I went to concert by leonard Cohen in brighton UK in 1979 at the dome. A baby was crying so loud it was affecting the performance. Leonard stoppef playing and said in a slow low voice i love to hear a baby cry we thundered with applause. I am now 67 and have never forgotten that magic night RIP.....leonard

@jeankingsley1457

5 жыл бұрын

I have just found the wisdom and beauty of Leonard Corn I'm sorry I've missed do.much what a wonderful man

It has taken me 74 years to "meet" Leonard Cohen...so touched and inspired by this Great Man... Bob Baker. Melbourne. Australia.

I played classical/flamenco for 40 years, I memorized a hundred wonderful pieces but I was nothing & had no talent. BUT listening to Mr. Cohen speak of the guitar brought all of my failures into a light of great success as I listened and knew, in the depth of my soul, just exactly what he meant & felt. He made my 40 years of struggle into a moment of incredible joy. I weep at his passing as I write this.

@messipist

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully stated. I still mourn the loss of this great soul.

@subaiya

3 жыл бұрын

you wrote a poem accidently

@arricammarques1955

Жыл бұрын

Millions weep and rejoice with his eternal legacy.

@erepsekahs

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he brought deeply and beautifully crafted words and music into my life a long, long time ago. I shall not forget them, and I cannot forget them. I have played and sung for almost sixty years now, and Leonard Cohen has been, and continues to be a deep, yearning emotion in all I write, and all I aspire to be.

Cohen giving a master class on public speaking whilst walking the thin line between humble man and living legend. Brilliance.

@marionnord4189

4 жыл бұрын

Hello i Just him. M43

The world could use many more like Mr. Cohen. He's not only a great writer and singer, but, more importantly, a deeply elegant human being.

I didn't see any notes. No teleprompter. Just a man talking from the heart. And what a heart....

@karlconnolly3994

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Sullivan He said at the beginning of his speech Bob that he’d written it down but didn’t need to look. It was from the heart,beautiful.

@user-vo7rv3ql2i

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Sullivan- You put this in words very well.

@charleshumphreys1765

4 жыл бұрын

Spoken with dignity and beauty.

@jonathanberman4572

4 жыл бұрын

Definition of a poet. Perhaps an idea and notes the night before, but no one coukd ad lib what that concept means better than Leonard. I agree with the comment acceptance speech into art - in a few words the poet has conveyed a lifetime of passions. That strength and Mr Cohen's presence is eternal. RIP, thanks for your continued example of a good life. As you said, "not a victory march" but so much more powerful.

@francoiswilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Love Leonard

"Never lament casually. If one is to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all, it must be done within the strict confines of dignity and beauty."

@FirCorred

6 жыл бұрын

Yes... that's amazing, every time. There's still so much to learn from this man. But it's still hard, I don't deal well with his death....

@lycangypsypriest3190

6 жыл бұрын

Zefix Halleluja what could be added to such a beautiful. statement..??.....it is has it is....complete.......♥️🖤🎋🎵🎵🎵🌈🌌✨

@MojoVince

5 жыл бұрын

@@FirCorred His death is nothing compare to his life, his work. What a gift it is for all of us who received it.

@anamendez5934

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing. ...

@mulliniks51

5 жыл бұрын

I wrote that one down

I just can't fathom how great an orator he is. My God the man knew words...and how to use them to go straight to one's soul. What a gift to mankind Cohen was.

"If I knew where the good songs came from, I'd go there more often" If you have even an ounce of creativity, this will resonate.

"poetry comes from a place that no one commands and no one conquers"...amazing!

@lycangypsypriest3190

6 жыл бұрын

Claudiu Tunaru poetic purity....

@anthonycooke9618

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing is the word to use, such depth of feeling. He was able to feel the sound before said the words,such commands can not be stopped. Thank you Leonard Cohen, for all your words and music.

@sigurdsanna2684

3 жыл бұрын

amazing

I also tear up every single time I listen to this speech. Specially being myself from Andalusia, the region of Spain Lorca was from and that is well known as the birthplace of flamenco, and being a Cohen's fan, this speech is just priceless. What a poet, what an artist. A Spanish flamenco singer, Enrique Morente, covered Cohen's Take This Waltz, which was based on a poem by Federico García Lorca, the poet he talks about in this speech. Later there have been more covers of this song. You can find them on KZread. It is a beautiful story of mutual inspiration (Lorca-Cohen-Morente... others).

Unreal. A man with a special kind of integrity. He gives himself very little credit for what he could do with those six chords!

Please let me share this with you. Our girl who is now a young woman wrote a letter to the late great Leonard Cohen. We were so lucky to see him in Australia and so so lucky to find a security guard who actually gave Mr. Cohen our girls letter while he was on stage. She was 4 at the time and just fell in love with the song “Everybody Knows “. Her letter told to Mr. Cohen went: (written by her Dad as she spoke out loud): I am only 4...I have a drawn a flower garden for you. I hope you like it. I maybe your youngest fan but will be here tonight. “ On the night of that concert he read it on stage. It was the most beautiful thing. Tears of joy needless to say. Thank you Mr. Leonard Cohen for your music...your poetry and your genuine humanity. Love you forever. Love the memory you left with us. Forever grateful for such a gentleman. Cheers

@ijustneedmyself

Жыл бұрын

Such a sweet memory. I'm glad your family has it.

Probably the most beautiful 11 minutes on KZread.

@godpopov

5 жыл бұрын

brings a tear to my eye, his voice is something else.

@kristine6996

5 жыл бұрын

Probably, . . .

@dirtysanchez941

3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt. ❤️

@jorgeespinosa3179

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me wonder: You may be right. I forwarded it to my friends.

Truly a man who had done his spiritual homework.

So many artists take their own life. Not feeling appreciated enough to thrive, but only to survive. Sensitive souls not really equipped to face the suffering of life. And yet what they give, gives life to others. RIP.

leonard cohen, poet laureate of the world

@3indignada

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, laureate and loved all over the world!

@karenhartman9774

5 жыл бұрын

shillanassi -Amen.

classic Leonard Cohen. even in an acceptance speech he is able to move the air around him and summon the elements.

@silverapples75

5 жыл бұрын

He truly knew the duende.

@sandrarose5128

4 жыл бұрын

Very well put

@bluewaters3100

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@angelicaluce3230

3 жыл бұрын

You way you said THAT was poetic !

@moejuggler6033

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man really 😢

The man took his life without revealing anything about himself, and then I cried about someone I never knew, even Mr Cohen's gone now, but I know how he got his Spanish style guitar inspiration.

there is no doubt that we have witnessed one of the world's greatest poet/singers speaking from the heart and taking us all beyond the limits of sincerity.. we are seeing a wonderful oration spoken with such truth and eloquence it brings tears to the eyes.. like Leonard i too wonder who the young Spaniard was.. but all we can do is to thank him for place the maestro's hands on those wonderful chords and for keeping them there for so long...a joy to the world

@eamonmacdonnell2627

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful words Patricia...✍️

@colin2709

4 жыл бұрын

@@eamonmacdonnell2627 well said, 'who placed the means at the maestros feet?

@francoiselouis-morin5437

4 жыл бұрын

It brought tears to my eyes too

@jonysanup

4 жыл бұрын

beautifully said, x

@bkrharold

3 жыл бұрын

Yes his speech was deeply moving to me also. It has left me wondering about the mysterious young man who gave him so much inspiration, who was he? why was he so sad?

By 8:00 I began crying because I knew that this speech was about gratitude. One of the sweetest geniuses of our era. And he once described how he labored over every single word, sometimes spending a week or more to get just one line of lyrics exactly ....perfect. And boy did he ever! I flunked my first semester of college in 1967 because I just drove to the school parking lot every day, parked my VW camper, took out my 12-string, sat in the back, and played Suzanne all day long, with a little bit of Simon and Garfunkel mixed in. I was mesmerized by Leonard Cohen's haunting music and lyrics and Physics 101 just didn't stand a chance. And besides...it was the Summer of Love...

@kinkle_Z

6 жыл бұрын

Leonard Cohen was absolutely a ZEN MASTER....

I miss him, and after watching and hearing this I miss him all the more. He understood the human condition, and he understood it as all do who understand the human condition, through his own personal experience and especially through his own suffering.

I first heard of Leonard Cohen when I went down to work in Butlins holiday camp in Skegness in England. A beautifull young English girl told me I had to listen to Susanne. And then I heard it. And after I had the honour of seeing him in Greens Playhouse in Glasgow. And I've loved him since then and I still love him to this very day.

@lindarhodes368

5 жыл бұрын

Butlins Skegness? That brings back childhood memories. Good old Skeggy. Suzanne was the first song I heard of Leonard Cohen’s, even as a child I knew he was a unique artist. RIP LC

Now he's traveling light.. and we keep missing him.

@michaelbienicewicz2993

5 жыл бұрын

It is a trip that you said this. Let me explain.. A song came back into my mind (for whatever reason) today. I thought about it and was kind of pissed that I couldnt remember where I heard it. But for some reason It came to me in my head the name Cohen. I wasnt sure if this was right or not. Well,, I started thinking a little more and then BAMM. I recalled a song from a movie that I liked (had no idea who this was at the time) and Googled it. All I had was a guess at a name. Tried it and POW there it was. Just wanted to let you know that. And somehow we all "remember" names. As I will yours. Much love and respect to ya.

I love two particular quotes from his songs. One was “I have studied the religions of this world....but cheerfulness kept breaking through” and the other one was “There is a crack, a crack in everything....that’s how the light gets in”. Every line of most his songs causes me to stop and meditate on his wisdom. His London concert was the best ever...the musicians were perfectly in sync with him, as was his choir. I loved the beginning of his concert when he addressed the audience thanking them for coming, saying “Most of you will have suffered geographical and financial inconvenience”.

@DuncanFer1

4 жыл бұрын

And perhaps the inspiration for that crack of light was born here in this interview 55:50 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH2Gl9KsaNjZpdI.html Klaus Lynggaard a danish author may though have read som of Cohens earlier work and perhaps are referring to it!

@marionking6747

Жыл бұрын

And there is... a crack in Everything.. that’s how the Light gets in. Watched a special called I’m your Man. The two ladies paid tribute to this song like no one else could have.

There must be a heaven for poets. I wish see you again, Mr. Cohen. RIP.

@labowu

4 жыл бұрын

Tower of Song. Hopefully Mr. Cohen has taken up residence.

He would be the first to say he is not a saint ( "a lonely broken Hallelujah"). But almost every word he utters or sings is wise in that it closely reflects what his heart understands and feels. Words from his heart enter our hearts.

A superlative orator you just want to keep listening to. Deep poetic and moving just like his beautiful albums. Always an inspiration and sadly missed

Pure class. Beautiful words from one of the most respected artists of our age. Thank you Leonard

As a spainyard i can only say thanks leonard, for this sincere, touching and even dramatic speech. And thankyou, for showing us what you're made off, hence what we are too.

"poetry comes from a place that no one commands and no one conquers" Powerful words .

"Wood never dies." Only Leonard Cohen would write such a deep and beautiful thing. Only he would get it.

@waltermessines5181

4 жыл бұрын

Fine carpenters know as well. Rudolf Steiner has a book on the essence of the various trees.

@samfitz1567

4 жыл бұрын

No offence but how is this deep?

@jimoneear2327

4 жыл бұрын

@@samfitz1567 Because it implies a respectful relationship with nature.

What a sad story about a man who gave up hope yet he made a difference in Leonard Cohens life.... never give up on yourself... that young guitarist could have been a great inspiration to more people in life , keep believing in life

Even when he talks he sings

@AssistantLeaflet

7 жыл бұрын

probably because we got used to that when he sings, he just talks. haha. that's not at all bad though.

@s.norman4578

5 жыл бұрын

You said that well.

@jaumeandreusastrebover7480

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree, Manuman Eric.

@micahhill3209

5 жыл бұрын

The best singers blur the distinction... they seem to have conversational singing, and musical speech

@godsun798

5 жыл бұрын

THE GREAT LEONARD👑❤️ LEGENDARY LEGEND🙏

I have watched this over 20 times and still brings me to tears....incredible speech and by far the best speech I think I have heard from an artist

@merian1055

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers! I am not alone then.

@jerzybaykowski3008

7 жыл бұрын

I feel absolutely the same......

@WalterJoergLangbein

5 жыл бұрын

L.C. is so humble, that makes hin the giant he is. Others try to appear to be big, but they clearly are dwarfs.

@Franjosaji

5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. It is the best show of gratitude I never ever heard. I love this man. What a great artist, poet and better person. I miss him so much. This is a real poet.

@paulsouth2604

5 жыл бұрын

Check out his Canadian Award speech.

Learn English for me has been worth to understand every word of this wonderful speech for which I will always be grateful as Spanish.

"Poetry comes from a place that no one commands and no one conquers." Yes, he really speaks like this. Watch "Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Leonard Cohen", done long before he was known as a singer. Truly one of a kind.

He's truly one of a kind. He has an old world grace, charm and intellect, but still remains hip. His songs will live forever. I met him once after a concert in Vancouver; he gave a red rose to my wife and all of the women who had attended.

there is something to be said about the juxtaposition of an aged, wise, humble person whose talent and hard work got him into this room standing next to a group of people sitting on thrones by the virtue of the birth canal they came into the world through.

@davidmiles-hanschell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,you are absolutely correct .

@alexzicker

2 жыл бұрын

Spanish royalty is modern compared to the 4 thousand year lineage of Leonard Cohen. He was a male line descendant of the Prophet Aaron and had a birth right to the office of High Priest. The Cohen lineage is at least a thousand years older than the oldest royal line in the world, that of the Crysanthemum Throne of Japan.

"You have allowed me to fix my signature to the bottom of your page". Humbleness and gratitude has never been expressed in such modesty and greatness. What an example of what it is to be a man! I wish to follow as best as I can although my faults is the biggest hindrance to do so.

Made me cry - must look up Llorca

The last genius gentleman and indeed a gentle genius.

@Daeananaias

5 жыл бұрын

Note that not like some Cohen would never call himself a genius. He however was true to himself

@davidberends6174

4 жыл бұрын

He was a genius. He was a gentleman. But to label him "the last" invokes a combination of despair and generational hubris that I do not think he would have agreed with.

What a wonderful speech. Is he the coolest man that ever walked this earth ?

@rubycooper3569

5 жыл бұрын

yes.

@deepblueinthedark9856

5 жыл бұрын

Can't think of anyone cooler🤗

@Ulujmf

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know every man on earth to claim this

@smckenzi1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

WHAT A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING!

We never forget the great Leonard.

This seems like a book unfolding before our own eyes ... magic !

"..just as an identity card is not a man, just so, a credit rating is not a country."

I love you Leonard Cohen.........we all do.

A great poet and song writer died. Leonard Cohen Z'L will remain in our hearts; He was a citizen of the World.

What a great speech ! I hope Leonard Cohen will meet this young men from Spain who committed the suicide... Rest in peace the best poet among singers and best singer among poets....

This brought me to tears - just the sound of his voice. A great man.

Merci...qu'elle simplicité cet homme ....généreux et reconnaissant !

Some artists are far beyond just talented

His humbleness and always his deep emotional sincerity speak about the kind of master Leonard Cohen is. Thanks so much to you ALWAYS Mister LEONARD COHEN. A grateful Spanish woman in Spain.

@GavinMaGrath

4 жыл бұрын

Master...yes

We need such eloquence and talent more than ever now that he is gone. RIP, Mr. Cohen, and thank you from a grateful world.

Thanks leonard, you're still alive in your music forever

What a man Leonard we admire, worship and miss you! Thank you KZread without you I would have never found this beautiful speech.

The most touching speech I've ever heard. Goodbye Leonard ♥ Gracias a tí

Leonard, you made so many people happy. You will be missed.

Poetic Wisdom never dies..!!

If it be your will that I sing no more and my voice be still as it was before..... Sleep well, Mr. Cohen. Thank you.

@suzannebaker5270

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me of those words!

what a guy of total class , I am a better person by hearing this ,. I thank Mr. Cohen

Rest in peace, sir.

“But I will do my best as a solo artist tonight...” What, in fact, does that line bring to light?

@davidmehnert6206

5 жыл бұрын

Six chords inspiring a tower of song - ? If only his listeners could hear him right.

Great speech. You deserved to be recognized by Royalty. You will be missed. Forever RIP!

@kaymanfani7154

7 жыл бұрын

He was. By God himself the King of Kings.

@laertesdd

7 жыл бұрын

Alexei Romanov Fuck Royalty. What have they achieved except of wearing fancy uniforms and dresses? They all should bow in awe before this human being that has given so much to this world.

@osvaldoperezoso

7 жыл бұрын

what are you 10 years old?! ....grow up!

@M-isty

5 жыл бұрын

laertesdd Excellently said

Such an abundance of grace evident in this man, in his manner and speech. You can see how his story takes hold of his audience; this is no ordinary acceptance speech. He takes pieces of his life, revealing his deeply held sense of connection with Spain, laying them out before his audience with honesty and simplicity. He wants them to know how and why he holds 'this soil' in such 'esteem'. Spain, at the time of Cohen's speech, was in the midst of a devastating financial crises, many of it's young people leaving to find work outside the country, the country and its people mocked for its financial impropriety, but Cohen reminds them that "just as a man is more than his identity card, a country is more than its credit rating"; he reminds them of the enduring depth of their culture. It is ironic that in receiving an award he manages, with consummate grace, to turn things around so beautifully, laying the real honours at their feet so convincingly and sincerely. So beautiful and touching as this man is, we can all share a gratitude that he found there the inspiration which led him on his path in life. Thank you Mr Cohen, thank you so much.

@averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139

5 жыл бұрын

Collin - I was intrigued by Cohen's reference to Spain's financial status; thank you for clarifying. And thank you ever for your beautifully wrought observations and sentiments ~

@mvictor8379

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed 💖✨ (...>AJB: Amen!!! )

@Crazy_Worlds

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

You guitar player if you sit on a cloud above, now you know that you inspired this man and learned him to play those six chords. And hope you know by this speech, this story, that you Life was Worth a lot. Worth to inspire other to create. And we who love this man will Always remember you too. Hallelujah!

@anniecollins9342

6 жыл бұрын

petereuropa Amen

Thank you for posting this speech. Just like that man from Spain had opened up a new dimension in music for Leonard Cohen.... he has opened up new dimensions in music, poetry, beauty and love for me... and many, many others. So here I am with tears of gratitude in my eyes. RIP Mr. Cohen... you are the Tower of Song.

Wow....such an articulate human being........one of a kind!

Beautiful words to hear on the evening of his passing.

What an amazing speech and to give thanks to the all the men who had inspired him to write and to the guitar that gave sound to his words. How humbling to acknowledge them. My the Lord bless Leonard’s soul and to the men who had inspired him and to nature. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

What wonderful man , very humble and gracious person

Rest in peace beautiful heart

Oh Leonard! I was 60 two days ago and I have listened to you since buying a 5 track audio cassette from a cut price basket in the early eighties and was mesmerised. My friends and family laughed at my enthusiasm for you and your work, we're all crying now, thank you for all the poetry, music and joy you have given me since! I will always listen until the time my life is wanted darker x.

I've heard there was a secret chord. That David played, and it pleased the Lord - The chord of the flamenco spanish street musician of Montreal

@grooveythoughts

7 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment.

@webworm13

6 жыл бұрын

Finally, an explanation for the famous song title--thank you.

@routeoz02

5 жыл бұрын

We love, you, oh dead Spanish street musician of Montreal. You did not die in vain.

@joylandpublic

5 жыл бұрын

Blew my mind. Own me. I submit.

@6CAJAC6

5 жыл бұрын

Would be awesome if the Flamenco guitarist's name was revealed as David... Have any biographers investigated this tale's varacity? It is a most gracious acceptance speach, a brilliant piece of performance art inspired by much more than mini-bar peanuts & chocolate. The hat on the chair is beautiful touch.

Indeed, truly an evolved soul, one of the world's greatest poets/songwriters. Leonard Cohen knows how, with humble graciousness and tender truth, to caress the soul of an entire nation. How could Spaniards not feel deeply loved and affirmed with his grateful tribute? Leonard Cohen is "rightly" a citizen of the world, & I must say how proud I feel that he's also a "Canadian citizen." Part of my own Canadian identity comes from this man and his greatness. Thank you, DrHGuy, for posting this video.

Leonard Cohen a poet and a real mensch in the truest sense of the word. Always Spanish poetry writing and culture is soulful. I am proud that Leonard is a Canadian, such a real person, an inspiration to us all.

@roycraig3236

4 жыл бұрын

Tara Greene m

@annelieshausslercyberscrib1548

2 жыл бұрын

For 11 minutes there, he was Spanish. It took reading this comment to remind me that Leonard Cohen is one of Canada's greatest treasures.

Thank you for posting this love song.

@deepblueinthedark9856

5 жыл бұрын

Love songs come in many forms..😍

Leonard Cohen should be our country's Poet Laurete.

beautiful, if all of us can learn humility what a wonderful world this could be.

Rest in peace, sir. I hope you feel safe and content on the softest bed of silk, up in the stars, way past Saturns rings, and through the dragon mist... Sending you all my love.

He never puts a foot wrong. A remarkable, and very moving, man...

Absolutely beautiful! Rest in piece, Leonard Cohen

@maralynfarber2068

11 ай бұрын

Amen❤️🌹

Ohmygosh, what a beautiful speech. It sure explains so much about his music catalogue. I hope they're up there playing guitar together again. RIP to them both.

So beautiful. Love to you, Leonard. You are free...

I'm in tears, the Soul that this great Man had was something so deep we would be fortunate in understanding just a minute of it. I miss you, we all do, you gave so much to Europe, Spanish people love you, appreciate you, it's in your songs, poetry, friends you made, Leonard oh how you are still very much Loved, missed, I hope wherever you are you are happy! We lack something great in our World here, it's YOU! 💔💖💔🎼🙏🎼🎸🎸🎸🥃

Even his speech is poetic. He was a natural.

"If one is to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all, then it must be done within the strict confines of dignity and beauty". Mission accomplished Leonard.

This is a gentleman. Beautiful gratitude. And for all the sweet messages here .. more gratitude ...our special friend.

So Humble, yet so immense deep and charismatic. Touches my heart with every word.

His words lift you onto a higher plane.

This man. This man.

The most beautiful and touching speach I had ever heard . I got goosebumps ! Mr. Leonard Cohen . Amen Sometimes happy sometimes blue

Oh Leonard, you are so welcome my friend, your 6 chords form the basis of a mystic pattern we must all feel sad and grateful for, well done sir.

A GENUINE TALK FROM A GENUINE MAN.RIP LEONARD THE REMARKABLE.

Words, deep words, from a Master. A true Master.

Wow. Just floored by his words.

I have seen this video many times.Even though i know the ending i can not hold back the tears.What a truly lovely gentle man and such a giant in our times.I truly wish that my Queen would bestow a knighthood on Leonard as she is able to through his Canadian birth.Maybe some readers would like to add to this and maybe write to the Palace or Downing St

HE'S MY HERO. A GIFT 2 THE WORLD. DIVINE.. IN ALL WAYS. ♡♡♡♡♡

Perfect words. He reminds me of Jorge Luis Borges in this touching speech. Bravo, Leonard.