Two of the most celebrated singer/songwriter/poets of the 20th and 21st centuries are Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. While there are, of course, many other celebrated singer/songwriters who are not Jewish, it does seem, if one casts one's mind back over the composers/songwriters roll call of the last ...

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Does anyone know who Lennie's love rival is in 'Famous Blue Raincoat'? Someone once suggested Bob Dylan, but I'm not so sure. It was someone who was dabbling with Scientology which explains the 'that night you planned to go clear' line. 'Going Clear' is when Scientologists reach the peak of their tr...

Oh - the missed opportunity! It wasn't nearly as good or as funny as it could have been. I suspect John Sessions doesn't know that much about Leonard Cohen!

Gosh! Thank you for you for your kind comments. I always thought the opening line about having travelled a long time was so hackneyed that it should be changed, but perhaps it's the best way to lead into the main message. Ha! HA! Youtube! Me! With this song!!! The only things on Youtube with me are ...

This is bit embarrassing, but it means well. I'd value your comments: Wind & Rain I’ve been travelling for a long time- I am weary and I’m older. How much further can I carry This heavy weight upon my shoulder? I asked this question of a stranger Who had been here so long before And she offered...

This does it for me every time: We were locked in this kitchen I took to religion And I wondered how long she would stay I needed so much To have nothing to touch I've always been greedy that way But my son and my daughter Climbed out of the water Crying, Papa, you promised to play And they lead me ...

Paula, you wunderkind! Actually, it was just a turn of phrase - I can't whistle a tune very well! I can hear a tune perfectly in my head, but when I try to get it out something gets lost in the translation between my brain and either the pursed lips or the vocal cords. You might even say 'between th...

"I was born like this, I had no choice, I was born with the gift of a golden voice" And those who don't listen to him say he doesn't have a sense of humour! For me, I am disappointed that Cohen's voice has deteriorated so much since "I'm Your Man". While his current work is well ...

I remember reading in a book somewhere that The Traitor is simply an autobiographical memory of Cohen's time in London, hence, the swan and the 'English river'. It's about a love affair he had here, but so Cohen-esquely imbued with universal meaning. I love it. It's quite satisfying playing it on th...

Gosh, thanks for the terrific response to my humble blog! I'llbe writing an article about good ol' Lennie very soon and posting it there as well, so do keep in touch. In the meantime, here's the caricature: http://caricaturelondon.wordpress.com/files/2007/12/leonardcohen.jpg Caricature copyright 200...