Picnic in the Park with Leonard Cohen

[@a2zme]

RIP Leonard

[@lorenzowrites]

I’m listening to this sitting at the exact bench where they sat. So surreal, I can still feel him here.

[@styxcreek]

if only more people were like Leonard Cohen.The human race might have a chance.

[@vasymolo]

Barbra Streisand

[@michaelqiu9722]

No, expanding to other celestial bodies and star systems is necessary.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

A brilliant mensch.

[@DonnaViglione]

Absolute soul shining look into the cerebral and tactile disposition of f a true poet!!! Sad passing but what an incredible legacy!! incredible l​@@vasymolo

[@sianwarwick633]

I could watch this like about 10 times a year, easy

[@darkmagus64]

It's hard not to feel good when you hear Leonard Cohen

[@ariclarke1269]

What a wonderful handsome, calm and respectable man, may he rest in peace

[@mrzed2349]

how can you not love this man

[@mirandamirae]

He had so much humility, grace, and kindness. Not a judgemental bone in his body. He took care of his friends as equals. I... no WE, will truly miss this man.

[@Tenebrius1963]

He could read the phone book and it would sound like poetry.

[@daria3891]

bHahaha, so true !

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

This is pure truth.

[@jebidiahkorn]

the bum could write though

[@alainbolduc6531]

@@jebidiahkorn Le clochard est un poète ! Phil tétrault (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-9l4FmfNR2bM0). Deux clochards célestes (Kérouac) !

[@kidcharlemagne7238]

He was just the perfect tonic for this crazy world, Shalom Lenny!!

[@khloudzjia]

Shalom.....

[@danuuteee]

What a great interview. I fall in love with that man again and again.

[@erikaeichmann817]

ER IST SO HERRLI CH MENSCHLICH. DANKE FUER DIESE MOMENTE MIT IHM.

[@sweetgypsywife]

I chuckled my way through this...2 lads on a bench sharing crisps and drink.How relaxed and gentle the relationship between these two poets...

[@billhdowne2382]

This never gets old.❤

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Leonard Cohen, he's a Mensch of the very highest calibre. A singular writer of poetry, a musician of rare quality.

[@Esther_is_my_name]

and a lover of all people he ever met. No shame or pride in his bones. dearly missed.

[@Thoughtcat]

What a great couple of guys. Cohen reads that poem and instantly it could be one of his own.

[@gailmmarsh1659]

Rest in peace Leonard . Thank you for sharing your wisdom and beautiful soul through your poetry and song. You will be missed but still heard.

[@dennysmith7862]

Yes.... A lovely mensch....great resurrection on future cards - we'll see you again fine man... You're a treasured memory of mine... Your Jewish good looks always shone through into maturity too.... Thanks for memories of great songs...

[@andymassingham]

This is my favourite video. This is life.

[@annapigwa4900]

Leonard Cohen’s songs, his voice and kindness is what people will always remember. Everything what he was doing to make others happy. 🌸🌺🌹👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍

[@judedeprey6831]

How can you not love this guy?

[@styxcreek]

I've been a v8 addict since i first watched this. Such a fanboy. I am inconsolable at his passing.

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Please don't drink V8's. For the reason why, please look up Robert Lustig or John Yudkin. These factory produced high carb products are not healthy. Sorry if I popped your bubble. Always eat the whole fruit and Veg , don't juice them. No need to thank me , I just want people to see the truth.

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

I met him 1 time Southport UK wayyyy back. he walked alone to his tour bus & i offerd him a paper cup of wine , he kindly said thank you my friend . R.I.P. dear Leonard.

[@lizziecohen]

Such genuine, comfortable affection between them and I love how Leonard insisted on reading his poem right then and there... and how naturally well he did so. He's so affirming of everyone he meets... and, as we see here, knows. Loved his thumb wrestling account and his humour with regard to Kristoferson. Wonderful footage of Leonard in a friendship comfort zone. He's so at ease... as seemingly always. This is a treasure.

[@musicisbrilliant]

Bout time for another view, yeah?

[@ElainaDeva]

Such a Loss Our Beloved Poet Mystic Gypsy Traveler has moved on now.. Thank You for all the beauty you have left us

[@Guratza]

Leonard Cohen was no gypsy

[@moondancer3157]

@@Guratza I think he/she was referring to the song.

[@fantinlatourful]

such a delicious video, imagine you're walking in some crappy area of Montreal and all of a sudden you see Leonard Cohen sitting an a park bench shmoozing with a bum who he's known for many years. I would go and sit at his feet and listen and soak up all that is Leonard for hours upon hours.

[@8TheManWithNoName8]

He is so humble! it is beautiful!

[@musicisbrilliant]

Ive been coming back to this video for 3+ years. Just because its wonderful.

[@david-d7s8y]

phil was a good friend of mine he has gone like Leonard miss him so .

[@Jairfons]

RIP, Mr. Cohen, great poet and nice guy.

[@fiorellafenati5395]

sweet Leonard

[@mimilovehealth8605]

Very moving.🐦Phil and Lenny.

[@andymassingham]

This gives me happiness. A lovely day....I want this ease and embracing of the wind

[@jakeet999]

It's always good to hear the great man speak, now he can only express himself in the celestial realms R.I.P

[@martinpines367]

The world has lost a treasure. A class act would be an understatement. Rest in peace mon cher ami.

[@broakland2]

What a remarkable man, been following him for 14 years and keep being amazed.

[@ThreeAMWoman]

RIP, Leonard. You will always be loved & missed by the world. Be seeing you soon. Love

[@sprichbeeke]

Leonard...a real Mensch!!! Lovely!

[@neilieB]

That's one sweet breeze/ Leonard is right there's nothing like a park bench a bottle in a brown paper bag and a good friend to pass the time away with

[@JeffoJonJ]

..Exactly..Great wisdom every wk for me

[@catsonly4805]

my favorite poet, my favorite gem, my favorite drink, cannot have enough of them. ;)

[@TheMogregory]

PHILIP TETRAULT - Died in Montreal on July 14, 2022, at the age of 70

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I live near a large park and each day as I stroll I think of Leonard and of how he could relate to all, his charm and of how he gave money to those in need. I think of him every day- and no offense to Kris but I'd choose Leonard every time. Montreal is an amazing city anybody who hasn't been there...Namaste from Ontario

[@mya5980]

Leonard love people in such a personalized way!

[@jaapongeveer6203]

I am currently reading "Leonard Cohen, Untold stories: The early years". There is so much from the point of view of his friends, contacts etc that I wasn't aware of. A truly outstanding human being. I was lucky to see him once in concert because I live off the beaten path.

[@alunevans380]

cool, graceful leonard you shall be missed.

[@lukasnummer1]

There has never been a man looking more intellectual than Leonard Cohen! ;-) And never has anyone recited better! =)

[@TheRadioSSC]

Oh I love it. Leonard Cohen is so wonderful, so amazing. I love him so much and I hope I can see him in my life in reality. I wish him a wonderful and long life and send him many many greetings from Germany.

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Were you ever able to see him? 😢

[@stevenmarkhansen]

this is such a beautiful vignette ❣️

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

this is so lovely! always nice to people

[@More2Love]

I love V8 & I also love Leonard Cohen! He's a "class act" for sure! Thank you Leonard for all the gifts & treasures you have given us! ❤🎵 ♪ღ♫

[@eduardomorais3132]

Love watching this. Thank you.

[@mrronan2007]

Cohen is so chilled . The man called the thumb game dumb and Cohen brushed it off for the sake of peace.

[@lobiyabean]

Such an inviting title for a video.

[@muana13]

...YES ...

[@prepro595]

I wish there were episodes upon episodes of a show like this.

[@faraway2686]

Miss you Leonard... hey that’s no way to say goodbye 🙏

[@martinlanders]

The beautiful person with another beautiful person ❤️

[@faridabechar3213]

💓💗💟

[@lephilistin]

That man sure knew how to live.

[@norahatkinson2678]

Ain't he got the greatest smile,i could listen to him for hours,the business

[@SheWhoPlays2]

Thank you

[@krystynalipinskajacewicz1457]

Wielki Poeta, Piękny Człowiek.Mój ukochany na zawsze.Dziękuję za wszystko.💋👄💋👄❤💓💔💕💖

[@KeithCharlesDovoric]

This is tremendous. I've never heard Leonard in such informal, colloquial circumstances.

[@Perom6696]

Cooooool léonard !

[@hayleymatthieson7034]

Such a lovely man A real Gentleman x

[@josht130]

such a sweet and calm temperament

[@Alicedoesart]

Ohhh there are very strong currents below the calm surface…

[@shaade4515]

Love you, Leonard!

[@seabrr11]

We love you Leonard and wait for your next words. We are getting older at the same pace experiencing the same stuff right behind you. We admire the grace with which you handle aging. Leonard, My Love!

[@grandeinterFC]

no one is going to comment on the majesty of the poem ?

[@alainrouthier7264]

So long Léonard May you find peace

[@artursoares9536]

Alain Routhier

[@janicegeorge-allen1924]

Moments. Of this nature put the life of Cohen really in to perspective.

[@nancychiappara3516]

I love more and more Leonard Cohen each day. Thanks for the video. Uruguay 🇺🇾 South America

[@wolfmansteve]

Leonard Cohen, legend

[@tjblues01]

Gee, he can read The Sun's classified section as it were piece of Homer... :-) luv him!

[@henryporter2081]

Leonard was such a Good Man....

[@moondancer3157]

I'll agree, but nobody is perfect. He had his faults as we all do.... A main reason I love him so much. ❤

[@FirstUsedBooks]

My ex, in the late 1960s, used to encounter and talk with Leonard in some park in lower Westmount. A few times they went together from there to Schwatrz's for lunch. She told me, and I believed her, that Leonard wasn't her type. She just liked discussing literature with him.

[@lukasnummer1]

Yeah sure, I guess Leonard Cohen is no woman´s type.

[@sgarcata]

How could he NOT be any woman's type. He stayed gorgeous until the end. RIP

[@FirstUsedBooks]

I always thought he was very good looking, as a man looking at a man, but my ex was a little weird. She had to be to fall in love with an impoverished used bookstore owner who, frankly, in his own opinion, didn't have much going on in the way of looks. But Leonard has left us, and for the past couple of days I've been crying off an on, bittersweet tears that have more to do with joy than sadness. I started reading his poetry about 1965. I've been listening to his songs for almost 50 years. He has enriched my life more than anyone else I can think of.

[@helensimonsen7707]

What a treasure. I loved him so much.

[@musicisbrilliant]

That guy was a beautiful poet. Im surprised he wrote that! Just wonderful real words. Thanks for posting this. Ive come back to watch this several times. :) Love Leonard.

[@musicisbrilliant]

Back only 3 months later!! :)

[@sianwarwick633]

You know the poet, Phil Tétrault ?

[@robbie69612]

Great post, Thank you.. Great guy. Great Performer.

[@musicisbrilliant]

I F**kin' Love Leonard Cohen.

[@petravanheel1075]

musicisbrilliant As all his fans do. He was, is BRILLIANT.

[@buffalostar]

Leonrd Cohen is my main man! Thank you for posting this and to the videographer for capturing!

[@tubaut]

R I P Mr Cohen

[@soldtobediers]

"There are artist who wrest you up, and place you into themselves... rather than themselves into you." -gilpin 112016

[@moondancer3157]

That's a beautiful poem.

[@gingernut53]

Thank you for this great clip. I watch it over and over and over ...... What a man.

[@thelongpuckout]

Brilliant!

[@musicisbrilliant]

6:29 My FAVORITE part of all!! :D

[@dipsikhagoswamipaglajogai2215]

will miss you

[@loucilehall9281]

Beautiful voice even just reading

[@jamieholmes5443]

Go easy on the tomato juice. What an awesome little moment

[@wuhazet]

To jest malutki skwer: Park Portugalski około 40 metrów od domu Cohena przy 28 Rue Vallières w Montrealu :)

[@subarui]

As always. Great.

[@jebidiahkorn]

Leonard didn't have a lot of pride, but he had respect and dignity in his and others humanity. although he was from a jewish family, I see him as very Catholic.

[@swenjin]

If I could hear my own writings read out by Leonard Cohen, I actually might like them.

[@MrGuitarman2010]

Brilliant

[@richardjamesirvine2872]

matters not the park,,,matters more the states of mind,,,if it be their will!!!

[@nahannisouthern8978]

beautiful poem !!! great reading Leonard : )

[@jacksmack51]

Was An excellent poem

[@spruceguitar]

I live 10 min away from the Portuguese Plaza. Why did I not pass by that day...? Or so many days that he must have been sitting on that bench in front of his Montreal house on St Laurent St...

[@bluesanni2422]

Very,very sympathetic😍😍😍

[@Art_is_life]

I come here not teach Or to pray I just want to say Hi How are you today.

[@beateschuster3840]

Er war so wundervoll. Ich werde ihn nie vergessen.

[@catgumart]

"From mountain boy I change to street gypsy"---I liked that line a lot--

[@SarahVera]

beautiful