Suzanne (from "Live At The Isle of Wight 1970")

[AwkwardDara]

I really hope I don't die before someone writes a song like this about me. Pure Beauty.

[lllexoduslll]

0:38 Someone farting in the background.

[only1McBoyd]

don't defend leonard cohen....you ether get him or you don't...those who don't...are the ones missing out....

[genuinej101]

What a load of crap.

[designermite]

McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) - Soundtrack

[MetalMachineManiac]

This is a lullaby.

[shaharfrydman]

Oh,,, he looks and sounds almost nothing like himself

[lepricon989]

@m3sopotamian ironically so is yours 

[kidal91]

she's touched my perfect body w/ her mind....

[Llewellan]

Why in the hell am I drawn to Lennard...

[christiaan81music]

why can't the title start with the artist's name :S ..

[kisskissmollyslipss]

Hi, Shmoomy :)

[elsykilmister]

Una belleza.

[LorentzElena32]

great lyrics . Leonard is A POET! no bad words are at place here.

[mgoskay]

my favorite song of all times but this is a bad performance of this awesome song :) cant listen to this

[RAMLIA1]

♥♥♥

[dspm90]

@m3sopotamian ironic

[mikecook6266]

he was totally banging the backing singers....

[infactinview]

beauty.beauty.

[TheWembleymod]

i was there too the hells angels fucked up the vibe 1969 was the best edgar broughton and the who boy weve gone wrong since nobody listened to us hate and war won man

[RedWingswassup]

@TheWembleymod it's not over man

[KombiPode]

@TheWembleymod

"Everybody knows the war is over. Everybody knows the good guys lost"

[Loopy390]

I came here because of plan b lol

[Cruisey1234]

Great song. Heard the song first in the form of Plan B's cover, about the Camden Ripper. When I heard the song I needed to listen to the original, but I get a chill down my spine hearing that rhythm because of Plan B's grim story.

[jeanius0355]

yes. I agree. Moved me to tears too.

[fredoviola]

moves me to tears

[Conansteelball]

Absolutely stunning!

[Geoffthebull]

I was there. Was stoned when he was on....thank God......

[dascomchot]

he wasn't ripped off by Madoff, he was ripped off by his own accountant, had to declare bankruptcy and go out on the road touring again. Musicians aren't always the best with money and most trust their accountants to do it all for them, (Ken Dodd (a brit comedian) trusted his accountant but the guy didn't pay his tax for him and he ended up in prison for 6 months.) he wasn't the first and I doubt he'll be the last.

[mnichols2011]

Jesus was a sailor, when he walked upon the water, and he spent a long time watching, from his lonesome wooden tower.... all men will be sailors then, until the sea shall free them

[wb7ptr]

I like his music ... but those who are questioning the Vevo account, keep in mind that musicians, even the well known ones, are not as wealthy as one might think. I've seen some of the old soul groups from the sixies and seventies playing casino gigs around here which don't pay crap. Well known does NOT mean rich, so that Vevo thing is probably helping him a great deal.

Happy birthday!!

Lynn in New Orleans, LA.

[slye1991]

this dude is sooo laid back 

[peterpainter123]

beautiful x

[cece33372]

awesome

[xena1154]

77! Birthday of Leonard Cohen; not 1977! Saw you and so in a good condition; me too I want to be so healthy; symphatic and singing so relaxed; joking- thank`s a lot!!

[xena1154]

Happy Birthday Mr. Cohen!!! (`v`)-77 saw you singing; been great;

[refuseit]

god bless marijuana

[francomori]

@refuseit hehehe, Junkie Adam Sandler...

[0lebolme]

@refuseit stop fucking mixing good music with drugs. idiot

[lepricon989]

@0lebolme Almost every musician uses drugs dude...

[jubilaz]

You have no soul if you do not like this song. I mean that literally.

[liagarden]

His "best look!"

[PAGAFER]

13 reasons to use condom

[Davos1988]

@PAGAFER genius

[MandyCappleman]

No matter how many times, there is always a new aspect, something undiscovered. I have unending respect for this man, his writing. Every version of this song that I've ever heard is wonderful - and, regardless of the artist, I can always hear him in it. His writing is THAT distinctive. This song has always made me cry and probably always will. Love.

[dspm90]

@m3sopotamian you just added to it. shut up about him

[SuperDeadstars]

0:37, great bit of static.

[DuttyBatch]

WHY THE FUCK DOES LEONARD COEN HAVE A VEVO

[smartalek180]

@DuttyBatch "WHY... DOES L CO[H]EN HAVE A VEVO"

Annoying as it is, he may have little choice.

I cld b totally wrong on this, but I blv he was a victim of the Madoff scam, and lost everything -- a lifetime's worth of savings for his retirement.

He may have to do a lot of things he otherwise wouldn't have had to do (esp at his age).

IMHO, he's more than earned our support in whatever he may b compelled to do.

[markhollandmd]

The greatest poem ever sung.

[vakantieland4]

@markhollandmd I agree with you.

[minuchita1]

idolo

[GideonGeneral08]

What kind of a song is this? I won't pay a dollar to watch this dude!!!

[sunsprie]

@GideonGeneral08 I heard about how good leonard cohen is from people and am not saying hes not but this song is fucking shit.I will try his other stuff

[MannySteinerBIeeky]

@GideonGeneral08 - a good one, philistine. you tasteless idiot.

[wydra4]

 Let bygones be bygones ..

[bunterscuttle]

I was there, any bollocks i read will be considered as.

[333begemot]

DH for PRESIDENT, breee

[JonathanRichardz]

Why do i feel like crying when i listen to this 

[thatfingio]

Ace ! vevo video without an advert before the start at which point you usually fuck it off and find a clip without advert trying to sell you useless shit you don`t want or need on it.

[karolecampesine]

Look at his mic @ 1:08 and then @ 1:10

[gunvorandersson52]

sleepy song and boring

[CINE1941]

suzanne el futuro nombre de mi hija......

[phlogopit]

why are all talking about bieber?

this is LEONARD COHEN!!!

damn!

[sharej69]

@phlogopit omg sure doesnt look like him,he looks better aged to me

[BiffyClyroBiggestFan]

best jew around

[vestitidairbag]

you can put your hands upon your face while listening

[ProductionsFaceless]

cool

[missladybug007]

This is one of hos best poems, set to music. I almost didn't recognize him and his voice has changed so much over the years also; I like him better now, as an old man; I hope he does too; he is like a good wine, better with age.

[phlogopit]

Cohen is like a good wine. getting better, when ageing.

Thanks, Leonard!

[missemilycate]

Some jerks stole almost all of Cohen's money so I don't blame them for monetizing this channel. Come on. Cohen was one of the best song writers ever. At least we can see the video.

[548Aisha]

@missemilycate That "jerk" was Kelley Lynch - Leonard's manager. She stole every dime except for $150,000 which she only missed because she was found out by Leonard and his lawyer. He refused to file legal charges against her, but did sue her for the $5,000,000 she got away with. He never collected as she went on the run. She is now wanted in at least 3 states including California, Colorado & New Jersey for various legal charges including child abuse, fraud, battery, & theft.

[missemilycate]

@548Aisha I will have to Google image this woman and be on the lookout! How awful!

[Daria550925]

super video,piękna piosenka,dziękuję,pozdrawiam

[sophielouisedaly]

hey martin, this one for you , HAPPY BIRTHDAY (60 this july ) love lil ..x i know your out there somewhere ..x :)

[frank78odwyer]

@sophielouisedaly your comment made me curious......hope you dont mind.....

[sbeer6er]

he kind of sighs his songs. i think it is great

[atman100]

Bummed out by Justin Beiber's face to the left ? Just be glad it's not his girlfriend that I have to stare at today

[Lennonino]

Absolutely amazing!Leonard is a poet...

but..STOP WITH VEVO!

[attitude4]

sounds like metal scrapping on a dogs ass

[katiecd89]

Along with cohens lyrics andthe passion and emotion he brings to the song whilst singing, it doesnt really matter if he can sing or not. his music travels alot deeper than being a 'good' singer.

[rabaqueta]

gREAT!!!

[Arrixaca1]

Soy FAN nº1.FANTÁSTICOOOO

[tubedanytube]

i'm impressed, he looks exactly like Desmond from Lost! he's even got the Dharma uniform.

[azerbaran1]

fuck vevo

[TimothyBarson]

those backupsingers are completely unnecessary.

[TheBlindPig1]

Christ had no kingdom... am i ready for the vatacin...that rymed maraged and you know it did.Christ treaded water, he must have walked carefully. Its not christ you have to fear its his followers, they built an empire.

[zenpurple]

I am so proud of you Leonard cohen, you inspired my life and it is a pleasure to share your music to others

[oonajade]

the original pimp.. look at him with them biddies up there.

[sjpw62]

WOW



[Svenigmatik]

I even remember, that his "In my secret life" single was #1 hit on our national list for few weeks.

[Svenigmatik]

Leonard Cohen underrated? I disagree. In my country (Poland) he is actually very popular, of course not that popular as plastic commercial pop, techno etc. but between people who listen to real, valuable music, Leonard Cohen is widely known. :)

[chloe47519]

I just love Leonard Cohen. I've been listening to him since I was a teenager. My then bf turned me on to him. His music is so sweet and enduring. Just timeless...

[lastyrsman]

Isn't it a little disgusting that the required advertisement is Brittany Spears? That's like saying we realize you are hear for the Filet Mignon, but before you eat it you MUST CONSUME THIS FIVE DAY OLD HAMBURGER!

[333begemot]

@lastyrsman i love BS

[slocar1]

The sight of his distress in the 70's gives me hope for the future

[yetter714]

he looks kinda like the guy on the coach

[poooher]

a mnie zastanawia to jak mało mu się głos zmienił od tamtego czasu.

[milenymama]

ładnie

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Milena Walosik. Look!

[renessac]

this video makes me fall in love with him!

he was so handsome then

[melleroma]

most deffo and me either...

[mammiferepensant]

He was gorgeous at that time!

And already the great artist he is.

[semprini20]

"Tales of Brave Ulysees" by Cream is a complete copy of this song. Martin Sharp (the lyricist) admits he wrote that song over this tune. I'm surprised Cohen didn't sue. Maybe he just didn't care.

[samaiadracuendlessly]

and just when you mean to tell her that you have no love to give her

[emilzd]

I do not agree with anyone who says that Leonard Cohen i underrated. I've known his songs and his poems for all my life and highly appreciate them. There are MLILLIONS of people who like him. So, he IS in our heatrs and he has been , is, and forever will be a monumental figure of our epoch.

Today there are too many people who measure someone's sucess and value through money only. He has our love, admiration and hearts and it is the most valuable of all.No money can buy that!

Thank you, Leonard!

[raymondem2]

@emilzd I agree. Post your comment again to me on YouTube.

daniel

[raymondem2]

@emilzd 

[Ruben00021]

Pure poetry, combined with sincere music. It is not going to get any better then this.

[ihatemusicverymuch]

Wow, he really paints such beautiful pictures!

Perhaps the most underrated artist of the century!

Amazing..

[jsodergren]

No video. I get a bunch of VEVO advertising crap, and some purple-haired woman on the left, but no actual video. wtf....

[ikral11]

This song makes me feel calm, knowing there is nothing I can do about anything that isn`t alreadi done by someone.

[skhaynes]

This is just beautiful!

[SeafloorReunion]

Ugh...pornographic and boring. This particular version is lame.

[datedrundolop]

I feel that this video deserves many more views than it has received. Leonard Cohen is a wonderful artist. This song is both profound and beautiful. This performance is beyond words, nearly unbelievable.

[jaybyrd570]

He is coming to my town tomorrow. I'd go, but the cheapest tickets are $71. It would probably be worth it, but thats a lot of money, for me at least. I don't know why I've decided to share this with all of you, but at the same time, I don't know why people continue to cause war, hate and genocide. Humans are an interesting species.

[blahblahchachacha]

He and Nick Drake resonate with me more than Dylan.

[MrDavearama]

@blahblahchachacha -you may need some Prozac, that sounds like downer central. Dylan-has a lot more flavors.

[MrDavearama]

He really flat out can't sing....great song writer, but monotone singing flat...in a creepy manner. Makes Lou Reed come off like Steve Perry.

[dieterlos]

@MrDavearama

you just hit it man,

that just is it, you can't sing this without a monotone voice?

[wasssuppyo]

i don't understand why Leonard Cohen isn't more well known. he is an amazing song writer and singer. i understand why some people don't like his voice it is an acquired taste (i love it) but his lyrics are beautiful and complex. i am not proud to be part of this generation.

[mangoworldy]

Sensuel et triste à la fois... Incroyable chanson

[WinonaDewey]

If you watch the video in full screen mode you won't have to look at the pop star's face.

[mconner427]

cohen has touched this imperfect world with his mind. (WELL AT LEAST ME DAMMIT)

[UNORIGINALdot3x]

Is he flat on purpose?

[beaubenski]

@UNORIGINALdot3x shut up

[alvingrung]

@UNORIGINALdot3x As Neil Young famously said to David Foster who dared to ask for a retake, "That's my style, man!"

[Adrianabunbury]

l love Leonard Cohen!!! he is amazing

[chancesareshewears]

flat, toneless, tuneless, but...I still love it....

[DPblue22]

Tears in his eyes. Such a powerful performer.

[rbotty]

deux ans plus tard, elle m'a fait redécouvrir cette mélodie.

Je te la dédie ma chère Nadia

René

[l2string]

Lurch...I believe there's a DVD of his entire performance at The Isle.

[DramaDon83]

What a haunting sound, and there is something so sweet and sad towards the end when I can see the beautiful dark haired girl singing..I was only five years old.

[harkonnen1981]

this man is an expression of some higher feeling that only he can get words close to it...

[harkonnen1981]

this is just an expression of something words cannot make enough justice...

[tome57a]

If I had to guess, I'd say that Leonard Cohen was as high as a satellite in this classic performance. But even if he was, who cares? He is one of the best poet/lyricists of our generation. And, and has been said before, so underrated.

[lurch321]

Is this the only song Leonard did at the Isle of Wight festival?

[johanntheking1234]

watch kimoosh

[Movielunatic]

Take a look at my generation. There you will find trains, the Finnish army, the beautiful scenery of Finland, folk music, sailing ship Sedov, martial arts, sports, art exhibitions, animals, animation, a lot of Super 8 films and other interesting stuff!

[tpaigeme]

thanks Leonard Cohen for not being a proprietary asshole Like Bob Dylan...and letting us see this...

[darkdesignband]

I don't like seeing a picture of Justin Bieber's pouty-"I'm-cool" face to the left of this video as I watch.

[PAULOcbi]

@darkdesignband yea,well the complete commercialization of pop/rock was finally reached by the late 90`s,bands like Oasis and U2 with their saccharine,almost MusaK like ,bland songs.The monotone vocals(zero dynamics ,forget about gymnastics) the verses homonymous with the chorus(poor songwriting ability) and the instrumental breaks or 'middle-8`s' are unremarkable(lack of musicianship).All justinbieber ever did b4 he got signed was pose in the mirror,lol.Oh yea and sing in the little tubby-wubby

[mohansen11]

@darkdesignband I agree! Justin Bieber's face is most disturbing.

[filemen2]

@darkdesignband I've got Mick and Keith over there. Not bad.

[Nakore]

@darkdesignband Full screen, dawg.

[manmanguy]

@darkdesignband Now it's cocksucking Diddy.

[zenarrrow]

@darkdesignband What the hell is so exciting about Justin Dieber anyhow? I honestly do not get it. I feel sorry for him as well, he is ruined already.

[klehtun]

@darkdesignband

same, hit the full screen button friend

[Heartsongsutube]

@darkdesignband install the "turn off the lights" add-on, and you can black out everything except the video; there are other add-ons that clean up the site too...

[chinesesloppyplop]

@darkdesignband i dont like seing Justin Bieber's name being mentioned on a leonard cohen video, all that is doing is making the cunt more recognised,holy fuck. please remove that comment. no leonart cohen fan wants to see that at the top of the comments.

[daneydean]

@darkdesignband

It's not there now, watch it now.

[Krystianszachista]

pieknie, pozdrawiam serdecznie prawdziwych ludzi , nie mogileńskie chieny.

[Pauljacksonish]

This guy is the master.. If this laid back style is your thing check out the vid on my channel..

[Skempy]

Leonard,

I fell in love with you when I was 16, and I still love you now!

[Skempy]

Svara på det här videoklippet...

[Argastus]

Jimmy hendrix also played in that festival,i think he was a little louder

[54cyndee]

Takes me back to a different era. I love the verse he sings about Jesus.

[TheThroney]

:39 i hate that sound. that happens to my amp because of my shitty cord that my cat keeps biting

[andychrist916]

looks like he just came off of a safari. Love ya Leonard. Stay golden.

[Baxxter101]

He did bro... He did... Just off the safari of society...

[selenasade]

He has performed this one better.

[TheBamrjamr]

Great writer period, yes. I think his voice actually became more mellow with age, more profound, richer. He is amazing.

[ianspitzig]

great song writer.