Leonard Cohen - Dance Me to the End of Love (live on Australian TV in 1985)

Leonard Cohen and the band (including Anjani Thomas) perform at the Australian television in 1985, followed by interview.
The live performance in the studio is intertwined with Dominique Issermann's 1984 clip for the song.
The Band:
Anjani Thomas, keyboards & vocals
Richard Crooks, drums
John Crowder, bass & vocals
Ron Getman, pedal steel guitar & vocals
Mitch Watkins, guitar & vocals

[@dolphin28ful1]

Who is listening to this today? Wonderful! Let's dance tenderly in these times! Reverence to LC!

[@lyndafayesmusic]

February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@AFord1981]

"I don't even care about poetry", yet everything he ever said was poetry. Coolest guy ever to walk the planet.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

To be frank and honest, I have first of all never even heard of this man. I am now reading a book at this moment, and while I'm reading one of the characters in the book is a musician, and she mentions this man's name, and this song. So I stop reading and look up this man's name and surprised that he actually exists, and does being this song hum🤔. What kind of music is this? Big Band? In the era of singers such as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby?? Please let me know! Thank you..I'm sorry I can't appreciate this music, so I will not say anything negative about it.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

@Roberto Incutti I'm sorry, but I must admit that this was the very first time I have ever heard of this singer, but the name of the song was so intriguing I just had to hear it. However, I have seen the movie and just loved it...

[@rhondamcbath6279]

@Roberto Incutti oh my goodness, you just have to see this film!! I promise, you will not regret it.. It's a true classic...💞🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@rhondamcbath6279]

@Roberto Incutti Awe, thank you friend. 🤗🌞😊

[@manuelantoniocortesballest6006]

@Roberto Incutti, las influencias no son irlandesas o británicas, son sefardíes, mediterráneas... Y el autor es uno de los poetas más brillantes de las dos últimas generaciones, a la altura de Lorca, Cavafis o Vallejo. De sus 8 poemarios y dos novelas te recomendaría "The Spice-box of the Eart" (1961) y "Book of Longing" (2007)... y de sus discos "Songs of Love and Hate" (1971), especialmente una canción "Avalanche".

[@MrLuciano54]

Like a yiddish lullaby..yet this song is as much about death as it is about love..masterpiece

[@user-jq7yw2gp9l]

Более позднее исполнение этой вещи , этого пройденного пути с тоской и возможно ошибками , звучит сильнее и более искреннее !

[@patrickstevenson8235]

I met Leonard Cohen when I was Working at the Mayfair Hotel London. He was with his manager and was on his way to the Isle of Wight festival. What a kind man, what a wonderful poet, and what a singer!

[@lyndafayesmusic]

Some of us have been LUCKY, yes /! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@cohenadmirer1]

At 78 in 2012 His older deeper voice suits his songs even better !

[@dmgiova3788]

Agreed. That lived-in quality. I discovered Leonard Cohen after his passing yet still feel him close when I lusten to his voice and see that certain smile.

[@lsophial]

What a very handsome man. A very original, beautiful voice. And he is Canadian, my compatriot. RIP, genius!

[@user-gt6vr9fy8t]

미남자 로맨틱 에로틱 매력남

[@ethnicmusiclover]

He is genius. He talks around things and then hits you between the eyes with truth. He knows its poetry. He is a poet and a master of poetry in song He transends the poet though by making it a visual story as if a movie or such . He has lived so much but still is humble in way. Don't mean to ramble. I am not a poet but I lvoe music and literature. he is one of the masters of the modern age with no doubt.

[@maryswilde]

thank you for saying exactly what I was feeling x

[@clarity1st]

Without a doubt….

[@Irene-iu9sj]

I like videos exactly like this: him in middle age,good quality film,performing, not just a photo of him,plus captions,to help me understand all details.......super!!!!!!!

[@lyndafayesmusic]

Some of us have been LUCKY, yes /! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@irmapgutierrez7367]

I love this song, makes me cry to think my marriage only lasted 17 years, he was supposed to be with me for 100 years. Divorced 1999. I still love him.. sad

[@tejaswoman]

Hear you from the depths of my soul. Thirteen years in my case, and our parents each with decades together setting the example. For a time I couldn't listen to music, watch television shows, or view films, because anytime anyone made any statement of commitment, I had to scream about it being false and momentary and not to believe it.

[@lyndafayesmusic]

A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! IRMA pls go listen to " Hello, Goodbye?" (Julie London style -like your opinion!) "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@veerchasm1]

Legend. His talking voice is as sexy as his singing voice

[@l2string]

He sounded so much better singing this song at the age of 75, almost as if he'd written it to be sung at that age.

[@Volvi373]

was just thinking the same, he sounds so much better in later versions with his rasky voice. a song meant to be sung in later years as you say.

[@moondancer3157]

l2string I actually disagree. SOME OF HIS SONGS DID sound better in the later years but this one I was just coming down here to comment how much nicer his voice was. I don't know. Sometimes it seems like he just quit singing all of a sudden. Of course it just seems that way.

[@dalescharnagl5442]

Just thought the same.

[@2wamba]

His voice was very deep like baritone! Yes much better!

[@BlotchyScrawls]

Absolutely agree, I absolutely adore his later version

[@oliveoyal]

Leonard was so brilliant: he managed to taunt this idiot interviewer gracefully and without malice, especially as the interviewer fairly drooled after his question about drug addiction, and Leonard cautiously disarmed him using his self effacing humor. A beautiful man, thank you Montreal.

[@9elyzabeth]

Sharon Mueller u

[@paultrewin5871]

The interviewer was not worthy to interview such a genius. He was way out of his depth. The moron.

[@tejaswoman]

Agreed. How somebody this bad at the job managed to keep it I can't imagine, but I appreciate the uploader for sharing the miracle of Leonard Cohen.

[@rutbrea8796]

I knew somehow it had to do with the Holocaust. The musicians were forced to play for the Naziz while the Jewish people were burned in the incinerators after been tortured. May his memory live for ever. RIP Leonard! You are still loved ❣️😍

[@lyndafayesmusic]

A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? Still like to come back to this song with the interview February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@user-gu7kk5zk2b]

Strange comment! Thank god both men had roads they went down.Why do you feel the need to rate them?​@@lyndafayesmusic

[@thanosage4904]

Loneliness will be different without your presence!

[@penny459]

Beautifully said.

[@lyndafayesmusic]

So Well Said, yes! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@shanemurray2072]

My constant companion and mentor for 45 years. Leonard Cohen, my brother, my teacher, my lover. my father, my heart's companion... His departure from this realm has created a vortex on Earth where it seems the world has shrunk beneath its loss. All Good Things x Thank You Sincerely A friend.

[@bronte221]

Shane. I agree completely. Without him, I feel like a jigsaw with a piece missing. I've been listening to him for more than 40 years. He was an incredible human being with a deep insight into the human condition. A great loss!!😢🎂🎂

[@robertpagan8940]

Gravely missed

[@robertpagan8940]

Gravely miss

[@exqsit]

Mike Walsh a buffoon of the highest order .......... THANKYOU LEONARD COHEN graceful elegant as always.

[@tejaswoman]

Yet another person who acknowledges what a terrible interviewer this was. Grateful to the uploader for salvaging the wonderful words of Cohen despite them being in a terrible setting, like a shining diamond set in cheap tin.

[@sallyire1]

@@tejaswoman I think being the buffoon he was, it actually allowed Leonard's humor and intelligence to shine.

[@soulsong4ever]

I was there in this audience. sigh . he smiled at me

[@Amhlair]

Nah, he didn't. Hope you've had more to your life since than that non-event.

[@soulsong4ever]

um. and why would you know ? how would you know. at my age i have no reason to lie. i have many many many expereinces in my life. why be rude. :)

[@moondancer3157]

Irene Chlopicki Oh how sweet♥️

[@moondancer3157]

Irene Chlopicki Oh nevermind him/her/it. Some people don't realize these shows have audiences

[@alanleslie7751]

Irene Chlopicki I envy you.

[@landafluit7590]

What a genius in music, love his performance, but there is always another sight, there is peace and quiet everywhere

[@monicamartineztherewillnev5089]

Never to be another. No words to explain his poetry and talent to the end of his life. Let’s just hope poetry lives on.

[@forestguard02]

Rest in peace. You were one of the best!

[@shachardave]

He was really one of a kind, no-one came close to the brilliance of his words.

[@KonJamo]

At 8:00 my mind got blown and I had tears in my eyes...a true genius behind those lines

[@zhannaavrushenko8260]

He is the best. He goes under your skin with such a truth! Bless his soul!!❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@berniejustwwright]

A lovely intelligent man , fantastic mind great music, Id have love to have met him and known him. Love all his poems and music.

[@Oldcarnut63]

Yes I feel the same way I wish I could have met him .

[@Anywherestudios]

Met him once… kissed his hand to which he said “Thank you son.”

[@gildavaranal8530]

The great regret of my life not to have seen him alive, love his work since I got to read n hear all his songs..🥰🥰🥰

[@mrssonjastefanovski9106]

Rest in Peace Leonard Cohen. Yes truly a spiritual man. He was truly gifted with insight and good morals. It appears within this interview there were intimidating questions and gestures sent his way and it appears Leonard Cohen experienced and expressed himself in humbleness and thankfulness wherever possible. I also loved the silence pauses. I hope Is living family members remember Leonard for his goodness. Yes I truly appreciate the true origins of this song : 'Dance me to the end of love'. Thank you.

[@mrssonjastefanovski9106]

I hope HIS (Leonard's) family remember him for his goodness and how he humbly tried to overcome hurt suffering and journeys by the story within his songs. Rest in Peace Leonard. With love in Christ. Amen.

[@colin6372]

"I have looked marijuana in the face and lived to tell the tale", with such a straight face....His humour is so gentle, it never targets the unfortunate, it's self mocking but never brutal.

[@vista1417]

a lovey 40 minuter cigar is better than marijuana believe me ...

[@leenapitkamaki8600]

This is the moust best and the beautiful song in the world.

[@profesoraloaiza5566]

RIP Mr. Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your marvelous music..xoxox

[@belavass-nogradi8549]

Sajnos,nem hallani a magyar rádiókban....

[@kavkazE]

Over 150K views and only 65 comments right now....Leonard leaving people speechless.

[@darleneswire9419]

He just got better as he aged ! We lost a great one !

[@Brittany40141]

Magnifique, toutes ses chansons sont belles.. Un véritable artiste ! Je regrette de ne pas pouvoir le voir en concert ....

[@katherinetriantafillou368]

I love leonard Cohen such a great singer,and poet, thru his music,.

[@user-go7yw7lz8c]

Love this song, so romantic, thank you.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I'll never listen to that song the same way again. I thought it was seeing the beginning and end of love all at once and the journey of life that you can choose to go on with that partner. "Dance me to the children who are asking to be born" always moved me and I thought it meant that you could "dance" though all of life with this person or walk away from them when the actual dance is done.

[@edigabrieli7864]

Incredible how in 2014 Cohen poetry could be still so relevant.

[@joellemercier2247]

Magnifique Chanson Danse Me chanté Par Leonard Cohen ei les Choristes Bravo pour les Musiciens et la Vidéo

[@lyndafayesmusic]

So Well Said, yes! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@steinwaygrande3971]

What an incredibly moving song this is. Heard it for the first time last week coming home in the car. Managed to write the title down and now have it listed in my favourites - its a very "sexy" piece of music.

[@alberttappenden2568]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacquesrived2945]

Adieu Léonard, Dieu que tes longues ballades m'ont transporté loin, très loin...je suis très triste, c'était très beau. Jacques Rived

[@eisteachbhinn]

‘If a song comes from a deep place it will have a wide reach’ ~ 🌹🙏🏽

[@lyndafayesmusic]

So Well Said, yes! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@eisteachbhinn]

Lol! That’s kind of a funny comparison (to my mind!). I am not familiar with Frank S’s ensemble other than seeing him in b&w as a child on tv. Nor is he a poet….but a very fine slider and mover!

[@eisteachbhinn]

As for Mr Dylan, he has an extraordinary wide reach!

[@jackieirvine852]

There is no one in this world, that knows about life, he is a star,, xxx

[@mariacahill5226]

Never a truer word, love fm Ireland 🇮🇪

[@janewatkin3595]

Have been listening to Leonard Cohen since I was 14 years old and now 61 years and still reaches me and this is my favourite! thanks x

[@alvinlee3350]

Same! My favorite "Songs of Love and Hate"

[@serbanmike]

Some of us are born old. Are we also born knowing what life is?

[@jackieirvine852]

I will love him always,, never met him,, but he is wonderful.. now go and get some johnny walker wisdom,, lol

[@rosemarievaleriasadlo2414]

Danke Leonard für deine phantastischen Songs

[@gttdkt]

I like the Leonard of 2013. Like fine wine; gets better with age.

[@dmgiova3788]

You are SO right.

[@thomasclemens8185]

this man Is a GOD to me!

[@ronaldacarlson211]

I didn't know I was in love with Leonard Cohen until I listened to two of his songs and this interview!

[@user-rf2tv6fp6l]

I don't think l.Cohen could have imagined the huge success of that song...wow...

[@lyndafayesmusic]

So Well Said, yes! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@joesph322]

What a person. My client used to work for him. She said he was down to earth person. Big lost.

[@angelaperrucci8533]

Ho scoperto leonad Cohen da poco tempo mi è piaciuto subito con la sua voce sensuale, Quando ho letto che non era più qui con noi mi è venuto un nodo alla gola perché la sua voce più invecchiava e più ti affascinava

[@lyndafayesmusic]

The interviewer as well as "today's " news anchors, are so pressed, pushed and influenced, it's no wonder he wasn't informed; Doesn't matter, Leonard carried it off so well regardless! One of the most sensitive interpreters of his own creations there is out there-or "was" out there, actually?!A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? Still like to come back to this song with the interview February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian and French by Ana Marie Ceucaand " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye"Loving you All Day Long" in French, especially for the beautiful

[@FortyMilesOfBadAcid]

What a great interview. Jane never known the story of the song. How something so sweet could come from something so horrific... what a guy.

[@wolfgangschlenker7661]

He is, and was the Best, EVER 💜💜💜from Germany

[@lailajonsdottir3585]

Thank you my beloved man. Love have no ending. Thanks to God for the love he make for us.💘💯🌟🌟🙏🙋

[@lilabina6726]

This song makes me feel in love! So beautiful.

[@AOkhiIrawan]

Through the rhymes nor poetry, Cohen has always shows the dances of love. This one goes for you, darlin, whoever you are la la la la

[@user-yb1zp8zc6h]

Я даже не знала ,что его уже нет с нами,как жестока жизнь. Спасибо Вам за этот ролик.

[@carolinedewey6838]

Beautiful - - Gorgeous! Beautiful and gorgeous. Really stays on your mind! Thank you Leonard.

[@reallight9637]

He left us his beauty. RIP..

[@manuelluis5456]

He has an 'Al Pacino' flairon in his look !

[@AbbbasGirl]

Admire Cohen for his quest for truth....

[@warlitaledesma3407]

So beaurifully sung !!!!

[@svetlanazaripova6180]

Leonard Cohen ранил моё сердце своим исполнением. Голос музыка от бога. Спасибо

[@joachimwallis8943]

Vos expressions nous illuminent! Vous êtes toujours présent parmi nous! Joachim.

[@danutasmolinska]

Cudowna piosenka i przepiękne wykonanie!

[@jozefpioro4050]

Danuta Smolińska Danka posluchaj Chris Rae "Blue Cafe" very romantic song. I made a party named "Blue Cafe" with Skyy blue bottle vodka. Time for party 30 times straight "Blue Cafe" with 30 guys.blue. blue. blue. Get fun Joey

[@tejaswoman]

Love how many languages this song attracts for comments. Truly a worldwide reach for his music.

[@larrymorris1426]

love him. his music 💝

[@larrymorris1426]

I love this man and I love the music and I am Juanita Morris

[@robertmichailovs1461]

THIS SONG DID IT FOR ME

[@lopezlopez7832]

I really love him, his songs, his poetry, etc

[@stevensfrancien]

Rest in peace .....

[@antonipujol5450]

gracies per la teva musique

[@YayoLife]

I wish to be as powerful and impactful as him even at that age when my turn eventually comes. Thank you Leonard.

[@jimsmint]

When tv was lovely

[@sallyschur8017]

Lord, Leonard graciously tolerated some terribly inane, even offensive interviewers!

[@sagrariolucio1232]

I love this song!!! Thank you !!! Leonard Cohen. I love for ever and ever.!!! R.I.P.

[@hakartis]

Why I cry?

[@JuanChio40]

Because you have feelings.

[@ronaldkeane5339]

Juan Chio excellent

[@irinatulchinsky1747]

где сегодня услышать такое исполнение в образе настоящего мужчины?Светлая память.

[@aramtoro]

СПАСИБО БОЛЬШОЕ ВАМ ЗА ЧУДЕСНУЮ ПЕСНЮ!!!!!!

[@cidapiola5357]

Adorável letra e musica e... cantor ..então...Tudo é vida. Obrigada, Leonardo COHEN . Os ceús estão dançando boa música ...

[@warlitaledesma3407]

This is the most I loved Of his rendition DANCE ME TO THE END OF LOVE .

[@avinghosh]

Not only does Leo look like a rough version of Al Pacino in Godfather, but both had similar mesmerising magic in their own domains - voice and singing for one, looks and acting for the other!

[@manolemihaela6539]

WONDERFUL !

[@janepiepes2243]

Wow,,hes quite young here. .Ive been used to his super Evolved Stage L Cohen .akways ab amazing composer, his stage performances, imo, became mesmerizing in late years. Ex,

[@marymoffett8686]

Great songwriter and wordsnith!

[@softshelledcrab]

I will always miss you , Leonard

[@janicegeorge-allen1924]

A great impression on me,I am totally enthralled with what he has given us.

[@vimabete1]

Rest in peace .

[@gjv-klm_747]

Cohen's poetry will be of all times and stays forever

[@YayitaPotC]

Cómo es triste escucharlo hoy. Hasta la eternidad, Leonard Cohen.

[@dominiquebitoun2960]

j ai du mal a accepter son depart.mais chaque jour je t ecoute leonard depuis mes16ans.ta voix me reconforte tes musiques et tes poemes qui touchent au plus profond de soi.merci LEONARD!!! chaque

[@frankyandthealteregos]

what a kind and humble man.

[@robcassels5215]

artist he is

[@SeekLuminousThings]

80s Leonard is my favorite Leonard.

[@slumdogjay]

Much better than the album version.

[@lyndafayesmusic]

Much better than the rendition Bob Dylan came up with too. The interviewer as well as "today's " news anchors, are so pressed, pushed and influenced, it's no wonder he wasn't informed; Doesn't matter, Leonard carried it off so well regardless! One of the most sensitive interpreters of his own creations there is out there-or "was" out there, actually?!A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? Still like to come back to this song with the interview February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian and French by Ana Marie Ceucaand " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye"Loving you All Day Long" in French, especially for the beautiful

[@blazenaondrusova8380]

Nádherná pieseň a melodia❤❤❤

[@teresitasaporittis6424]

..OF LOVE !!

[@jaaroslavapetrova8818]

Nádherná smutná melodie a krásný hlas Leonarda Cohena pefektní !!

[@bababa4275]

Love his poetry and music, timeless.

[@OzoChe]

With profound love for this song,oja,Bailamos,Shall we Dance,Well IllWatz,around with soft turns,this music has a spell on me.Blessings Embraces Bear hugs Bendisones Amen

[@lyndafayesmusic]

So Well Said, yes! A "Natural" such as a Frank Sinatra ? February 24, 2024.Sorry, Bob Dylan should NEVER have tried to reach the beauty of the textures that Leonard Cohen "made his own." So sensual, so beautiful...And btw I LOVE Bob Dylan too! "The Man I Almost Married" in Italian by Ana Marie Ceuca and " Why War?" by FredGold&LyndaFaye

[@cefimssoas9830]

I ve never heard him in interviews before, he s kick ass too

[@elisa.0289]

Das ist jetzt mal ganz fies! Werbung mitten drin in die Träume. lol

[@annawolanska2547]

Wspaniały wykonawca i Jego utwory!

[@ghostdog805]

Thank you. He's interesting and sincere.

[@papadoc1951]

a genius

[@user-ts6tc5vd4q]

Magical music..thankyou❤

[@styxcreek]

this was my introduction to leonard on australian tv 27 years ago. thanks so much for posting this, have been wanting to see it again for so long.