I'd like to know why, why, WHY haven't Perla Batalla and Julie Christensen teamed up together. Individually, they're magnificent. Together, they're the best there is. They don't need Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen needs them. It's our loss they haven't made music together.
Bravo to the brave camera person who managed to hold still for so long without the aid of tripod.. And I believe that it takes people capable of passion to sing this song. These two ladies do it wonderfully.
Their stunning voices nailed me yet again! I'd feared I mightn't like it as well as when they'd sung it with LC--wrong! His song has so many layers to it, one can listen repeatedly & get another onion layer peeled back: with his voice and presence removed, more perspectives arise yet again! These women brought out parts of his song that weren't as apparent in the original they did with him. The test of, and a testament to, a truly great song. The best back-up singers he has ever chosen.
I couldn't agree more, Zootallors. These two together have so much sympatico in their voices and presence. Although Jennifer Warnes is still my favorite individual LC back-up singer. Their duet in "Take This Waltz" always gives me chills.
They still do it for me! Leonard chose his singers well. Great stuff and still going strong. I could listen to Julie and Perla all night. "Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin"...'yes! Such lyrics.
I first became mesmermized by these two ladies when I saw them singing backup in some Leonard Cohen videos, but the more I listened to them I became a fan of both. Got to admire singers who sing LC songs.
These two ladys....just listen.
piraan2 1 week ago
I can explain why I'm in love with her...do I have to.
piraan2 1 week ago
really Dancingzera?
kevinruf 1 month ago
why do people feel the need to break good songs by overembellishing them?
dancingzira 2 months ago
Absolute perfection, 2 ladies enjoying giving us enjoyment.
Leonard, although not there would be loving this performance.
dobella 7 months ago
I.M IN LOVE. Sadly Perla doesn't know it.....yet :)
piraan2 8 months ago
@piraan2 she's happily married... ;-)
RoughTemptation 5 months ago
@RoughTemptation My speciality is being in love with married women :) Maybe i just love her voice and looks an maybe I'll have to deal with it.
piraan2 5 months ago
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piraan2 8 months ago
I'd like to know why, why, WHY haven't Perla Batalla and Julie Christensen teamed up together. Individually, they're magnificent. Together, they're the best there is. They don't need Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen needs them. It's our loss they haven't made music together.
whogoderetedigo52 9 months ago
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didnt see the tennisball thing coming! nice one,going to download this in downloadmusic .im
dodiemuehleisen50 10 months ago
Bravo to the brave camera person who managed to hold still for so long without the aid of tripod.. And I believe that it takes people capable of passion to sing this song. These two ladies do it wonderfully.
VicDeHaven 11 months ago
My God what a voice, such class!!
trenoking 1 year ago
I met her yesterday at San Diego City College!!!!
She is the best, her speech was incredible...specially from an artistic point of view
nastyboyzey 1 year ago
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I just like the sultry way Perla sings "Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon" around 1:48...An instant fav!
exotikk1 1 year ago
Perla and Julie, two angels!
wookie20f 1 year ago
simply wonderful.
AVMGD26 1 year ago
She is unbelievable.
pberku 2 years ago
absolutely fantastic
1966andrei 2 years ago 3
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Looks like she either just got out of bed or came out of an ART CLASS? Is this a HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW ??
devilwolv666 2 years ago
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Is this a HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW??
devilwolv666 2 years ago
perhaps if you ever get to the high school level you'll find out just how inane your remark is. until then, welcome to oblivion.
slownoman 2 years ago 9
Their stunning voices nailed me yet again! I'd feared I mightn't like it as well as when they'd sung it with LC--wrong! His song has so many layers to it, one can listen repeatedly & get another onion layer peeled back: with his voice and presence removed, more perspectives arise yet again! These women brought out parts of his song that weren't as apparent in the original they did with him. The test of, and a testament to, a truly great song. The best back-up singers he has ever chosen.
Zootallors 2 years ago 3
I couldn't agree more, Zootallors. These two together have so much sympatico in their voices and presence. Although Jennifer Warnes is still my favorite individual LC back-up singer. Their duet in "Take This Waltz" always gives me chills.
jazzlaurie 2 years ago 2
With or without Mr Cohen it is great!!! They are all absolutely beautiful people and talented. Singing souls, it cannot be any stronger...
elenaevent2005 2 years ago
Can't get any better than that,
pberku 2 years ago
wow PB and JC sing LC can't get any better than that
mainejerry 2 years ago
Sounds very gypsy-like. Not sexy, just singing for intertainment and money. In the true spirit of gypsies, not LC.
lakedolfin 3 years ago
LC is LC. There's really no point in doing a cover and attempting only to copy. Better to do something else. Something new even ...
janagr 3 years ago
"Something new"? Yes. Earth-shuttering? Not at all.
But Lc version moved me and others to tears.
lakedolfin 3 years ago
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exotikk1 3 years ago
For more Cohen covers featuring Perla and Julie, check out the movie, "Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man", where they sing "Anthem".
Craig496 3 years ago
They still do it for me! Leonard chose his singers well. Great stuff and still going strong. I could listen to Julie and Perla all night. "Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin"...'yes! Such lyrics.
GeoStratocaster 3 years ago 2
Absolutely beautiful video. Love one and other while we still can...
Tusuciaconciencia 3 years ago 2
I first became mesmermized by these two ladies when I saw them singing backup in some Leonard Cohen videos, but the more I listened to them I became a fan of both. Got to admire singers who sing LC songs.
mainejerry 3 years ago 3