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Long time lurke on these boards but this is my first question...
Does anybody know why Leonard dropped So long Marianne from his set list? I went to the 2 Hamilton shows and he did not perform it in either, although he seemed to have done it on the east coast (Canada). Was it a voice problem?

I saw his rendition on youtube and I really liked the new arrangement. I was astonished by how high his voice could still go!

I don't believe it is a voice problem. I was lucky enough to catch one of his performances in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and I really enjoyed the new arrangement for Marianne and he sounded great. I know there were some negative comments regarding the new arrangement. Maybe they have just opted to take it out. It's a shame if it remains out of the setlist as it was excellent in my opinion.

Hopefully it will be back for Manchester, my favourite song of all time, but if not, there will be plenty more to enjoy!

We are so delighted to see him back on the circuit!

scorpio1952

I imagine changes are introduced just to add some variety for the performers. Wonderful as all Leonard's songs are, it must still get pretty boring performing the same set many times a week. Too much repetition and the delivery of any song will become lifeless.

It's back!

And so is 'Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye'.

Thank you, Leonard.