Leonard Cohen - So Long Marianne (Live 1979)

Touching performance of So Long Marianne by Leonard Cohen on German TV

[@gennadiykhatchikyan1451]

The violinist is my grandfather, who also past away on February 28, 2015. His name was Raffi Hakopian.

[@carybhou]

My condolences for you and your family. He was very talented.

[@johngalvin876]

I too am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. He was a beautiful musician. You can be proud to call him your grandad.

[@NickerSkids]

Gennadiy Khatchikyan so long to your grandfather . What a life to live.

[@debwillviane9505]

The violin lends such emotion to this most beautiful song. I am sorry for your loss.

[@haroldsteinblatt2567]

A spectacular performance, he builds and builds and takes the rest of the band with him.

[@rosischatz5728]

Das Violinenspiel ist zum Sterben schon 😱🥺❤️RIP 😢mein Herr❤

[@carmelrankin9362]

Have loved Leonard Cohen and his music since my teens. I'm 70 now. The violinist is Wow! A class act.❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosischatz5728]

Ich bin 69 und die Zeit rast,😢,warum nur

[@jujubeanella]

My husband was a big Cohen fan. So I opened his funeral service with this song that he loved so much.

[@Omar-yi2mv]

That is lovely- may the Lord grant him heaven

[@patriciapassick1420]

It's a hauntingly sad and beautiful song.

[@vikram991]

Sorry for your loss...

[@griffer999]

beautiful..play it often...

[@griffer999]

he would have smiled ,, and loved you for it.....

[@ludgert.balkenhol152]

My Mom passed away a couple of years ago. She couldn't play a fiddle, she could not sing. She didn't even know this song. And her Name was not Marianne. That's what brought me to this song. Suzanne we miss you.

[@DavidKelleyIrish1]

The violinist wins the day. Magnificent IMHO.

[@notme.3917]

Damn this is extremly beautiful. Leonard Cohen and his band are from another planet.

[@tbutters41]

Canada. But I understand the confusion.........

[@susannabonke8552]

True.

[@CRyan71]

Christ I've never seen a violin played as good as this

[@miguelangelrd8536]

looks like some kind a gipsy boy, maybe

[@claesabrahamsson]

So beautiful, I’m moved to tears. R.I.P Leonard 😊

[@marco-antoniotrujillo6944]

Delightful, beautiful, dreamlike, Outrageously talented.

[@michellevitali4540]

I love Leonard’s music, especially this song. My mom was a Mary Ann so that makes me love this beautiful song even more. ❤️

[@irish95600]

I listened this song almost 100 times, in bed with my headphones. Just a loving affair that did'nt happen with Evelyne Schembri. Still I cry!

[@TombCat]

It's always been a gorgeous dirgey lament - but what a rockin tune it was during this tour! LC singing as good as he ever would. A fantastic band. Jennifer Warnes & Sharon Robinson. The best of every one. If it be your will.....let them sing.

[@lk-sb8ql]

I was just sweeping through to see if someone names the girls in the background. And yes, my guess was Sharon and Jennifer. Wanted to be sure. Sharon followed him to the very last performance, this song was played in London too with Sharon and the Web sisters. Sharon was his true friend. RIP L. Cohen

[@brendanglennon7814]

God rest Raffi and Leonard, just wonderful

[@chuckysinlove1]

What a great violinist. I love this live recording! He was a genius.

[@graemepage4112]

This is excellent live version with fantastic violin solo

[@rantingsw3de]

My god what an absolutely phenomenal performance. Something so wonderful about Leonard Cohen is that his music attracted the talents of many brilliant performers. He always introduced them with such love.

[@rogeralen6055]

The best version.. The perfect voice of L.Cohen, the choir and the awesome violist.. Sooo great and sooo beautiful👏👏👏❤

[@elementsoflightandmusic]

This is the heart and soul of everything music ❤️

[@friggsymusic]

What an amazing recording

[@Toubeau3]

Blessed be you to have had such a wonderful grandfather 🎻👍🤗

[@mazzynznz]

No words. Except thanks for singing my song. Rest in peace xx

[@harrison228]

Epic post

[@heyjudette]

My mom (Marianne) passed away from cancer a few years ago. Shortly after I discovered Leonard’s music and found this song. I know he didn’t write it about losing a loved one, but I’ve found this line be relatable while grieving: “Your letters they all say that you’re beside me now, then why do I feel alone? I’m standing on a ledge and your fine spider web is fastening my ankle to a stone.”

[@michellevitali4540]

I also have a mom that passed from cancer (she was Mary Ann) I discovered Leonard’s music and this song after her death and it means a lot to me. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

What a stunning performance! Every musician and vocalist full of passion and talent, Leonard looking cool as hell and that violinist!! Hope this is available as a live album.

[@albertvandeventer8325]

If only the audience knew they were experiancing musical history and greatness from an iconic singet

[@ericpeterson6766]

I think they may have, a little.

[@susannabonke8552]

We definitely didn't know.

[@jfvanschalkwyk]

Beautiful music .. beautiful people... ageless music

[@joannyurchesyn9655]

Simply incredible!

[@rogeralen6055]

So great..everything is perfect..his voice, the words, the choir en also woww this violist. Just awesome. I need to listen L.Cohen everyday. He is telling me so much that I need, that I feel❤

[@verdicapirro6715]

Best version ever.

[@kathleenmclaughlin4153]

My all time favourite song from Leonard

[@29markeys]

It was so special to pay respects in front of his Montreal home yesterday night.. so long Leonard. Montreal has lost a great one.

[@congoclash]

So long Leonard, you'll be missed.

[@alainleflem5391]

Une des plus belles chanson d'amour. Les paroles sont pleines de sensualité, d'affection ............. d'amour.

[@maymillo]

Pure class violinist ❤

[@shemanic1]

So Long Leonard & thanks for all the songs

[@susannabonke8552]

Musicians display their vulnerability in a very touching way which helps me to live!

[@graemepage4112]

Excellent version --- violin solo is the best

[@s.venegas]

J'habite la rue Marie-Anne à Montréal. Quelqu'un.e a collé le "So long" à côté du nom de la rue. ❤

[@adivarma95]

Damn i am thankful to KZbin!!!! Thanks to camera too.... And thank you leonard cohen! Thanks to that amazing violinist!!!

[@kathrynaann2461]

Listening to the Maestro in 2020. Uncertain times listening to Leonard seems to take me to another place. My saviour ❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@ffsginc]

One of my forever favorite, what a talent, he was a friend of mine

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Lost love songs are always going to get our attention. Even before you've lost that love.

[@janhovvels4153]

Thanks for all your wonderful songs. RIP Leonard.

[@LinnVaveon]

Masterful performance of a MASTERPIECE.

[@zuddl]

Lovely version , have never heard this one but awesome music RIP

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Omg.. violinist was shockingly beautiful

[@maryannesobocinski2589]

Happy Birthday Mr. Cohen. We miss you. Love, Maryanne

[@JaSamJoKatic]

RIP Marianne. ''Marianne Ihlen, the woman immortalized in “So Long, Marianne” and the woman in Leonard Cohen’s life through the 1960s, died July 28, 2016 after being diagnosed with leukemia less than a week ago.''

[@jillianstallings1854]

❤the song says it all.❤

[@jillianstallings1854]

❤the song says it all.❤

[@jillianstallings1854]

❤the song says it all.❤

[@elmartribus6201]

Leonard hat Marianne vor ihrem Tod besucht. Man konnte ihre lebenslange Liebe fühlen (Film: Marianne & Leonard Words of Love)

[@hermanneberle4300]

@@elmartribus6201 danke für die info

[@reflectionprojection]

So long but not farewell beloved Leonard Cohen RIP

[@larryparker5435]

The Man with the Army....his best backup band ever!. Plus Jennifer Warens backing vocals. Thanks Leonard for the raw passion and love..

[@graemepage4112]

that is very good, especially the violin solo

[@exentr]

The doku serie So long, Marianne, about Marianne and Leonard, had premiere this fall on NRK. I am in E4/8

[@Endrit719]

I will built a giant speaker in the desert and play Leonard so that the whole world can hear it

[@habs5792]

Beautiful song

[@elaterra3467]

I like these poetic songs. And the singer is still young...

[@conchinchillida1570]

De ahí al Cielo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@copacetic9018]

So long Leonard (and Marianne).

[@DJThorb]

You gave us all so very much.

[@erik-frankvictororschel7632]

Er lebt weiter in unseren Herzen, DANKE, :-))

[@ivanmilic8185]

Ovo je 1977 koncert. Ja sam bio u Ny 1982, ali ne mogu pronaći tu snimku. Ovo je pjsma koja mi uvijek natjera suze na oči.

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Ich habe die Songs von Leonard Cohen geliebt! - Später verband ich sie mehr und mehr mit der düsteren Sicht, die ich in der Folkszene bei einigen Freunden empfunden hatte. Und das hieß für mich: Ich brauchte fröhlichere Musik!

[@erminiadilucia868]

fantastico Leonard con il tuo violinista

[@andrebelei7298]

RIP Mr. Coen. Oh God what a terrible year.

[@chrismchenry4373]

2020, hold my beer

[@maryannleighton]

My name is Maryann and my ex just sent me this song.....I love it....amazing. My dad friend said their is over 50 songs with Mayann in them....Lifetime channel uses Maryann name for a lot of the leading ladies character. Gilligan's Island......I love my name.❤

[@alanbodell2050]

My tribute to :Leonard is this, i grew up listening to every single song you did and still play them today thankyou so much for leaving us this music.

[@MichaelJones-vf8ub]

2019 Leonard Cohen Forever!

[@A.pisces1989]

Amazing performance 👏🏻💕

[@thomasdearment3214]

its hard to pick a favorite Leonard Cohen song, their all great, but that ones on the top of the list

[@nathansmith7809]

Best version of this song

[@drstevie]

Beautiful.

[@xXpartysofiXx]

There will never be someone like him. This si such a sad time for music and poetry.

[@stevenkelliher9442]

You had a wonderful grandfather.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Beautiful..love Cohen.....

[@rodolfomendoza5955]

Great Leonard ✌️

[@kevinbarrybarry4804]

I love the song so long marianne so true to Life

[@giuseppeiannicelli566]

A love song that is the draw of a life song.

[@moosey62]

And the angels forget to pray for us Dear dear Leonard xx

[@joaidane]

Wow, some time ago this one. We might have imagined that we knew what "it's time to laugh and cry and laugh about it all again" meant back then, but now we truly know! :)

[@stevenkelliher9442]

You had a grandfather that was a wonderful violinist.

[@PlumePlume1951]

Que du bonheur !

[@Omar-yi2mv]

WATCH OVER US FROM HEAVEN LEONARD ❤️❤️❤️

[@michelemassaiu950]

that violin...

[@petercarey4575]

A lovely may he rest in peace Amen

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Wirklich, Leonard, auf DICH wäre ich nie gekommen! Bis vor ca. einem Monat (??, mein Zeitsinn verschwimmt).

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Great to see this.

[@sijosedire]

Thanks for sharing!

[@strangefruitlovex]

You held on to me like I was a crucifix, as we went kneeling through the dark.

[@drstevie]

So good.

[@siobhanbridson4148]

just fantastic

[@transilvaniahunger]

Hermoso tema 😃

[@michaelmccurry7273]

So long, Leonard. Thank you

[@RickardAgren]

Yes yes yes oh what a thrill ❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

[@billhensel8419]

My lifelong sweetheart from my late teens is still out there, her name is 'mary lee'. This song brings so many wonderful memories; picking her up from H.S. in my '67 GTO, walking in the park on the fresh green grass of spring with our bare feet, the occasional rose I would pluck from the neighbor's garden and tenderly place it in her hand..... and yes, those sweet kisses that will never be forgotten. She was gorgeous then, and still is now. Sadly..... we never got married -- I had to go off to that damn Vietnam War -- yet, we still stay in contact. I live on the East Coast, she lives on the West Coast, but we have met for three lunches through all these years. Some nights I 'cry' myself to sleep 'for her'..... and no one ever knows but me.

[@asacarrick1385]

The lost people in our lives are always available to us...we simply remember them. Substitute the tears for smiles, your love deserves them

[@mrsmith4662]

Love the violin break - unusual.

[@neilold3941]

Always great.

[@rubberboy9381]

this song is perfect. why make music anymore when leonard cohen already perfected the song.

[@59HHP]

1979 habe ich diesen Song in Köln, bei Saturn, für meine Birgitt gesucht, aber leider nicht gefunden. Ich liebe beide bis heute 💔

[@karina1218]

Marianne wo bist du, miss you💧

[@karina1218]

Mamma

[@nathansmith9583]

powerful performance....miss you buddy

[@ИльяЛенин-е8у]

Удивительный звук скрипки. Получается что-то необыкновенное.

[@OtherTwin]

some one said its better to have loved and lost than never to have loved but it hurts every second . great post love and peace j vincent edwards x