Had the honor to see him perform again here in Los Angeles a month or two before he died. During the concert, Cohen commented that he'd turn 80 the following week, "So now i can finally start smoking again and not give a shit." Along with wisdom, he always owned an now immortal sense of humor.
Richard, Leonard died in November 2016 and his last concert was in Auckland New Zealand on December 21, 2013, his last concert in Los Angeles was on November 2012. Sorry but you have not got your dates correct
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, who is himself a world class songwriter, said Leonard Cohen is the best songwriter he's ever heard, and quite possible the best in the world. That's pretty high praise coming from the likes of a legendary songwriter! ❤🤘✌️👍
@@dongeorge4037 Bono once said "I became humble after seeing what Leonard threw in the trash"😏 To "Hallelujah" he wrote 120 verses that we'll never hear...😭
I remember when this song came out in the 90’s, it was played nonstop for a solid year on every radio station. I was a kid then & didn’t much care for it, but since I’ve grown, it’s one of my favourites & one of the best songs ever written, imho
A few days after his death I'm at a theory f a Deadman show in PEI and Tyler starts singing hallelujah I'm not a fan of covers(most should never be done) but he did it well...very cool cat mr Cohen thank u
A great Canadian poet...?? How sad you limit his genius to your own narrow minded view of the world. He was a great worldwide poet who happened to be born in Canada....there's a difference..!
Kianu Collis Why do you feel the need to diminish his worth as a Canadian. It was our great joy that he was Canadian. I meant no insult by the comment. He is claimed as Canadian because when you are born here, that is who you are. We are proud to claim him. We share him with the world but he is a Montrealer first and foremost. I'm sorry you are offended by that. I'm certainly proud of it.
I had the great fortune to see him perform a few years ago in Boston. The crowd, as you imagine, consisted basically every middle aged English professor in New England. Cohen was 72 at the time, but he played for FOUR HOURS, singing his heart out for every song. His band was killer, his backup singers were like angels. And then as an encore he played Closing Time. I'll never forget it.
Nobel has kind of taken a beaten lately. But I think in part Dylan got it for his 'neverending tour'. Leonard never toured til his manager ran off with his money. For pure originality yeah, he's definitely up there with Dylan. Unlike so many others, when he uses poetry and allegory you get the feeling he actually means something by it even if you don't understand it. Although this one is pretty straightforward.
My Dad passed away a few months ago. My fondest memory with my Dad was when we went to Leonard Cohen's concert at the Mile One! The best ever! The man was exceptional and my father and I were blessed to have this experience together. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen ... man of some or perhaps the best music on earth!!! Kelly
Yes, good to listen to it again. I was young when it came out and we were mostly excited when he said 'the women tear their blouses off', because at the clubs we hoped they would.
EVIL. Are you a good person before God, the Holy and Just, your Creator before whom you will give an account of your life? Not by your standard, but by God’s. Know, dear one, that none of us are. Repent, confess your sins to God, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and live. Only then will you be forgiven. You will be in complete peace with God and saved from the hell that we all deserve for being sinners: th-cam.com/video/pYZw0dfLmLk/w-d-xo.html
All his songs are classics....all hit home.... they lift you they hurt you they almost destroy you....but somehow.... they never do that. They ALWAYS bring you back from the brink.....
to the tower where the blessed hours chime . . . you forgot the back half of that line - equally important - one of my fav non - Zappa lyrics of all time - honorable mention to CSN Teach Your Children Well . . .
My favorite line in this, “and I lift my glass to the awful truth that you can’t reveal to the ears of youth except to say it isn’t worth a damn.” I am also fond of saying “this place is deader than Heaven on Saturday night.
That's how it is for me. I was staying with my daughter, missing friends from church and the hood. I hear this Guy. Think, I heard him somewhere.... 🎵 I remembered it was from a Channel 11 fundraiser ! Playing his stuff. I got some on video. I was BBQ ing ! And on a came Dance Me Till End of Love. Wow !
NOBODY wrote lyrics like Leonard! Not even Bob Dylan. I cherish the one time I saw him live in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We miss you, Leonard, so very much! See you again on the other side!
I keep returning to this song every now and then, it's such a brilliant, bittersweet hommage to that feeling when you have to admit the night did not last forever, the drinks are finished and you did not redeem the world. Time to say good-bye to the bartender, take on your coat and face the first rays of the sun as you walk home in the dawn.
Their names are Julie Christensen (blonde) and Perla Batalla (brunette). They were backup singers in Leonard's shows during years in the 80's. Oh, and a good trivia fact: this vídeo was directed by actress Rebecca deMornay, Leonard's fiancee at the time.
This song is so... Wistful. That's the only word for it. It's not really outright tragic. It's just a quiet, far off memory that makes you smile and shed a tear at the same time. It's so 'real' that it feels both profound and practical at the same time. All set to this rolling, rambling tempo that hits you like an avalanche and gives it a sense of something timeless, not just something that happened once in one place but that's always happening somewhere. The sheer quality, with minimal flourish, of the vocals and that damn violin in the background, ties it all together in a neat little package that feels so much shorter than it is because you've been in a trance the entire time. I just, it's a really good song okay? It took longer to explain all the things I like about it than it took to listen to the damn thing.
I agree completely with the reply above. And also with the initial comment. This song for me is utterly evocative of the mood I've had many times, towards the end of, or after, a liberal and energetic night out. It captures something very real.
ive been reading his poetry and novels , and listening to his music for over 50 years mow a d i never tire of his genius. Simply one of the greatest humans of the ladt century, i feel privileged to have lived on this planet at the same timsme as Leonard. Thank you for enriching my life Mr Cohen. Rest in Peace
I saw Leonard at the Albert Hall in 1993 when The Future was released. Somebody from the crowd shouted , Closing Time! Leonard paused, and said…Closing Time will be upon us soon enough, my friend. Such a great man, and sorely missed, every day.😢
I’m honoured to say that my wife and I first got the pleasure of seeing Leopard Cohen in concert in Dublin about 30yrs ago, maybe even more, & on so many more occasions again in Dublin, & the utter pleasure we got will never be forgotten. We’ve listened to his music ever since & will continue to do so, as his music is so much more than words, there’s always so much more depth in the meanings of his music, including the very pleasure that is experienced by the words, we could say we have a favourite piece from all his recordings but to say that we would be fooling ourselves...! Sadly the light went out on one of music’s masters when this master met his Closing Time, you will never be forgotten as your music is Worldly, RIP
This is exactly what makes Leonard one of the most brilliant artists ever - we all interpret his words differently but will not likely ever completely know for sure what he's really saying.
We always make our own understanding of what that is real or important. That is why we love. If someone meet us, they are welcome. But our love is gone and we miss him. Dear Leonard, dear Leonard.
And I've missed you since our place got wrecked by the winds of change and the weeds of sex; looks like freedom but it feels like death. It's something in between, I guess; it;s closing time.
Good song writers and artists their work never dies! the words and powerful meanings come out and expose themselves wearing the truth forever. God bless Leonard Cohen, the man and giver to the human race, who has caressed and seduced our hearts and souls and furnished us with the love and beauty of his gift of poetry and song. Thank you my friend.
The first time I heard this song (that I remember) was in about late October or early November in 2015. My dad and I were taking a road trip to California from Missouri and we stopped in a town called Oakley for the night. This song was playing at a bar and grill. I had a feeling it was Leonard Cohen, but I didn't know for sure and I didn't know the song so I asked the guys playing pool near the jukebox. They told me it's Closing Time, then I downloaded the song as soon as I got back to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Sorry to bore you with all that, but I felt like sharing that short story for some reason.
For a moment I thought you were going to make this into a joke, like "They told me it was Closing Time, so I finished my beer and took off... never did find out what the song was."
Linda Holden Sadly it can only get worse as most great musicians reach their 70s or 80s. Part of aging is losing people. i give thanks for hearing their music & that they lived long & well..
I firsr heard Leonard in the 90s while driving to work. I pulled over and called the radio station to find out who that was. When I got home, I got on Amazon and ordered 3 of his albums. I was an instant fan. RI P, sir!
Absolute gem of a song, written about the famous (now closed) Toronto club The Matador, where folks would usually head after other bars closed given that the Matador was open until 5am. Cohen performed there, along with other greats like Loretta Lynn, Joni Mitchell, Stompin' Tom, and more. Lovely nod to a historic piece of the Toronto music scene.
My mother, over 80 years now, has mostly listened to Christian music, and never really listened to pop/rock. But by far her biggest favourite was/is LC. My brother took her to see Cohen live maybe 10-15 years ago, and she still talks about how great it was.
Our dear Leonard, we feel you close to us and we feel blessed by your outstanding spirit... It is not only music that you bring us, you bring us the joy that we are together with you on Earth... Your music will be our beloved companion as long as we will still be alive... Thank you for everything Leonard...
Lou Reed was right...."We're so lucky to be alive at the same time Leonard Cohen is," Lou Reed said while inducting the Canadian into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Hes one of 1 of 2 never got to see the other was Leonard,,I'd trade all for that ,,damn😥 and I saw n met many,but damn,, I never got chance to see either if them,,where Iuve,, both sko real n raw yet beautiful,, most folks I know have no idea of either,pity me ,,I deserve it its culturally dead here ,thank heaven for u tube I'm 57 but I'm wearing something tight lol
My grandad passed away and we had his funeral January 2022 and this is the song he wanted. Sat here having a drink with my mam for him and listening to this song on repeat. Hope he’s having the time off his life and is finally at peace
Leonardo chone!! Our icon.. love you so much!! Thanks for the song' you still bring in my house. To me you not dead you yust far.With love!!! Voice like a Angel.
I had the biggest crush on that one bruntette back up singer when this video was released. I was 16. When it would play on MuchMusic I knew it would repeat every 4 hours that day.
The very best break-up song ever! And so much more, with all the hundred levels of darkness and light, allusion and metaphor found in every Leonard Cohen song. There is no-one like him. Never will be. Miss ya, Leonard.
Michael Hamley... don't know about you Michael, am not sure I would like to see THAT thank you very much indeed. Probably need a good iron too!! oh, fella, it doesn't get any easier now he has gone, but that line made me laugh!!!!
Closing Time is a lively musical video with Chagall-like lovers floating in the air! I love Leonard's sense of humor in these lines: she's the Angel of Compassion / she's rubbing half the world against her thigh.
Leonard's lyrics are pure genius and his voice is mesmerizing! I loved his little smiles and the twinkle in his eyes. Obviously, his backup singers were having a little fun with him also. Great song/ video!
Cheryl Simser This also one of my favourite LC songs. I do believe the adorable dark- longish hair woman flanking him and clasping his hand toward the video end is/was/ became his girlfriend @ this time. He knows his ladies..
How many laughs n moments we had listening to this loudly dancing in the living room. You are and will always be my best friend dad❤ I now understand you did the best you could with the tools u had in life. I forgive you. Until I see you again. Rest easy beautiful soul. 💞🪶🙏🏼✨❤️
Leonard Cohen's music was, is ,and forever shall be , simply one of the best artists that graced is with his talent, his well orchestrated band. Rip. Rea'
+Vintage Furniture Revivaland" It looks like freedom BUT it feels like death... it,s somethin in between I guess""Seems like you didn,t listen too closely to the words,,,
if this time I lay my hands on A_ _7...I know it is closing time for me.....for once as a soldier fortune, I fought to keep myself alive...now I have to keep my persecuted brothers & sisters in Christ alive!
+David Arulnathan True talk my Brother ♥ We are now being called to be warriors for Christ. To protect our innocent and helpless it may call for our blood. I ASKED for this blessing to fight..YHWH is so good and answered my prayers. We were good at fighting and now is our true battle...Be fearless my friend.
When he accepted an award for this song, he commented,"Only in Canada could someone like me win for an album like this." Give em the "Johnny Walker" in heaven Leonard. We will miss you.
Weird thing is, I've been playing this song non-stop since Tuesday and I just learned of his passing yesterday. 4 days of listening and had no clue. Rest in Peace Mr. Leonard Cohen. will always love you and your music.
I've been in my very dark and very scary and very dangerous place. So I came here. Leonard Cohen is the only one that is able to pull me back! He was the greatest singer songwriter ever!!
At times I can't listen to his music, it's like I can't contain the emotion. How? How could he translate every nuance of being human--the fear, hypocrisy desperation and heartbreak with such unflinching accuracy. The lyrics could draw blood but the songs are a gift from heaven.
@@MissBettieS Mr. Cohen music is my only way out. My gran use to say "Mimi goes to her cold dark place, god won't even mess with her " She wasn't afraid of any man my dark place scared her. She was afraid I'd become my dad.
This song has something in it i cannot quite put my finger on, strikes something really really deep within my souls, well, i guess that's what art is about. Absolute masterpiece. And the summer night is fragrant with the mighty expectation of relieve ... And I swear it happened just like this...
Completely sad, REST IN PEACE, One of the most important singers, songwriters and poets around the world, his musical influence trascended for more than fifty years and was totally an excellence always innovating his own music working hard day and night until his last album, thanks for your awesome lyrics and beautiful music ever written, rest in peace one of my favorites singers, God bless you!..
Closing Time.. very bouncy and feelgood tune, and the awesome backing singers and not forgetting the wonderful violinist, what's not to love? sticks in the mind and makes the feet tap tap in time...... thanks LC
RIP | Sadness - his last album was his goodbye - he was the first Canadian poet I discovered when I came to this land many moons ago; still have some of his cassettes from the 80’s - and a collection of CD … He had a good life - may he rest in peace and his music/poetry accompany us for a long, long time … :( LCA
Love this song and video. When ever I hear people say Cohen's songs are depressing I tell them to listen to this and they'll soon change their mind. Johnny Walker wisdom..... love it.
+TheMister Mann The style of music affects people in different manners, depending on what they are experiencing in life. If someone is going through depressive moments then this song can make them think of what they are sensing, feeling, as much as those who look at this song as a way of feeling good about themselves.Personally I like the song and rhythm.
Had the honor to see him perform again here in Los Angeles a month or two before he died. During the concert, Cohen commented that he'd turn 80 the following week, "So now i can finally start smoking again and not give a shit." Along with wisdom, he always owned an now immortal sense of humor.
my wife who i met when i was 16 died a few weeks ago,,now i started drinking again and dont give shit
Yeah... we get that way...getting close myself... we don't give a shite.... .... People look aghast at me... BOH! WTF.? We all get here.
@@richardsmith2684 Been there my Friend... still there. It's hard.... But it's not the way. Come on. Talk to me. We have issues. I am here for you....
Leonard for me is a giant suite case stuffed with memories ! He was , is and will be remembered .
R.I.P
Richard, Leonard died in November 2016 and his last concert was in Auckland New Zealand on December 21, 2013, his last concert in Los Angeles was on November 2012. Sorry but you have not got your dates correct
Damn, Leonard knows how to write a song.
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, who is himself a world class songwriter, said Leonard Cohen is the best songwriter he's ever heard, and quite possible the best in the world. That's pretty high praise coming from the likes of a legendary songwriter! ❤🤘✌️👍
What is the song about?🤣🤣🤣
@@dongeorge4037 Bono once said "I became humble after seeing what Leonard threw in the trash"😏 To "Hallelujah" he wrote 120 verses that we'll never hear...😭
@@iluvdaguitar deservedly so. 💝🇬🇧🤘🇨🇦
The coolest fedora wearing cat of all time. A genuine genius. A wordsmith for the ages.
Goodnight Mr. Cohen. May you sleep in peace, thank you for the memories
One of the most underrated Cohen songs, actually one of the most underrated songs of all time.
yeah, beautiful piece... real nice
Is not the original lyrics .... different version as a lot of his songs or .... am I wrong...
Whats the original song?
She’s a hundred but she’s wearing something tight
My favourite thing of Leonard's that he ever did
One of the happiest and saddest songs I've ever heard
How so?
@@waxkoppit's an upbeat jam...but tells the familiar tale of a bunch of lonely drunks searching for companionship right before last call
I know what you mean
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1:53 l'll have more acid please.
The worlds poet laureate! If you don't get Leonard Cohen, that's your sad loss!
She's a hundred, but she's wearing something tight......Genius. RIP Leonard
I think it's "Hooker." Just saying. :)
@@rogerauger7766 According to MetroLyrics it's a "hundred" just saying :-)
I remember when this song came out in the 90’s, it was played nonstop for a solid year on every radio station. I was a kid then & didn’t much care for it, but since I’ve grown, it’s one of my favourites & one of the best songs ever written, imho
I used to hang out at the club Matador in the 90s
I was in Grade 1 when I ask a teacher to put this on the radio... He found it. A memory that will never go away.
The World lost another bright light & Canada lost an icon...Rest In Peace Leonard Cohen you will missed.
Hello how are you doing?
A few days after his death I'm at a theory f a Deadman show in PEI and Tyler starts singing hallelujah I'm not a fan of covers(most should never be done) but he did it well...very cool cat mr Cohen thank u
But still the truth...
One of the last great poets of our time.
Truer words not spoken
What was he singing about that impressed you that much?🤣🤣🤣
It is closing time for a great Canadian poet, and humble man. A Montrealer like me. His loss is huge to music. Very sad day.
RIP sweet man
A great Canadian poet...?? How sad you limit his genius to your own narrow minded view of the world. He was a great worldwide poet who happened to be born in Canada....there's a difference..!
Kianu Collis
Why do you feel the need to diminish his worth as a Canadian. It was our great joy that he was Canadian. I meant no insult by the comment. He is claimed as Canadian because when you are born here, that is who you are. We are proud to claim him. We share him with the world but he is a Montrealer first and foremost.
I'm sorry you are offended by that. I'm certainly proud of it.
Well said!!
Opening time in my memory. Merci à toi, Léonard
I had the great fortune to see him perform a few years ago in Boston. The crowd, as you imagine, consisted basically every middle aged English professor in New England. Cohen was 72 at the time, but he played for FOUR HOURS, singing his heart out for every song. His band was killer, his backup singers were like angels. And then as an encore he played Closing Time. I'll never forget it.
Sounds like your fondest memories🥰 Bet you went with someone special😉
His shows were unlike any other artist. I saw him 20+ years ago by accident. Lucky me. Been a fan since
Truly amazing lyrics. I don't begrudge Dylan his Nobel Prize, but damn, Leonard Cohen deserved one at least as much.
Nobel has kind of taken a beaten lately. But I think in part Dylan got it for his 'neverending tour'. Leonard never toured til his manager ran off with his money. For pure originality yeah, he's definitely up there with Dylan. Unlike so many others, when he uses poetry and allegory you get the feeling he actually means something by it even if you don't understand it. Although this one is pretty straightforward.
Set myself the challenge of memorising them. Success!
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And John Prine.
My niece says "Sounds like a hillbilly".
@@PaulSaether LOL, amen to both those points:)
My Dad passed away a few months ago. My fondest memory with my Dad was when we went to Leonard Cohen's concert at the Mile One! The best ever! The man was exceptional and my father and I were blessed to have this experience together. Rest in peace Leonard Cohen ... man of some or perhaps the best music on earth!!!
Kelly
Thank you for sharing your lovely story. He was an amazing talent and great man.
Kelly Pinsent I am happy that you were able to live this memory with your Father. Peace®🍀
Kelly Pinsent thanks for sharing the beautiful memory. I was at the mile one show as well, it was truly beautiful
You're very lucky. He didn't get around the USA much.
Kelly Pinsent
Lyrics are alone enough to compose 10 hit songs of today. What a legend...
Yes, good to listen to it again. I was young when it came out and we were mostly excited when he said 'the women tear their blouses off', because at the clubs we hoped they would.
@@mikearchibald744 😄😂
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More like 50
Except that big hits were never composed of fine lyrics. The hag of commerce is deaf to such humourous subtleties.
I despise the Nobel Committee for not awarding the Prize to Leonard Cohen.
okay, snoopy
Cannot get enough of him...still feeling our loss...long live his music and poetry.
It always will 👍💛
beautiful words. thanks
Love so many of his songs!
EVIL.
Are you a good person before God, the Holy and Just, your Creator before whom you will give an account of your life? Not by your standard, but by God’s. Know, dear one, that none of us are. Repent, confess your sins to God, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and live. Only then will you be forgiven. You will be in complete peace with God and saved from the hell that we all deserve for being sinners: th-cam.com/video/pYZw0dfLmLk/w-d-xo.html
we still love you, Mr Cohen. And so shall we till the end of time.
the poetry in this song, the metaphors, the irony, wow
"So we struggle and we stagger, down the snakes and up the ladder" this line gets me every time, absolute epitome of life, this whole song is genius
That is genius :)
All his songs are classics....all hit home.... they lift you they hurt you they almost destroy you....but somehow.... they never do that. They ALWAYS bring you back from the brink.....
to the tower where the blessed hours chime . . . you forgot the back half of that line - equally important - one of my fav non - Zappa lyrics of all time - honorable mention to CSN Teach Your Children Well . . .
"Life's a piece of shit / when you look at it."
-- Brian of Nazareth
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My favorite line in this, “and I lift my glass to the awful truth that you can’t reveal to the ears of youth except to say it isn’t worth a damn.” I am also fond of saying “this place is deader than Heaven on Saturday night.
The more I listen to the words, the more I realise what an astonishing song this is.
That's how it is for me. I was staying with my daughter, missing friends from church and the hood. I hear this Guy. Think, I heard him somewhere.... 🎵 I remembered it was from a Channel 11 fundraiser ! Playing his stuff. I got some on video. I was BBQ ing ! And on a came Dance Me Till End of Love. Wow !
Thank you! Finally!
LEONARD COHEN is a JEWISH MUSICAL PROPHET, never to be recognized as such: warning for September 11, 2001 and 23 - 24 years later, approximately
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I think this song is seriously underrated and couldn't agree more with your comment!
NOBODY wrote lyrics like Leonard! Not even Bob Dylan. I cherish the one time I saw him live in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We miss you, Leonard, so very much! See you again on the other side!
I keep returning to this song every now and then, it's such a brilliant, bittersweet hommage to that feeling when you have to admit the night did not last forever, the drinks are finished and you did not redeem the world. Time to say good-bye to the bartender, take on your coat and face the first rays of the sun as you walk home in the dawn.
No prophet is ever accepted in his own country, except for Leonard Cohen.
It turned out pretty fucking good for Mohammed?
this is sublime; the backup singers, to die for.
Those female Harmonies are off the chain Great!
Particularly the dark haired one.@@WestVirginiaPatriot
Their names are Julie Christensen (blonde) and Perla Batalla (brunette). They were backup singers in Leonard's shows during years in the 80's. Oh, and a good trivia fact: this vídeo was directed by actress Rebecca deMornay, Leonard's fiancee at the time.
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I agree, what a great team effort! This is my fave LC song!!!!
This song is so... Wistful. That's the only word for it. It's not really outright tragic. It's just a quiet, far off memory that makes you smile and shed a tear at the same time. It's so 'real' that it feels both profound and practical at the same time. All set to this rolling, rambling tempo that hits you like an avalanche and gives it a sense of something timeless, not just something that happened once in one place but that's always happening somewhere.
The sheer quality, with minimal flourish, of the vocals and that damn violin in the background, ties it all together in a neat little package that feels so much shorter than it is because you've been in a trance the entire time.
I just, it's a really good song okay? It took longer to explain all the things I like about it than it took to listen to the damn thing.
You didn't need to denigrate your comments -- they were beautiful and true.
I agree completely with the reply above.
And also with the initial comment.
This song for me is utterly evocative of the mood I've had many times, towards the end of, or after, a liberal and energetic night out.
It captures something very real.
Great descriptive words you wrote....
God bless you, oh you hopeless romantic, thinker and just someone being alive. Thank you. You keep me sane, you.
Well said.
"I loved you for your beauty but that doesn't make a fool of me, you were in it for your beauty too". Amazing lyric
and the Johnnie Walker wisdom running high...oh yeah...beauty song, video too...
Thank you God for giving Leonard Cohen to us. His wisdom, poetry, and music lives forever.
ive been reading his poetry and novels , and listening to his music for over 50 years mow a d i never tire of his genius. Simply one of the greatest humans of the ladt century, i feel privileged to have lived on this planet at the same timsme as Leonard. Thank you for enriching my life Mr Cohen. Rest in Peace
Same :(
I swear it happened just like this....A sigh....a cry..a hungry kiss...
I saw Leonard at the Albert Hall in 1993 when The Future was released. Somebody from the crowd shouted , Closing Time! Leonard paused, and said…Closing Time will be upon us soon enough, my friend. Such a great man, and sorely missed, every day.😢
I’m honoured to say that my wife and I first got the pleasure of seeing Leopard Cohen in concert in Dublin about 30yrs ago, maybe even more, & on so many more occasions again in Dublin, & the utter pleasure we got will never be forgotten. We’ve listened to his music ever since & will continue to do so, as his music is so much more than words, there’s always so much more depth in the meanings of his music, including the very pleasure that is experienced by the words, we could say we have a favourite piece from all his recordings but to say that we would be fooling ourselves...! Sadly the light went out on one of music’s masters when this master met his Closing Time, you will never be forgotten as your music is Worldly, RIP
Hello Ann..
This is exactly what makes Leonard one of the most brilliant artists ever - we all interpret his words differently but will not likely ever completely know for sure what he's really saying.
Spoken like a true poet!
a la Bernie Taupin and Pye Dubois
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We always make our own understanding of what that is real or important. That is why we love. If someone meet us, they are welcome. But our love is gone and we miss him. Dear Leonard, dear Leonard.
But I do
"So we struggle and we stagger down the snakes and up the ladder to the tower where the blessed hours chime."
That right there is brilliant.
what about the line: ¨she´s hundred but she´s wearing something tigh¨or the ¨Jonhie Walker Wisdom Running high!´ .
And I've missed you since our place got wrecked by the winds of change and the weeds of sex; looks like freedom but it feels like death. It's something in between, I guess; it;s closing time.
the whole song is total genius... in love with this man
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@@andrzej0574 Who am I?
I am the all being master of space, time and dimension.
The moon is swimming naked on this fragrant wintery night, and I'm missing this great poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen. RIP my man, Leonard
' She's a 100 but she wearing something tight ' Humour & brilliance.
Good song writers and artists their work never dies! the words and powerful meanings come out and expose themselves wearing the truth forever. God bless Leonard Cohen, the man and giver to the human race, who has caressed and seduced our hearts and souls and furnished us with the love and beauty of his gift of poetry and song. Thank you my friend.
20 years ago, I heard this song for the first time.
20 years later, it's still my favorite song.
I heard it first when I was 18. I am 28 and still listening.
The first time I heard this song (that I remember) was in about late October or early November in 2015. My dad and I were taking a road trip to California from Missouri and we stopped in a town called Oakley for the night. This song was playing at a bar and grill. I had a feeling it was Leonard Cohen, but I didn't know for sure and I didn't know the song so I asked the guys playing pool near the jukebox. They told me it's Closing Time, then I downloaded the song as soon as I got back to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sorry to bore you with all that, but I felt like sharing that short story for some reason.
For a moment I thought you were going to make this into a joke, like "They told me it was Closing Time, so I finished my beer and took off... never did find out what the song was."
haunting tune..
Skippy .Bob That would have been hilarious.
RIP Leonard. A great, great man. The world is darker without you.
I hate this year. RIP to a great poet of our time and thank you for all the wonderful music and wise words.
Still getting over David Bowie's death here.
William Mark Dyer Yes:( This has been a horrible year for wonderful people departing.
Linda Holden
Sadly it can only get worse as most great musicians reach their 70s or 80s. Part of aging is losing people. i give thanks for hearing their music & that they lived long & well..
I firsr heard Leonard in the 90s while driving to work. I pulled over and called the radio station to find out who that was. When I got home, I got on Amazon and ordered 3 of his albums. I was an instant fan. RI P, sir!
Hi
In my opinion his latest works were the best
His voice changed.
But he was brilliant. I saw him...3rd row at Ceasars Palace. One of his very last shows
my mother use to jam to this song...this song was part of my childhood and it will be part of my generation....todays music dont campare to this!!
Rest In Peace Leonard, this is my favorite song by you. :(
Mine too .
Same here
Linda Holden
My favorite too....Love it,xxx
YankeeRose my favorite
This broken heart is refusing to cry, and I feel the salt of my tears on my cheeks...crying crying crying
Hello how are you doing?
Dear Leonard Cohen whoever calls you a genius underestimating your own worth
Absolute gem of a song, written about the famous (now closed) Toronto club The Matador, where folks would usually head after other bars closed given that the Matador was open until 5am. Cohen performed there, along with other greats like Loretta Lynn, Joni Mitchell, Stompin' Tom, and more. Lovely nod to a historic piece of the Toronto music scene.
Well it's that time folks, do what ya feel and keep both feet on the wheel. Ya don't have to go home but ya can't stay here! Til next time goodnight!
Cannot comprehend that fact that he is not amonst us anymore, so hard to grasp! I am crying too much.
Rest in Almighty Peace Leonard Cohen
Hello Hanne how are you doing today ?
Amen ❤️
Amogus?
I am 40 and I listened this great song in 1992 and again in 2016! RIP Mister Cohen
I'm 42. Same with me. Seen this video countless time on Much Music that summer -- when they actually played music video's.
I started with his music in the early 90s too. I wish I had known about him sooner.
My mother, over 80 years now, has mostly listened to Christian music, and never really listened to pop/rock.
But by far her biggest favourite was/is LC. My brother took her to see Cohen live maybe 10-15 years ago, and she still talks about how great it was.
More than one person remarked on how much they owe to Cohens manager who ran off with most of his money and made that tour necessary:)
@@mikearchibald744 :)
@@JeansWebbTv How does she like old Cat Stevens? My grandmother was the same but thought 'morning has broken' was the most beautiful song written.
@@mikearchibald744 I don't know. I've got to check that!
Leonard Cohen is incredible. Never misses that bullseye
Our dear Leonard, we feel you close to us and we feel blessed by your outstanding spirit...
It is not only music that you bring us, you bring us the joy that we are together with you on Earth...
Your music will be our beloved companion as long as we will still be alive...
Thank you for everything Leonard...
Lou Reed was right...."We're so lucky to be alive at the same time Leonard Cohen is," Lou Reed said while inducting the Canadian into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Hes one of 1 of 2 never got to see the other was Leonard,,I'd trade all for that ,,damn😥 and I saw n met many,but damn,, I never got chance to see either if them,,where Iuve,, both sko real n raw yet beautiful,, most folks I know have no idea of either,pity me ,,I deserve it its culturally dead here ,thank heaven for u tube
I'm 57 but I'm wearing something tight lol
I luv Lou too ,,always thought LC should have been kinda like his brother or something
He was right
@@Prospect.1 et le prix p ou le u il
@@ellec.334 I cant translate your reply but I hope it was a Good one
"It looks like freedom and feels like death- it's something in between I guess"-
Thank you Leonard. You said it best. RIP.
Just pure genius
Sounds like America today, 2020.
Tq
I think you’ve got itAmen✝️
My grandad passed away and we had his funeral January 2022 and this is the song he wanted. Sat here having a drink with my mam for him and listening to this song on repeat. Hope he’s having the time off his life and is finally at peace
Leonardo chone!! Our icon.. love you so much!! Thanks for the song' you still bring in my house. To me you not dead you yust far.With love!!! Voice like a Angel.
Save the last dance with me
He’s one of Canada’s Icons, loaned out to the world. Rip Leonard
Closing time is both a fun time and a sad time. Depending on how lucky I had become.
I had the biggest crush on that one bruntette back up singer when this video was released. I was 16. When it would play on MuchMusic I knew it would repeat every 4 hours that day.
She was❤❤❤❤❤❤
rest in peace mr. Leonard Cohen. I am so glad I got to see you in concert. Your music is just breathtaking.
Sooo Lucky! :) I bet that was the Best concert you ever went to!
I saw him a couple of years ago. Certainly on my A-list of concerts I've ever seen.
Closing time weekdays on video. Great song.
Me too
raise a glass to the passing of a legend
The very best break-up song ever! And so much more, with all the hundred levels of darkness and light, allusion and metaphor found in every Leonard Cohen song. There is no-one like him. Never will be. Miss ya, Leonard.
Do what ya feel and keep both feet on the wheel. Ya don't have go home but ya can't stay here! Good night!
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Johhny Walker wisdom ridin' high, a thousand floors above us in the Tower of Song. Last Call, Ladies and Gents...
RIP dear fellow Canadian. You are a genius.
"She's a 100 but wearing something tight" classic.
Michael Hamley... don't know about you Michael, am not sure I would like to see THAT thank you very much indeed. Probably need a good iron too!! oh, fella, it doesn't get any easier now he has gone, but that line made me laugh!!!!
Closing Time is a lively musical video with Chagall-like lovers floating in the air! I love Leonard's sense of humor in these lines: she's the Angel of Compassion / she's rubbing half the world against her thigh.
My favorite line is "the place is dead as heaven on a Saturday night" LOL
How about "she's a hundred but she's wearing something tight?"
Leonard's lyrics are pure genius and his voice is mesmerizing! I loved his little smiles and the twinkle in his eyes. Obviously, his backup singers were having a little fun with him also. Great song/ video!
Cheryl Simser This also one of my favourite LC songs. I do believe the adorable dark- longish hair woman flanking him and clasping his hand toward the video end is/was/ became his girlfriend @ this time. He knows his ladies..
A light has gone from the world...R.I.P.
How many laughs n moments we had listening to this loudly dancing in the living room.
You are and will always be my best friend dad❤
I now understand you did the best you could with the tools u had in life.
I forgive you.
Until I see you again. Rest easy beautiful soul. 💞🪶🙏🏼✨❤️
Leonard Cohen's music was, is ,and forever shall be , simply one of the best artists that graced is with his talent, his well orchestrated band. Rip. Rea'
Hello Renee..
You are 100% correct, Leonard was a true poet, a genius with words. Hallelujah!!!!!
And it looks like freedom and feels like death…. Closing time indeed. Damn what talent!
+Mike Kemsley NO the bar closed! ;-)
+Richard Andessner Well understood my friend :)
+Vintage Furniture Revivaland" It looks like freedom BUT it feels like death... it,s somethin in between I guess""Seems like you didn,t listen too closely to the words,,,
An Irish wake.🤞
this reminds of a page ripped out of my life
if this time I lay my hands on A_ _7...I know it is closing time for me.....for once as a soldier fortune, I fought to keep myself alive...now I have to keep my persecuted brothers & sisters in Christ alive!
Cool. Take it easy.
+David Arulnathan True talk my Brother ♥ We are now being called to be warriors for Christ. To protect our innocent and helpless it may call for our blood. I ASKED for this blessing to fight..YHWH is so good and answered my prayers. We were good at fighting and now is our true battle...Be fearless my friend.
This song is genius and the backing vocals are killer!
I keep getting older but in this song, Leonard is eternal. I miss him so much.
You dont have to worry about anything anymore i will sing your songs till im dead thank you and rest in peace
Lyrical genius with a tone of perfection.
at 2:42 even Leonard can't sing that very funny line with a straight face. RIP my rebbe, my hero, my idol, my favorite poet of all time
Always makes me happy when i play this song. No matter how shitty my day was, or how much i cried.
My LIFE would have been a far more barren place, were it not for Leonard's Art.
When he accepted an award for this song, he commented,"Only in Canada could someone like me win for an album like this." Give em the "Johnny Walker" in heaven Leonard. We will miss you.
A professional entertainer and writer for many generations, you will be missed rest well my friend.
So many millions of people united in love and sorrow ❤
This one off The Best too end The marriage thank you for this great joy 21yr ago Bliss you for all your music
"I loved you when our love was blessed,
I love you now there's nuthin left
but closin time"
Who else would have dared to express these words in song? Unique and unforgettable...
True
RIP LC, and thank you. You may have moved on , but like all great bards you will live forever
Weird thing is, I've been playing this song non-stop since Tuesday and I just learned of his passing yesterday. 4 days of listening and had no clue. Rest in Peace Mr. Leonard Cohen. will always love you and your music.
I've been in my very dark and very scary and very dangerous place. So I came here. Leonard Cohen is the only one that is able to pull me back! He was the greatest singer songwriter ever!!
I live in the same dark place. I listen to Cohen every day.
@@moondancer9066 my dark place gets dangerous for those who come near me. I blackout I don't see anything but black for weeks.
Amadahy Lake and Moon Dancer. Let the light shine n, Please. The Great Leonard Cohen never let the darkness overtake him. God bless you guys
At times I can't listen to his music, it's like I can't contain the emotion. How? How could he translate every nuance of being human--the fear, hypocrisy desperation and heartbreak with such unflinching accuracy. The lyrics could draw blood but the songs are a gift from heaven.
@@MissBettieS Mr. Cohen music is my only way out. My gran use to say "Mimi goes to her cold dark place, god won't even mess with her " She wasn't afraid of any man my dark place scared her. She was afraid I'd become my dad.
Rest Easy Leonard Cohen 🎂🥳
Happy Heavenly Birthday September 21, 223
No one sung or wrote like this man, no one ever will.
This song has something in it i cannot quite put my finger on, strikes something really really deep within my souls, well, i guess that's what art is about. Absolute masterpiece. And the summer night is fragrant with the mighty expectation of relieve ... And I swear it happened just like this...
"...a sigh, a cry, a hungry kiss. The gates of love, they budged an inch; I can't say much has happened since, but closing time."
The Johnny Walker wisdom's running high...
Lol I agree 100%
We played it at the funeral of my late husband for he loved sitting in the bar
@@mirandagrund6187
Completely sad, REST IN PEACE, One of the most important singers, songwriters and poets around the world, his musical influence trascended for more than fifty years and was totally an excellence always innovating his own music working hard day and night until his last album, thanks for your awesome lyrics and beautiful music ever written, rest in peace one of my favorites singers, God bless you!..
Erickaivn G.V rodstewartlostinyou
Closing Time.. very bouncy and feelgood tune, and the awesome backing singers and not forgetting the wonderful violinist, what's not to love? sticks in the mind and makes the feet tap tap in time...... thanks LC
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This is so right on. R.I.P. Leonard.
He was a poet’s poet, razor sharp but rife with humor & splendor
RIP Leonard Cohen. A close runner up to Bob for the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature I feel sure
he is more than noble
God, but this is such a beautiful song. Thanks.
RIP | Sadness - his last album was his goodbye - he was the first Canadian poet I discovered when I came to this land many moons ago; still have some of his cassettes from the 80’s - and a collection of CD … He had a good life - may he rest in peace and his music/poetry accompany us for a long, long time … :( LCA
Hector L. Campos He had a great life! And in his own words death itself is not a tragedy.
Always regret not seeing him live got all his books his poems and music
I think he genius this song is just his ultimate use of english.miss u leonard.
Love this song and video. When ever I hear people say Cohen's songs are depressing I tell them to listen to this and they'll soon change their mind. Johnny Walker wisdom..... love it.
+TheMister Mann The style of music affects people in different manners, depending on what they are experiencing in life. If someone is going through depressive moments then this song can make them think of what they are sensing, feeling, as much as those who look at this song as a way of feeling good about themselves.Personally I like the song and rhythm.
..."except to say it isn't worth a damn". Makes me cry every time...this is an upbeat song with such a depressing meaning to me - and I love it,
.. what ever floats your boat :-))
the people who says he's depressing dont understand what true happiness is
We should be carefully to say what others dont understand just because they dont have the same taste of good quality as we have.