Leonard Cohen: Closing Time

[@bp45424]

The only guy who could ever remember all those fabulous lyrics has to be the guy who wrote them. Cohen is totally awesome. That band and those singers are fabulous.

[@sunlion9676]

I love how much Leonard is enjoying himself too! Music brings us together 😊

[@bruceirwin5253]

music and poetry have lost the greatest Canadian at either. He will live forever because his music is timeless

[@iiiuuummwww]

Thanks for the Music Mr Cohen. You have made our world a better place with your music.

[@jfitch1112]

He certainly did! We're a poorer world with his departure. May we meet him in the great beyond.

[@sharpurse]

You don't like truth "to tell the truth"?

[@larrylar1000]

Couldn't say it better than Mr. Castro,I can't find the words to express how much Ieonard cohen means to me. His songs just wrap themselves around my heart and soul. So genuine,honest,humble and sincere.Just saw him the beginning of April and he is in a class all by himself. Thank-you Leonard Cohen for the beauty and gift of your music.

[@lizziemurphy3401]

Our friend has been down on his knees not begging us please. He has danced us to end of love with a mighty expectation of relief. He has been sublime. May the fiddler never stop

[@daisyl6100]

Magnificent. Thank you Leonard, God bless you and your talent.

[@tjk247]

This is a excellent live version of my favorite Leonard Cohen song. Thanks to qualityshows for sharing.

[@mikealsup9976]

I agree with Joe Bodolai that this is L Cohen's best recorded performance. Hats off.

[@tuungaq]

Thank you for your songs, poetry and influence. Rest in Peace

[@ТаисияКонова-ъ8ц]

Леонард Коэн как красиво поёт, слушаю и слушаю постоянно, великолепно 👏👏👏👏👏

[@colincopland9762]

listened to this man for years now he will be sadly missed what an absolute poet total class R.I.P. Big man ........x

[@mehmetsikyurek7939]

Me kuy vuvule

[@mrsbruneau]

You were a class act and you will be missed! I am very proud you are a fellow Canadian.

[@arletteroly3921]

Cette musique me donne envie de danser. Cela fait 3h que j écoute Léonard Cohen. Je ne m en lasse pas. Wonderful. I want dancing

[@zenkharma]

I was at this taping. I was also at the video release party for this song around the same time when Leonard sat with us at our table and wrote "Magic Is Afoot" on my shoe. Great to see again, thanks for posting this!

[@ТаисияКонова-ъ8ц]

Вам повезло, вы виделись с замечательным человеком!👏👏👏

[@Blitterbug]

​@@ТаисияКонова-ъ8цyes, very lucky!

[@ZYCER09]

This man gives me the shivers, its something about his voice that just gets under your skin....in a good way :)

[@shunga1962]

QUELLE VOIX ENJOLEUSE....IL M'A TOUJOURS FAIT RÊVER.... MERCI POUR LA MISE EN LIGNE

[@andreaszanto5724]

My all-time favourite. RIP, Mr Cohen.

[@HTAjana]

This is a great performance! I agree the live version is much better than the recorded one. Leonard Cohen loves women, and that's obvious here. I like the energy of the crowd. Usually his live performances are rather somber, but this one is full of life. You really got the best out of him here. (Sorry if this is a duplicate -- I tried to post something earlier and wasn't sure what happened.)

[@lovewalruss]

Fantastic version, thanks. I absolutely love this song, catchy as hell, superb lyrics that tell a whole story

[@AprilJasper]

Favorite Cohen song, breathtaking song. Also what a lucky vocalist, he was sweet on her IMO

[@monica68ify]

1 commentaire en français? je découvre enfin cet homme ,je ne trouve pas mes mots,GEANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shannondawn44]

I remember when this was on . I stayed up to watch it . So great

[@seanharrison4817]

RIP Leonard. Another hero gone.

[@patyankouski7527]

And God knows that in America we have run out of heroes

[@Nephilimfields]

God speed sir... RIP Mr. Cohen

[@tesa119]

This man takes my breath away -- with his music, with his poetry (lyrics), with his masterly performance, his art in general...Have actually just discovered him and can't have enough of him...:)

[@1967Rev]

one of the finest men to put pen to paper.

[@slippy333]

Thanks Leonard, take your rest now fella!

[@TDAMGIRL]

I saw LC in person 2009 in Boston Ma. fantastic show, 3 hrs. I love his voice and songs and never tire of him, :)

[@izpozpeeps]

we're busted in the blinding lights of closing time farewell LC long may your light and poetry shine on 💕

[@richardsmith2684]

nothing left but sorrow,,,,,,,,

[@ivanovjd]

Can't get enough of this song...only one man can describe a lifetime in 6 and a half minutes...Thank you, Mr. Cohen!!!

[@Leobardo04]

Genius Leonard Cohen. Already miss you.

[@javiervalor8858]

Magnífico poeta, compositor, voz,,,,pero mejor persona. Siempre en la memoria míster.

[@jfitch1112]

It was Joe Bodolai, an Allegheny College alumnus, who introduced me to the music of Leonard Cohen. I regret that I never had the pleasure of meeting either of them. I love watching Mr. Cohen in this video!

[@linjustpassinby]

it's beyond beautiful!! Multilayers of feeling captured, with such apparent ease!

[@catalinpopescu7261]

You should NEVER CLOSE that place full with nice people! I like Cohen's music and lyrics.

[@tatotato7777]

we love you leonard be with ur love in the heaven..

[@papaseanbo]

He is coming/came? to Hamilton Ontario this April and again I have to miss his show due to Work, I would love to see him live...I feel uplifted and happy when I hear his music and that voice...reaches out to me in many ways

[@monicacarson6486]

Oh my dear God lenoard is the sexiest man on planet earth I have adored him for 5 decades that says it all for me xxxxxxxxx

[@garyarmstrong7075]

I miss him. His humility was only eclipsed by his talent

[@TheGregRoxx]

Unbelvible! The description was right.It is better than original on the CD. Thaaaank you !!

[@XXXXLBill]

This is my 2011 song in this genre. I love it to bits

[@JennyAngel]

Awesome! When Leonard smiles, it warms my heart. This guy is a genius. :)

[@ErikNielsendk]

he just got it makes me smile

[@JavierGonzalez-dw5zq]

Es la primera vez que veo a este Maestro en vivo... sin palabras

[@sranpenjivrag4718]

I wish this song never ends

[@VeronikRosa]

Awesome...love it...love it...Mr. Cohen you are amazing!

[@XXXXLBill]

The Man is a Legend and an Icon..........

[@carlkulyk366]

Wonderful

[@AbbbasGirl]

Just can't get this out of my head .. L.C. shows more emotion in this vid.

[@Avasive]

Lonely and romantic, Friday night's with A C I D

[@bobleponge9534]

Voila de la grande et belle musique.... exellent!!!

[@sweetgypsywife]

Love this ...cheeky man that he is....such a sense of fun

[@MrKillamonkey1]

i wish i got to c his concerts when he was still hangin around but he had to close up shop he was 1 of the greats of canandain singers dude rulz for shoo

[@joeydeadcat]

I still remember this broadcast! Have it on VHS somewhere still.

[@maynya359]

My #1 fave song RIP GOOD SIR wish I couldve met you :(

[@davefeig1051]

leanard cohen is awesome backround singers are singers are superb

[@javiervalor8858]

Maestro, master y único

[@MrKalle274]

Oh I miss the angels Perla Batella and Julie Christensen.

[@ab348]

I keep thinking what a trip it must have been for the backup singer at the end of the line closest to Leonard to have him leering at her while she sang with him. :) Great performance here.

[@michaelwalker2676]

A happy, uninhibited 'feel good' song. The end of a party at a hotel I imagine. Brilliant.

[@writerman242]

funny..i dont' remember making that post LOL but you know I feel it even MORE now than I did then.. thanks for the excuse to watch and listen to this great song again!!

[@kimkanobi]

NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS ARTIST. SHALOM L. COHEN

[@M_Ladd]

Yes, best version I have heard! His voice was at its peak at this time! Nothing could stop him!

[@AprilJasper]

Just the best song ever.

[@islander1fan]

Looks like freedom feels like death, something in between I guess. Lift my glass to the awful truth which you can't reveal to the innocent youth except to say it isn't worth a dime. Beautiful, profound and a good tune!!

[@teresawhelan9497]

Amazing performance, your music will live on.

[@a4b3m2i1s]

Tienes buen gusto Musical. No obtante está fue la Época-dorada del gran artista Leonard Cohen. que era apróximada en los Años-1990. saludos

[@nc715]

good-bye, you will be missed

[@BushWomanOtter]

How did I miss this??????

[@franciscoperez9388]

thank you master

[@CarolynAgecoutay-mb7mw]

He got it.

[@olgagomezmx]

Ah we're drinking and we're dancing And the band is really happening And the Johnny Walker wisdom running high And my very sweet companion She's the Angel of Compassion She's rubbing half the world against her thigh And every drinker every dancer Lifts a happy face to thank her The fiddler fiddles something so sublime All the women tear their blouses off And the men they dance on the polka-dots And it's partner found, it's partner lost And it's hell to pay when the fiddler stops: It's closing time Yeah the women tear their blouses off And the men they dance on the polka-dots And it's partner found, it's partner lost And it's hell to pay when the fiddler stops: It's closing time Ah we're lonely, we're romantic And the cider's laced with acid And the Holy Spirit's crying, "Where's the beef?" And the summer night is fragrant And the moon is swimming naked With a mighty expectation of relief So we struggle and we stagger Down the snakes and up the ladder To the tower where the blessed hours chime And I swear it happened just like this: A sigh, a cry, a hungry kiss The Gates of Love they budged an inch I can't say much has happened since But closing time I swear it happened just like this: A sigh, a cry, a hungry kiss The Gates of Love they budged an inch I can't say much has happened since But Closing time, closing time I loved you for your beauty But that doesn't make a fool of me: You were in it for your beauty too And I loved you for your body There's a voice that sounds like God to me Declaring, declaring, declaring that your body's really you And I loved you when our love was blessed And I love you now there's nothing left But sorrow and a sense of overtime And I missed you since the place got wrecked And I just don't care what happens next Looks like freedom but it feels like death It's something in between, I guess It's closing time Yeah I missed you since our place got wrecked By the winds of change and the weeds of sex Looks like freedom but it feels like death It's something in between, I guess It's closing time Yeah we're drinking and we're dancing But there's nothing really happening And the place is dead as Heaven on a Saturday night And my very sweet companion Gets me fumbling gets me laughing She's a hundred but she's wearing Something tight And I lift my glass to the awful truth Which you can't reveal to the ears of youth Except to say it isn't worth a dime And the whole damn place goes crazy twice And it's once for the devil and it's once for Christ But the boss don't like these dizzy heights We're busted in the blinding lights Of closing time The whole damn place goes crazy twice And it's once for the devil and it's once for Christ But the boss don't like these dizzy heights We're busted in the blinding lights Busted in the blinding lights Of closing time Oh the women tear their blouses off And the men they dance on the polka-dots It's closing time And it's partner found, it's partner lost And it's hell to pay when the fiddler stops It's closing time I swear it happened just like this: A sigh, a cry, a hungry kiss It's closing time The Gates of Love they budged an inch I can't say much has happened since But closing time I loved you when our love was blessed I love you now there's nothing left But closing time The whole damn place goes crazy twice And it's once for the devil and it's once for Christ But the boss don't like these dizzy heights We're busted in the blinding lights Busted in the blinding lights Of closing time

[@THENIRE]

Love it....

[@FirstUsedBooks]

Perfect re-creation of my friday or saturday late nights at the old Grand Union Hotel beerparlour 30 years ago. He must have been there.

[@Luciajuguetes]

A one of the my very songs on my life

[@dabluz1125]

There was a Rolling Thunder Revue show in Toronto (I believe) that Dylan dedicated the song "Isis" to Cohen...

[@xlz24]

Glorious

[@acrobaticcripple8176]

Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dawneabdulal-bari9313]

Excellent post ~ Shared

[@parkany31]

Nagyszerű dal és milyen jó előadás!Cohen papa itt volt fénykorában!

[@hamidradfar]

I love you Leonard :)

[@Luciajuguetes]

A one of the my very songs on my life. I think thak Hallelujah of the samen man was the best, but, this is really better.

[@linnney1]

MY favorite Choen songs

[@Jaykstyles]

One of my favorite songs of all. I love how he messes the lyrics up, or mixes them up I guess. I loved you since our place got wrecked................. The back ups knew the words. Still a brilliant version and way better than the produced video.

[@vedranradic2504]

THE BEST!

[@ErikNielsendk]

it is not getting any bettter than this

[@nomejodanya]

Cohen is the man!!!

[@poikapi062]

Despite the fact that this is my favorite song, I find it hilarious that frickin' Leonard Cohen says happenin'.

[@PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

always a great live act... love this song on the CD, also.

[@adelehughes8641]

Aaah! Sublime...

[@MrLuciano54]

We will all be busted in the blinding lights of closing time some day...

[@vesnaskok]

❤

[@noahtavlin]

Nous l'aimons à montréal :)

[@vanenbergcorporation5812]

I like his poetry

[@paulomgribeiro]

«...and the band is really happening» SUBLIME

[@rockmats]

what a great artis and he does this live

[@jimishawcross7409]

I swear it happened just like this....

[@tommyfazz1825]

Closing Time...well as an abstemious Mormon I rate this number #672 on my top "10,000 scale.

[@kc768]

The live version is much more riviting. Also more raw and more alive.