Leonard Cohen - So Long, Marianne (Official Audio)

[@robbielahaye4006]

My Dad played this song over and over when my Mother died from suicide in 1980. I'd come downstairs in the evening not being able to fall asleep, and find my Dad in the living room playing the vinyl version. As a 5-year old kid, I could not understand what happened, I could only feel the intense emotions this song evoked. I am 46 now and still this song brings tears to my eyes, and makes me miss both my Dad and Mom so much.

[@lancewaddell-smith3170]

[@deborahjordan235]

My go to song for a blood good cry and to remind me to stay has always been "the suicide song" by REM or its real title "Everybody Hurts." Guaranteed to release all stress and calm me. Everybody needs A song !

[@franrivasrivas8473]

I understand you perfectly.I was in Hydra back in 1967...Life can be very hard for many...

[@charlottenorthcut-keen2221]

Hugs x

[@jacobfirst2365]

@@deborahjordan235 beautiful ❤️

[@carolehollis2472]

when i was 16 and my boyfriend was 22 he introduced me to leonard cohen music . we married and still leonard cohen was our main music for 34 years when he passed away with a heart attack.i still play his music and remember the days we listened together . brings back so many memories.

[@AT-yj8gl]

If it was today your boyfriend would get arrested and put behind bars and you'd get put in foster care.

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

@@AT-yj8gl bit excessive...

[@AT-yj8gl]

@@dehanbadenhorst1398 maybe. I don't make the laws. But it's true

[@carolehollis2472]

@@AT-yj8gl why?

[@AT-yj8gl]

@@carolehollis2472 its the law. You were under 18 and he wasn't.

[@Jillmaddams]

I passed Mr Cohen on the street one day in Toronto. As he approached i thought i think I know this guy. He saw the bewildered look on my face and smiled. Then I realized who he was. RIP Leonard

[@judithgrimes174]

So cool. What a memory to have

[@pangur780]

Lucky buck

[@FreudianSlipandSlide-s5g]

Yes...lucky you. Hehehe. Lenspotting in Toronto sounds great. Even though it was accidental.

[@margaretkerr3204]

lucky you! Hope to see him one day

[@MrRhurbarb]

@@judithgrimes174 Or what a story to make up.

[@zedfernandez2509]

For his true love Marianne. He send letter to Marrianne before he died. He loves her til his last breath . Rest in paradise Leonard Cohen.

[@michaelpaul2581]

Marianne must be a sister of mercy…

[@martinfidler9889]

Read the letter, it signals the end, but how love has no end. If there is a heaven they will be sat side by side looking at the ocean and loving...

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Leonard was a masterful soothsayer who weaved thought provoking ~ marvelous tales, as a Mari Ann 🌸 this is my favorite song of his. 🫶

[@paulwhite3489]

He never forget their crazy days on that Greek island. He truly loved her even though they parted all those years ago. You don't have to be with someone anymore to still not love them.

[@seanreddan9309]

Today, is the first day in my life I have listened to Leonard Cohen. A memorable day.

[@mikehaight8664]

Listen to sisters of mercy, joan of arc, story of Isaac, bird on a wire, passing through.

[@realvilla]

1st if many i hope. He's an absolute poet

[@carolparker7782]

Good for you my friend.

[@No_nosay]

He's one of my favorites of all times. Rest in Paradise Leonard ❤️🌃🌌

[@barbarahren5208]

One of the best days of your life... Listen I left women waiting... Good luck with all, specialy with layds.

[@DorianGray99s]

Corona is spreading like perfume and I am here sitting in my garden alone on a basking chair, quarantined, in a small city of India tuning in with this masterpiece. Don't know if I am gonna get infected or survive but here I am enjoying, the shy breeze trying to poke me, asking me to go out but 'am resisting Oh life, hope I live enough to see you to the fullest!

[@ctrain8900]

I am quarantined in the us. And you will friend.

[@edward2175]

lovely

[@deedavis9511]

Shibsagar Debnath - I’m here in Las Cruces, New Mexico, quarantined as well, exploring the sensitive music of Leonard Cohen. Following common sense guidelines, we will survive!

[@DorianGray99s]

"Poetry of earth is never dead"

[@DorianGray99s]

Ctrain 8 thank you. It's nice too hear friend in time like this which is so ephemeral. May you behold the nature to its fullest too

[@GeonelleRoseFineArts]

One of the most powerful and heartfelt artists to have ever graced our gorgeous planet

[@michelemacdonald348]

Agreed👍

[@nonewherelistens1906]

A true genius.

[@mrclements5304]

Absolutely mate

[@christianwethered8158]

I miss him every day. We need a new troubadour to herald :)

[@realvilla]

Just god, basically x

[@RotterdammerInMiami]

My dad wanted this song on his funeral. He blew out his last breath while hearing this song ❤️ Music can bring so much ❤️

[@mary-anne7]

Thats on my funeral playlist too. ❤

[@johnjones2819]

It was a favourite song of my dear sister who died by her own hand 10 years ago-I still miss her dreadfully, and playing this song reminds me of her-R.I.P Heather.

[@paulvanbuggenum5733]

Sorry for loss, losing someone you love is painfull but losing that person by suicide must be excruciating, don't know you but it's not your fault

[@smburr1]

💔

[@marcuscore3225]

❤

[@jahol8746]

Remember why she took her life,there are reasons why,the pain left behind are only in our own making,she made her choice so let's be thankful for that.The pain we put ourselves though are own choice not hers,for her the pain is over.

[@trevyboy5020]

I travelled Australia listing to Cohen, Alanis and Nirvana. Musical heaven. I'm no longer on friendly terms with my female travel mate and this song soothes me greatly. Leonard Cohen singer poet and philosopher, gotta love him.

[@dryfhout]

RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for enriching our lives!

[@lynnfindlay1895]

Indeed

[@linusstrandberg4605]

I am always touched by the heart, almost to tears reading the comments people write about their life on these kind of songs. and the music too is so beautiful. it brings up emotions...and memories.

[@jessicadeelstra4342]

I bought this record when 16.My mum couldn't understand why I loved this music I went from David Cassidy at 14 to Leonard Cohen at 16. There was so much great music being made then.I so love it now 47 years later. Thank you Leonard. I am a grandparent now too.Thank you for the feeling your music has given me all these years. You are a true story teller.

[@ceekaychow]

so much story in so few words. that's an artist.

[@johnflynn5044]

From Cassidy to Cohen sounds like a good move to me ! Herbs often facilitate this progress

[@01rma]

Harry Chapin is great as well!

[@jesmarluk6635]

Like you, I went from David Cassidy to Joni Mitchell. Leonard and she were a pair for awhile.

[@sabinevomhagen8825]

ich habe diesen song mit meinem papa rauf und runter gehört und ihm dabei die haare geföhnt😪 und nun müssen wir uns verabschieden. er war der beste papa der welt

[@jonathanmahony1181]

Was supposed to go to see Deep Purple live in Cardiff many years ago but spent the ticket money on this Leonard Cohen album. My friends thought I was mad but I loved it and still do. They gave me a hard time but it was a something I will never forget Leonard was a genius

[@sh230968]

I feel bad for your friends loss of money.

[@jesmarluk6635]

Same exact story, the harassment by friends over my passion for Joni Mitchell way back. Ah, life.

[@Fenrisson]

I met a person who changed my whole worldview at my 30ies, and she cried so much when Leonard Cohen died. I didn't get it back then. I think I do now. I hope I can listen to this at least once a year and cry again. It's the least I can do.

[@khoatran-pc6tb]

I hope you’d also laugh again too

[@GrahamHarvey-g7x]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

[@joelcollins3881]

I just discovered this song literally 12 minutes ago. What a masterpiece.

[@badhabit3737]

Nice find.! Don't stop listening to Leonard..

[@MaryJane-qq9mm]

Wowsers!! My dad would play it on the guitar and mom would sing along. Some of the few memories I have of my parents together. It still reminds me of them..

[@karenguglielmo254]

Joel, read about Leonard and Marianne, his muse. He had such a life! Thank you, Leonard!!!💖

[@meob2259]

My girlfriend left me for a long time see came back after and had Leonard Cohen LP with her loved it

[@huwking-jones4957]

Hmm 1973 for me ,read about their history after that song

[@HazelDarkazalli]

An extraordinary composer, he will never be forgotten

[@janerogers630]

Great poet and melody writer. Three am, April 29 , 2024 and from no where my brain start hearing this melody

[@filipa1111]

There’s just so much poetry to Cohen! It’s so simple yet so beautiful. The line: “we met when we were almost young” is so moving. I had the chance to go to one of his concerts in Lisbon, needless to say, it was the best one of my life! He opened it with “Dance me to the end of Love” and I just cried. It was the first song I ever listened of him, when I was only 14 and that made me fell in love. This man will forever be one of the greatest loves of my life!

[@headshot213]

I'm 21. Been listening to you since I was probably six months old. My biggest inspiration. My one true musical idol. My favorite voice on the planet. It's so very, very sad. I will always love you, Mr. Cohen. Me and my father will miss you dearly.

[@Happyheart146]

I always maintain, Leonard does lullabies for adults. He'll be with me forever. 'tis Art.

[@ZandrichMynhardt]

"My father and I"

[@mejganzia5654]

Wow, I loved reading this. For a person as young as you to listen to LC because he is pretty deep and hard to stomach, at times. Hee hee

[@slogan458]

The more you listen to this amazing artist of life.. Through his music, his experiences in life and love.. The more you will understand.. and in time you will be able to go back and reflect on how he was able to say it all for you when you didn't know how.. He will bring emotions out of you that you didn't even realize were within you. All the best to you in your journey of life, young one.. I sincerely mean that.. and so happy fo r you that your father introduced you to Leonard Cohen.. Not all of us in this world have that blessing.

[@badhabit3737]

My baby sitter in the 70's loved Leonard. She played him all the time.. Now I'm blessed with this amazing soul in my life..! Love you Leonard..! Jesus is Lord.! 💕

[@sh230968]

I feel sorry for the people who have not been able to appreciate the music of the 1960s and 1970s. This song is an example that one should know and cherish.

[@davidbolzoni5826]

I am from Montréal, last week I passed by his house in St. Laurent when I wanted to eat at Schwartz smoked meat. One of his favorite resto. I was telling to my self how we all missed him, he is irreplaceable. Thank you Leo for All good memories you made for us with your poem and songs

[@mahendrapankhania3372]

I thought he was a vegetarian.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Their Ruben is legendary. Shwartz's is Montreal's finest deli, imo. Also loved the Black Forest cake but too big though especially after a Ruben. ❤

[@genni1781]

​@@mahendrapankhania3372he was a flexitarian

[@aricksaxon1059]

my god when that drum really kicks in... 'you left when i told you i was curious, i never said that i was brave' ...utterly sublime

[@rodrollingstone2362]

At peace now Leonard. Thank you for the music, you have enriched my life and so many others.

[@rexhake1]

From 1967 to here has been a long and lovely journey, thank you .

[@anjou6497]

Oh lordy. This is his anthem to his life-long lover who he actually messed around. But at the end of their lives he reached out to her in a beautiful heartbreaking letter. This song is such a perfect love song. Leaves me in tears still !

[@heatheryovanoff7101]

The words are so evocative and full of wonderful meaning. He wants his freedom and regrets it when he gets it. "You held on to me like I was a crucifix....." / "I'm standing on a ledge and your fine spider web is fastening my ankle to a stone....." " You left when I told you I was curious ..... I never said I was brave". Wonderful Mr Leonard Cohen.

[@pmlhdfansonofnorway1851]

I know that feeling... too late to regret.

[@littlegreenliza]

"...I forget to pray for the angels and then the angels forget to pray for us..."

[@mikeyoung7660]

I was in the British Army in the 70's and 80's. I was stationed in Germany in Münster. I use to drink i the students' area in a little pub called the Caffette. They used to play 60's Englush music including this track. I always liked it. When I listen to it it brings me back to the Caffette.

[@kathrynaann2461]

❤

[@tc_0]

My father brought me here. Sometimes my father does things that drop my feelings for him straight to zero, but at the end of the day, I always forgive him. I need him. He's the only person I've ever known who I need. I love my father.

[@TheNothing6]

I love this song! Leonard Cohen is a genius!

[@geoffreygoldberg7326]

This is a Masterpiece of Music written by a Great Poet and Musician who lives in our Heart Forever, RIP Leonard Cohen

[@drewcharles2398]

I have loved this song for 43 years. I think today about the boy I loved then and still do in a piece of my heart.

[@kellibkavanaugh4475]

I never said I was brave. Ty Leonard Cohen.

[@endajohn]

So do I Drew. Delighted that somebody else feels this way too.

[@philiphayes7122]

I've loved this song for 55 years and still think about the girl I loved and lost all that time ago and she still holds a part of my heart. The power of the song means there will be many like us.

[@srebrenkacar3415]

Još jedan od besmrtnih genijalaca,čije pjesme diraju dušu❤😢

[@rossparisi8066]

... this evocative tune with its hypnotic guitar strumming takes me to places that I have never been ... only heard it for the first time the other day during the closing stages of a indelible passage of time ... that tune is now seared into my consciousness until the end of time ....

[@Kitiwake]

There's a fiddle in there too.

[@johnmoore4293]

The man is a pure emotion.Always deep deep beautifuly deep....love it.

[@JamesGold-sm4cq]

I love the backing vocals on this.

[@idbful]

Léonard Cohen m'accompagne depuis des années et c'est toujours la même magie.💓

[@michaelregar7755]

Been listening for 50+ years; grateful to have his music inside!

[@garymaher]

"Well Marianne it's come to this time when we are really so old and our bodies are falling apart and I think I will follow you very soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine. And you know that I've always loved you for your beauty and your wisdom, but I don't need to say anything more about that because you know all about that. But now, I just want to wish you a very good journey. Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road." - LC, July 2016

[@jordanleclair9238]

Gary Maher :-[

[@jordanleclair9238]

god bless

[@amandamolloy6117]

Gary Maher well said x

[@hanspeterlechner8402]

@Marlena DM Probably for ever, this time ...

[@DClean]

This is what brought me, the letter, I read it published in an article about Leonard just before his death. Is This Is Us a video game?

[@ginastipanic791]

Then,I was 15 ,and still need to hear all of your music on and on...now I'm 62...thank you

[@heatherranch7781]

Thank you MR. COHEN for your legacy and family for all future for all people much love together forever eternally. Heather

[@maggiesouza7]

My grampy loved Leonard so much. He served in WW2 and lived a hard life. He was so intelligent and sophisticated but also so romantic. He and my nana would listen to this song, even when they "split up" they lived in the same apartment complex and the way he talked about her sounded like they were still married! They did get married again not even a year later so my family has suspicions that they never split! But hearing this song reminds me of him. Leonards a very dear friend for my family. ❤

[@hollybarratt5938]

I absolutely love this story! Thank you ❤️

[@toniwallace8056]

I love your story, thanks for sharing.

[@paytoncollier1544]

Rest in Peace, Leonard Cohen.......

[@trulyeleanor]

So sad! Love Leonard!

[@peterwedell-neergaard1534]

Susanne Cordier z

[@sparkyguitar0058]

He died the same day dumb-ass Trump was elected. I know cause my girl died in my arms that same day. I learned to play this song on guitar about a month before this happened. Still play it today. Love this song especially James version on tribute album.

[@gregohare1350]

another Legend leaves us behind , Rest now Leonard and thanks for all the good and sometimes sad times

[@peteryoxen4485]

Greg O Hare

[@arasvali8304]

does youtube pay u theres always that one guy r u him?

[@Rosanna-p6n]

My father used to play this song for me. He was not an amazing father but I still love him and my love for him comes out every time I listen to this song because it makes me sob. It’s so nostalgic to me and it reminds me that my relationship with him will never be the way it was when he would play this for me. I could listen to this song for hours on repeat.

[@onlylexus]

So long Leonard, I will miss you. You were truly great, I will miss you, thanks for all you have done.

[@debbieweston7542]

This is dedicated to my ex hubby from when we were young. He passed away a week ago. This was his favorite song from way back then. Seems soothing when someone has passed.

[@JeromeMoisand]

40 years later... I still love this song...

[@parichehrnasiri1375]

Me too.

[@hedwards5636]

I knew the words to his songs when I was six years old, thanks to my mother. He's always been my favourite artist.

[@telmusictrim5280]

Genius at work. One of the great songs from one of the very great songwriters. RIP Leonard Cohen.

[@robertg8640]

Good bye Leonard you were one of my favorites been listening since I was 17 now 60 music never gets old. RIP

[@maryanngonzales8271]

So sad great singer, my boyfriend gave me the album, my name is Mary Ann I loved it and always think of him,Leonard was so powerful he also sings a song named Amen beautiful love you RIP.

[@Keefan1978]

I love this song. I love it since my childhood in the Soviet Estonia. It was my parents' favourite music back then in the early eighties.

[@deborahjordan235]

I had never heard of Leonard til I was 57. Heard K.D.Lang sing Hallelujah and it led me to him. Due to so many verses I learned I could sing Acapello and in key and hold that last Hallelujah for a long bloody time. I still dance to the end of love.

[@fredjohn4129]

Hello Deborah

[@brucesmith9206]

One of my all time favorites singer/songwriters over the years. You are now with Marianne... RIP Leonard.

[@YoMamasCasa]

Just discovered this song... yet it feels like ive been listening to it for years. What a great tune.

[@vodkaman1970]

So long Leonard. Thank you for all your beautiful songs.

[@jamesward4191]

The power of music❤the power of love ❤️ and 🙏❤️

[@TheNuvembranca]

Obrigada por essa voz envolvente e por esses poemas e por essas músicas intemporais. Quem assim vive nunca morre. Continuará para sempre nos nossos corações, amaciando os nossos dias, emocionando as nossas almas.

[@JosephJamesScott]

I love Lenard's voice and lyrics, but can I just say that the backup singers on a lot of his tracks do so much great work. This song would still be good without them, but they just kick it up so many levels.

[@solitario600]

Leonard Cohen is one de best composer and singers of world ...

[@SandraCat22]

And he’s from my country of Canada 🇨🇦

[@justlilyanne]

Thank you and may you rest in peace.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

I think we can all agree that this is a great song that has deep meaning for each of us. The imagery Cohen uses is nothing short of genius. For me it's about getting in tune with one's self and avoiding temptation at all cost. Hallelujah!!! 🙏💖👑

[@AMBER1BRANZ2]

I am quarantined and recovering from a really bad broken ankle. Today I am amusing myself listening to Leonard's songs, dreaming of Hydra, remembering my own coming of age in the sixties. Next I will watch Marianne & Leonard. I will also be grateful that I escaped my Bohemian tendencies toward life and I am still here to write & sing about it.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello Jeanne how are you doing today ?

[@michellebanks1538]

My oldest brother introduced me to Leonard cohen when I was about 15 thanks bro ❤

[@mickscanlan624]

What a sad story .just proving that music can be a rock to lean on. God bless your mom's Soul

[@philtracey9890]

He was and still is my favourite

[@miroslavpetrovic7853]

Uvek kada mi nedostaje mir u dusi i odmor slusam nezaboravne pesme divnog pevaca i posebnog coveka L Koena

[@adyjames8204]

If this is us brought you here, don’t stop. Leonard has a lot to offer. SUZZANE live is one of my favorites.

[@nishat3387]

and Famous Blue Raincoat!

[@adyjames8204]

I have loved this guy way longer than this is us. But that was a powerful show.

[@jerelynhautea-sakthi8068]

I don't know who Leonard Cohen was but somehow his name rings a bell for some reason. I started reading about him and here I am, listening to this wonderful masterpiece. Thank you Leonard for imparting your wisdom and emotions to all of us - from the previous generation until the upcoming ones.

[@francozanella3681]

Leonard un vero top di classe ...bravo

[@cindylw5]

I bought this album in 1968 and loved it. My college roommate complained that “it’s so depressing “. Sigh, no,it’s beautiful 💕

[@eugeneleroux1842]

This great song will undoubtedly stay in the records as iconic.

[@BarerMender]

I first encountered this song in a Leonard Cohen songbook. I plonked it out on the guitar, and I wasn't impressed. Then I heard Cohen sing it and I was blown away. All these years later, it's still at the top of list of my favorite Cohen songs.

[@wendyhall8236]

Sends shivers down my spine!!

[@kristinagrace2069]

I so miss you LC. You're with us always tho through your work. What a creative force. Thank you.

[@jamescoofreer945]

He had such a nack for assembling a child's choir together and it sounded like angels. Very heavenly!

[@garychristy7998]

RIP and thank you for your magnificent music and words

[@simonsmith8996]

I love this tune, just love the lyrics, timeless masterpiece, one of those tunes you listen to time and time again

[@googleuser2874]

Every time I hear this I imagine him and Marianne wandering the streets of Hydra, and it makes me so sad. It's like the loss of innocence and the loss of what could have been. God bless us all in these tragic days.

[@boa577]

Poesia. Pura poesia con la capacità di tenerti a galla.

[@janecaspers5568]

I heard Leonard recently and I am hooked. I wish I had been aware of him when he was alive. Such lovely music. I’m so sorry about your Mom. Heartbreaking.

[@stevensaladon6712]

Leonard Cohen: A true musical genius. You’ll be missed.

[@deannacooper4823]

Leonard is an angel!!

[@marksmith-pz5yx]

I have made a promise to myself that when this comes up on my playlist, I have to play it twice. Haunting love song

[@marksmith-pz5yx]

Just so you know - yes I played this twice

[@diontaylor409]

Stirs emotions

[@kathrynaann2461]

Mark Smith I have this beautiful song 3 times on my night time Spotify playlist….

[@marksmith-pz5yx]

@@kathrynaann2461 kindred spirit

[@johnnyp8979]

Sometimes more, sometimes this and THAT'S NO WAY TO SAY GOODBYE together. Sweet to my ears, Leonard Cohen 👍

[@Dylan_Cymru]

This song was played at my grandmothers funeral, she loved this song

[@marinacarrillo8493]

No puedo creer que ya no estés , gracias por tus canciones, tu música , tus poemas

[@jaceksosna4040]

Mr Cohen's music has been "imported" to Poland by a journalist, artist and singer mr Maciej Zembaty. My first touch of Cohen's music was 1974 when I start a licee school. Today I'm 65 and I still love Cohen's music.

[@Livingthedreaminparadise]

My parents divorced when I was young. They both couldn't listen to this song. It was their love song. I would catch my dad listening to it though. Same with my mom..... they always loved each other. When leonard died, a part of our family died too. I miss my family so much

[@carolepooley597]

So sad 😢

[@rachelsommella5827]

That’s tragic 😢

[@kaydaly6497]

Never get tired of listening to his songs one of the great songwriters ever❤

[@dagoblinn2350]

So long Leonard your music moved me.Thank you

[@jessicadeelstra4342]

You are such a a Great artist,poet musician. I bought my first record which was yours when I had money at 16. I am 62. And I love it even more. I hope you are well. Love to your family. Love is so important right now. No more hate.

[@nostalgia-mj1ni]

Ahh this song is soo melancholic and sweet! Leonard Cohen ❤💔 These songs and his voice are like a cure. After hearing this songs i started loving my name. My greetings Marianne/ Iraq 🌹

[@sabineellinger-lang908]

So oft gehört mit dem liebsten Menschen auf der Welt.

[@fabiennerime2453]

J’adore toutes les chansons de Léonard Cohen depuis très jeune un super artiste musical 🥰✌🏽🌹

[@fidelneil3227]

C'est Al Pacino chantant...

[@ruiterinswart5204]

RIP Mr.Cohen. You are a legend.

[@williedynamyte]

Wow! What an amazing song! Whimsically melancholic.

[@BranislavBogosavljevic-js4qv]

Perfect song. Bravo Leonard. 😊

[@toniluke8392]

Maestro...Eterno...

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

The lyrics of this song is so overpowering that one almost forgets about the music. It warrants a listen on it's own. Especially the military style drumming - pure genius. Mr Cohen has always been and will always remain the consummate performing artist. No one else is on the same level - he is a genre on his own.

[@richardsoesie9199]

And what abouth the bassplayer