can go on as long as we reach our children when they reach out for love, forever. The waters have to release him, cause he sure might drown in all the tears shared. I have an ocean behind my eyelids. Tks for the loving.
No words good enough to describe this song and this version. It is on my constant repeat. The back up singers are heavenly and Leonard is the King, he is absolutely magical. The story behind the song is the best love story ever
RIP Marianne. ''Marianne Ihlen, the woman immortalized in “So Long, Marianne” and the woman in Leonard Cohen’s life through the 1960s, died July 28, 2016 after being diagnosed with leukemia less than a week ago.''
I'm in hardships these days, can't find any other music to feed my soul except Leonard's songs. Absolutely brilliant man with exceptional voice and talent. so long great man, so long.
Just heard the two blonde sisters who backed him for the last 6 years reminiscing about his humour, love, talent. We are grateful for his amazing legacy! So long ...
- What a writer and composer ! As a teenager I had bought a bilingual version of his poems, he helped me a lot to improve my english with them. And after reading them I felt I had to get to write some on my own. I wrote a few hundreds. I owe him a lot for all that. Thank you M.Cohen.
Adieu Leonard Cohen ... you will miss enormously to us but however I'm glad that you're finally together forever with your muse Marianne. May God Rest your soul in peace, Amen ~ אָמֵן ! 👼✟🙏⛪
Je bent en nog altijd een geweldige man , alsook in het hiernamaals. Ik hoop van harte dat je je heel grote liefde en je muze vanuit Hydra, je Marianne zal kunnen omhelzen en liefhebben.
I had the pleasure of attending his concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 30 October 2013. The most moving and endearing artist to ever grace a stage. The best concert I have ever been to. Here’s looking at you Leonard.
every darn video of him I watch makes me cry like a little girl. Either tears of joy or of grief. No one touches your feel like he does. Bless you Mr. Cohen. R.I.P.
Leonard Cohen followed Marianne Ihlen after just 103 days. He really meant it when he wrote to her "Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine,” RIP
I play this beautiful song by all these amasing artists with leanard Cohen over and over again just wish Id have had the opportunity to have seen them live RIP
I was at that concert, it was brilliant, He thanked us all for shelling out on the tickets as we were going through a recession!! What a gent as always...
I love Leonard Cohen. His music speaks of my life in his beautiful poetry, I imagine this is true of many of his fans. I would really love to see a live show, until that unlikely day I shall continue to keep company with him through his so evocative voice and music.
That must have been on his world tour 2013 - I saw him here in Stockholm and remember the bracelet he is wearing just like here. It was the 7th time I saw him live in between 1970 on the Isle of Wight and now - and it surely was the best concert I ever seen.
What is there not to like for certain people, specially those of the 60s in the USA, is that there is still an unconscious bias for echoes of "gospel" like in the choir and organ in this recording...This bias was of course part of the racial apartheid in music that existed in the USA in those days
I feel great pain for those like you who post condescending comments on RUclips. Oh... this is a condescending comment as well. I guess nobody's perfect. :)
I am so sad that I never got to see Leonard live! He has so much charm and sets a fire in his songs and performances that I have never seen in anyone else! You LIVE forever, Leonard! Thank you for your voice, performance and for sharing so much of yourself!
I just heard about the death of the great musician Leonard Cohen, the man who danced us to the end of love with his music and poetry. Bon Voyage, Leonard in the angels world ! Know that you will live forever in the hearts of lovers of poetry, like me. The world is poorer without you !
It is closing time . The Future stands still. The grief, the shock ; I was not ready for this. I have lost an anchor that was a major part of my musical life for the past 20 years. His wry, self deprecating, tender verse chronicled the ups and downs of my life. The tuneless yet haunting bass voice carried ‘’a blaze of light in every word’’a silent conversation a sense of interrogation by each turn of a phrase Thank you Leonard for the cracks and the lights, never will a Fedora be so much missed.
Adios Leonard, hasta siempre. Te quedas en mi alma, en mi piel, en mis sentidos. Fuiste un inspirado privilegiado de la expresión máxima del sentir y del amor . Nobel de todos los q te amamos y te llevamos vivo para siempre❤️ 😭 🙏
Met him way back mid 70s walking back to his tour bus, i had a paper cup of wine & he thanked me as he boarded all alone, no bouncers just him & myself o moment i never forgot, R.I.P leoanard.
So long, God. You have been a refuge in hard times and an absolute source of joy in sunny days. I will carry you in my heart till I die and then beyond. Rest in music master. Much love.
It's May 2020, but let me tell ya: This song will never get outdated! Also need to thank the musicians, esp. the violinist and the backup vocals, perfect!
je pleure un grand Monsieur devenu un ami par ses chansons. Un grand merci Sir et bon voyage. Dieu mérite d'exister car vous en êtes son digne messager.
Как рад, что открыл для себя этого талантливого Человека еще при жизни! Браво Маэстро!!! ЗЫ Пишу так, уверен, что среди русско говорящей аудитории его тоже любят и чтят!
Marianne was the love of his life. He wrote a beautiful letter that was read to her as she lay dying. She smiled and passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was 81 years old as is he. RIP Marianne!
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In late July this year, Cohen received an e-mail from Jan Christian Mollestad, a close friend of Marianne’s, saying that she was suffering from cancer. {...} It appeared, she had only a few days left. Cohen wrote back immediately:
"Well Marianne, it’s come to this time when we are really so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine. And you know that I’ve always loved you for your beauty and your wisdom, but I don’t need to say anything more about that because you know all about that. But now, I just want to wish you a very good journey. Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road."
Two days later, Cohen got an e-mail from Norway:
"Dear Leonard
Marianne slept slowly out of this life yesterday evening. Totally at ease, surrounded by close friends.
"Your letter came when she still could talk and laugh in full consciousness. When we read it aloud, she smiled as only Marianne can. She lifted her hand, when you said you were right behind, close enough to reach her.
It gave her deep peace of mind that you knew her condition. And your blessing for the journey gave her extra strength. . . . In her last hour I held her hand and hummed “Bird on the Wire,” while she was breathing so lightly. And when we left the room, after her soul had flown out of the window for new adventures, we kissed her head and whispered your everlasting words.
So long, Marianne . . ."
phil wien
Lovely❤️
@@philiale
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I once met Cohen on the isle of Hydra close to Athens where he used to live with his Norwegian girlfriend Marianne... he was just walking along.. and I ... very shy.. asked him: Sorry are you Leonard Cohen?! and he answered, smiling; "I am afraid I am" ... I will never forget this... since then I love this great Canadian his music and his lyrics.... it is magic!
Late 1973. After hitchhiking during September and October 1972 , 10000 miles from Oklahoma to Cali and back to Brooklyn, my ex and I bought a 1967 Westfalia VW camper bus and traveled through Europe and North Africa. Ended up cleaning hotel rooms in Munich for US military. Had to sit on the aisle for his concert. We were the only Americans. A small intense crowd. Amazing 🤩
I was at LC's concert in Munich sometime in the '70s. Same one as you? I don't know. I remember it well because it was so beautiful, and a sweet little Canadian moment for two young women hitchhiking through Europe and feeling a little homesick. I also remember we were embarrassed because we were the only two people in the audience to give a standing ovation. I guess that wasn't a thing in Germany at the time.
Those were the days brother Jim. I am from North Africa and remember friend of mine travelled each summer to Europe with simple Interrail. Now it is as impossible as it get 😢😢.
2 weeks ago i lost my twinbrother, wen i listen to this song i cant stop crying, so long twinbrother
I am Marian
I am a widow and I listen to "So long Marianne when I need to remember happier times. Thank you.
😢😢😢❤❤❤💔💔💔💔
Leonard Cohen ...R.I.P.... His works reflect, the soul of his Jewish heritage.Suffering, death eternal hope. May his music live on forever.
Oh we can all be sure about that: his music…his beautiful dark voice.. his
smile: ..his lyrics : all will live on in our hearts❤
😢😢😢😢❤❤❤💔💔💔💔💔
We were so blessed to be in the company of this man .. I laughed and cried and we stood at the end clapping and with tears we knew it was our last time to pray with him .... A beautiful soulful gentleman...
How lucky were you ❤❤
@@trishmcclelland7477 yes very blessed ..
The moment he pauses at 00:49 for a few seconds to hear himself the wonderful ladies doing amazing backup vocals and pay tribute to them. What a legend, what a gentleman, what an artist, what a wonderful human being!
Super - pauses
❤❤❤❤❤💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
The Webb sisters- angelic.
Don't forget any musician - it can be the last time you see him. We miss you so much Leonard Cohen!
Like fine wine, he improves with age.
Thank you for a lifetime of memories, Maestro. You were a major part of my musical life for the past 50 years. Ups and downs were commemorated through your music. Even had a sweet encounter with your temper at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, where, for some reason, you were in a very foul mood which only made the concert more memorable. You were ready to leave this earth and we thank you for what you left us - a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Peace eternal
Marianne Bush
Marianne Bush A
yeah thanks great poet...maestro...happy xmasxxxx from uk
Remady
Never was exposed to Leonard Cohen growing up. He may not be operatic, but that misses the point. He is an Authentic Human with great heart and sensibility and that's infinitely better than 90% of the Fake. Glad for RUclips. Stay steeped in the Authentic Human!
Right now I like Leonard Cohen better than I ever have in nearly 50 years!
+steve baker 60.
+steve baker i'm wonder about that myself.
I'm
+steve baker Agreed!
Me too !!
Sometimes you let go of the only person you truly loved. But you never forget them. It stays with you forever.
Yes ....50 years on ..... agree thinking of a love so beautiful we let it go ....
Loved again ❤️ but it is never the same ... so yes concur with your comment 👍
true
I was at one of the Dublin concerts, he was such a powerful performer - so connected to the audience, so much passion for his art. Still hard to believe he is gone when I watch and listen to him, an amazing musician.
Восторг!!!
Ah! Leonardo gjithnji mbetsh i vecante❤
So sad he died. He looks attractive here even as an old man. I hope he's happy and that his spirit lives on in heaven.
With Marianne -hopefully ❤
wieder ein großartiger sänger der von uns gegangen ist............R.I.P Leonard Cohen
Ute Gottschalk Ich bin so traurig, Du hast so recht 😞
Rip Marianne et Léonard 💔💔💔💔
'Well Marianne, it's come to this time when we are really
so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you
very soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out
your hand, I think you can reach mine.
"And you know that I've always loved you for your beauty and
for your wisdom, but I don't need to say anything more about that
because you know all about that. But now, I just want to wish you a very
good journey.
"Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road."'
Marianne - "Cohen wrote to her shortly before her death, saying: "Know that I am so
close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can
reach mine... Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Long,_Marianne
What a sweet song he sings so joyfully. Wonderfully performed with such enthusiasm at 80 there, showing we never age inside. Same us inside always. So glad he has chance for reunion now, as she left only this July.
awrayfield
awrayfield so very touching
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So much like June and Johnny Cash. This ability to feel constantly and having known true love is what I feel makes their genius truly spectacular, or at least so much more special.
Thank you for being part of my life, because I feel free to say it and you will always be great ....
Seeing Leonard live in Plymouth (UK) over 40 years ago was and remains one the most memorable moments of my life. For the second half of the show he stood alone on the stage with just a guitar, no backing singers or other musicians and held the audience spellbound in the palm of his hand.
NEVER SO LONG. Always within. The greatest. Had the blood of a Canadian poet.
wasn't the world so blessed to hear what this man had to share - his wisdom , his voice , his music and of course his charm. What a joy and honour to see him in Dublin - his light will never fade.
Hello gorgeous, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌸
@@roygraham1388ciao Roy! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
Hallelujah Leonard - you live on in all of us..
Hello gorgeous, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌸
Geniuses like Leonard shouldn't die! From Brazil
Oi Brasil! Tudo bem? 😊
@@jamesgreenldn, fala amigo!
They don't just sit down quietly and listen to them ❤
Kind of beautiful that Leonard & his Marianne Ithen both passed away in 2016, a mere few months apart. RIP L. Cohen.
True love❤️
Yup.. true love can only be realises by without wealth..
I just watched Marianne & Leonard, Words of Love, Netflix, OMG I cried like a baby.... they passed away 3 moths apart.....
@@ranqueles7 😊.....
The Music stopped and the levy was dry. I do not believe L. C. Is silent where he is right now. My prayer is he hears all people still stopping by to say 'one more song please.' And here, it can go on as long as we reach our children when they reach out for love, forever. The waters have to release him, cause he sure might drown in all the tears shared. I have an ocean behind my eyelids. Tks for the loving.
SheWho Plays
3:05 When the violin solo began, Cohen doffed his hat in respect, showing his gentlemanly demeanor as a singer.
No words good enough to describe this song and this version. It is on my constant repeat. The back up singers are heavenly and Leonard is the King, he is absolutely magical. The story behind the song is the best love story ever
I think Leonard either had commitment issues and/or he was just a loner.
Even now. Yes. Even now and for as long as lovers come And go. So long Leonard.
❤😂😂❤❤😂😂❤
RIP Marianne. ''Marianne Ihlen, the woman immortalized in “So Long, Marianne” and the woman in Leonard Cohen’s life through the 1960s, died July 28, 2016 after being diagnosed with leukemia less than a week ago.''
RIP Leonard. How can we say thank you enough for what you gave us? It seemed that you understood us so well. THANK YOU.
So long Leonard Buon Vento
Listen to the SILENE & RESPECT of the crowd for this legend. Thank you Leonard. & thank you for bringing this to us.
I'm in hardships these days, can't find any other music to feed my soul except Leonard's songs. Absolutely brilliant man with exceptional voice and talent. so long great man, so long.
Oh, love. It's time we laugh and cry and laugh again. thank you sir, Leonard. You rocked my world. Every. Time.
R.I.P. my beloved poet
isidora genusu
smidohu
🌹🌺
Very much like the comment - he was great.
Rest in peace 😪 The world has lost a great poet, musician and performer
The harmony that he had with the band was unique. It is not the band and the singer, it is all together with a great harmony.
Only just discovered this man! “You got me singing” …. A brilliant song! Love it!
Just heard the two blonde sisters who backed him for the last 6 years reminiscing about his humour, love, talent. We are grateful for his amazing legacy! So long ...
Those backup singers are fantastic.
Maybe only Ray Charles' were better. Maybe.
I agree with you . Don't have music like that anymore.
ventureelect in all his shows the backup vocals is always on point!
ventureelect and the musicians are always also the best when Leonard was on the road on tour.
RIP Leonard our friend.
ventureelect yeah what are their names?
Nunca te diré adiós, Leonard, porque no te has ido, sigues con nosotros con tus canciones. Gracias.,
Er hat eine unvergleichliche Stimme.So bleibt er in Gedanken lebendig.Hochklassene Musiker!
The way he gives respect to other musicians.... A legend!
- What a writer and composer ! As a teenager I had bought a bilingual version of his poems, he helped me a lot to improve my english with them. And after reading them I felt I had to get to write some on my own. I wrote a few hundreds. I owe him a lot for all that. Thank you M.Cohen.
So long Leonard it is time that we begun to laugh and cry and cry. RIP
Yes, Meirav ~ -)(- לעילם
Marcus EliYAhu Mann
Hello gorgeous, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌸
Adieu Leonard Cohen ... you will miss enormously to
us but however I'm glad that you're finally together
forever with your muse Marianne. May God Rest your
soul in peace, Amen ~ אָמֵן ! 👼✟🙏⛪
beautifully put, thanks
Yes, RIP with your true Love Leonard
Mariana Peianov
Beautiful 💐😔😪
δερτι,ραδιο,gr
Mariana Peianov
What can I say....he was fabulous. I never get tired to listening to him.
This Is Us. Thank you very much Leonard.
God speed Leonard, you're the one who should have got the Nobel Prize for Literature.
PRINCESSCUDDLY1 i felt the same.
no nobel prize for literature but the nobel price for love awarded by the audience
The Nobel group might -- and should -- get around to Leonard.
See His rebut?
@@hangdogit I think Nobel prizes can only be awarded to living persons, but there are other posthumous honors and prizes.
R.I.P. Mr. Leonard Cohen. Legends live forever
This song never fails to bring down my tears. So long, Leonard.
Je bent en nog altijd een geweldige man , alsook in het hiernamaals. Ik hoop van harte dat je je heel grote liefde en je muze vanuit Hydra, je Marianne zal kunnen omhelzen en liefhebben.
What a beautiful deep tone he had at this age. Love this song
I'm so glad, i lived at the same time together Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin....
amen
And I'm jealous..
Hallelujah...Me too.
I'm glad that we have tecnology to listen their voice, even if they aren't between us...
Tanja, so am I, Bowie was/is my hero
Ich bin seit 40 Jahren Fan, danke für die schönen Stunden mit deiner Musik!!! 🙏 R.I.P. 🙏
I.just love him ❤
Un doubtedly one of the very best artists in all of our memories.
RIP Leonard Cohen.
Im glad you were doing what you loved till the end.
So long Leonard. We're the ones who are crying and remembering your great music.
I had the pleasure of attending his concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 30 October 2013. The most moving and endearing artist to ever grace a stage. The best concert I have ever been to. Here’s looking at you Leonard.
RIP Leonard Cohen- You still light up many lives. Your legend lives on....................................
Dimpmmm
every darn video of him I watch makes me cry like a little girl. Either tears of joy or of grief. No one touches your feel like he does. Bless you Mr. Cohen. R.I.P.
So true, Serkan!
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Leonard Cohen followed Marianne Ihlen after just 103 days. He really meant it when he wrote to her "Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine,” RIP
I play this beautiful song by all these amasing artists with leanard Cohen over and over again just wish Id have had the opportunity to have seen them live RIP
I was at that concert, it was brilliant, He thanked us all for shelling out on the tickets as we were going through a recession!! What a gent as always...
уоu are happy to be at this concert!!
+tncake434434 434434cake very happy, he is a really nice guy, no bull! great pro. I like be his music...
When was that concert ?
I love Leonard Cohen. His music speaks of my life in his beautiful poetry, I imagine this is true of many of his fans. I would really love to see a live show, until that unlikely day I shall continue to keep company with him through his so evocative voice and music.
Ben Potter ..
VERY unlikely to see a live show now, mate, ya missed the boat. when the Lord calls you home then you shall see him in concert god bless xx
I never met this man, but I loved him through his songs. What a heavy loss.
leonard cohen you are gone but you are still with us through your music thank you for giving so much
A great man so respectful of band an honour to our time sail safely
168 people will burn in a very special hell!
This man has touched so many souls.
Now he's gone, RIP Leonard. This is my favourite song by far...
So long, RIP M. Leonard Cohen, I never forget your songs !
RIP Leonard. The world has had a great loss with you leaving us.
Timeless forever ❣❣❣
Dear friend thank you for a lifetime of memories!
Sad to see you go...gone but never forgotten....
Angelo Segall щд
That must have been on his world tour 2013 - I saw him here in Stockholm and remember the bracelet he is wearing just like here. It was the 7th time I saw him live in between 1970 on the Isle of Wight and now - and it surely was the best concert I ever seen.
What is there not to like about this fantastic man and his performers?
Thats a trick question I bet .... is there anything?
What is there not to like for certain people, specially those of the 60s in the USA, is that there is still an unconscious bias for echoes of "gospel" like in the choir and organ in this recording...This bias was of course part of the racial apartheid in music that existed in the USA in those days
Your comment above is so sad to read, Victor. I feel great pain for you and those like you who have concocted such a self-defeating narrative.
I feel great pain for those like you who post condescending comments on RUclips. Oh... this is a condescending comment as well. I guess nobody's perfect. :)
Rest in Peace, Leonard. I will always love You.
Lijana, Lovely name.
Masterpiece !!! And the Background Lady´s are from another planet
I am so sad that I never got to see Leonard live! He has so much charm and sets a fire in his songs and performances that I have never seen in anyone else! You LIVE forever, Leonard! Thank you for your voice, performance and for sharing so much of yourself!
So long Leonard....we all miss you
Não morrerás jamais Leonard!
A tua voz, as tuas canções continuarão a falar por ti.
Fica em paz.
António Costa
Like a bird on the wire...
You taught us to be free
I miss you soooooooooo much !!!!!
I just heard about the death of the great musician Leonard Cohen, the man who danced us to the end of love with his music and poetry. Bon Voyage, Leonard in the angels world ! Know that you will live forever in the hearts of lovers of poetry, like me.
The world is poorer without you !
It is closing time . The Future stands still. The grief, the shock ; I was not ready for this. I have lost an anchor that was a major part of my musical life for the past 20 years. His wry, self deprecating, tender verse chronicled the ups and downs of my life.
The tuneless yet haunting bass voice carried ‘’a blaze of light in every word’’a silent conversation a sense of interrogation by each turn of a phrase
Thank you Leonard for the cracks and the lights, never will a Fedora be so much missed.
So long marianne
Yes, I understand. He had a place in my life, too. I wanted him to stay.
So long Mr Cohen - just wished you would have been my man and danced me to the end of love xxxx RIP
Adios Leonard, hasta siempre. Te quedas en mi alma, en mi piel, en mis sentidos. Fuiste un inspirado privilegiado de la expresión máxima del sentir y del amor . Nobel de todos los q te amamos y te llevamos vivo para siempre❤️ 😭 🙏
Martha Nelson Montero 0
ich liebe diesen mann für seine musik ,,was ein gewitter er war ,,was eine musik ,,unvergessen,,,,für immer!!!
So long, your poet will remain with us, thank you.R.I. P.
Rest in peace... Songwriter... Singer... You've made a difference... You will never be forgotten...
Je vous remercie pour nos soirées ensemble !!
So long Leonard xxx
Met him way back mid 70s walking back to his tour bus, i had a paper cup of wine & he thanked me as he boarded all alone, no bouncers just him & myself o moment i never forgot, R.I.P leoanard.
Did you give him the paper cup of cheap wine and did he ask you for a cigarette as well. Dream on you are in wonderland.
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Still listening to him May 2019 in New Zealand. RIP Leonard Cohen
June, The Netherlands
So long, God. You have been a refuge in hard times and an absolute source of joy in sunny days. I will carry you in my heart till I die and then beyond. Rest in music master. Much love.
Rest in peace, you gave so much to this world.
The poor man he felt alone too !
Hello gorgeous, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌸
RIP Leonard you .gave me peace when all was bad
It's May 2020, but let me tell ya: This song will never get outdated! Also need to thank the musicians, esp. the violinist and the backup vocals, perfect!
Yes, it still works, even after 47 Years, that I'm listening to it. 🥰
Took my oldest son to see Leonard in Halifax together,
was a fantastic night.
je pleure un grand Monsieur devenu un ami par ses chansons. Un grand merci Sir et bon voyage. Dieu mérite d'exister car vous en êtes son digne messager.
bjr tout a fait d'accord avec vous hommage a se grand monsieur
Je le fais écouter autour de moi
Brilliant, what a gracious man, LEGEND
One of the best singers who had his voice in sync with his elegant personality. - RIP Leonard.
Как рад, что открыл для себя этого талантливого Человека еще при жизни! Браво Маэстро!!!
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Пишу так, уверен, что среди русско говорящей аудитории его тоже любят и чтят!
Вы правы!
Браво 👏👏👏
Splendid
Браво
Leonard you are a king.rest in peace .
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