below are ALL comments posted to atlanta newspaper website re: 10/20 concert; sounds like LC metaphorically blew everyone's head off last night
Willie D
October 21st, 2009
1:49 pm
I really enjoyed the show, all three hours of it. The Webb sisters version of “If it Be your Will” was phenominal. It could be the last time we will see Leonard Cohen in Atlanta so an opportunity to see a legend like this is quite a treat!!!
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sowen
October 21st, 2009
2:24 pm
I have been following Leonard Cohen for at least 40 years, his concert will be one fabulous memory I will never forget!
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ben
October 21st, 2009
2:34 pm
Waited 25 years to see Leonard live and it greatly exceeded my expectations. Great mix of various eras of his music despite their very different styles. Crowd was fantastic and his energy and connection with the crowd was something I never expected. A truly unforgettable night for every Cohen fan in Atlanta. Will never forget seeing the man himself sing Famous Blue Raincoat live. Great Show.
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Jean
October 21st, 2009
2:54 pm
What an emotional, lovely evening! There was a palpable outpouring of love & respect from the audience to LC and he returned it in droves. He greatly exceeded even my high expectations, delivering over three hours of his very best. He laid his soul bare on the stage of the Fox, and I’ll never forget it.
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Lloyd Braun
October 21st, 2009
3:11 pm
Well, it appears that Atlanta actually appreciates something other than over-hyped arena rockers and rappers.
Hope is here!
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JDJ
October 21st, 2009
3:14 pm
Long-time fan!! Glad to see he’s upright, onstage and getting it done! He’s about a decade older than I am . . . can’t imagine the effort it takes to pull this off. I’d be face down in the orchestra pit!
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whodean
October 21st, 2009
3:21 pm
One of the best musical experiences I have ever had
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Anna
October 21st, 2009
3:38 pm
I would rate this event the #1 experience of my lifetime so far! Even though I had to scalp my so-called date’s Row E ticket to a Tech student for $50 (Lucky)! Oh, I would love to marry Leonard Cohen
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Jordan
October 21st, 2009
3:41 pm
Wish I was there. I saw him in LA in April and I’m still reveling from it. What a great show!
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Stuart
October 21st, 2009
3:59 pm
This concert didn’t just exceed my expectations, it was a religious experience. I wish I could remember every song that gave me chills throughout the night, but I can definitely remember “If It Be Your Will” and “Hallelujah” being two. And “Anthem.” And “Famous Blue Raincoat.” And I almost forgot “Bird on a Wire” and “Suzanne.” But like I said, I can’t remember them all. I also watched tears flowing down my fiance’s cheeks more than once. Of the hundreds of concerts I’ve seen in my life, this will easily be remembered as the most romantic, and moving.
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Marie
October 21st, 2009
4:28 pm
What a transcendent experience it was to be there. A love fest between artist and audience. A man of a certain age determined to reach heights he’s never reached as long as he is able. Classy. Sexy. Masterful. He’s “my man.”
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Rebekah
October 21st, 2009
5:02 pm
It is exciting to read peoples comments. I was lucky enough to see him in Seattle this spring and I haven’t gotten over it. Many of you seem to feel as I did; It was a transcendent experience, I never wanted it to end. He radiated amazing grace and charisma and drew more than a few tears from my eyes. My boyfriend was looking at me quiscially afterwards as I
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Claudia
October 21st, 2009
5:04 pm
A quietly brilliant singer who performed flawless with his equally impeccable ensemble. The best concert I ever attended.
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Cosmo
October 21st, 2009
5:08 pm
Exceeded all expectations. Considering Cohen’s age and the unhappy circumstances under which he had to undertake these tours, we might have forgiven him had he merely showed up and punched the clock. But, no, he gave and gave and gave heartfelt renditions of his songs to a very appreciative audience for over three hours. For me, personally, the highlight was “Bird on a Wire”: He sang new lyrics! I always felt that that song had an unfinished quality about it (which does not detract from its status as a masterpiece) and I am delighted that he finally finished it. Anybody got the new lyrics?
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harry
October 21st, 2009
5:22 pm
I agree with all the accolades already submitted. A truly amazing show. This man is a lyrical genius, yet the show, thanks to the band he brought together, took those lyrics and turned them into spiritual hymns. As I said in other reviews at other sites, this show was like a gently undulating eternal sun-drenched ocean in its sway. Even when it swelled, it was a reigned in ‘fury.’ Cohen gave us the chance to acknowledge his whole entourage and our applause may still not have been enough. How good was it? As much as I love the music and style of Leonard Cohen, the one rendition that thrilled me the most was “If It Be Your Will.” Three hours+ of pure enchantment by master artists. Thank you, Leonard and company, for gracing the stage of the Fox and giving us a truly memorable time.
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mary
October 21st, 2009
6:10 pm
Thank you Mr Robb Cohen! Your pictures are great!
I am so happy you made it to the Fox!! : )
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Noel
October 21st, 2009
6:13 pm
Amazing grace ! What a wonderful evening of music, memories, madcap humor, lyrical lyrics, voices of angels, and most of all, Leonard Cohen’s incomparable talent and expression. He is a master of composition, and a voice for the ages……..his self-deprecating humor never failed to gain a laugh from an adoring audience who clapped, cheered, whistled, cried and laughed for three amazing hours ! What a night to remember, and a man to remember !!!!! Thank you LC
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glenn
October 21st, 2009
6:19 pm
Leonard sings poetry… and when you hear him, you hang on the lyrics as much as the music. But when you put a band and back up singers of the quality on stage last night, you listen to something you’ve never heard before. As my deceased friend who introduced me to Leonard 15 years ago would have said, “It was a religious experience”. “Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free”.
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Faye and Jerry
October 21st, 2009
6:48 pm
Both of us thought, independently, that this was the best concert we ever attended. Leonard is a poetic genius and the musicians with which he surrounded himself were awe-inspiring. We came from Charleston for this experience and are extremely happy we made the trip. Yes, it was a religious experience.
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molly
October 21st, 2009
7:51 pm
I saw him the night before in Tampa and was truly blown away. I was wishing that I could make it to the Fox.. what an amazing place to see him that must have been~with the magical starry sky!
p.s. it’s really fun to watch youtube snippets from these shows~to continue the dreamy experience..
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William from Linwood, MI
October 21st, 2009
8:20 pm
The Tuesday night show was well worth the trip down from Michigan. Leonard has been a favorite for 20 years (I wasnt born til ‘72). I have never witnessed a performer work so hard for the audience. Last tour? No way! Leonard is in fantastic shape- running off the stage, falling to his knees with passion for most songs- unbelievable how well the band works together- the guitarist from Barcelona was a concert alone- everyone else was tremendous- Leonard played all songs from the album plus about 4 more- including a standout performance of The Partisian. If you are on the edge about seeing this tour- dont miss it- it was well worth flying to watch. THANK YOU LEONARD
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herbert
October 21st, 2009
8:25 pm
-started to listen to his songs on a cheap turntable/tuner/amp in 1970 – something
kept playing his music/poetry….always
NEVER thought that I would be able to catch a concert.
I did at the FOX – and I was happy that so many people felt like I did
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
what a great, humble, gracious artist
(and what a great ensemble of musicians!)
thank you
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