Eivør - Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen)

“Famous Blue Raincoat” is one of my many favorite Cohen songs, and I have been playing it at my shows for some time now.
So excited to finally share this cover with the world ❤️
It’s also part of my new Live in Tórshavn album (exclusively available on CD and vinyl at eivor.com/shop) ☺️
Love,
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The video:
Directed by: Dávur Djurhuus
Produced by: RACLIP
Filmed by: Dávur Djurhuus, Alvin Ellebye Andersen & Benjamin Hansen
Edited by: Mikkjal Olsen
The music:
Song by Eivør
Moog and bass: Mikael Blak
Vocals: Høgni Lisberg, Marius Ziska &Allan Tausen
Live mixing fx: Hallur Jonson
Studio mixing: Addi800

[@slavaukraini404]

The phrasing is perfect on one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Congratulations on this performance.

[@angelhair9225]

I never thought anyone could successfully cover this masterpiece by L. Cohen, but this is beautiful

[@elisabethstermo9396]

Aurora successfully cover this song. Also a masterpiece. 👍

[@ritathinks]

@@elisabethstermo9396 I listened to both versions. Actually, I prefer Eivor.

[@user-tx5vk2vz4c]

This is hers ,compleatly.

[@marko86mk]

Jenifer warnes also

[@buskontention3872]

@@marko86mk She sang it very well, but I've always had a problem with the change of lyrics to a '3rd party observer' (treated "Some woman"...?). Totally loses the personal heartache of the song. Tori Amos did do it justice over a Bösendorfer though. I just found this one and I loove it.

[@waitressboy]

I always thought Cohen's songs don't work when somebody else is covering them (and yes, I'm including Jeff Buckley here). But this is the exception. It's incredible. Eivør is incredible.

[@gilgemash]

And "first aid kit" aren't bad either 🌞🌻🐰🍀💙

[@turo9992000]

@@gilgemash Patrick Watson - who by fire as well.

[@zvezdakuerten817]

Discovering your music was the best accident to ever happen to me. I love your voice and the way you transport your feelings to the songs. My only complaint is that you don't have a bigger audience. I mean, come on! Loves from Brazil

[@peterdoe2617]

Hush! (don't tell Eivör!) I've already sent a link of one of her songs to Arjen Anthony Lucassen, months ago. He collaborates with musicians from literally all over the world. Only time will tell.... Greetings from the north of Germany

[@Kul4s918]

I'll be very thankful if I see her collaborating with Ayreon! Very touching voice. Came here from Ocean of Slumber's facebook page! Appreciation from Brazil as well. :)

[@josephEivor]

Omaigode um br :v kk

[@mauricioribeiro712]

brasil porra

[@dandile7373]

Idem for me!!

[@alexmarcu4131]

there's this end of year depression vibe to it, that I can't even deny on a hot summer day

[@wolffbites]

I swear I think God drops whatever he/she is doing whenever Eivor sings. Can make a very strong argument that her feel for the msuic and 7 octave range cannot be matched. Ever.

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

Do you even know what an octave is? There is no way this woman has a 7 octave range. Stop spewing nonsense.

[@paulrudd1063]

Sometimes the muses gift somebody with all their magic. Eivor has it in spades.

[@flufygogogo]

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 Sincerely, L Cohen

[@lailalivsdatter549]

Thank you❤️

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Always liked this song but I have never felt this level of emotion listening to it. I was actually tearing up at the end. Can't even explain why. Her voice is chilling and was made for this!

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

Or this was made for her voice..😊 There are songs in the World that you instantly feel natural with listening to. So natural in fact that it’s almost as if they weren’t composed, as if they’ve always been around and some lucky musician accidently stumbled upon them. Eivør has quite a few songs like that in repertoiré. This love song is so hauntingly beautiful is simple, as if it’s been around as long as mother earth.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqeTfIt9e7GjbtE

[@vanrutgar6536]

♥️

[@steel6866]

Eivør, you have one of the most enchanting voices in all music. I hope one day i can see you live, my best vibes to you from Mexico. ❤️❤️❤️

[@zalphero618]

Yes! She is so underrated. I hope more people find her beautiful music. The Last Kingdom tv show is how i found out about Eivor music.

[@luzpaniagua6319]

Yo también soy de México. Amo su voz y su interpretación. Ojala que un día pueda venir.

[@steel6866]

@@luzpaniagua6319 que gusto saber que aún hay gente aquí que disfruta de música de calidad 😎🇲🇽

[@AquilesDoy1]

Yo también soy de México, y lamentablemente ni siquiera sus discos he conseguido. Quiero comprarlos en físico y ni en el sistema de las tiendas aparecen :( Ojalá venga pronto. ¡Saludos compatriotas!

[@carolvan-lume9401]

In Brazil too!!

[@tracyfortune3297]

Eivør covers Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat" in the same way kd lang covers his "Hallelujah": Impeccable, masterful, and touching. I've never heard better, and I love Cohen And Eivør.

[@ralfk4245]

Wenn ein Engel namens "Leonard" sein Lied, aus dem Munde der wundervollen Eivør vernimmt, wird ihn Wehmut überkommen. Mich tröstet der Gedanke das sich Leonard nun an einem besseren Ort befindet. Auf Erden überkam Leonard allzu häufig Schwermut, ob der Armseligkeit unserer Welt.

[@jrbcjim]

Lovely. Mr Cohen would be smiling.

[@Jessica_Zs]

He is

[@Jessica_Zs]

I prefer her version to most other females who've tried. She did Beautifully

[@justsayin899]

Cohen is a Jewish name.

[@jewelsquinlan333]

I always feel better after hearing you sing! #eivør #loveyourmusic #foreverfan #beautifulcover

[@jeandepoortere7477]

How hell can she have only 141K on her yt channel?!!!!! I find her channel two weeks ago, she is astonishing and more. Her voice has no equal.

[@cracked_walnut]

And how, three years later, is it only 267k?!

[@jeandepoortere7477]

@@cracked_walnut still here!!

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

I first heard Eivor some years ago when I purchased a boxed set of mixed artists from Scandinavia. She blew me away completely. Still does.

[@davidpage3893]

She is a very rare talent. Her vocal range and clarity is up there with Loreena McKinnett .

[@Devetmissiyasi]

I love you Eivør ❤️ Wish you a long life

[@outonthefeet]

When I first listened to your studio albums I first thought: hey she's quite ok. Then I saw you live, and it just blew me away. You're even a 1000 times better live. Such a FANTASTIC performer. Well, not only you - your entire band on the last tours was perfect. Whenever you will get close to my hometown Cologne again, I will travel to wherever you perform. Keep on making music please - your music gives to much to so many people. I hope it also makes you happy. xx

[@victormarin2261]

oh wow this is just perfect I've listened to Damien Rice's, Glen Hansard's and Aurora's version and this is by far the best cover version I've listened to

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Aurora is my favorite singer and I love her cover but have to admit this is absolutely beautiful!! When I feel the urge to hear this song this is where I'll go!

[@rachelm9350]

Pleaseeeee pleaseee do an album that is covers of Cohen and others in his era. You give these songs a new life.

[@annekiely708]

Damien Rice

[@joemdee]

Eivor. Please do not. Your cover was terrible. Jennifer Warner’s has already done it and done it well. And Nathaniel Rateliff has also done a good cover of Famous Blue Raincoat so at best you are a distant 4th

[@venusluxfero]

I just hear an angel singing

[@arualkat]

The best performance from this song ❤

[@AriadneRimbaud2]

Who dislike this? A monster without ears, heart or mind?

[@timscottbuchanan]

Ariadne Rimbaud2 my thoughts exactly

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

My exact thoughts also.Soulless people to dislike this beauty

[@gajossx1188]

a LC purist :)

[@routeoz02]

Trolls. Sociopaths. etc.

[@gardada]

KZbin algorithm

[@nicolasjurado6]

Whenever I am sad, or going through a bad day, all I have to do to get back on track is: playing one of your songs! Thank you so much for that, to have such gift, being a soul healer, must be overwhelming!!

[@andrestemmermann2010]

A "soul healer" 👍 This is the word I was looking for...

[@stephenmckelvey398]

Keep coming back, this is sublime.

[@sandripley8834]

My skin is shivering ... I don't feel cold. Thanks from France

[@gayleearnhart8597]

She's sings this almost as good as L. Cohen. I think that she could sing all of his songs - no one else, just her. Mr. Cohen would be proud.

[@CanalDojogames]

I am a god of war fan, who listened that concert on E3 2016 many many times and i still go there to listen you singing and concert guys!

[@venusnode6]

Perfect!

[@maktub7421]

Lisening to this and crying because I realise once again that music is such a divine gift

[@hippito77]

Enchanting. There are few Len covers that I like, but this is amazing.

[@Sepulchria]

I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it!

[@hichamkheirbeik]

Best cover of this song ever, absolutly divine

[@tracylf5409]

Was Leonard Cohen not a genius? How I wish he lived in a time which loved his talent. Thank you, Evior.

[@frekve]

Leonard Cohen would have been proud of this ❣️

[@Maxmauser924]

so true

[@vxvoart]

You're a gift for this world. Thank you so much. Greetings from México!

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

The beauty of this rendition has reduced me to tears...Incredible x

[@crocshock911]

I recently discovered your music, and have become a huge fan!!! I follow a KZbin channel called Vikingskog that posts folk musics from the Netherlands and surrounding areas, and they recently have posted Faroese folk songs. I love the Faroese songs the most, so I did some research to hear more, and I came across you! I am SO GLAD that I did!! I play a very vocal sounding brass instrument called the euphonium, and I like to think of it as my voice. I look to great vocalists for inspiration, and you are one of my absolute favorites. You and Anna Netrebko are my two favorite voices. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@elfarlaur]

You should come to Leonard Cohen's hometown of Montreal. We would love you here!

[@dorisdaumann5914]

This is a masterpiece - like every song this wonderful woman performs ... 🌹 Seems this is better than by Leonard ... From Germany with love 💖 !!

[@mamon88]

I've seen her twice in concert, the 1st time I was just like wt..?? because of her beautiful voice and her enchanting music. I closed my eyes cos the feeling was so powerful I could feel it in my very core and I wondered how was possible not to know her music for a long time. By the 2nd time I knew all of her songs and I felt even happier cos I was so close to the stage and I admire her just as Would stare at an angel. The guys are amazing as well, she has a super great team! Her concerts are not too big but to be honest I love it this way cos you feel more intimate and is just another lever, honestly. Thanks for your music Evoir! This cover is amazing!

[@Endrit719]

Just got this song recommended in spotify never heard it before, I found out the original is by Leonard Cohen and I can say this version does complete justice to it, very well done

[@annekiely708]

Can never understand the forgiveness in this song, yet it is such a beautiful piece of art

[@jorgstegemann4404]

Einfach gute Musik. Mit viel Gefühl und Können. Das konnte ich im Lido Club in Berlin sehen. Live absolut top.

[@RubyPhoxx]

Ich war auch dort. Es war sehr magisch! Hat sie das dort gespielt? Ich bin mir nicht mehr sicher.

[@vsadad]

it's hard to sing Cohen and create your own version......what a voice, this is a really amazing version Eivor!!!

[@christinamariaAndersen]

Stunning performance ❤

[@chuggnutz]

I've said on a few of your songs already, and I'll say it again, you are one of the most talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I would love it if you could make it to Scotland some day, even if not to my home town, I would gladly travel to see you perform. You actually blow my mind with how amazing you are.

[@PK--ITA]

My God, all the shivers from L. Cohen gave me one more time.

[@tiny.dragon]

Since this video came out, I just couldn’t stop listening to this song. Eivør you’re so talented, and your voice is so magical..

[@MarineHovhann]

-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, 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

[@tatashelfa7873]

🌍 💖 🙏🏿 🕉️ Beautifull song

[@sariahbowman1681]

That was amazing. It was so hauntingly beautiful. Great job.

[@johnmckinlay67]

I had the privilege to see Eivør perform this,last year in Glasgow. Come back soon ! xx

[@adione8635]

The best cover I have ever heard ❤

[@userrandomius]

Спасибо Eivor! Великолепное исполнение!

[@friedrich3311]

This performance is a true fairytale.. so purely sung, wonderful !!

[@waynedick6989]

You honor the song

[@adriannaloppes2008]

Aí você vai buscar as músicas de Cohen, se depara com um presente desses e se encanta com Eivør! Que vozzzzz ❤️❤️

[@everton7422]

Eu foi ao contrário 😄

[@trycorydon3628]

am i the only one who wants to hear more native language music from her? i m not saying that s not good but i like eivor cuz i found her singing that beautiful folk music..i want more eivor..i want more

[@mickhoward5107]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift, bravo Eivor.

[@pongracszoke1049]

Beautiful song and voice .

[@AvieMare]

I’ve never heard of you until happy accident but as a long-time fan of Leonard I can see him standing at the window in his Tower of Song with tears streaming down his cheeks at the beauty and justice you have done to his song. If I still remembered how to cry I would too...you are so beautiful and eloquent. I will definitely be listening from now in. ✌🏼S🍒(Scherry)

[@dorisdaumann5914]

I love the songs of Leonard since I heard them first in my early teens in the beginning of the 1970s. This woman is the greatest performer of his great songs - please do more 💐 !!!

[@griseldis]

the voice of an earth angel… ✨

[@bradkeene1224]

Wow...great performance. Truly satisfying. Beautiful song, one of my favorite Cohen tunes, and one of the scariest songs I've ever heard. Always takes me right to the middle of one of my deepest fears and always leaves me wondering if I, too, could ever find a space of gratitude and finally accept and forgive. This performance really nailed it.

[@joaopires3605]

Eivør, you're a fresh breeze in all crap we see today in music. I love your music and your voice. I'm truly blessed to know your music!

[@kheidal]

Goosebumps! Simply amazing, Eivør. Your voice is perfect for this song...

[@damaharijoto6396]

Her face her voice ooooh so beautiful 🖤🖤🖤

[@ricardoantunes71]

If you don't come to Portugal i will travel only to see one of your shows! Your voice is magic in our ears!

[@pascalg3924]

So glad to discover a new cover of a song from my favorite singer, especially when it is so graceful and profound. Many thanks Eivør and greetings from France

[@katinthehat1385]

Hopefully one day, you will visit Costa Rica, Central America. A totally honour will be going to your concert.

[@dendromorphe1646]

Une interprétation d'une rare fidélité aux émotions du texte ! Sublime !

[@crystalhanson7692]

So beautiful 💜 love Leonard, love this version. Thank you for sharing, it takes me back to the night I saw you in Köln and I can't wait to get the CD.

[@AuroraMeansDawn27]

WOW!

[@reginavella4955]

That was just great👏

[@mystarchild100]

This touch my soul .. 👏👏👏

[@ashleywoedy9750]

its so eerie yet beautiful

[@sarawakaf8348]

You're amazing.. much love from Syria

[@nemesisnyx3138]

Eivør, I love you sooooo sooooo much!!!! Verry big Kisses from Berlin😘😘😘😘

[@BDFAN65]

Truly awesome. Love Leonard Cohen and this song 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍Lone Wolf :)

[@sillysciben8092]

stunning rendition

[@woww8148]

you are amazing Eivør

[@pgoessnitzer]

Simply wonderful!

[@georgeweissberg6498]

A spell-binding, magical performance! Incredible!!

[@wltrzxoux3558]

Best cover ive ever found its like what i expected 💙

[@NikkiElle]

Leonard Cohen, then Tori Amos, now Eivør... I'm so happy I have so many versions of this masterpiece to listen to :)

[@luciad4e]

I’m so amazed, beautiful voice. So much emotion...

[@evap9172]

I love this version! You've made it better than the original!!

[@janhennes128]

Nothing beats the original. Although she is a wonderful singer.

[@chrisetlilie262]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@EDMUNDOZAMBRANO]

Me encanta todo lo que haces, tu pasión tu sentimiento, tu alegría tu energía, tus letras, tu guitarra, todo tu todo, pero me fascina que interpretes a Leonard Cohen quien me ha acompañado desde siempre pues a él lo empecé a escuchar desde 1974, me sorprendiste muy gratamente, gracias Eivor que alegría es escucharte y sentirte, abrazos desde Colombia.

[@AriadneRimbaud2]

AH, donde nos encontramos. Qué bonito que sigas disfrutando de Eivør.

[@EDMUNDOZAMBRANO]

Que bueno Ariadne, si, tu me presentaste esta musa y como desde el comienzo te conté, quedé hechizado, gracias de nuevo y un abrazo y felicitaciones por tu excelente trabajo.

[@lorishu48103]

I can't speak Spanish and never took Spanish but understood ALL OF THIS by some magic

[@EDMUNDOZAMBRANO]

@@lorishu48103 Si la música es magia, todo el arte creo.

[@lorishu48103]

@@EDMUNDOZAMBRANO agreed!

[@ziem.8019]

This song touches my heart strings and you've honestly made me speechless 👏👏

[@amangogna68]

Beautiful voice !

[@hansandrias]

Hetta er heilt fantastiskt!

[@xxx1024xxx]

Breathtakingly powerful

[@patrickparals5438]

SO GREAT ! Thanks you stood in our ways, Lady.

[@ildiko1vt]

the most touching version i have heard!!!! have to download it to my list of Eivor music....you are my favorite musician at this stage of my life....my first female vocalist love was Joni Mitchell...thank you for your soulful interpretations

[@thaynaraferreira3982]

Deusa maravilhosaaa. Já quero no Spotify ❤️

[@Argidiel]

Not mind blown. Heart blown.

[@jorgesaenz3021]

Thank you for this perfect interpretation

[@FenrizDK]

Så fint, så smukt, så respektfuldt udført, du gør sangen til din egen. - Tak fordi du er til, du tryllebinder mig! ;)

[@esthermalolley5206]

como eu amo a voz dessa mulher!!!❤❤❤

[@vikinghunter2177]

Your voice touches my soul and transcends me to another world! Thank you!

[@nicolasjurado6]

Chapó to the band too, don't think I didn't notice you!!! You're part of the magic