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.

[@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.....

[@CRyan71]

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

[@miguelangelrd8536]

looks like some kind a gipsy boy, maybe

[@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! ❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@chuckysinlove1]

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

[@mazzynznz]

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

[@harrison228]

Epic post

[@claesabrahamsson]

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

[@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.

[@graemepage4112]

This is excellent live version with fantastic violin solo

[@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.

[@rogeralen6055]

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

[@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.

[@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. ❤️

[@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❤

[@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

[@friggsymusic]

What an amazing recording

[@marco-antoniotrujillo6944]

Delightful, beautiful, dreamlike, Outrageously talented.

[@jfvanschalkwyk]

Beautiful music .. beautiful people... ageless music

[@brendanglennon7814]

God rest Raffi and Leonard, just wonderful

[@graemepage4112]

that is very good, especially the violin solo

[@congoclash]

So long Leonard, you'll be missed.

[@ffsginc]

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

[@zuddl]

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

[@elementsoflightandmusic]

This is the heart and soul of everything music ❤️

[@Toubeau3]

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

[@shemanic1]

So Long Leonard & thanks for all the songs

[@alainleflem5391]

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

[@adivarma95]

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

[@carmelrankin9362]

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

[@graemepage4112]

Excellent version --- violin solo is the best

[@kathleenmclaughlin4153]

My all time favourite song from Leonard

[@copacetic9018]

So long Leonard (and Marianne).

[@verdicapirro6715]

Best version ever.

[@kathrynaann2461]

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

[@LinnVaveon]

Masterful performance of a MASTERPIECE.

[@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.❤

[@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..

[@maryannesobocinski2589]

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

[@habs5792]

Beautiful song

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Omg.. violinist was shockingly beautiful

[@janhovvels4153]

Thanks for all your wonderful songs. RIP Leonard.

[@susannabonke8552]

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

[@A.pisces1989]

Amazing performance 👏🏻💕

[@DJThorb]

You gave us all so very much.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@nathansmith7809]

Best version of this song

[@maymillo]

Pure class violinist ❤

[@joannyurchesyn9655]

Simply incredible!

[@andrebelei7298]

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

[@chrismchenry4373]

2020, hold my beer

[@elaterra3467]

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

[@drstevie]

Beautiful.

[@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! :)

[@sijosedire]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Beautiful..love Cohen.....

[@erik-frankvictororschel7632]

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

[@siobhanbridson4148]

just fantastic

[@nathansmith9583]

powerful performance....miss you buddy

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Great to see this.

[@michaelmccurry7273]

So long, Leonard. Thank you

[@moosey62]

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

[@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

[@thomasdearment3214]

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

[@drstevie]

So good.

[@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

[@neilold3941]

Always great.

[@rodolfomendoza5955]

Great Leonard ✌️

[@MichaelJones-vf8ub]

2019 Leonard Cohen Forever!

[@marjoriedickinson380]

Beautiful.... always

[@DorianAronson]

The love of my life!

[@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.

[@slavicaboskovic3254]

U ovom slučaju daleko, daleko od njegovog nivoa. Violina posebno.

[@michelemassaiu950]

that violin...

[@transilvaniahunger]

Hermoso tema 😃

[@kevinbarrybarry4804]

I love the song so long marianne so true to Life

[@giuseppeiannicelli566]

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

[@mrsmith4662]

Love the violin break - unusual.

[@neilneil7911]

His words hit and hurt deep.

[@tallilaholzel4677]

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

[@xXpartysofiXx]

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

[@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. ❤

[@petercarey4575]

A lovely may he rest in peace Amen

[@strangefruitlovex]

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

[@tonywright8342]

Wow!!!

[@renedalize]

our life in a refrain, so long Leonard

[@user-vn3co9mh2f]

Que du bonheur !

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Du gehörtest in meiner Folkzeit zu einer Welt, von der ich dachte, ich würde sie nie betreten können in diesem Leben.

[@jgrudenicstrumpet4369]

This is us!!

[@rafaelalvarez9713]

Fascinante.

[@59HHP]

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

[@asya4750]

so long Leonard

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Ich weiß heute, lieber Leonhard, dass ich unbewusst mit Dir wieder Kontakt aufgenommen habe, als ich so oft das "Halleluja" gehört habe. Aber es traf mich eben auch sehr tief. Es "rief" irgendwie.

[@janthorehellum7]

together at last

[@user-ic9mo7bn3z]

Yes yes yes oh what a thrill ❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

[@thuen1234]

He did some beautiful work on the Fieldcommander Cohen Tour album.

[@markcoupe845]

a special person no doubt about that