Leonard Cohen live - Famous Blue Raincoat

[browcr]

Have always loved this song. One of my favorites of Leonard Cohen's. Just recently heard that 'did you ever come clear' is a Scientology term. Knowing LC, there are probably many layers of meaning but he would have been aware of the Scientology connotations. Interesting

[antifarsas]

still a great gig.

[SufferinSuccotash89]

My grandpa showed me the greats. Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Shane McGowan and Nick Cave

. These men can write real songsl

[asgaard491]

This dude was writing and performing when I was a kid - 40+ years ago!

[Shpresa1949]

Thank you Leonard for your wonderful voice and interpretation!

How I wish I could listen to your  excellent music live!

May you live longer than 100 years

Shpresa

[lites26]

Hauntingly beautiful....beautifully haunting. My deepest respects to this man...

[harataikiphilosopher]

@lites26 not a soul in the world could put it better.

[Lynettjames]

Used not to think much of Cohen but this song has changed my mind!!

[TheHeroesofmana]

I want to see him live...

[dinke50]

just look at that man..look at the man holding that guitar..holding his whole life..offering his soul into music..

[8armwrap]

It is about his message as a Mystic and a visionary....

He has wisdom and desire to share it through his music. Don't focus on his body,

focus on what he has to say and process that -- it is through the mystery that we

find our freedom.

[Hummy100]

The only song in the world I cannot stop when it is playing, kind of magic in these words

[NcmNaty]

I fell in love with his voice and mind. =)

[neonmadwoman]

Still making a home for myself out in the wind.

[SonChub2]

This is what music is all about

[mimifanatic74]

@1953streeky go watch those good-looking bimbo-singers if this Man's appearance insulted your aesthetic senses. I guess i'd rather listen to good music played by uggly people than going for bad music played by beautiful ppl. But that's just me...

[Living2bLoved]

Thank you Jules, for uploading this on my birthday. I've listened to Mr. Cohen since the age of 17 (nearly 40 years now) and this is the first live version of 'Famous Blue Raincoat' I've listened to. Blew me away, it what it did! The music world will be missing a vibrant note or two when Leonard is no longer with us.

[ExitosGnosis]

@kobaltblue2 he's old dude!

[speedswift]

Been listening to this man since the early seventies and his work has inspired me. Each song conjures manty memories.

[JeSuisWratten]

I am 26 but have been in love with this man since I was about 18. Still a lengend and always will be in my opinion.

[mimifanatic74]

I have had the privilege to be there, among the silenced audience at both concerts in Bucharest. The first one was exactly on his 74th birthday. Mr. Cohen was... breathtaking. His musicians were amazing, fantastic (and beautiful) backing vocals, so "if you ever come by" a concert of Mr. Cohen don't miss it. You'll be forever changed. I'd sell my soul to see the next live performance of Mr. Cohen

[bananaphoneist]

@mimifanatic74 DON'T SELL YOUR SOUL! YOU NEED THAT FOR CRYING AT THE BEAUTY OF HIS MUSIC!

[mimifanatic74]

@bananaphoneist i'm sure i'd get a better one just by being there ;)

[peterzang]

@jules2view Yes, thank you. kobaltblue2, there's a name in French for people like you: jerkoff.

[maellen1]

truly madly deeply thx fr this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[elizium777]

the most sentimental male voice ever existed!

[measiek]

love his music so much... his songs are always with me in the most important moments of my life... :)

[efLatunrainmaker]

bir süre sonra bünye üzerinde müslüm gürses etkisi yaratan şahsiyet.leonard'ın yaşına gelince müslüm ne yapacak çok merak ediyorum :)

[magoulianitissa]

@kobaltblue2  That' s not a nice comment, have some respect for age, didnt your mother teach you that you do not isult people?

[rozzie8937]

I'm 73 years old and just, by chance, found this man on You Tube tonight. Where have I been. This man is 76 and still performing his work. He is AMAZING.

[jules2view]

@rozzie8937 I'm so glad you found him and so chuffed it was this video that introduced you to this incredible man. I adore him and of course I'm by no means alone! I hope you will listen to more - he's absolutely my favourite artist in the whole world!

[GStarDragon]

@rozzie8937

wow congrats on finding him - Leonard Cohen is one of those performers who should be able to appeal to any age. Legendary and timeless :)

[cAPTAINdEVET]

@rozzie8937 ....and definetely you should try to listen a concert of him. I saw him twice - in 1982 and in 2010. Both concerts I'll never forget......................

[nannyssillysoapco]

@rozzie8937 Too right, and he gets better with age. But his older vids are definitely worth a look. I've had an intermitten love affair with this man for 40 years....just don't think he's noticed. :-)

[seerocco]

@rozzie8937 mira,yo soy de hace 20 años y lo conoci por la television.vaya reportges de la epoca ,junto a los rolling stones. todo junto puro marqueting .pero ahora hemos descubuerto un verdadero poeta. casi como BOB DYLAN

[highpriestrsw2]

This is going to probably sound stupid but if it wasn't for Kurt Cobain and Tori Amos I wouldn't have a clue who Leonard Cohen is at all. I really like his music and I'm glad he influenced a few artists i enjoy as well.

[GhostFerocious]

This is really good music!

[stefantehoro]

so. good. i saw leonard and band in wellington and it was just like this. great, great footage. thank you,

[TheUnbreakableOtaku]

This is music!

[Musiksender]

This is so awesome!

Wolfgang Niedecken of famous German band "BAP" translated this into "Kölsch", the dialect of Cologne. I just love both the English and the Kölsch version. Great song!

[orayesh]

0:24 spitting :P

[jimtherat8]

Beautiful.

[27BruJita]

the best!!!

[cathybel77]

it does not get better than this ....... what an artist.......love him

[bladerubber]

what an incredible performance, what an amazing song..gets better and better

[marquez897]

tout simplement magnifique. beautiful.

[hurakanambulante]

WOW, Leonard Cohen, es increible, es el mejor musico de folk y blues que he podido encontrar, sus canciones las canta con tanto sentimiento, es de vdd un maestro, mis repetos para el señor cohen, It is my favorite song, I hope someday to be in a cohen concert, would be very happy, I do not speak English but by cohen I am learning. Felicidades Cohen espero que pronto vengas a Mexico, adios y suerte.

[nitolyn]

@hurakanambulante Desgraciadamente es difícil que venga a México. Tuve la oportunidad de verlo en el Nokia Theatre de Grand Prairie, Tx. en Abril del año pasado. Sólo te puedo decir que fue una experiencia increíble, al grado de decirte que es el mejor concierto al que he asistido. :) Qué bueno que haya más fans de Cohen en México.

[sacamerde7]

What a goreouos song

[verloren82]

amazing!!

[verloren82]

amazing!!

[stevejho]

Saw him in Manchester performing this ... its a letter written to his friend.. who had an affair with his wife...words say it all..LC saw the 'trouble in her eyes ..but never tried to help ..his friend helped her and gave her 'a lock of his hair perhaps as a token of love and intention to go clear of drugs?..' :he thanks him ..but knows when she returned she was no longer his ...or anyones wife..hence a letter at four in the morning...

Least that's how I see it.!..Leonard is legendary.

[rougeFS]

Oh really, thanks for the info. Ive been wondrin bout this song for quite some time now. I 1st heard  the Joan Baez version and I love it. Sad song but remarkable. You're right, Leonard Cohen is legendary.

[taariqtaariq]

@stevejho

'going clear' is a term used by Scientology....a creepy cult....

[Shabby73]

That truely is something special....Makes me want to tear up everytime i hear it...Brilliant...

[WTAdair]

"Thanks....

For the trouble you took from her eyes.

I thought it was there for good...

... So I never tried..."

Amazing.

[afficionado2004]

This is much more than a love song!

[dudabraga]

one of my favourites, never lisen to a more recent version thks a lot!

[mcm3335]

Thanks for bringing him into our home.

[lvpangeles]

Brilliant! You did it so well... Thanks for posting...

[robertzim]

masterpiece

[aviadpines]

Wonderful recording, thank you for uploading.

[Hikizume]

Great song...

[lapislazuli7]

"And what can I tell you my brother, my killer

What can I possibly say?

I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you

Im glad you stood in my way"

[aviadpines]

This is my favorite part of the song as well. The words are priceless.

[lapislazuli7]

Yes, I think this part alone is like a novel or a movie... very dramatic and touching.

[jkiparsk]

Cohen seems to have learned more about his songs during his time in meditation. Until I saw him perform this last year, it never occurred to me to hear "I"m glad you stood in my way" as "I'm glad you stood in my path", that is, "I'm glad to have encountered you". I don't think he heard it that way ten years ago, either.

[rodentsteddys]

I see this song as letter to mutual friend of Jane and him:)

[vperes]

Its about Leonard Cohen's wife, she cheated onj him with someone, and he is writing a letter to that man.

at least this is how i see it...

[superdupacoolawesome]

It seems to be very vague. I think it involves a love triangle between the singer and the two names mentioned. It seemed that the singers wife left him for another man. But like I say it's very vague.

[TomRAFC]

It is written in the form of a letter written to a man who is clearly also in love with same woman as him but neither of them get the girl in the end. Whether the song is factual or not is debated.

[bridgebud]

Fabulous video!

[jfueglein]

I recently heard an interview on Fresh Air (accessible online) in which he claims the song was simply inspired by a raincoat he once owned. Check the interview out; it's very cool.

[RickenbackerCapri325]

well

read the lyrics and analyze yourself :)

[stelutaluidavid]

Oooo ooooooooooo I got the ticket for 4th September concert. ;)

[ThirdEyeOpen123]

Leonard is the man!! At 74 years of age, he still has IT. whatever it is..

Outstanding performance from a living legend.

I hope I get a chance to see him live before it's too late.

[blackynth]

I'm sure he didn't play this in Melbourne, Australia :(. One of LC's best songs....Thanks for the upload jules.

[1234CAMERA5]

j'ai ds larmes au coeur ....

[11einhalb]

Meine Verehrung ,wunderbarer Künstler,auch ich verbeuge mich,danke

[Grisu0370]

Einfach wundervoll! Ich verbeuge mich...!Danke Mr.Cohen

[mkevinm]

nice ...very nice,thanks...peace...m____

[snakkebobla]

This is a wonderful recording of one of the best songs ever, thanks for uploading! I'm gonna see Cohen in Norway in July this year, I can't wait:)

[beingami]

That is amazing even on video. it truly is a religious experience everytime i hear him sing.  He is the MAN

[salvarmira]

Acojonante.

[3bigbass]

I saw him at Manchester two weeks ago, in a different league to anything I've ever seen before. He walked on stage and for three hours held the audience in raptures. When he recited his poem "A Thousand Kisses Deep" I thought the roof was going to come down. There's talent and there's Leonard, head, shoulders and an entire set of ladders above the rest.

[dontshootnoah]

that's pretty much the most world destorying thing i've ever seen.

he's like...God.

holy hell. word's can't even define what is documented here.

fan-goddamn-tastic.

[musicfirstlove]

I call him "The Lord"

I have seen him and now I'm healed.

I've seen him in Vienna 2008 and it was awesome - best concert I've ever been to.

Thanks for the upload.

[stevejho]

Fantastic video, I saw him in Manchester this year, what an astonishing man...his music, lyrics and poetry is so emotive, so heart felt, at the concert you could hear a pin drop between the quiet parts when he sang this, the audience were silent..

I have listened to Leonard since the early seventies... his humility is second to none....Thank you Leonard for your music...thankyou for a great video