'Cohen & Cats' exhibition

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Not by the *looks* of it, jd.
Unless you consider that cat on its back due to instant death and stuffing.

Hahah... Helen.
Is this going to be followed up by a "Dylan & Dogs" show?
"Gershwin & Gerbils..."?
LOVE it :lol:
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Laura wrote:Well, it sounds slightly disappointing... The cats part looks definitely entertaining, but I'd have liked the two things together... maybe something like cat-covered Cohen? I'm going to use my imagination on this a bit.

Laura
Hey Laura, I look forward to what your creative vision manifests! 8)

Cheers,
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lizzytysh wrote:I WANT that poster! Even a postcard with it, for framing!
Do they sell online, Andrew?
So TOTALLY fitting for me [certain age included] :D
Hi Elizabeth, that promotional item is not a poster, only a postcard, but I can send you one if you PM me your address. ;-)

Cheers,
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HelenOE wrote:Is this going to be followed up by a "Dylan & Dogs" show?
"Gershwin & Gerbils..."?

All right, I'll stop now.
:lol:

...not to forget "Waits & Wallabies" and "Cave & Caterpillars"! ;-)

Andrew :)
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I only sing the tunes
The sadness of the seasons
The madness of the moons'
~ Mervyn Peake ~
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jdhayes wrote:Well Andrew, I thought my pun was purrfect, but yours isn't bad either!

If LC is allergic to cats, it would be a cat-astrophe if he were to come into contact with one. Are there any cats allergic to LC I wonder?
:lol: :lol:

The thought has also just occurred to me, regarding references to cats in Leonard's music, perhaps we should probably consult his back catalogue. ;-)

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Andrew :)
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Re: 'Cohen & Cats' exhibition

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Or catsult his back conalogue.
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jdhayes wrote:Or catsult his back conalogue.

I feel I'm growing fur on my tongue trying to deal with this!

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Andrew (Darby) wrote:
The thought has also just occurred to me, regarding references to cats in Leonard's music, perhaps we should probably consult his back catalogue. ;-)

Cheers,
Andrew :)
Many people don't know this, but the first version of a particular song was...

A Thousand Scratches Deep

And I found a pic of an early UH band member:
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Played the mew's harp, i believe...

What exactly did you guys think "I’m turning tricks, I’m getting fixed" meant, anyway?
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Oh, that's perfect, Andrew!
Thanks so much!
A postcard is all I need... 8)
Yes, I'll PM you my address.
Thanks, again!


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BRILLIANT, just brilliant, Scott!
MOVE OVER, FRED!
Love your delightful puns :lol: ~ and, yes, I was laughing out loud.


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Thank you, scocoh, now I'll never feel guilty for wanting to cuddle with a band member again! :-)

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scocoh wrote: And I found a pic of an early UH band member:
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Played the mew's harp, i believe...

What exactly did you guys think "I’m turning tricks, I’m getting fixed" meant, anyway?
Left the band when Leonard first hired a violinist and he found out what fiddles are strung with...
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Oh, dear! LOLOL
Helen ~ Is that a literal name for guitar strings?
SURELY not.

At any rate, GREAT comeback 8)
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lizzytysh wrote:Oh, dear! LOLOL
Helen ~ Is that a literal name for guitar strings?
SURELY not.
From Wikipedia:
The word catgut may have been an abbreviation of the word "cattlegut". Alternatively, it may have derived by folk etymology from kitgut or kitstring—the word kit, meaning fiddle, having at some point been confused with the word kit for a young cat.[4]
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Re: 'Cohen & Cats' exhibition

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Reminds me that about a year ago i posted a video in the 'old ideas ' section examining, jokingly , my cat's liking of leonard cohen's music . i had noticed that when i play recent live cohen and the uhtc he tends to sit peacefully and seems to listen , whereas when i play recent live Dylan he runs away .

The video is still there - ' a new perspective on come healing '
It attracted a few comments at the time - some liked it or at least found it cute and amusing :lol: --- some didn't ! :roll:

Anyway 12 months down the line my cat is still healthy and still seems to like leonard cohen ! A cool cat 8) 8)


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