Leonard Cohen Live in London

[Dale]

The great Leonard Cohen is on a world tour. At age, what, 74? So, I bought the DVD, Leonard Cohen Live in London, also available as a 2CD set. This is a performance from last summer. Just watched it for the first time and it's astounding. Terrific band, so many of the great songs, and Leonard in fine voice. (Well, it IS Leonard Cohen, so these things are relative.) Can't imagine that any Cohen fan would be disappointed. I love it.

[s1m0n]

I haven't seen the DVD, but the 2 CD Live in London set is excellent. I think I have everything else that's in print, including at least 2 (or maybe 3) other live albums, and this one takes the cake.

Everytime I play it I feel kinder and kinder towards that manager who stole all his money.

This is a bit black, but I hope he survives til the end of the tour. He has new songs, and about half a record's worth are already recorded, but he's enjoying this band so much that he plans to take them into the studio and start over. I'm dying to hear it.

[Dale]

I haven't seen the DVD, but the 2 CD Live in London set is excellent. I think I have everything else that's in print, including at least 2 (or maybe 3) other live albums, and this one takes the cake.

Everytime I play it I feel kinder and kinder towards that manager who stole all his money.

This is a bit black, but I hope he survives til the end of the tour. He has new songs, and about half a record's worth are already recorded, but he's enjoying this band so much that he plans to take them into the studio and start over. I'm dying to hear it.

I'm not sure how apparent it is in audio only, but watching the DVD allows you to see how much he is enjoying the band.

[Paul]

Dale,

Where did you find that DVD? My parents love Cohen. I'll order them a copy.

Thanks!

[Denny]

Amazon has it for $14.99

[djm]

Isn't it wonderful how old folks' music is priced for seniors?

djm

[pixyy]

Mrs Pixyy and I were at his Copenhagen concert last summer.
Absolutely wonderful. He thanked all the fans for keeping his songs alive for so many years (since playing live) and said he wasn't sure when next they would be around these parts again

looking forward to see the dvd.

Mr. Cohen's music has been part of my life in so many ways, I was very grateful to see him in concert.

[Dale]

On this DVD he says, "I haven't been on stage like this for 15 years. Back then, I was 60 years old. Just a kid with a dream."

[Paul]

Thanks. I found 1 there for like 12 bucks. DVD sent.

[Jerry Freeman]

On Friday, NPR's "Fresh Air" rebroadcast Terri Gross's 2006 interview with Cohen. Very enjoyable. You can listen to it here:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... =102692227

Best wishes,
Jerry