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So good to see someone react to a Cohen song that isn’t “Hallelujah”. Such a phenomenal poet and songwriter, and one of the best live performers I’ve seen so far. Every song was written with such care and intent. Just a fascinating human being.
Lilac wine is another wonderful tune. Jeff Buckley's acoustic (actually electric guitar but no other accompaniment) of Hallelujah is amazing, same for lilac wine and many other Cohen songs.
My wife and I got engaged 52 years ago today. So, Dance Me to the End of Love sounds more like "go through life with someone you love until the very end." We just keep on dancing.
I saw him perform in 2008 when he was 74. I went to the concert to humour my then wife, as I held the opinion that Cohen was music to slit your wrist to, but came out a rabid fan and have made up for lost time since. A remarkable man and a remarkable talent.
Love this song, so glad you decided to give it a listen, and thanks for the background. His quote was incredibly insightful into his song in particular and all art in general.
Leonard Cohen was like the Canadian Bob Dylan. He was primarily a poet, setting his works to folk music. They both were. 'Famous Blue Raincoat', and 'Suzanne', are a couple of good ones to listen to sometime. He has a deep rabbit hole of material!
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Leonard Cohen carefully masked the meanings in this song. It is about one of the greatest human tragedies of all time. He was of Jewish ancestry during the Holocaust. In the concentration camps the Nazis formed small orchestras of talented inmates to entertain them and to play while the trains were unloading to calm the prisoners. Their talents kept these musicians alive while they watched families separated and executed to the last person. Many of those that survived to the end of the war burned their instruments and never played again for the rest of their lives.
Thank you, Lady Diane. I had never heard that song before. I really like it and seeing your lovely face while it was playing made the mood all the more special.
I have often wished to be one of those present at the time when those who are alive do not die, but are changed in the twinkling of an eye. Every day that goes by seems to make that possibility more likely.
I've never paid much attention to Leonard Cohen, so this was new to me. I was as surprised as you were to learn what it's really about. The music sounds like a throwback to a 1930s European cabaret, which I guess is the point. Some of the couples reminded me of the interviews in "When Harry Met Sally," though not when it started to get sad. Apart from "Hallelujah," which has been recorded by everyone and his brother, Cohen's biggest hit was probably "Bird on the Wire." He opened all of his concerts with it. Judy Collins was the first to record it, and it has been covered by The Neville Brothers, Elvis Costello, and many others.
I really enjoyed this reaction, Leonard Cohen has always be among my favorite poets, songwriters, and performers. And of course Diane has become one of my favorite reactors. My introduction to Leonard Cohen was a book of poetry I bought at a Harvard Square bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts around 1964 or 65. The title caught my eye, "Flowers for Hitler", and checking it out there was something I loved about this guy's writing. Only a year or so later, again haunting the book and record stores in the Harvard Square area, I was surprised to see an album by the same poet, called "Songs of Leonard Cohen". I bought it and loved it. In fact I still have that original release in my possession, along with the other 4 of his first 5 releases. I know you're getting a ton of suggestions for songs to listen to by him. I'll add a few of my favorites, but I'll try not to repeat the many excellent suggestions already made by others. I'd suggest "The Stranger Song", "Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye", "You Know Who I am", "Dress Rehearsal Rag","Love Calls You By Your Name", "Diamonds In The Mine". I'm not requesting reactions to these, just suggesting that if you decide to listen to more Leonard Cohen, these are some of the many songs you might not want to miss!
Ah, Diane. Not what I thought this song was about. While I first thought, oh, two schmoozy dance tunes ina row, this one put a whole new perspective on music for for me. There are are those who deny our awful human history, but this song is both poignant and provocative. Thanks for your endevour. Hope you're well. Sláinte Mhath.
Thanks Diane! A sweet, romantic song with a touch of sadness. Very horrific background to the song though obviously. Since Leonard Cohen was a somewhat famous Canadian, we learned a bit about his music and poetry in grade school.
What an excellent song choice! Mostly known him because of Hallelujah (Shrek The Third for many people), which was a favorite of my grandmother. Tower of Song is a really great song of his. I feel like I really hope that I go out calmly and swiftly when that time comes.
my dad years ago was looking at my cd stack and floored i had 8 cds of Cohen's. then goes i had all the albums. we got drunk that night with Cohen playing and talking music.
I first really noticed Leonard Cohen with the song used as the opening credits theme for season 2 of True Detective, "Nevermind". His mood tends to be melancholy, though I like "I'm Your Man", "Darkness", "A Thousand Kisses Deep", "I'm Leaving the Table", and "Tower of Song".
It is called "Jewish music". Jews usually played the violin or clarinet, since it was easy to carry during escape (much earlier than the holocaust). In fact Jazz is the combination of Jewish music with Afro-American music. You can hear the "Jewish" part easily in the begining of "Rhapsody in blue"
Cohen had a number of relationships but never married. Two of Leonard's other brilliant songs were written for two of the great loves of his life "So Long Marianne" for Marianne Ihlen and "Suzanne" (written for Suzanne Verdal, a woman that he knew before his relationship with Suzanne Elrod).
First time hearing Leonard Cohen Dance Me to the End of Love. I like the story the song tells about couples staying together for a lifetime dancing together in old age. After learning what the song is about from the artist thoughts on the song I would rather think its about couples staying together for a lifetime.
The absolute must is *Anthem: Live In London.* This performance was toward the end of his life. While Cohen was being a Buddhist Monk his manager, to whom he had entrusted his musical fortune, was stealing every single dollar of it, and he had to go back out on the road as an old man to have money to live on. Other Cohen songs I'd recommend are *You Want It Darker* and *If It Be Your Will.*
I haven't really listened to any of his music, except for Hallelujah, and this was interesting. Not something I'd listen to regularly, but good nonetheless. As for his Hallelujah song, a year or two ago (I think), I came across someone doing a cover to it. That person completely changed the lyrics to make it "Christian". Now, I am not a religious person, but I have studied many religions. Needless to say, they got a scathing response from me about the lyric changes.
"he passed at the age of 82 years in his sleep, which is certainly a way we would all would prefer to go" Well except for those of us 82 years and older...
A while back I commented that Joni Mitchell was the poet of my generation ( I am a septuagenarian). Leonard Cohen greatly influenced her and many of those after, even such as the modern sister-group "First Aid Kit". He was perhaps an even greater poet and muse to many than Bob Dylan. Study him.
This song slaps but the song which really put him on the map and boosted his career was "Everybody Knows" featured in a movie called "Pump Up The Volume" Leonard's somber style is a little bit of an acquired taste but for me I clicked with it pretty quick!
I'm sure people will comment, "at least it's not Hallelujah", but his Hallelujah really is a great song. It's not the religious song, he wrote it himself. I don't recommend it just for a reaction video. It's just one we all need to hear.
I understand that such may be case. However, there is nothing intrinsically in the lyrics or this video that indicates this. As such it seems wrong to judge anyone who views this as simply a love song.
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This video has mixed reactions. There will always be some who appreciate the choice, and some that do not. Diane put the video out there, and she probably knew it wouldn't draw as many views as a favorite rock selection would, but to her credit, she put it out there anyway.
I've read similar before about the Nazis. It is easy to interpret this as a love song but it is so much more. Chatgpt says that "Jewish musicians in concentration camps were forced to play classical music while fellow prisoners were being led to their deaths." Beautiful piece. Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah" so it wasn't a version, it was his. I've always preferred Leonard Cohen singing it. There is a depth to his understanding of the song and a uniqueness to his voice that only he brings.
Cohen started as a poet and went into music later. One of his first works was a collection of poems titled "Flowers for Hitler." I'm uncertain if this meant to be a reference to Flowers for Algernon. Most of Cohen's songs are great, but I think Tower of Song might be a bit better for the uninitiated.
It's so weird that Cohen's "Hallelujah" has been picked up as a Christmas song. You can really tell that some people just... don't listen to the lyrics _at all,_ because the innuendo isn't exactly subtle.
Leonard Cohen was an interesting man, the son of a Jewish cantor, his music often had biblical references but was also sensual. I get a klezmer vibe from the song but perhaps it is the Eastern European Jewish musical influence of which I am not very knowlegeable. My first introduction to Cohen was to his book Beautiful Losers in American Literature many years ago. Suzanne is a great early work.
_Hallelujah_ has been covered by a number of artists, but I think the best known version was by Jeff Buckley. I always find it confusing that a song with such obvious sexual references could be considered a hymn to be sung during religious services. Of course the lyric is changed for use as a sacred song, but whenever I hear it I always think of the song in the other context. I guess once you hear it then you can't unhear it.
My favorite song writer and composer is Leonard Cohen. My husband seduced me with his music and it worked. We were married for 43 years before he passed. Please check out all of his songs. They are just wonderful. Start when he was young.
Those darn copyright strikes always mean that music reactions makes zero dollars, so Patreon, etc. are needed for them to continue. Also, Diane's Wednesday Twitch streams are fun. I'm mildly surprised you knew Leonard Cohen from "Hallelujah," since so many other people have covered it, most notably Jeff Buckley. I have never heard of Alexandra Burke, but looking her up, it appears she had big hits in Europe, but not the United States. For Leonard Cohen songs, I've always preferred "First We Take Manhattan," but then there are so many great songs he's written. Another favorite is "Everybody Knows," both Cohen's original and the Concrete Blonde cover version. The start of this one has sort of a Brecht/Weill feel to it. While on its face, Dance Me To the End of Love is a love song, but like many Leonard Cohen songs, there's something much darker behind it. It's interesting that Bob Dylan covered this song, since in some ways Leonard Cohen is a Canadian Dylan (albeit on a much smaller scale). As far as further Cohen-related things for you to check out, I could suggest several songs, but instead I would point you toward the 1990 film "Pump Up the Volume." If you haven't already seen it, the film stars Christian Slater as a high school kid who runs a personal pirate radio station. The Leonard Cohen song "Everybody Knows" is used prominently in the film, and the Concrete Blonde version I mentioned earlier plays at the end of the film.
These song reaction videos are starting to make me worry 'Did you kid get *any* music?' :) As for Leonard Cohen songs, I suggest 'Everybody Knows' and then the Concrete Blonde cover. :)
I agree this is a beautiful song, but not necessarily one I'd have on repeat. This is of course unless someone wanted to dance to it again. This would make a very nice first dance at a wedding.
Wow, this is a departure from some of the more recent music reaction requests but intriguing nevertheless. This vid showed me that Cohen's source of inspiration, although morbid, is channeling "Consummation of life" passion but this time focusing on the entrancing presence of it expressed between lovers. This harvesting of passion by Cohen does give some meaning and purpose to the otherwise senselessness of the atrocities suffered by those victims. That being said if I were to sing this to ED, could I expect her to projectile hurl??😍😜
This is as much a love song as "Every breath you take" by The Police. If you dig a little deeper you will realize which dark times this song comes from. Leonard Cohen has a lot to offer. Start or continue with his very first song "Suzanne", or with "Famous blue raincoat". If you want it more political "Democracy", more witty "One of us cannot be wrong", more upbeat "Did I ever love you", more contemporary "Nevermind" or "A street", more western style "Ballad of the absent mare", more jazzy and enigmatic "Jazz Police", more souly "Always", less poetic "Tacoma Trailer", more ww2ish "The Partisan", more French-Canadian "The lost Canadian", only more French "Joan of Arc". And if you want it darker "You want it darker" or "Seems so long ago, Nancy" and many others.
Very 'Rive Gauche', Diane. I guess not my thing. I normally pass on gas rolling around with abdominal pains. And I will thank you not to get so personal now on! LOL!!
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So good to see someone react to a Cohen song that isn’t “Hallelujah”.
Such a phenomenal poet and songwriter, and one of the best live performers I’ve seen so far. Every song was written with such care and intent. Just a fascinating human being.
Lilac wine is another wonderful tune. Jeff Buckley's acoustic (actually electric guitar but no other accompaniment) of Hallelujah is amazing, same for lilac wine and many other Cohen songs.
Poetry set to music doesn't have a lot of wasted space.
Very interesting person for sure!
I think Hallelujah was shear genius. But it probably does get over used. I really like the original album with Suzanne on it.
“Hallelujah” has been overdone. It was never one of my favourite Cohen songs anyway, and by now my reaction is “Oh no, not that that again!”
Fantastic- thanks so much. Leonard Cohan is in a genre all by himself. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful 🤩 🎶
It really is!
My wife and I got engaged 52 years ago today. So, Dance Me to the End of Love sounds more like "go through life with someone you love until the very end." We just keep on dancing.
Interesting, most people remember their wedding anniversary, but not so much their engagement date.
Aww that’s lovely 🥰
Congratulations! Keep dancing!
I saw him perform in 2008 when he was 74. I went to the concert to humour my then wife, as I held the opinion that Cohen was music to slit your wrist to, but came out a rabid fan and have made up for lost time since. A remarkable man and a remarkable talent.
I became a fan when he was blowwwnnn up real good on Second City TV, Clos'in time, I think it was Candy and Flaherty, ??Maybe the Farm Report.
Love this song, so glad you decided to give it a listen, and thanks for the background. His quote was incredibly insightful into his song in particular and all art in general.
So beautiful. Such a unique artist. This sounds ancient to me. Thank you Diane!
Leonard Cohen was like the Canadian Bob Dylan. He was primarily a poet, setting his works to folk music. They both were. 'Famous Blue Raincoat', and 'Suzanne', are a couple of good ones to listen to sometime. He has a deep rabbit hole of material!
In a just world it would have been Cohen who won the Nobel Prize in Literature instead of Dylan. Dylan never even wrote a novel - and Cohen wrote two.
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And Dylan recognized that Cohen was a better songwriter.
Dylan bent the knee the to Cohen.
Thanks for sharing the music journey. I enjoy listening to the music with You and seeing Your reactions. You always make the days Happy and Joyful with Good Vibes.
This is the first time I have heard this song. I am blown away. Thank you for this Diane! :)
Thanks for another great video. And although I was late to it last Friday, I want to say I'm happy you loved Culver's as a Wisconsinite myself.
Good to know! Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing the learning journey. I did not know anything about the artist or song till today. I enjoy learning with You.
New to me too
Leonard Cohen carefully masked the meanings in this song. It is about one of the greatest human tragedies of all time. He was of Jewish ancestry during the Holocaust. In the concentration camps the Nazis formed small orchestras of talented inmates to entertain them and to play while the trains were unloading to calm the prisoners. Their talents kept these musicians alive while they watched families separated and executed to the last person. Many of those that survived to the end of the war burned their instruments and never played again for the rest of their lives.
Happy Wednesday to you Diane! Thanks for sharing this video! Really enjoyed it! Enjoy the rest of your week! 👋😎🎉🎊
Thank you! You too!
@@DianeJennings Next Monday, June 17th. my twin brother Lito and I both turn 52. 🥳🎉🎊🎂🎈
Thank you, Lady Diane. I had never heard that song before. I really like it and seeing your lovely face while it was playing made the mood all the more special.
He has so many great songs..i wish people listen to his others songs too..
one of my favorite songs by my favorite song writer/singer. Great!!!!!!!
At 4:30 I enjoying seeing You smile brings Me a lot of joy
Definitely a nice smooth voice and song. Something to help one fall asleep, in a good way.
I'd either want to go peacefully or protecting people.
Very valiant
I have often wished to be one of those present at the time when those who are alive do not die, but are changed in the twinkling of an eye.
Every day that goes by seems to make that possibility more likely.
I've never paid much attention to Leonard Cohen, so this was new to me. I was as surprised as you were to learn what it's really about. The music sounds like a throwback to a 1930s European cabaret, which I guess is the point. Some of the couples reminded me of the interviews in "When Harry Met Sally," though not when it started to get sad.
Apart from "Hallelujah," which has been recorded by everyone and his brother, Cohen's biggest hit was probably "Bird on the Wire." He opened all of his concerts with it. Judy Collins was the first to record it, and it has been covered by The Neville Brothers, Elvis Costello, and many others.
Very surprised! Yes it did have an air of that!
_Hallelujah_ is the only song by him that I know, until now, but you seem to have a broader familiarity with other styles than I have.
This song makes me both happy and sad at the same time. Happy because of the love, and sad because of the history behind.
Thank you for your work.
I really enjoyed this reaction, Leonard Cohen has always be among my favorite poets, songwriters, and performers. And of course Diane has become one of my favorite reactors.
My introduction to Leonard Cohen was a book of poetry I bought at a Harvard Square bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts around 1964 or 65. The title caught my eye, "Flowers for Hitler", and checking it out there was something I loved about this guy's writing.
Only a year or so later, again haunting the book and record stores in the Harvard Square area, I was surprised to see an album by the same poet, called "Songs of Leonard Cohen". I bought it and loved it. In fact I still have that original release in my possession, along with the other 4 of his first 5 releases.
I know you're getting a ton of suggestions for songs to listen to by him. I'll add a few of my favorites, but I'll try not to repeat the many excellent suggestions already made by others. I'd suggest "The Stranger Song", "Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye", "You Know Who I am", "Dress Rehearsal Rag","Love Calls You By Your Name", "Diamonds In The Mine". I'm not requesting reactions to these, just suggesting that if you decide to listen to more Leonard Cohen, these are some of the many songs you might not want to miss!
There is an added sense of reality when I listen to this song as I and my wife enter our 7th decade of life
An absolute classical singer and composer. Like the classic french folk singers!😊😊😊
Thanks for reacting to it Diane!
No problem 😊
Thank you for the video. Also here's to the first Puppy President Chewie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
His Live in London concert is worth watching
I could watch you watch grass grow but I can't get through this so here's a comment and a thumbs up for the AL and have a nice night.
Happy Weird Wednesday! I really love this video. Have a great week.
Thank you! You too!
Ah, Diane. Not what I thought this song was about. While I first thought, oh, two schmoozy dance tunes ina row, this one put a whole new perspective on music for for me. There are are those who deny our awful human history, but this song is both poignant and provocative. Thanks for your endevour. Hope you're well. Sláinte Mhath.
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Lenard Cohen, another GREAT" Canadian holds the record of 9th for the all time most covered songs with his song "Hallelujah".
Thanks Diane! A sweet, romantic song with a touch of sadness. Very horrific background to the song though obviously. Since Leonard Cohen was a somewhat famous Canadian, we learned a bit about his music and poetry in grade school.
Oh really!? That’s very cool
I was not expecting to get teary
What an excellent song choice! Mostly known him because of Hallelujah (Shrek The Third for many people), which was a favorite of my grandmother. Tower of Song is a really great song of his. I feel like I really hope that I go out calmly and swiftly when that time comes.
"Closing time" is very nice, although you don't hear it all that often for some reason. His poetry is also outstanding.
my dad years ago was looking at my cd stack and floored i had 8 cds of Cohen's. then goes i had all the albums. we got drunk that night with Cohen playing and talking music.
Music for people who loved each other for 50 years...
@@Grim_Reaper_from_Hell Thanx for missing the point completely.
I first really noticed Leonard Cohen with the song used as the opening credits theme for season 2 of True Detective, "Nevermind". His mood tends to be melancholy, though I like "I'm Your Man", "Darkness", "A Thousand Kisses Deep", "I'm Leaving the Table", and "Tower of Song".
shot down in a blaze of glory is much more romantic than dying in your sleep
While I was listening to this video, I thought that the song sounded as if it would fit perfectly into _Fiddler on the Roof._
Good point
It is called "Jewish music". Jews usually played the violin or clarinet, since it was easy to carry during escape (much earlier than the holocaust). In fact Jazz is the combination of Jewish music with Afro-American music. You can hear the "Jewish" part easily in the begining of "Rhapsody in blue"
Our wedding song from 7 years ago. We danced to it in the hills of the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
JIm Gaffigan Best Meat Jokes deserves your attention. Being clean yet very funny is an art. Have a great weekend😂😂
Cohen had a number of relationships but never married. Two of Leonard's other brilliant songs were written for two of the great loves of his life "So Long Marianne" for Marianne Ihlen and "Suzanne" (written for Suzanne Verdal, a woman that he knew before his relationship with Suzanne Elrod).
First time hearing Leonard Cohen Dance Me to the End of Love. I like the story the song tells about couples staying together for a lifetime dancing together in old age. After learning what the song is about from the artist thoughts on the song I would rather think its about couples staying together for a lifetime.
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At 4:37 looks like Chewie's waking up from a nap. Chewie is ready for some hugs and cuddles.
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Diane should check out Perry Como soon. He has such wonderful songs, and a fantastic voice 🥳
I think my dad likes him?
@@DianeJenningsI've no doubt he would 😊
The absolute must is *Anthem: Live In London.* This performance was toward the end of his life. While Cohen was being a Buddhist Monk his manager, to whom he had entrusted his musical fortune, was stealing every single dollar of it, and he had to go back out on the road as an old man to have money to live on. Other Cohen songs I'd recommend are *You Want It Darker* and *If It Be Your Will.*
I haven't really listened to any of his music, except for Hallelujah, and this was interesting. Not something I'd listen to regularly, but good nonetheless.
As for his Hallelujah song, a year or two ago (I think), I came across someone doing a cover to it. That person completely changed the lyrics to make it "Christian". Now, I am not a religious person, but I have studied many religions. Needless to say, they got a scathing response from me about the lyric changes.
"he passed at the age of 82 years in his sleep, which is certainly a way we would all would prefer to go"
Well except for those of us 82 years and older...
I was introduced to Leonard Cohen by a lady her 20s I used to play guitar with in the early 70s
A while back I commented that Joni Mitchell was the poet of my generation ( I am a septuagenarian). Leonard Cohen greatly influenced her and many of those after, even such as the modern sister-group "First Aid Kit". He was perhaps an even greater poet and muse to many than Bob Dylan. Study him.
Very interesting. It would appear I am.
Wow, was not expecting that background to the song. That was probably the last thing on my mind.
Same here! 🥺
This song slaps but the song which really put him on the map and boosted his career was "Everybody Knows" featured in a movie called "Pump Up The Volume"
Leonard's somber style is a little bit of an acquired taste but for me I clicked with it pretty quick!
I luv that film but don’t recall the song! Very cool
I'm sure people will comment, "at least it's not Hallelujah", but his Hallelujah really is a great song. It's not the religious song, he wrote it himself. I don't recommend it just for a reaction video. It's just one we all need to hear.
you kind of haven't really heard the song until you've heard it from Cohen himself
@@nathanweiss5174 Yep.
For a change of pace, listen to Leonard Cohen's live version of "I'm Your Man". 🙂
do people not understand that this song is about couples having their last dance before they are killed in the holocaust?
Bullshit , like they would have card that much , never happened !
@@emilyalice1 To me, it’s about a life long love.
@@MrBerrhug Hat is more accurate. TY.
I understand that such may be case. However, there is nothing intrinsically in the lyrics or this video that indicates this. As such it seems wrong to judge anyone who views this as simply a love song.
@@gordoncameron5082 Did you look at the video ?Did you really understand the lyrics?
I like this song, I’d like to listen to it again, in fact I think I’ll do just that, riiiiight….. now
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This was an interesting choice for today’s music selection
What we learned about the song took an unexpected direction
Diane does say this is a variety channel in the description
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This video has mixed reactions. There will always be some who appreciate the choice, and some that do not. Diane put the video out there, and she probably knew it wouldn't draw as many views as a favorite rock selection would, but to her credit, she put it out there anyway.
I've read similar before about the Nazis. It is easy to interpret this as a love song but it is so much more. Chatgpt says that "Jewish musicians in concentration camps were forced to play classical music while fellow prisoners were being led to their deaths." Beautiful piece. Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah" so it wasn't a version, it was his. I've always preferred Leonard Cohen singing it. There is a depth to his understanding of the song and a uniqueness to his voice that only he brings.
I’ve never heard of this guy. Sounds like an old timey song.
Chewie has my vote! 🥰
Sure is!
A great Canadian talent
Cohen started as a poet and went into music later. One of his first works was a collection of poems titled "Flowers for Hitler." I'm uncertain if this meant to be a reference to Flowers for Algernon. Most of Cohen's songs are great, but I think Tower of Song might be a bit better for the uninitiated.
It's so weird that Cohen's "Hallelujah" has been picked up as a Christmas song. You can really tell that some people just... don't listen to the lyrics _at all,_ because the innuendo isn't exactly subtle.
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Lurgan did Hallelujah as 'Slan Abhuela', (my spelling may be off), which I appreciate tremendously. 😊
There is a Christian version that is played at Christmas. I heard Mollie B sing it at her Christmas show.
This song went over your head.
Great 😊
Leonard Cohen was an interesting man, the son of a Jewish cantor, his music often had biblical references but was also sensual. I get a klezmer vibe from the song but perhaps it is the Eastern European Jewish musical influence of which I am not very knowlegeable. My first introduction to Cohen was to his book Beautiful Losers in American Literature many years ago. Suzanne is a great early work.
2:34 now that’s a smoooooooth voice
10:08 I was wondering why there was a shot of a burning violin.
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_Hallelujah_ has been covered by a number of artists, but I think the best known version was by Jeff Buckley. I always find it confusing that a song with such obvious sexual references could be considered a hymn to be sung during religious services. Of course the lyric is changed for use as a sacred song, but whenever I hear it I always think of the song in the other context. I guess once you hear it then you can't unhear it.
I totally agree, I chalk it up to people not paying attention
Ohhhhh I totally didn’t realize myself!
I recommend that you react to Eivor Palsdottir, who recorded Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat". She's a singer/songwriter from the Faroe Islands.
My favorite song writer and composer is Leonard Cohen. My husband seduced me with his music and it worked. We were married for 43 years before he passed. Please check out all of his songs. They are just wonderful. Start when he was young.
4:45 for a brief moment here I thought Diane was going to start dancing with Chewie😆
It did seem that could happen.
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Those darn copyright strikes always mean that music reactions makes zero dollars, so Patreon, etc. are needed for them to continue. Also, Diane's Wednesday Twitch streams are fun.
I'm mildly surprised you knew Leonard Cohen from "Hallelujah," since so many other people have covered it, most notably Jeff Buckley. I have never heard of Alexandra Burke, but looking her up, it appears she had big hits in Europe, but not the United States. For Leonard Cohen songs, I've always preferred "First We Take Manhattan," but then there are so many great songs he's written. Another favorite is "Everybody Knows," both Cohen's original and the Concrete Blonde cover version.
The start of this one has sort of a Brecht/Weill feel to it. While on its face, Dance Me To the End of Love is a love song, but like many Leonard Cohen songs, there's something much darker behind it.
It's interesting that Bob Dylan covered this song, since in some ways Leonard Cohen is a Canadian Dylan (albeit on a much smaller scale).
As far as further Cohen-related things for you to check out, I could suggest several songs, but instead I would point you toward the 1990 film "Pump Up the Volume." If you haven't already seen it, the film stars Christian Slater as a high school kid who runs a personal pirate radio station. The Leonard Cohen song "Everybody Knows" is used prominently in the film, and the Concrete Blonde version I mentioned earlier plays at the end of the film.
I know that film well but don’t recall the song!
Thanks for the glowing endorsement
At 10:16 not my favorite song either though I would dance to it for sure in a dance hall.
These song reaction videos are starting to make me worry 'Did you kid get *any* music?' :) As for Leonard Cohen songs, I suggest 'Everybody Knows' and then the Concrete Blonde cover. :)
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First time hearing thIs song. I can see the appeal. As for your question, I'd like to fall into a black hole.
I agree this is a beautiful song, but not necessarily one I'd have on repeat. This is of course unless someone wanted to dance to it again. This would make a very nice first dance at a wedding.
For sure! 👰♀️
Wow, this is a departure from some of the more recent music reaction requests but intriguing nevertheless. This vid showed me that Cohen's source of inspiration, although morbid, is channeling "Consummation of life" passion but this time focusing on the entrancing presence of it expressed between lovers. This harvesting of passion by Cohen does give some meaning and purpose to the otherwise senselessness of the atrocities suffered by those victims. That being said if I were to sing this to ED, could I expect her to projectile hurl??😍😜
Probably not, ED can be impatient, but she does have a heart. She paid me to say that.
You could!!
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I think you would love Suzanne one of Cohen's biggest hits.
Today is Magic Day know as Magicians Day
Hey Lady Diane, did you see my message.
Why couldn't the bike stand up? It was two-tired.
Check out his song: Everybody Knows
This was to a movie soundtrack I can’t remember which movie but I’m very sure it is
You should listen to live in London.
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This is as much a love song as "Every breath you take" by The Police. If you dig a little deeper you will realize which dark times this song comes from.
Leonard Cohen has a lot to offer. Start or continue with his very first song "Suzanne", or with "Famous blue raincoat". If you want it more political "Democracy", more witty "One of us cannot be wrong", more upbeat "Did I ever love you", more contemporary "Nevermind" or "A street", more western style "Ballad of the absent mare", more jazzy and enigmatic "Jazz Police", more souly "Always", less poetic "Tacoma Trailer", more ww2ish "The Partisan", more French-Canadian "The lost Canadian", only more French "Joan of Arc". And if you want it darker "You want it darker" or "Seems so long ago, Nancy" and many others.
"Dance me to the children who are asking to be born."
Lenard Cohen is new to me. 🤯
He was most popular in the 1960s and 70s.
I've followed Lenard since the early 60's!
Montreal's favourite son, C'est si bon!
The Twins , yes
Very 'Rive Gauche', Diane. I guess not my thing. I normally pass on gas rolling around with abdominal pains. And I will thank you not to get so personal now on! LOL!!
Another good song of his is The Tower Of Song.
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Leonard is the second greatest ever songwriter. Check out his song, The Future.
you should listen to "I'm Your Man." It's a stunner.
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