Leonard Cohen was like fine wine. The older he got, the more fabulous his voice tasted.

@cherylsmith4457

4 жыл бұрын

Yum yum

@drgeetchadha

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more🙂

@cathsalazar9930

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@marieclaudeferry6563

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Yes, Yes!

@Hypnobreast

Жыл бұрын

True, but sounded, not tasted

Lyrics It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house Deep in the desert You're living for nothing now I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman To a flake of your life And when she came back She was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Sincerely, L. Cohen

His old man voice in his later years gave all his songs even more depth...

@wendykulp4734

5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Love Leonard's old man voice.

@PanglossDr

5 жыл бұрын

He was born with the gift of a Golden Voice.

@anacamusso7468

4 жыл бұрын

His voice, so deep came from his heart to others heart. Directly.

@pavelkopysov3701

3 жыл бұрын

His last album ... is nothing to add. I guess nobody had left us so faithfully

@vibingwithvinyl

3 жыл бұрын

@@pavelkopysov3701 David Bowie's last album is also a masterpiece.

We can say one of the greatest artist of the XX century? His light will never stop shining❤❤❤

During these last few live tours Leonard seems to reach his highest levels of musical expression, and has surrounded himself with a band and backing singers of world class level. Just check out how many of the band are noteworthy recording artists in their own right. We're lucky Leonard was pushed into these last tours and that we have such a great musical treasure as a result.

@paga123

Жыл бұрын

Yes the mixture of Cohen's deep voice and the young women chorist seems To be the success of this live tours.

@jamesrindley6215

Жыл бұрын

@@paga123 It's everything, the whole band is absolutely top level. When Leonard Cohen tasked Roscoe Beck to assemble a touring lineup he said "I just want the best band on the road this year".

@paullouter2933

Жыл бұрын

I agree, absolute top level, very intense and very moving.

@TheTransitmtl

Жыл бұрын

I'm incredibly privileged to have lived 200 meters from Mr Cohens Montreal house. Funnily enough he lived on a street called Marieanne. After he passed many montrealers had a vigil in front of his house. In front people laid flowers, candles but also tea and oranges.

@anne-lisebouvier128

Жыл бұрын

Un diamant monsieur Léonard Cohen, merci pour votre commentaire ❤. Une petite française 💙.

I was 19 years old, 1985. When an older friend introduced me to Leonard Cohen's music. I wasn't alone in the world anymore. Thank you Leonard Cohen, forever in my heart with gratitude.

@lucymorales7816

4 жыл бұрын

What a touching story. Thank you for sharing it.

@cadenceenglish

4 жыл бұрын

You said the very thing I knew in my heart but hadn't found the words yet. Much love ❤️

@antoniocordeiro4692

2 жыл бұрын

Eu, não tive a mesma sorte que tu... Infelizmente...!

@lifemathmoney6083

2 жыл бұрын

It was yesterday when I first listened to Cohen. Introduced me by a friend

@sv7885

2 жыл бұрын

В 1985 мне тоже было 19 лет.....

This used to be my least favorite Leonard Cohen song. Now I adore it. Every time I listen, it touches me more deeply. Cohen was a great, irreplaceable artist.

I was 17 when I first heard Suzanne. It was if were singing of me. I’ve loved him ever since. I’m now 64. Rest in Deep Peace, beautiful man.

I am an Indian. And I have not, in my 22 years of living, come across anyone who listens to Mr. Cohen ardently, or has even heard of him. It's astounding how such giants have walked amongst us, fellow mortals, and we didn't even give them their due credit till the time they were around us. RIP, Sir.

@aparupatitir

5 жыл бұрын

I'm an Indian and I know a few who listen to Cohen. He maybe not as popular amongst general populace, but he has an audience. Yes I wish it was bigger. Also before KZread i doubt if there were many ways to look for good international artists, if you don't have a family that exposes you to good music

@aryabanerjee5986

5 жыл бұрын

Those who enjoy poetry, music and love for life adores LC in every corner of the world.

@ariu2085

5 жыл бұрын

I listen to Mr. Cohen. In my 61 years of life I see Cohen as a Prophet - a Sage - a Guru

@marconius101

4 жыл бұрын

I'm Dutch, and was the same as you around 22 when I discovered Leonard Cohen... I'm now 64 and still listen almost daily ....much love from the Netherlands...

@dipakroychowdhury4973

4 жыл бұрын

@Shrivatsa Sagar u are absolutely spot on

I feel that to find his voice in KZread is one of my beautiful discoveries in my life....

Can we take a moment to appreciate how amazing that violinist is?

My favorite version of this song by far. Cohen was a truly genious. RIP

Rest in peace. Thank you for your gift.

@paperhouse9920

7 жыл бұрын

This is just too sad

@claudejoris6

7 жыл бұрын

Paper House

@cheofbowland

7 жыл бұрын

I still hurt from your passing Leonard...I will love your music forever..xxx

@appolinehanchir4980

7 жыл бұрын

Rene Bernier Tra

@jmcfintona999

6 жыл бұрын

che williams I hurt for one more legend passing before I witnessed in person a true musician, singer and artist in person.

Back in the early 70’s a man I was seeing played the album “Songs from a Room” and I’ve never forgotten it. This song was haunting me today which is how I ended up here.

I've just read someone mentioning this song which surprisingly even though a long-time Leonard Cohen fan I've never heard before. My brother, who took his own life 5 years ago now, introduced me to Leonard and from hereon I will think of him whenever I listen to this beautiful ballad. My dear brother Andrew, I hope that you have since met the great Mr. Cohen in the afterlife.

This man is sublime ,his poetry beyond wonderful

@RamSadeh

Жыл бұрын

Jewish poetry at that! That’s where his genius dwelled

Merci Leonard pour tous ces bons moments à écouter ta musique, à réfléchir ta poésie et à accepter la vérité.

I thank this great musician/poet for my career, i studied listening to his music. I'm 70yrs. now and I still love his songs. He is a poet, a genius and above all a gentleman. ❤❤❤❤

This is my ultimate favourite song ,pure genius that was Leonard Cohen. RIP you beautiful man

A sad, sad day. Another light gone from this world. You'll forever be in our hearts Mr. Cohen. Thank you for sharing your gift.

@adriancarter7825

3 жыл бұрын

I have listened to l.Cohen since I was 16 and that was about 1967 and to this day have never heard anything as lovely.

@sasjames4308

Жыл бұрын

No 1 day ever similar to where this man can take you 1961>????

It sounds better than the earlier versons. I love this song, have loved it for forty years. Words and Feelings of friendship, love and melancholy. . Thank you Leonard Cohen. Your soul and music remain with us all.

I miss you Leonard. The world isn't the same without you!

Он был действительно велик. Такие люди делают мир. Не лучше, не хуже - они его просто создают.

First Cohen song I ever listened and continue listening for 20 years. RIP Mr. Cohen, you will not be forgotten.

So good to be the end of December so I can play this song, again and again. So good to read the positivity below when the world is in the grip of Covid-19

This man and his voice ! Still in 2022.... And we are humming..... Love and respect #Cohen 💓💓💓

Your gift keeps on giving. You have been serenading me since I was 15, now in my 50's - your music still makes my heart soar. Thank you Leonard.

This is the most beatiful version I have heard.

I'm 63 and still love his music ❤

I can't hold back my tears watching this performance.

This is my three-year-old nephew’s favourite song. It’s the only song that is guaranteed to stop him crying and send him to sleep, ever since he was born.

I was there. A life long ambition achieved to hear him live. The voice that shaped my early adulthood and accompanied me through first love and loss.

Such a master of his music. His poetry and so much more. This song is deeply intense.

@donewithyourshit7303

Жыл бұрын

So very sad to know he's not with us anymore... So heartbreaking 🥺

Уже тридцать лет , с тех пор , как услышала этот голос... Слов не понимаю, но сердце всегда трепещет

@alimalakaew3426

3 жыл бұрын

Хорошие слова о чувствах

@innaashapiro

3 жыл бұрын

Есть переводы песен. Слова волшебные.

@user-xc8ro5ep2e

2 жыл бұрын

почитайте. Там представляется целая история, вернее флэшбэк. Такая кинематографичная история))) дана такой пунктирной линией, полунамеками.

@user-xc8ro5ep2e

2 жыл бұрын

@@innaashapiro да, поэзия хорошего толка

My favourite song to hear at the end of December. You're so missed L. Cohen ❤

This musical poetry is my late night go to when no one gets me...

@olgamountain9904

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya, sweetheart.

What a songwriter. His voice to elevate the lyrics to another level and give it depth and dimension so different from the conventional music. Reminds me of Bob Dylan. Legends.

I don't know if it was "four in the morning", but it is definitely "the end of December" and in my dream it was You. It was a pleasant conversation. The dream made up for the emptiness of reality. You and Your art live in my heart forever. ♥️

R.I.P. Mr.Cohen. Thanks for all your songs and many nice moments with them.

Dear Mr Cohen, For the light and the dark, the bittersweet and the joyous, the subtle nuance and the bald-faced statement, all entered into with utmost conviction and a true sense of what it means to be a human being, with all our faults and triumphs... I thank you and remain, most humbly and sincerely, A friend. Chris Talbot Sydney, Australia November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard....your music will live forever.

This is life saving song for me. Thank you Leonard, dzięki Maciej! Spoczywajcie i wracajcie, jesteście tu potrzebni i niezastąpieni!

Peace to a man who shaped the thoughts of humanity, words never die.

Today when I woke up I felt the need to listen to this song. Cohen is something else ❤

this man is art

@Echnaton1954

8 жыл бұрын

+miss Athalia Well, beauty describes itself !

I saw him in1993. It was THE most incredible musical experience in my life. Such a profound loss.

Like one of his songs, he knew he was ......'just passing through' ..... so glad to have come across his genius. His memory blesses all......Farewell Leonard.

Saw this live. It was breathtaking.

@jennbamboo

2 жыл бұрын

You are very, very lucky x

@celesteventura1935

Жыл бұрын

Me also in Auckland aged 76 and he sang for 3 hours...simply mesmerizing

One of the songs that make me shudder every time. sad. Thanks for all the songs. Love and miss you already.

Masterpiece, İstanbul'un soğuk geçen kasım günlerinde, camdan dışarı bakınca yağan yağmur ve var olan fırtına, arka planda L.Cohen'ın yıllanmış şarabı andıran sesi. 19.11.23

You'll remain alive in your songs. Thanks Mr. Cohen.

@gustavoportuguezsalas8143

7 жыл бұрын

juan diego flores

@keithusher6810

6 жыл бұрын

agree.

So long,Leonard. May you rest in peace. Thank you for the inspiration.

RIP Legend, my dad passed in 2010, he was your biggest fan, and I grew to love you also, we both saw you live in manchester (best £100 Ive ever spent on a concert!) have a great time now in the tower of song with my old fella :-)

I recently found out about this song and I have been bawling my eyes out listening to it like 20 times a day. It's a masterpiece! I especially love the violin part!!

@shivanshcx

2 жыл бұрын

Same happened to me 2 years ago. I still come here :)

@wivinefosty4960

Жыл бұрын

A wonderful song with so poetic words and the bass voice of Cohen to express them so beautifully. THANK YOU Mr.Cohen!!!

@yogi9631

6 ай бұрын

The cello and the saxophone in Jennifer warnes version is even more gripping….:

It's the voice and the words that made him a great singer.

It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear

One of the best songs ever recorded, pure poetry.

Devasted. Thanks for the inspiration. And the tears. Rest in peace.

Mr. Cohen. You have beautiful songs immensely adore you like your creation. you give me the strength to continue to live and enjoy life's beauty. Thank you very much. thank you sir

The high preist of melancholy

RIP Leonard. We all deeply miss you 🖤❤️🖤 I grew up listening to your tune and I wii until I die.

Pure genius... Florence, Italy 2010!! Unforgettable !!! Thank you L C !! Rest in Power

Adorable Leonard Cohen, brilliant poet and musician, singer/performer, sensitive, emotional, fantastic ♥️🎸♥️🎤♥️💫🎶💯✨😘

I miss you Leonard I miss your unique voice and music

@jjh3585

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm glad I lived through this time. Poor, and lounging back onto one of those old 1940s brown lounge chairs with the stuffing hanging out of it, passing a half empty wine cask around a boree ring of coeds. And there was Leonard's presence, hypnotically escaping from two great, heavy speakers as we lay on the linoleum somewhere between midnight and dawn. It's strange how genius seems to reach out and grab receptive young minds.

I adore this singer, wise, talented Leonard!🎶♥️ Bless you, my love! And you ARE blessed , especially where you exist NOW!!💕💕💕💙💙💜💜🧚‍♂️

@MarcosBryant-lj8zi

10 ай бұрын

What do you admire most about Leonard

@lizapapadatou-papavramides7525

10 ай бұрын

@@MarcosBryant-lj8zi I adore his multiple talents, and his free , open mind! He was a poet, a writer, and a singer with a unique voice and performance! His texts had always meaning , and they spoke directly to the heart and the intellect of his fans!!!!He was a humble, generous, and gracious man , with inborn noblesse and irresistible humor !!❤️👍

@MarcosBryant-lj8zi

10 ай бұрын

@@lizapapadatou-papavramides7525 that’s really nice, so what’s your favorite song from Leonard

@lizapapadatou-papavramides7525

10 ай бұрын

@@MarcosBryant-lj8zi I love all his songs of his maturity years, and some of his youth . You can go to his site and listen all of them. And that's it! Thank you!

I have spent hundreds of 4am in the morning listening to this beautiful gem.

Dearest Leonard, thank you for the music, rest in peace.

Divine Music, majestic voice, audience will have 100% concentration without wandering while listening to this great stream of music.. This will be in air forever... We deeply miss you sir...

Sincerest condolences to your family. And deepest thanks to you Mr. Leonard Cohen, for your superb legacy of melodic originality, audacity and honesty. You are remembered with much admiration and love.

When my children were growing up I lost music. Leonard Cohen very deep music appreciated now.

Listening in 2022 and damn sure will listen it in 2072 even after 50 years. It will be always a masterpiece for every generation.

Leonard Cohen...A true legend in his time. Wish I had the opportunity to see him live.

Maybe my favorite version of this song. (But I say that all the time)

@srhcb1

7 жыл бұрын

I had such "a friend".

RIP Leonard, how I love this song! 💖

The music you made and the texts you wrote will stay in me as long as my hearts beat... Thank you...

как звучит гитара в его руках,это просто сила!

just discovered this song today... can't stop listen to it... infinite replay

@johnbolander3588

2 жыл бұрын

Look up dax riggs..he is the former singer of a metal band called acid bath..he's a extremely talented feller..he has quite a few bands now..agents of oblivion..deadboy and the elephantmen ..his solo stuff..dax riggs..he covers a few of Leonard Cohen's songs..he does them justice..hope you enjoy

I have known Leonard Cohen by chance, wondering on youtube..I found the best and wonderful singer I have ever known..A real treasure in our real world! God bless you, Leonard!

What an amazing song! Binge listening for 3 days now. Thank you for this amazing song Mr. Cohen!

Love from China. When i was a freshman i heard his songs in a rainy night, i deeply fell into love his voice. But so sadly when i was in the military as a voluntary soilder he passed away. He gave me strength and told me loneness is a must way to mature as Michael Jackson taught me to be kind

Великолепно, Леонард !!!! Браво !!!!! Благо Дарю !!!!

Heard this for the first time yesterday and have now listened to it 6 times. Great music is timeless.

So thankful that I was finally able to see him live on this tour. The memories of a lifetime brought to life in front of my eyes. The best concert I have ever been to.

A wonderful song that I truly and deeply love, but it hits me so hard every time, that I barely can stand listening to it. You where one of those whos music I turned to when life almost broke me down. May you rest in peace.

Such a splendid artwork, I have felt it softened my soul.

Poetry in motion. My fav L Cohen song. It will live on forever.

I just adore this beautiful song ..

@user-wy8lp4dk6r

3 жыл бұрын

Divine music

@More2Love

3 жыл бұрын

Lღ√Ƹ IT

@Walter_Nicolas

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today 💝

@user-qv6xz7mx1s

3 жыл бұрын

💯💣👍

@dannyboy6349

2 жыл бұрын

And it adores you, a LC fan.

grew up listening to him as a child as my ma played him none stop and i did not like him well i did not understand him then i grew up and fell in love with him and his poetry he was an amazing man R.I.P

Uwielbiam tą piosenkę...znam ją od dzieciństwa ...przypomina najpiękniejsze chwile mojego życia...

it was a one of favourite singer of my beloved boyfriend who passed away almost two years ago. Only now I can hear Leonard Cohen without tears of my eyes)) What a great music!

Leonard Cohen the KING!!!! Thank You!!! 👉🏼❤️👈🏼 Super Song!!! 👌🎤👌🎤👌🎤👌🎤🎶😊

What a talent. Has always been my fav LC song and this is one of his great performances. We will miss him. RIP Mr Leonard Cohen.

Last year I finally managed to visit the island of Hydra and walked to his house where he had lived for a few years with his Marianne. I dreamed of doing this since I read his autobiography, almost 20 years ago. He was a great artist. Thank you, Mr. Cohen! Your music and your poetry will live on forever.

@lifeofreilly9943

Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@faeryegrrl777

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!!

Thank you for sharing your gift. Absolutely timeless! I just can't spoke myself from listening to this song.......

Leonard Cohen es irrepetible, su discreta elegancia, su sencillez, su sobria y limpia sonrisa, su voz profunda, su hondo sentimiento, sus coros, sus músicos... Leonard Cohen fue un magnífico y fecundo poeta, un compositor genial, un intérprete simpar y un ser humano UNICO. Adoro sus canciones, me aportan tanto y me dan tanta paz, que estaré eternamente agradecido a este mensajero de meditaciones y reflexiones tan elevadas. Gracias MAESTRO COHEN

Thank you dear Mr Cohen, you was the only one in this painfully soul. Thank you so much for your light and balance

It was one of my dreams: a concert of Leonard Choen. Unfortuntely for me it is too late!

forever in your depth for all the knowledge you've come to share with us over the last several decades

I adore how none of these posts have "thumbs down" or negative responses, says alot about the people he touched.

@lucymorales7816

4 жыл бұрын

He was universally loved.