THE 2010 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

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Peter Cetera's 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction speech for David Foster, and David Foster's speech, in which he mentions Leonard Cohen, has surfaced on YouTube.

Leonard Cohen, our Canadian national treasure, fellow Canadian, and who quite rightly, unlike me, is not or should not be wondering why he was chosen to be here tonight.

-David Foster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fC0XYseeww
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Roy,

Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on all these awards. For anyone that wants to listen to the actual mention, it occurs at around 3:30.

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CANADIANS IN THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

01. 1993 - Paul Anka
02. 1997 - Joni Mitchell
03. 2010 - David Foster
04. 2010 - Leonard Cohen
05. 2012 - Gordon Lightfoot

http://www.songhall.org/news/entry/1328
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Do you want your computer to read all the Leonard Cohen Halls of Fame biographies to you? :lol:

Go to http://www.leonardcohenhallsoffame.blogspot.com

Then go to the top of your desk top if you are on a MAC

Click on Edit - Go to Speech - Click on Start Speaking - and listen. :lol:
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The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Remembering Leonard Cohen

The SHOF was saddened to learn of the death of 2010 Inductee Leonard Cohen today.

Born in 1934, Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist, and his work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen was inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Cohen’s first album was Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967) followed by Songs from a Room (1969) (featuring the often-recorded “Bird on the Wire") and Songs of Love and Hate (1971). His 1977 record Death of a Ladies’ Man was co-written and produced by 1997 SHOF Inductee Phil Spector, which was a move away from Cohen’s previous minimalist sound.

In 1979 Cohen returned with the more traditional Recent Songs, which blended his acoustic style with jazz and Oriental and Mediterranean influences. “Hallelujah” was first released on Cohen’s studio album Various Positions in 1984. I’m Your Man in 1988 marked Cohen’s turn to synthesized productions and remains his most popular album.

In 1992 Cohen released its follow-up, The Future, which had dark lyrics and references to political and social unrest. Cohen returned to music in 2001 with the release of Ten New Songs, which was a major hit in Canada and Europe. In 2006 Cohen produced and co-wrote Blue Alert, a collaboration with jazz chanteuse Anjani Thomas.

After the success of his 2008–13 world tours, Cohen released the highest charting album in his entire career, Old Ideas, to positive reviews. On 22 September 2014, one day after his 80th birthday, Cohen released his 13th studio album, Popular Problems, again to positive reviews. Cohen’s fourteenth and final album, You Want It Darker, was released on 21 October 2016, a few weeks before he died.

Cohen is survived by his son Adam and daughter Lorca.

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The Songwriters Hall Of Fame updated the 2010 bio page for Leonard Cohen after his passing. I just noticed it. I will have to add the additional info they added to the Leonard Cohen Halls of Fame site, which means the bio will be longer and I will be able to add more pictures from the ceremony.

Here is the new link to the 2010 Songwriters Hall Of Fame page for Leonard Cohen

https://www.songhall.org/profile/leonard_cohen1 - with connections to Elton John, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan

Songwriter, poet, novelist and global icon over 5 decades.

Over 2,000 covers of Cohen’s songs have been recorded.

Born in 1934, Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist, and his work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen was inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2006) as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008).

Cohen always had an interest in music, but it wasn't until 1966 that his focus turned to songwriting after gaining international recognition for his poetry. Before he released a single song, Cohen sold the highly successful "Suzanne" to Judy Collins which later was included on his debut album, Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 along with "Sisters Of Mercy," and "So Long, Marianne."

His next album was Songs from a Room (1969) featuring the often-recorded “Bird on the Wire" and Songs of Love and Hate (1971). His 1977 record Death of a Ladies’ Man was co-written and produced by 1997 SHOF Inductee Phil Spector, which was a move away from Cohen’s previous minimalist sound.

In 1979 Cohen returned with the more traditional Recent Songs, which blended his acoustic style with jazz and Oriental and Mediterranean influences. “Hallelujah” was first released on Cohen’s studio album Various Positions in 1984. I’m Your Man in 1988 marked Cohen’s turn to synthesized productions and remains his most popular album.

In 1992 Cohen released its follow-up, The Future, which had dark lyrics and references to political and social unrest. Cohen returned to music in 2001 with the release of Ten New Songs, which was a major hit in Canada and Europe. In 2006 Cohen produced and co-wrote Blue Alert, a collaboration with jazz chanteuse Anjani Thomas.

Leonard Cohen received the Grammy 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his legendary career of artistic accomplishments in songwriting and performing.

Over 2,000 covers of Cohen's songs have been recorded by artists such as R.E.M., Bob Dylan, Elton John, Judy Collins, Willie Nelson and most recently, Justin Timberlake's rendition of "Hallelujah" that appeared on Cohen's 1984 Various Positions album.

After the success of his 2008–13 world tours, Cohen released the highest charting album in his entire career, Old Ideas, to positive reviews. On 22 September 2014, one day after his 80th birthday, Cohen released his 13th studio album, Popular Problems, again to positive reviews. Cohen’s fourteenth and final album, You Want It Darker, was released on 21 October 2016, a few weeks before he died.

"Hallelujah" has been performed by almost 200 artists in various languages, sold 5 million CDs.

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THE OLD BIO

Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen turned to songwriting after establishing himself as an acclaimed novelist and poet. His resultant songs have earned him an adoring following of music fans and fellow artists, including Judy Collins, who expanded his audience in 1966 when she recorded his song "Suzanne" (actor/singer Noel Harrison also had a hit with it) and Jennifer Warnes, who had been a backup singer for Leonard Cohen before releasing her own acclaimed album of his material, "Famous Blue Raincoat," in 1987. His uniquely intellegent output was celebrated in 2006 with the documentary "Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man." Key songs in the Leonard Cohen catalog include "Bird on the Wire," "Hallelujah," "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye," "So Long, Marianne" and "Suzanne."

Leonard Cohen received the Grammy 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his legendary career of artistic accomplishments in songwriting and performing. Over 2,000 covers of Leonard Cohen's songs have been recorded by artists such as R.E.M., Bob Dylan, Elton John, Judy Collins, Willie Nelson and most recently, Justin Timberlake. Leonard Cohen always had an interest in music, but it wasn't until 1966 that his focus turned to songwriting after gaining international recognition for his poetry. Before he released a single song, Leonard Cohen sold the highly successful "Suzanne" to Judy Collins, which later was included on Leonard Cohen's debut album, Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 along with "Sisters of Mercy," and "So Long, Marianne."

His next two albums, Songs from a Room and Songs of Love and Hate solidified Leonard Cohen's iconic status with "Bird on the Wire" and "Famous Blue Raincoat." Leonard Cohen's multidimensional lyrics have captured fans spanning generations and nationalities for decades. Leonard Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2006) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008) for his outstanding work. Leonard Cohen's world tour, which inaugurated in May 2008, is still playing to sold-out crowds.
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The 2010 Songwriters Hall Of Fame additional bio info incorporated into the old one on LCHF - 1 extra photo added

http://leonardcohenhallsoffame.blogspot ... -fame.html

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