Leonard Cohen - I Tried To Leave You - Leonard Introduces His Musicians - Philadelphia 5-12-09

Leonard Cohen comes back for a SIXTH encore and after he sings the opening of "I Tried To Leave You," the spotlight shines on each of his wonderful musicians and singers for a brief solo. They are, in order of appearance: 1) Dino Soldo - keyboard, saxophone, wind instruments & vocals; 2) Bob Metzger - electric steel guitar & vocals; 3) Neil Larsen - keyboard, accordion, brass; 4) Sharon Robinson vocals; 5) Javier Mas - acoustic guitar, bandurria & oud; 6) The Webb Sisters (Charley & Hattie), vocals; 7) Roscoe Beck Musical Director, bass & vocals; and 8) Rafael Gayol drums, percussion. This video is from Leonard Cohen's show at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on May 12, 2009.

(Sorry about the shakes - I was trying not to disturb others and dealing with a balcony railing - and a sort of heavy camera. My arms were aching!

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Music

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• Leonard Cohen
• I Tried to Leave You
• Dino Soldo
• Bob Metzger
• Neil Larsen
• Sharon Robinson
• Javier Mas
• The Webb Sisters
• Roscoe Beck
• Rafael Gayol

[pretorious700]

Neil Larsen is incredible, so is the harmonica guy

[footballguy3046]

how can soo much talent fit on one stage!!!

[cockhead1000]

I have two consistent heros. Laughing Len and Neil Young.

Class acts

[AceOfHeart2012]

I recognize that drummer. It's Rafael 'Danny' Gayol. I used to play with Danny in Lip Service is L.A. back in the early '80s. We were also roomies for awhile. His buddy Frank once told me that Danny stopped bringing chicks home because he was (and I quote) "afraid you would swoop". I think I did a couple of times. Sorry Danny. I've nothing but respect and admiration for you. You were always dedicated and professional and I'm honored to have been part of your life and your musical experience.

[arlenedick15]

This is so excellent how you captured each and every member of the band. They are truly a cohesive ensemble, totally at one with the Mestro.

[dsotm07]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.