Laila Biali - Quarantunes - Anthem

[@jangriffiths8013]

One of the most brilliant lines ever written: "There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."

[@katiecannon8186]

My goodness. Beautiful.

[@lailabiali]

Thank you!

[@DougMullin]

finding this on my birthday is a marvellous thing. listening to this cover for the first time today, it brings tears to my eyes. a good thing, Laila. thanks for sharing /|\

[@dorothyhardie5488]

Beautiful!!

[@abundantbananas]

I can't stop playing this! It is so beautiful...thank you for this gift to us all.

[@lailabiali]

Love you!

[@masamasa1509]

I have never heard such a beautiful melody as this.

[@lailabiali]

Isn't it lovely? Leonard was a master.

[@robertdaley5703]

I first heard your Anthem on CBC Radio, and immediately responded with "WHO ... IS... THAT?!" Such a gorgeous, soulful performance, and the first I have heard Anthem performed since I attended a concert by The Once in Carbonear, Newfoundland. I loved the Once's rendition and was surprised that I had never heard this Cohen song. It's amazing. (As with anything Cohen, his lyrics are masterful, and as you say, they convey a poignant message so appropriate to these strange times.) Sorry, the Once, but Laila Biali now owns this song. Also, your video is wonderfully produced: the presentation, the graphics, the sax solo, organ/bass/percussion/brass, and the beautiful voices and faces of the backup singers. Brava.

[@lailabiali]

Wow, I'm honoured! Thank you for finding me online.

[@peterjohnstoltzman]

Gorgeous, Laila!! What a band and what a great song...!

[@lailabiali]

Thank you, friend! Leonard was a master.

[@barnesmusic]

Absolutely fantastic! Shared on FB -- this needs to spread far and wide! More joy, beauty and positivity in the world please (and THANK YOU)!!!

[@lailabiali]

You are so good to me! I can't wait to connect further. xoxo

[@nerolauda]

Thank you, thank all of you very very much.

[@lailabiali]

Thank you!

[@evanskimberlyevans]

Beautiful arrangement Laila! Thank you for making this video. Lol, never realized that the great Leonard Cohen and I share (shared) a birthday...just a few years apart. Thank you for bringing hope and light to our lives by pursuing this passion and amazing gift of your soul through music. With love, from Canada.

[@lailabiali]

Thanks again for your lovely comments - from one Canadian to another. :)

[@meerasmelodiess]

❤️

[@guylainematchett8493]

Love this cover! So love the care you take to keep the feelings of the original when doing covers!

[@lailabiali]

Thank you, friend. xx

[@masamasa1509]

VRABO Laila and guys👏👏👏

[@lailabiali]

Merci !

[@alphapast7562]

Hi!

[@bagofchips8813]

22nd like 😊

[@lailabiali]

On the 22nd! (of September)

[@bagofchips8813]

@@lailabiali ?? heeey! Now i wish i did that on purpose. ..i mean, i totally did that on purpose. ( σ̑ ͜ʖ σ̑) Meanwhile you definitely stole the show on Songwriter's Circle.