First Time Hearing Leonard Cohen | Dance Me to the End of Love
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Today join me for a little sophistication on my musical journey as I experience Leonard Cohen's captivating song "Dance Me to the End of Love" for the very first time! In this video, I dive into the lyrics, melody, and the emotional depth of this classic track. Watch as I explore Cohen's unique style and discuss what makes his music resonate with so many people around the world.
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Oh, let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on
Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long
We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the children who are asking to be born
Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn
Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
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HEAR HEAR! Well said Larry🎉
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So good to see someone react to a Cohen song that isn’t “Hallelujah”.
Such a phenomenal poet and songwriter, and one of the best live performers I’ve seen so far. Every song was written with such care and intent. Just a fascinating human being.
Lilac wine is another wonderful tune. Jeff Buckley's acoustic (actually electric guitar but no other accompaniment) of Hallelujah is amazing, same for lilac wine and many other Cohen songs.
Poetry set to music doesn't have a lot of wasted space.
Very interesting person for sure!
My wife and I got engaged 52 years ago today. So, Dance Me to the End of Love sounds more like "go through life with someone you love until the very end." We just keep on dancing.
Interesting, most people remember their wedding anniversary, but not so much their engagement date.
Aww that’s lovely 🥰
Congratulations! Keep dancing!
Leonard Cohen was like the Canadian Bob Dylan. He was primarily a poet, setting his works to folk music. They both were. 'Famous Blue Raincoat', and 'Suzanne', are a couple of good ones to listen to sometime. He has a deep rabbit hole of material!
In a just world it would have been Cohen who won the Nobel Prize in Literature instead of Dylan. Dylan never even wrote a novel - and Cohen wrote two.
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And Dylan recognized that Cohen was a better songwriter.
Fantastic- thanks so much. Leonard Cohan is in a genre all by himself. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful 🤩 🎶
It really is!
I saw him perform in 2008 when he was 74. I went to the concert to humour my then wife, as I held the opinion that Cohen was music to slit your wrist to, but came out a rabid fan and have made up for lost time since. A remarkable man and a remarkable talent.
one of my favorite songs by my favorite song writer/singer. Great!!!!!!!
Definitely a nice smooth voice and song. Something to help one fall asleep, in a good way.
I'd either want to go peacefully or protecting people.
Very valiant
I have often wished to be one of those present at the time when those who are alive do not die, but are changed in the twinkling of an eye.
Every day that goes by seems to make that possibility more likely.
Thanks for another great video. And although I was late to it last Friday, I want to say I'm happy you loved Culver's as a Wisconsinite myself.
Good to know! Thank you 😊
Thanks for reacting to it Diane!
No problem 😊
So beautiful. Such a unique artist. This sounds ancient to me. Thank you Diane!
Love this song, so glad you decided to give it a listen, and thanks for the background. His quote was incredibly insightful into his song in particular and all art in general.
Thanks for sharing the learning journey. I did not know anything about the artist or song till today. I enjoy learning with You.
New to me too
shot down in a blaze of glory is much more romantic than dying in your sleep
While I was listening to this video, I thought that the song sounded as if it would fit perfectly into _Fiddler on the Roof._
Good point
Thanks for sharing the music journey. I enjoy listening to the music with You and seeing Your reactions. You always make the days Happy and Joyful with Good Vibes.
Happy Wednesday to you Diane! Thanks for sharing this video! Really enjoyed it! Enjoy the rest of your week! 👋😎🎉🎊
Thank you! You too!
@@DianeJennings Next Monday, June 17th. my twin brother Lito and I both turn 52. 🥳🎉🎊🎂🎈
I could watch you watch grass grow but I can't get through this so here's a comment and a thumbs up for the AL and have a nice night.
I'm sure people will comment, "at least it's not Hallelujah", but his Hallelujah really is a great song. It's not the religious song, he wrote it himself. I don't recommend it just for a reaction video. It's just one we all need to hear.
you kind of haven't really heard the song until you've heard it from Cohen himself
@@nathanweiss5174 Yep.
Thanks Diane! A sweet, romantic song with a touch of sadness. Very horrific background to the song though obviously. Since Leonard Cohen was a somewhat famous Canadian, we learned a bit about his music and poetry in grade school.
Oh really!? That’s very cool
Ah, Diane. Not what I thought this song was about. While I first thought, oh, two schmoozy dance tunes ina row, this one put a whole new perspective on music for for me. There are are those who deny our awful human history, but this song is both poignant and provocative. Thanks for your endevour. Hope you're well. Sláinte Mhath.
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Wow, was not expecting that background to the song. That was probably the last thing on my mind.
Same here! 🥺
A while back I commented that Joni Mitchell was the poet of my generation ( I am a septuagenarian). Leonard Cohen greatly influenced her and many of those after, even such as the modern sister-group "First Aid Kit". He was perhaps an even greater poet and muse to many than Bob Dylan. Study him.
Very interesting. It would appear I am.
Thank you, Lady Diane. I had never heard that song before. I really like it and seeing your lovely face while it was playing made the mood all the more special.
An absolute classical singer and composer. Like the classic french folk singers!😊😊😊
"Closing time" is very nice, although you don't hear it all that often for some reason. His poetry is also outstanding.
I first really noticed Leonard Cohen with the song used as the opening credits theme for season 2 of True Detective, "Nevermind". His mood tends to be melancholy, though I like "I'm Your Man", "Darkness", "A Thousand Kisses Deep", "I'm Leaving the Table", and "Tower of Song".
His Live in London concert is worth watching
This song slaps but the song which really put him on the map and boosted his career was "Everybody Knows" featured in a movie called "Pump Up The Volume"
Leonard's somber style is a little bit of an acquired taste but for me I clicked with it pretty quick!
I luv that film but don’t recall the song! Very cool
This is the first time I have heard this song. I am blown away. Thank you for this Diane! :)
Thank you for your work.
"he passed at the age of 82 years in his sleep, which is certainly a way we would all would prefer to go"
Well except for those of us 82 years and older...
This was an interesting choice for today’s music selection
What we learned about the song took an unexpected direction
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This video has mixed reactions. There will always be some who appreciate the choice, and some that do not. Diane put the video out there, and she probably knew it wouldn't draw as many views as a favorite rock selection would, but to her credit, she put it out there anyway.
First time hearing Leonard Cohen Dance Me to the End of Love. I like the story the song tells about couples staying together for a lifetime dancing together in old age. After learning what the song is about from the artist thoughts on the song I would rather think its about couples staying together for a lifetime.
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The absolute must is *Anthem: Live In London.* This performance was toward the end of his life. While Cohen was being a Buddhist Monk his manager, to whom he had entrusted his musical fortune, was stealing every single dollar of it, and he had to go back out on the road as an old man to have money to live on. Other Cohen songs I'd recommend are *You Want It Darker* and *If It Be Your Will.*
Cohen had a number of relationships but never married. Two of Leonard's other brilliant songs were written for two of the great loves of his life "So Long Marianne" for Marianne Ihlen and "Suzanne" (written for Suzanne Verdal, a woman that he knew before his relationship with Suzanne Elrod).
I was not expecting to get teary
I really enjoyed this reaction, Leonard Cohen has always be among my favorite poets, songwriters, and performers. And of course Diane has become one of my favorite reactors.
My introduction to Leonard Cohen was a book of poetry I bought at a Harvard Square bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts around 1964 or 65. The title caught my eye, "Flowers for Hitler", and checking it out there was something I loved about this guy's writing.
Only a year or so later, again haunting the book and record stores in the Harvard Square area, I was surprised to see an album by the same poet, called "Songs of Leonard Cohen". I bought it and loved it. In fact I still have that original release in my possession, along with the other 4 of his first 5 releases.
I know you're getting a ton of suggestions for songs to listen to by him. I'll add a few of my favorites, but I'll try not to repeat the many excellent suggestions already made by others. I'd suggest "The Stranger Song", "Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye", "You Know Who I am", "Dress Rehearsal Rag","Love Calls You By Your Name", "Diamonds In The Mine". I'm not requesting reactions to these, just suggesting that if you decide to listen to more Leonard Cohen, these are some of the many songs you might not want to miss!
I've never paid much attention to Leonard Cohen, so this was new to me. I was as surprised as you were to learn what it's really about. The music sounds like a throwback to a 1930s European cabaret, which I guess is the point. Some of the couples reminded me of the interviews in "When Harry Met Sally," though not when it started to get sad.
Apart from "Hallelujah," which has been recorded by everyone and his brother, Cohen's biggest hit was probably "Bird on the Wire." He opened all of his concerts with it. Judy Collins was the first to record it, and it has been covered by The Neville Brothers, Elvis Costello, and many others.
Very surprised! Yes it did have an air of that!
_Hallelujah_ is the only song by him that I know, until now, but you seem to have a broader familiarity with other styles than I have.
It's so weird that Cohen's "Hallelujah" has been picked up as a Christmas song. You can really tell that some people just... don't listen to the lyrics _at all,_ because the innuendo isn't exactly subtle.
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Lurgan did Hallelujah as 'Slan Abhuela', (my spelling may be off), which I appreciate tremendously. 😊
There is a Christian version that is played at Christmas. I heard Mollie B sing it at her Christmas show.
Cohen started as a poet and went into music later. One of his first works was a collection of poems titled "Flowers for Hitler." I'm uncertain if this meant to be a reference to Flowers for Algernon. Most of Cohen's songs are great, but I think Tower of Song might be a bit better for the uninitiated.
my dad years ago was looking at my cd stack and floored i had 8 cds of Cohen's. then goes i had all the albums. we got drunk that night with Cohen playing and talking music.
Music for people who loved each other for 50 years...
@@Grim_Reaper_from_Hell Thanx for missing the point completely.
JIm Gaffigan Best Meat Jokes deserves your attention. Being clean yet very funny is an art. Have a great weekend😂😂
Our wedding song from 7 years ago. We danced to it in the hills of the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
For a change of pace, listen to Leonard Cohen's live version of "I'm Your Man". 🙂
Leonard Cohen was an interesting man, the son of a Jewish cantor, his music often had biblical references but was also sensual. I get a klezmer vibe from the song but perhaps it is the Eastern European Jewish musical influence of which I am not very knowlegeable. My first introduction to Cohen was to his book Beautiful Losers in American Literature many years ago. Suzanne is a great early work.
At 4:37 looks like Chewie's waking up from a nap. Chewie is ready for some hugs and cuddles.
I like this song, I’d like to listen to it again, in fact I think I’ll do just that, riiiiight….. now
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I agree this is a beautiful song, but not necessarily one I'd have on repeat. This is of course unless someone wanted to dance to it again. This would make a very nice first dance at a wedding.
For sure! 👰♀️
do people not understand that this song is about couples having their last dance before they are killed in the holocaust?
Great 😊
_Hallelujah_ has been covered by a number of artists, but I think the best known version was by Jeff Buckley. I always find it confusing that a song with such obvious sexual references could be considered a hymn to be sung during religious services. Of course the lyric is changed for use as a sacred song, but whenever I hear it I always think of the song in the other context. I guess once you hear it then you can't unhear it.
I totally agree, I chalk it up to people not paying attention
Ohhhhh I totally didn’t realize myself!
I haven't really listened to any of his music, except for Hallelujah, and this was interesting. Not something I'd listen to regularly, but good nonetheless.
As for his Hallelujah song, a year or two ago (I think), I came across someone doing a cover to it. That person completely changed the lyrics to make it "Christian". Now, I am not a religious person, but I have studied many religions. Needless to say, they got a scathing response from me about the lyric changes.
This song belongs back in the attic
Oof 🤭
This is as much a love song as "Every breath you take" by The Police. If you dig a little deeper you will realize which dark times this song comes from.
Leonard Cohen has a lot to offer. Start or continue with his very first song "Suzanne", or with "Famous blue raincoat". If you want it more political "Democracy", more witty "One of us cannot be wrong", more upbeat "Did I ever love you", more contemporary "Nevermind" or "A street", more western style "Ballad of the absent mare", more jazzy and enigmatic "Jazz Police", more souly "Always", less poetic "Tacoma Trailer", more ww2ish "The Partisan", more French-Canadian "The lost Canadian", only more French "Joan of Arc". And if you want it darker "You want it darker" or "Seems so long ago, Nancy" and many others.
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@@DianeJennings Thank you. How old are you?
Diane should check out Perry Como soon. He has such wonderful songs, and a fantastic voice 🥳
I think my dad likes him?
@@DianeJenningsI've no doubt he would 😊
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As a fellow Canadian, I'm suppose to be enthusiastic about Leonard Cohen's music, but Nope. He did his speaking song styling which isn't really my thing. He was celebrated more as a poet and author, and intellectually I can understand his abilities as a word smith, but he just didn't often strike a cord with me. I tended to like his music more when performed by others. He was part of the central Canada artist scene so maybe as an Albertan, I just don't have the sophistication to get him. At least that's what the fancy people tell me. Like Lord Chewstifer I get restless, and want to get away from the atmospheric tone he creates. Still an interesting choice for a reaction video.
I don’t think it’s a lack of sophistication. We all vibe with different stuff. Life would be terrible if everyone liked the same things
At 4:30 I enjoying seeing You smile brings Me a lot of joy
I think you would love Suzanne one of Cohen's biggest hits.
Happy Weird Wednesday! I really love this video. Have a great week.
Thank you! You too!
What an excellent song choice! Mostly known him because of Hallelujah (Shrek The Third for many people), which was a favorite of my grandmother. Tower of Song is a really great song of his. I feel like I really hope that I go out calmly and swiftly when that time comes.
Leonard is the second greatest ever songwriter. Check out his song, The Future.
Check out his song: Everybody Knows
2:34 now that’s a smoooooooth voice
Thank you for the video. Also here's to the first Puppy President Chewie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I was introduced to Leonard Cohen by a lady her 20s I used to play guitar with in the early 70s
I always liked Suzanne and Everybody Knows.
Now Listen to the CLASSIC album ''Famous Blue Raincoat'' by Jennifer Warnes .... All songs are Covers of Cohen Songs .... Stand Out tracks are (IMO) The Title Track & 'Joan of Arc' .... Enjoy
Lenard Cohen is new to me. 🤯
He was most popular in the 1960s and 70s.
I've followed Lenard since the early 60's!
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I'm mildly surprised you knew Leonard Cohen from "Hallelujah," since so many other people have covered it, most notably Jeff Buckley. I have never heard of Alexandra Burke, but looking her up, it appears she had big hits in Europe, but not the United States. For Leonard Cohen songs, I've always preferred "First We Take Manhattan," but then there are so many great songs he's written. Another favorite is "Everybody Knows," both Cohen's original and the Concrete Blonde cover version.
The start of this one has sort of a Brecht/Weill feel to it. While on its face, Dance Me To the End of Love is a love song, but like many Leonard Cohen songs, there's something much darker behind it.
It's interesting that Bob Dylan covered this song, since in some ways Leonard Cohen is a Canadian Dylan (albeit on a much smaller scale).
As far as further Cohen-related things for you to check out, I could suggest several songs, but instead I would point you toward the 1990 film "Pump Up the Volume." If you haven't already seen it, the film stars Christian Slater as a high school kid who runs a personal pirate radio station. The Leonard Cohen song "Everybody Knows" is used prominently in the film, and the Concrete Blonde version I mentioned earlier plays at the end of the film.
I know that film well but don’t recall the song!
Thanks for the glowing endorsement
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This song went over your head.
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Montreal's favourite son, C'est si bon!
8:19 I probably think about my death at least once a week, but it’s usually in the context of the condition in which I leave this world & what I bequeath to my son.
kd lang did the best version of hallelujah
holy shit I thought the song was just a love song... I had no idea....fucking a
Right?! It’s surprising but interesting
Another good song of his is The Tower Of Song.
My favorite song writer and composer is Leonard Cohen. My husband seduced me with his music and it worked. We were married for 43 years before he passed. Please check out all of his songs. They are just wonderful. Start when he was young.
Please check out Cohen favorite siger of his work Jennifer Warnes. star with Fist we take Manhattan
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I’ve never heard of this guy. Sounds like an old timey song.
Chewie has my vote! 🥰
Sure is!
First time hearing thIs song. I can see the appeal. As for your question, I'd like to fall into a black hole.
Hey Lady Diane, did you see my message.
Why couldn't the bike stand up? It was two-tired.
I recommend that you react to Eivor Palsdottir, who recorded Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat". She's a singer/songwriter from the Faroe Islands.
you should listen to "I'm Your Man." It's a stunner.
Good video.
Thanks!
Most importantly, Leonard Cohen is Canadian.
Today is Superman Day
interesting song, especially with his background with women,
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4:45 for a brief moment here I thought Diane was going to start dancing with Chewie😆
It did seem that could happen.
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10:08 I was wondering why there was a shot of a burning violin.
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btw, He WROTE Hallelujah, which is why he was the first to record/perform it
That was slightly depressing 😞 I haven't really thought of how I'm going to die, I'm too busy living x
Good on you
A vast collection of songs by Cohen, a Canadian of history and mystery. Many of his songs were used by others for their own career albums. His "manager" stole his entire fortune and this forced his return to touring in the late 90's + 2000's.
Cohen was widely regarded as quite the ladies' man, even into his sixties and seventies. I know two women who interviewed him and they said he truly was a charmer.