For viewers who may not have read his memoirs...this song is about Nico...the cold, stoic Germanic amazon vocalist of the Velvet Underground. She died a few years ago, on Ibiza while bicycling, or a stroke. Such a fascinating woman, Nico.
@elanmak I'm sure drugs did contribute quite a bit to his "wasted" mannerisms, but I have the DVD and it says Leonard's set started at like 2:30 or 3 in the morning and they had to wake him up so he could go play. It says he changed out of pajamas into that suit moments before stepping out onto stage.
Leonard Cohen writes songs that touch me, make me think, cry, laugh, smile and just enjoy. Thank you for releasing this new upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. Can't wait for it coming out on 20 Oct and hope that other rare live concerts will be released in the future too.
Its crazy because I mean when you think about it he doesn't have classic beautiful voice but with the things he sings you don't even notice, the songs still come out beautiful.
I first heard "everybody knows" in a movie, and had to know who sung that song. I've been addicted with every song I hear from him since, kind of like a journey of sorts. P.S. His books are good too.
I saw Leonard for the first time about 71 or 72 in Glasgow and I'd been a fan since the late 60s and I've seen him down through the years in concert in London and Surrey and I love you Leonard, you're truly amazing.
For ever a deeply intuitive ladies' man and a poet whose images steal our hearts.Stunning to see him on this video, especially as I was working on the IOW at the time, and news travelled very very slowly over there.......
Very nice, but, it sounds a lot like "Joan of Ark" or "Chelsea Hotel". I think he got much better with age. Still, a beautiful song. I "love" Leonard Cohen.
What a loss!
guitarjerry1126 1 year ago
Amazing and great performance!
You are the best there is!
Peace and happiness,
Jerry
guitarjerry1126 1 year ago
For viewers who may not have read his memoirs...this song is about Nico...the cold, stoic Germanic amazon vocalist of the Velvet Underground. She died a few years ago, on Ibiza while bicycling, or a stroke. Such a fascinating woman, Nico.
AmericanPlatinum 1 year ago
i noticed that Cohen looks like a handsomer Adam Sandler
SimMaster 1 year ago
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Nemmet 2 years ago
Oh Leonard, you were so wasted.
elanmak 2 years ago 4
@elanmak I'm sure drugs did contribute quite a bit to his "wasted" mannerisms, but I have the DVD and it says Leonard's set started at like 2:30 or 3 in the morning and they had to wake him up so he could go play. It says he changed out of pajamas into that suit moments before stepping out onto stage.
myfavbandisskidrow 1 year ago
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FUCK HIM!
he raped my cow and sodomized my brother
CptnCody 2 years ago
fuck you! i mean what do you expect when you invite him over? that's just what leonard cohen does.
glitchesandglitter 2 years ago
This video made my month. I love it!!! Fuck yeaaaa! Cohen is an excellent poet/writer.
yeahsee33 2 years ago 2
i first heard this song covered by the band Harvey Milk from Athens, Ga. i loved his version.
mydogsmellslikechips 2 years ago
@mydogsmellslikechips are u serious Harvey Milk covered this one..nice!!..is it on youtube?
betoleal81 1 year ago
one of his very best songs....5 stars!
davidroguemusic 2 years ago
i wonder who the lady was.. maybe nico.
SYR81 2 years ago
@SYR81 No, it's not Nico.
Tasha6cat 2 years ago
As a younger man, Mr. Cohen, it appears to me, was more inteested in getting laid.
TheBigDelicious 2 years ago 3
Ah, but Leonard was ALWAYS interested in that :) and who isn't really?
proman84 2 years ago 3
Is this a girl writing?
mjsales 2 years ago
600.000!!!
salvarmira 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Mr. Cohen for the upload. <3
lisalisa13green 2 years ago 2
wow.never have seen him so disheveled. I have always seen him as clean cut and well dressed.
BobbyPuun 2 years ago
well this is when he still had hair to grow lol
ooogmorg 2 years ago
he still has his hair its just gray saw him saturday
Obelisk2290 2 years ago 2
poets as musicians are pure like painters as filmmakers. Leonard Cohen was/is such a beautiful man.
script360 2 years ago 3
Leonard Cohen writes songs that touch me, make me think, cry, laugh, smile and just enjoy. Thank you for releasing this new upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. Can't wait for it coming out on 20 Oct and hope that other rare live concerts will be released in the future too.
LukesXWing 2 years ago 2
Its crazy because I mean when you think about it he doesn't have classic beautiful voice but with the things he sings you don't even notice, the songs still come out beautiful.
sixthsonofsevensins 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing this footage!! Kudos to you and your music!! Just love you!!
Mepamper 2 years ago 2
that blonde lady has kept you busy xx at last
safragga1 2 years ago
I first heard "everybody knows" in a movie, and had to know who sung that song. I've been addicted with every song I hear from him since, kind of like a journey of sorts. P.S. His books are good too.
scurvdog84 2 years ago 3
Leonard Cohen is mirror of ' Boom ' generation.
fardavari 2 years ago
There will only be 1 Leonard Cohen....
EVER.....
HippieJimi 2 years ago 3
I saw Leonard for the first time about 71 or 72 in Glasgow and I'd been a fan since the late 60s and I've seen him down through the years in concert in London and Surrey and I love you Leonard, you're truly amazing.
scotseza 2 years ago 2
From "Songs of Leonard Cohen" to now..thanks
lou50rp 2 years ago
Poetic, melodic, witty, self-deprecating....classic Cohen!
Bubbamaker 2 years ago
For ever a deeply intuitive ladies' man and a poet whose images steal our hearts.Stunning to see him on this video, especially as I was working on the IOW at the time, and news travelled very very slowly over there.......
sweetgypsywife 2 years ago 2
These songs have touched my soul for 41 years this month. Thanks you ole war horse.
betty12380 2 years ago 5
Back then, we both looked good ..... where has the time gone?
artofthemystic 2 years ago 2
ABOUT TIME!!! :D
robotorb 2 years ago 3
there is just nothing to say other than watch it through my tears
scootglyn 2 years ago
Very nice, but, it sounds a lot like "Joan of Ark" or "Chelsea Hotel". I think he got much better with age. Still, a beautiful song. I "love" Leonard Cohen.
fps44 2 years ago
That's amazing! Can't wait for my dvd "Live at The Isle of Wight" to arrive! :-) sam
sammu5 2 years ago
Amazing! Thanks so much for uploading. I enjoyed this.
Tessietots 2 years ago
Great work!
ConalCochran 2 years ago