Suzanne (from "Live At The Isle of Wight 1970") (Live At The Isle of Wight 1970)

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Lyrics:
Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river
You can hear the boats go by
You can spend the night beside her
And you know that she's half crazy
But that's why you want to be there
And she feeds you tea and oranges
That come all the way from China
And just when you mean to tell her
That you have no love to give her
Then she gets you on her wavelength
And she lets the river answer
That you've always been her lover
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that she will trust you
For you've touched her perfect body with your mind.
And Jesus was a sailor
When he walked upon the water
And he spent a long time watching
From his lonely wooden tower
And when he knew for certain
Only drowning men could see him
He said "All men will be sailors then
Until the sea shall free them"
But he himself was broken
Long before the sky would open
Forsaken, almost human
He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone
And you want to travel with him
And you want to travel blind
And you think maybe you'll trust him
For he's touched your perfect body with his mind.
Now Suzanne takes your hand
And she leads you to the river
She is wearing rags and feathers
From Salvation Army counters
And the sun pours down like honey
On our lady of the harbour
And she shows you where to look
Among the garbage and the flowers
There are heroes in the seaweed
There are children in the morning
They are leaning out for love
And they will lean that way forever
While Suzanne holds the mirror
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that you can trust her
For she's touched your perfect body with her mind.

[@talentschool]

I was there, it was easy cos I lived in portsmouth. Was 22, now 72, still have the memories of the 69 and 70 festivals.

[@JeanetteFaith]

wow.......

[@gab.man.5228]

@Peter Rendle Do you think there is something within music and singer-song writing that is still alive? I mean, I guess you witnessed so much beauty and inspiration which involved the whole society. Do you think that it has lasted and reached us today? (Hope it makes sense)

[@talentschool]

@@gab.man.5228 Hi Gab. Man. In answer to your question I do think that there is still something alive from the days that I was privileged to watch the likes of Leonard Cohen perform. For example Mr Cohen's 'Hallelujah' is played more often these days than it was in the 70s. There are also a number of current writers such as Ed Sheeran who continue the tradition of creating music that touches the soul and inspires.

[@bodaka619]

@@talentschool I'm 22 now. Found this the same age you saw it in person haha. I have to say there is little music coming from my generation which achieves the same level of... i guess the word is beauty. You are lucky to have lived through this time man, I'm envious.

[@talentschool]

@@bodaka619 Adam, living in the 60s and 70s in England was a sheer delight. I saw the Stones live in Hyde Park for free and at the IOW we saw Dylan. the Who, The Moody Blues. Ravi Shenka Joan Baez. Jimmy Hendrix, the Doors and many more. Aside from that we went to a club called 'The Birdcage' in Portsmouth and they had live bands such as Ike and Tina Turner, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and Rod Stewart . At the Reading Jazz and Blues Festival more bands including the Crazy World of Arthur Brown who came on stage via a crane with his hair on fire ahead of belting out the song 'Fire' - so much fun, went too quickly. Enjoy every day man.

[@user-rx6tf2xd7h]

I was there, aged 16. Leonard's set was the final act in a very late-running programme. It was around 4am on a cold late-August night. The atmosphere was entirely appropriate for an artist whose music was always well suited for late-night listening. A very memorable experience which has stayed with me until this day.

[@QtjePLBZ]

Apparently he was asked to perform in the middle of the night to calm down the people (riots). The background singers are in their nighties/pj's. Wish I could have been there... [Source: documentary about the festival - you should watch it if you were life there]

[@grannyjudi1]

I was there as well....young hippie girl came in from Spain just to attend..know we had no money...but back then you didnt need much....a smile was good to go...

[@Lindawharton2]

Me too , we slept out no tent ..& it drizzled early nxt morn….did we care no , we just went off from BRIGHTON think I was 19 great times 🥰🌸🌺💐

[@Lindawharton2]

@@QtjePLBZ don’t think it’s nighties ….that’s how we dressed then ….fab , wouldn’t be allowed so late these days nor would you get such iconic fabulous musicians …the toilets were a plank over a trench 😊 awkward with long dress ! No food stalls, showers etc but we loved it🙋‍♀️💐

[@lindascheib4295]

​@@QtjePLBZ🎉😢

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

If you're still listening to this, you're a legend and I love you! .... from Fort Worth, Texas

[@MsPinkChocobo]

Mr Cohen saved my life 5 years ago.. If they hadn't played famous blue raincoat on the radio that night. I wouldn't have been here today. Thank you for your fantastic voice and poetry. You're my hero.

[@saharahashaart2802]

🎶🕇💙

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Oh shut up. "saved my life" just shut up. Jesus christ.

[@johntonkin516]

God bless you 🙏❤️

[@samraatsingh9571]

Cohen is everywhere saving us. Not God but Cohen.

[@paulinesakhrani5202]

Only Jesus can save.❤

[@melakaman]

I was there too. Nearing 80 now. Thanks for bringing back this memory. And thanks Leonard for such haunting songs.

[@grannyjudi1]

me too!

[@Kinkazzo]

I was twenty then, but it's still so vivid in my mind!

[@erepsekahs]

I am seventy-four and spent my late teens and 20's in Montreal which is where he was at McGill University....as were many of my friends. This man was phenomenal in his music and his understanding of human nature....a Jew from Cote St. Luc. he had a strange insight into emotions....a very mature understanding....he eschewed religion for some tine, lived in a tily house in Greece, he later lived as a Tibetan monk in his search...he was REAL. That is what I respect most about him....his life was real and not a search for fame and fortune in the traditional sense. As you must know that when he was....what was it...55/60? he discovered his manager had robbed him of almost every penny he had. I love his words and I love his music and I find it difficult to find people who know of him and appreciate what he was. Very nice to read your comment here....just looking again at your comment....yes his words, music and observations are haunting...for a lifetime.

[@DeyRapingEveryone]

@@erepsekahs There should be an age restriction on the internet holy shit.

[@naderkhouri9468]

@@DeyRapingEveryone what a sad little life you have

[@SMcIlhenny]

This is one of the first songs I ever learned on the guitar when I was 14. My elder sister, RIP, taught it to me. Maybe she can sing it with Leonard now. :)

[@12345612378186]

❤️

[@fantomas3066]

✌️

[@eliasmartinez4260]

that was beautiful.

[@grannyjudi1]

I was there!!!!! Young hippie girl....best concert ever...

[@theGspoting]

Judi Lutzwoods i simply couldn't envy anyone anything more..

[@grannyjudi1]

theGspoting ha it was great...from what I can remember...go to see hendrix in one of last concerts..now that was something...

[@chriswhitworth7793]

+Judi Lutzwoods me too!

[@grannyjudi1]

really?? How very cool Chris!!!

[@Sunimation]

+Judi Lutzwoods really ? how old are u now ?

[@christinegibbons270]

This song in particular takes me back to the summer of 1970 when I lived in a commune in Toronto. One of the fellows in the house was crazy about Leonard and played his music constantly it seemed. It reminds me of sunny, warm summer days and cool summer evenings in our house when we always seemed to have a gathering of people there. Sitting around cross-legged on the hardwood floor sharing smoke in friendship and social closeness. It's a fond memory and I cherish and visit it often, wondering how everyone's lives turned out. . . ;) "Chris" & Fraser

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

You know you are not wasting your time while listening to a L.Cohen song. Poetry, philosophy, & a divine music to accompany it. One of the greatest who ever penned a song. Each word is deep and existential.

[@user-ht3wg8sv2d]

I love Leonard Cohen so much!

[@w67bv2cxm]

Leonard Cohen was only 36 when this video was made. How short life is... Peaceful journey, Mr. Cohen.

[@homerthestoner9463]

This has to be one if, not the greatest song ever written.

[@steveuhr3718]

Leonard Cohen was off my radar until his death. Since then I have listened to little else. A haunting voice and beautiful lyrics. He should be remembered for a long time.

[@janestill2588]

Me too I was sad that I missed out on life concerts and his music for so long but I'm blessed that I found him and he is the master poet

[@pranavbhatia8163]

He will live on in his poetry and music forever. ❤️

[@paulscottfilms]

It was in the sixties and seventies he was at his best. He also wrote some strange books around that early days. Things like " The energy of slaves "

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Since you love the music may I humbly suggest, as a Cohen-Head since a "bopper" - as a Canadian and literature lover, ALL of his poetry, his 3 novels- 2 are available now and a blessed 3rd (written back in 1965? when he lived with his beautiful muse, Marianne Ihlen, in paradise- Greek Island of Hydra) The Ballet of Lepers, will be released- mine's pre-ordered- can you tell I LOVE THIS MAN, NEXT TO MY PARTNER- actually some days I look up and say, "Leonard, could you put down your paint brush, turn off your laptop and TEACH MY HUSBAND, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN AND NEGOTIATE WITH A WOMAN!!!" ! I know he hears! Sorry for my digression- it was only a recent announcement-a third novel and 14 short stories!!!!! If you are a "head" this is huge as the Mad Men say- can't get into that show- the sexism is SO disagreeable...seriously, for those Canadians in academia, or for the mass with an inferiority complex on the international stage, ie world dominated by U.S.A. culture etc. Leonard was, IS a national/international hero- his novel, Beautiful Losers was compared by a Boston newspaper to James Joyce! Check out Book of Mercy- you don't need to be Jewish- like his music, a soothing balm for all who hurt....wish I could get Mr. Putin to pick up a copy and ingest it- I write this as his vicious, unjustified, attack on The Ukraine is in week 4 or 5- It's none of my biz but can I ask why you listen to Leonard and band now but not before he passed-? Just curious? Not into "folk". I love ALL GENRES of music and do listen to pieces of medieval passion plays to Keith Jarrett, he's very ill- Leonard wasn't a jazz fan but I read he was friends with Keith and did dig his music- Leonard's music and poetry and beliefs led me in many directions- I had a "father from Hell" an abusive nightmare who did nothing for me but one thing- he gave me my 1st Leonard Cohen book of poetry- the song, Nancy, that could have been written for me- not quite all of the story pertains but overall tone does- when I saw him in concert, in the later years ( he and I missed each other, moving around! And yes, though much younger, I'd have slept with him! ) I wore green stocking a la Irma La Douce, alias Shirley Maclean, and vintage, black velvet and I know he saw and heard me! I was so excited and a little drunk, I had to stand up and profess my love etc! Yes I am being silly but he could hear me- small, typical, understated Canadian concert hall- nobody behind us- pretty boring ( considering the performers) sedate, dull, audience- not like Montreal....Sorry, I am in the mire of a Cohenesque depression and my circadian cycle is screwed up. Up at 2:30 am, practically every night- awful- I never thought I'd be this old- and no, I don't believe Cohen only appeals to the morbid and in despair crowd- watch, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen- it's on KZbin- marvelous both as a glimpse of Leonard Cohen and a slice of Montreal in some ways still as it appears in 1965- those wonderful lavish department stores are gone as is Ben's- I went to Montreal a few years ago to visit Ben's but time, as a fellow musician and fan, Damien Rice put it, "nothing stays the same, but, time..." Recommendation before I shut up- Damien Rice, singing Hallelujah, live when L.C. was inducted into R and R Hall of Fame and Damien live from his living room, singing, "Older Chests" - music is that universal language- all there is on bad daze...Again, apology, sincere, I WONT ANNOY YOU AGAIN. Just glad to share a few thoughts about him- my partner doesn't dig music, is jealous of my interest in him- I don't think of him as "gone" - Leonard would laugh and could be clever about necrophilia, couldn't he?! Not me. Nope. Revolting. My Leonard is the sexy, 30ish guy living outside of Nashville being photographed for Rolling Stone. Namaste

[@raymills188]

Same here, - I find it incredible that I had no idea who he was until the tributes poured in after his death, and many of his songs were being played. Like you, I play his songs daily now and regret not seeing him live.

[@iga279]

Pure beauty; He is the one who deserved the Nobel prize, since they started giving it to singers.

[@jeremiemaranda1585]

Bob Dylan is better

[@denroy3]

Cohen may write well...but e sounds dull as dishwater.

[@iga279]

@@jeremiemaranda1585 and you base it on your superior understanding of poetry?

[@iga279]

@@denroy3 as compared to ???

[@begshallots]

I relate to Cohen more than Dylan but there’s no real comparison as to which one is more prolific or had the greatest breadth to their music. Dylan was an innovator on a huge scale - even in a way that’s difficult to capture. There might not have been a Cohen if not for Dylan. I’m a bigger fan of Cohen but Dylan is probably the only singer who deserves a literature prize.

[@marie-theresemaszkalo-vois4578]

😭😭😭Love your songs, but today they make me cry

[@belindashaw9894]

exactly .- and I have been listening to them all day. So sad he wrote beautiful words and must have had a beautiful soul

[@marie-theresemaszkalo-vois4578]

Agree with you Belinda, a great poet, writer and singer.

[@sylviaweigelt9173]

me to :(

[@violantesantoro8811]

My father ( now 74 years old) was at Isle of Wight in 1970 , listening to this great singer for the first time: really a wonderful surprise for him, who since then loved Leonard Cohen very much. He usually likes to sing L. Cohen's songs with my mother driving the car. So long, Leonard, thank you for all the feeling and emotions you have given to my parents for all their life.

[@eric1faure]

J'ai présenté dix chansons de Cohen à l'examen du baccalauréat il y a 40 ans et l'examinateur de l'option anglais a fait la gueule. Finalement, il m'interrogea sur Suzanne que je connaissais par coeur. J'ai eu ma plus mauvaise note. Il n'aimait pas Cohen et il s'attendait à un texte de Shakespeare, comme d'habitude. Et depuis, Leonard Cohen a gardé une place à part dans mon Panthéon littéraire et musical.

[@MrJasonroy]

c q tu l'as probablement mal presente

[@scottoconnor8986]

KZbin is the best thing on the internet. Period. The ability in a click to to be part of another reality. We are blessed.

[@thuggeetennessee7981]

I was stunned when I first watched this concert years and years later. 4am and out walked a man wearing a jacket over his pyjamas ..... and floored everybody

[@07ZOEchanel]

RIP Leonard Cohen...we lost a great Canadian poet, singer, human being...keep singing wherever you are.....

[@mariabyrne7222]

your right not just singer songwriter, but a poet. Take it from someone who is also a poet. But he his one of many we lost.

[@wingsofspiritdiadra]

I have been a lover of this song since 1968 when I first heard it sung by a folk singer in Kansas City. My love for the lyrics have only grown over the years, and I have played it over and over. In my opinion, it is one of the most meaningful and moving songs ever written -- although, to be honest, Leonard has never sung it quite as well as some others over the year. To be able to see this video of Leonard singing the song in concert in 1970 is a rare treat.

[@elizabethmiller6223]

Farewell our darling Leonard and thanks for all the loveliness this many many years.

[@petenolasco]

Je vous remercie pour le don de la poésie et de la musique. My world feels a little darker now that you're gone, Mr. Cohen.

[@thesailor146]

True class. True composure. True beauty. True master.

[@elizemacnamara3396]

crying because of all the memories. .stunning

[@Vanargand23]

The bird on the wire has flown......and it's flight breaks our hearts ........ Rest In Peace Leonard.

[@philipmayer4042]

I think this was the first Leonard Cohen song I heard. Been a fan ever since. R.I.P.

[@valerietucker80]

I grew up singing this song at Camp and youth group. It is a true love song for me. I love Leonard and Judy Collins singing this. Suzanne is so meaningful to me. Every time I listen to this song, I still find new meaning as I listen or sing it. It is so special.

[@vanyalowry1383]

The first time I heard this I had to walk out of the room it hurt so much. Now & forever, Leonard!

[@ClayTallStories]

Those of you who have lived with this amazing man's songs in your life have all been touched by something a little magic.

[@jesse6468]

I was born too late...

[@FirstUsedBooks]

Absolutely. I have been touched with more than his magic.

[@spoorus]

YESSSS

[@terjen2]

Clay Tall Stories o

[@oesaki]

@Oğuz Bartu Kocabaş Yes, blessed ever since the first time I heard him in 1967

[@dominiquepacot5364]

excellent génial super un très grand chanteur que j'aimerai toujours merci Leonard

[@nyssaleseelleur1287]

As a Montrealer, you can literally feel the city pulsing through his lyrics. A true treasure for us. You are missed Mr. Cohen

[@margeryriviers3432]

Very much so. My ancestors from there and I visit when I can, it is my favorite city.

[@prayingmantis6777]

I don't know why I like this. He doesn't put much energy into his performance. It sounds so beautiful and relaxing I guess.

[@slingerfrancis4674]

This set was at like 3 or 4am, end of the festival, he had been "napping" in his trailer, and he came out and did this set to chill everybody out. Apparently Hendrix's performance not long before this, plus four days in the rain had really riled up the crowd. He also studied hypnotism as a teenager, none of this relaxing vibe is unintentional. (source: "I'm Your Man" by Sylvie Simmons)

[@stellarsjay1773]

At 4 am I bet everyone was just waving back and forth like seaweed in the water.

[@ericsimon9937]

- Leonard, Master of Beauty. Thank you for all the love. RIP

[@josemanuelarcecaride106]

eric simon :’+

[@VentusMedia]

Brought up on LC. 50 this year and still an integral part of my listening. An absolute genius...

[@wojtismom]

RIP Leonard Cohen. ... Thank you for the beauty you gave us. You've touched us with your mind.

[@Catssandra13]

It was time for him to move on. May his memory be a blessing, as he has blessed us with his poetry and music.

[@robertkelly5515]

Leonard Cohen is Ace, such a distinct voice.Very original and very poetic.

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

So much feeling. Au revoir, Leonard. Sweet farewell.

[@Norvo82]

Or, as Cohen himself said... "I wrote this [“Suzanne”] in 1966. Suzanne [Verdal] had a room on a waterfront street in the port of Montreal. Everything happened just as it was put down. She was the wife of a man I knew. Her hospitality was immaculate. With guitar in hand, I decided to turn this poem into a song. I even sang it to Judy Collins over the telephone. She immediately liked something about the song but couldn’t tell me what it was. The publishing rights were lost in New York City and it is probably appropriate that I don’t own this song. Just the other day I heard some people singing it on a ship in the Caspian Sea."

[@keithusher6810]

nice reply..

[@nickfromCO]

I'm devastated...RIP to an absolute legend and a genius of songwriting. Odd how you can cry over someone you've never met, but the great ones have that ability.

[@shawndimery]

Nick Falletta same here my friend. A sad day indeed

[@JanVdmeer-ww5un]

Shawn Dimery

[@jean-francoispiette1788]

Nick Falletta

[@ISLALILLIAN]

+Nick Falletta Nothing is a coincidence (that you are crying). With a heavy heart and endless tears, I type to tell you I UNDERSTAND.

[@ericsimon9937]

How right you are Nick. My cheeks are wet too. Couldn't help it.

[@irishelk3]

Rest in peace to the Grandfather of the world, Leonards music changes how you see the world, what a great guy he was, rest in peace buddy.

[@tonywright8342]

I have only just started to listen to Leonard, you are so right, it changes how you see the world. thank you.

[@Ami_des_slows]

Encore merci pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2023 comme en 1967. 56 ans et pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) !

[@Kosthoms]

The Goat of all singer-songwriters

[@georgiatechur]

This song splinters my heart every time I hear it.

[@christellechanel5050]

One of the best singers ever.. A great voice in a great man. Good bye Leonard..

[@karenkelleher477]

Legends of our Era. We are blessed.

[@bingsfilms2009]

So long Mr. Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your music.

[@tostare]

I was there too, as a 5-month old foetus! I don't remember it but i like to think it had some effect.

[@rogermichou8654]

+tostare lol

[@liannebenn2097]

A bit late but couldn't resist being your 100th like!

[@rob_3417]

You don't remember it, Really? That's weird

[@claudiocinti4266]

Sure you go to remember if you sing this song

[@jetstone5717]

Yeah it had an effect for sure

[@paulbredewoud9312]

My father passed away this year and he always sang this song to me when i was young. RIP daddy and Leonard...

[@ziramichelleb8624]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@paulwhitehead87]

Paul - Bless...

[@marcelojp1000]

red hot

[@kirnersusanna69]

They are together now, Paul.

[@mariankeogh241]

Paul sorry for your loss and for LC feel your pain, lost my Dad when I was 11. Still miss him God bless

[@keary18]

this song is so hauntingly beautiful...rest easy and peacefully Mr. Cohen! You touched out lives....

[@jamesfurlong872]

Goodbye Leonard. RIP There were so many brilliant songs it hard to single out one, but your letter to your old friend forgiving him is up there with the best!! Him and his blue raincoat.

[@ericsimon9937]

He was like a brother. I'm so sad he is gone. But now he is in Heaven I'm sure.

[@trainmanbob]

Great music that will live forever. We hoped you would too. RIP

[@billchristiansen5868]

A great poet is gone. As an 18 year old kid, I listened to "Songs of Leonard Cohen" repeatedly. The album is incredible. Listen to "The Stranger Song" and "The Sisters of Mercy". A rare breed, the poet-songwriter. He had few peers, no masters. Stop the clocks, turn out the lights. He is gone. Thanks for art and soul, Leonard.

[@KatJalbert]

Your legacy will remain true to those who pass your music, musings and art to our children and children's children... Bless you for your humbleness ..R.I.P. Leonard

[@shemanic1]

I was in that crowd bein blown away by Leonard & all the others. I still play the vinyl albums I bought then. His lyrics will stay with me forever R.I.P.

[@fellbuddy]

me too

[@TheTomvaliente]

"Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye...." I'll always be singing your songs. RIP Leonard Cohen.

[@gidon567]

Though nice citation, he really said Goodbye in the best possible way, isn't it?

[@suzannewilliams261]

I didn't know that was his. I've heard Judy Collins sing it, along with "Suzanne"

[@jackfritz1748]

The losses we have had to endure this year have been excruciating and now we lost another piece of our folk music heart. The pain is almost to hard to bear. RIP sir you will be severely missed!

[@aliadizzle]

He's incredible here, and just keeps getting better with age. I'm so in awe of him.

[@punkriff]

i love old concert videos like these, the comment section is always filled with lovely stories

[@phizekes7162]

LC has always been, & will always be the Poet's Poet. I 1st heard this song for the 1st time nearly 50 yrs ago and like Cohen himself it is ageless. His live shows are fantastic, and he has crisscrossed both generations, & many genres of music. He is the poet Laureate of the world and also an extremely humble man. Peace.

[@johnleonard931]

I got into Cohen in 1971 in Amsterdam. I worked on a rose farm in Aalsmere. Stockman Roses. A friend whose name was Antione de Monk gave me an old record player and an LG of Leonard Cohen. I listened to it over and over and sank into a mood of tears and lonely Ness. I've never forgotten Cohen and to this day he still can sink into me to raise up and out of myself. In those days Amsterdam was a great town.

[@johnprice4635]

All the time, Leonard Cohen. You were whispering to me at the monastery in Rhode Island over your TEN SONGS album. Lord Buddha is with us all, Tenzo.

[@oesaki]

So wonderful that you found Leonard in Amsterdam where I found him in 1967

[@chicmccormick6850]

Was at that festival, I was 18 at I'm 70 now, never thought that I'd make it this distance.

[@katepapa540]

In my eyes, Leonard Cohn was one of the greatest song writers in modern history. RIP beautiful soul

[@joemazmo7981]

He can always move me to tears can our Leonard.

[@NancyBaron1]

Leonard was a fine person'; a real gentleman. He never minded if other singers used his material. The world misses you, Leonard. N

[@kerryclifford1131]

There will never be another story teller like Leonard..not in my lifetime anyway..I drown in his music..a Master..oh how I miss you. 💕💕💕

[@deannabyrd9982]

Leonard and Lou Reed must have been friends! RIP Lou!!! both such great vocal masters!!

[@danielaschwarz1971]

I must cry ,that goes to my mum RIP forever (1953 .1999) We love Leonard Cohen,and you hear it from paradise;-)))

[@carlbennaton9840]

I was born in 53 graduated in 71 . I hear you.

[@danielaschwarz1971]

Like my mum;-)what do you mean graduated in 71?Bless you!!!

[@bunnythompson8587]

Yes, yes your comment is seen by all to let you know Daniela and the tears you cried acknowledged by me, a sister across the waters in beautiful Canada. Bless you and thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us all. We do LOVE you Leonard Cohen!! Haha Blessings of love, light, peace and prosperity Daniela xox from: Joanie ; )

[@carlbennaton9840]

Daniela Schwarz high school

[@danielaschwarz1971]

+Angel Flying Thank you for your lovely nice words

[@johntonkin516]

Beautiful

[@roymiranda2267]

I have listened to Mr L Cohen since the 70s and every piece I hear now it’s like yesterday , we are now about the same age , I could listen to his music for another 100 years , great music from a genius. Roy Miranda

[@rayminhas4652]

RIP Leonard. You're a genius and you will be sadly missed.

[@trishagarrard5617]

I have listened to Leonard Cohen since the mid seventies ...When it was considered by my friends, who were bikers, to be suicide music, l loved it from the first time l heard his early album, .Years on, it has become a soundtrack to my life, .Old or new Cohen tracks continue to move me with his absolute brilliance, his novels, his poetry do the same, please find something by this iconic artist you can relate to...Don't miss out, Trisha Garrard, .

[@mattsan13]

Trisha Garrard Agreed

[@joannamiller746]

+Trisha Garrard Definitely agreed and since the 70's too. Good On Us for Knowing Music Immortal In Notes Perfect words written and sung sing UP !

[@chriswhitworth7793]

+Trisha Garrard i was a biker too. Suicide music was Hawkwind and the Doors (saw Hawkwind, met Michael Moorcock...)

[@aladinkolasinac5842]

Bob Dylan.

[@tll223]

Yeah, Dylan, inauthentic, monotonous, "moving on"...

[@stevensokulsky1915]

Incomparable, brilliant

[@marccarter5229]

There aren't enough thanks in the world.

[@dudeskidude8376]

Marc Carter The fuck is that pick

[@maxinesmith7948]

So long ago Leonard Cohen's beautiful voice, words and music came into my soul. He epitomises everything about my growing up and my growing old. Today I am very sad.

[@suzannetownsend4448]

Was here at the Isle of Wight. Privileged to see him live.

[@stevoschannel4127]

I love it when a song such as this paints such a vivid totally vivid yet private set of pictures in your mind…just magic

[@susanholmes9899]

O, you will be missed..glad I got to see you in France, in Oakland, so deep, so lovely, so dark.

[@DaiyaanWinston]

Thank you Leonard Cohen rest in peace

[@NakedLilac]

I was there..Such fantastic memories.. thanks for the memories..

[@adrianahassova7468]

Itˇs been The past ..... I am delighted ...

[@jacktempletonjr.920]

I sang this song almost a million times hitchhiking from Vidalia , La to Adel , Ga. then to Minneapolis Mn. in 1974.

[@timetimetimey]

Bless you Leonard. Thank you for everything.

[@SheWhoPlays2]

Im still here. Im gonna be here for awhile. Im singing your songs here. 🎤🎹🎸🎹💕🏹👉

[@ericsimon9937]

- What you wrote could be the first verse of a song... I feel inspired. Just like when I bought "Songs of love and hate" in a french bilingual edition. This book triggered hundreds of poems that magically popped out at the time... (I was a student in english then).

[@SheWhoPlays2]

eric simon thank you Eric. Words come to me most of the time. You are welcomed to use my words and build a song. SUZANNE**'And she feed you tea and oranges from China': i love this song, my favorite cause it was the first song I ever heard of his. I was delighted hearing this already wonderful thought, when the song brings in Jesus! What a heart touch to make this a Winner. Your english is great.

[@SheWhoPlays2]

eric simon 'magically' is well used here.

[@mametteraye1056]

SheWho Plays

[@chrissmith8526]

I’m Nearly 60 he’s was wonderful

[@urgemore]

Ha, I'll be sixty in a few weeks. I was raised by a fan of Dylan and Cohen. It's in the skeleton of my music aesthetic.

[@barrieholditchable]

I started to listen to Cohen a few years later , I am glad I did

[@Ericbryanmr]

This is such a captivating performance. Bear with me here, this is my first foray into Cohen, having only listened to Hallelujah, and turned to Dylan for more poetic lyrics. There is something so deeply beautiful about this late-night formance from 50 years ago.

[@joaodrcaodeflores5161]

Words can not come anywhere near to describe beauty, depth, talent, greatness... of Mr. Cohen and his songs. I thank him for making our lives better. Sir, rest in deserved peace ....

[@sallyschur8017]

1970 was a very good year! Listening to Leonard on a new stereo system in a powder-blue Mustang convertible...

[@thatllputmarzipaninyourpie3117]

Dad was a Cohen guy. Momma loved Dylan. They conceived me listening to Revolver. Anyway, I grew up with a lot of good music in the house. I remember this song especially on an 8 track of my Dad's. RIP Leonard.

[@pederlettstroem980]

Reverend Felcher It is not too late to ask Bob Dylan if he can share the Nobel Prize with Leonard Cohen. I do not think that Bob Dylan has nothing about it. One great from USA and one great from Canada. Please do it. It is not too late to do it yet. RIP Leonard, our best friend has left us.

[@RossM3838]

Bob and Leonard were friendly and often talked. They formed a mutual admiration society.

[@margeryriviers3432]

@@RossM3838 I did not know this. Thank you.

[@balancedstereo]

RIP Master Songbird Cohen - you taught us Birds On The Wire how to overcome our regrets, make amends, spread our wings & fly more than we ever thought possible . . .

[@livlarsen3585]

Balanced Stereo vg

[@carolbaumann387]

I had this on an album when I was in college circa 1968 or so💋 a true singing poet RIP

[@neilstrauss3318]

Priceless! Always... .

[@johnlamb2754]

Judi Lutzwoods,I was also at Isle of Wight,brilliant times,I fell asleep listening to the Doors early one morning.

[@Cariboofly1]

Well played, Mr. Cohen. Rest easy.

[@loveberry1973]

I know Mr. Cohen through a Chinese artist Li Jian. Now I understand why he mentioned Cohen so often. Mr. Cohen is a real legend. "Forsaken, almost human, he sank beneath your wisdom like a stone"

[@jochenmuller9286]

Wundervoll. Poetisch. Eindrucksvoll. Ich liebe 🤟 💘 es. Leider ist dieser Ausnahmekünstler bereits in einer anderen Welt. Ich bin 71 und habe ihn leider nie live erleben dürfen. Es war eine schöne Zeit. Du fehlst uns in der heutigen Zeit. ❤❤❤❤ ( 11.5.2023 ).

[@aleksandrafurtak6262]

DZiekujemy za przepiękne piosenki!!! spoczywaj w spokoju!!!