Sad News as Leonard Cohen Passes Away

Post » Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:22 pm

Somebody famous dies and everyone says we lost a genius.



This man was a genius.



His work is genius.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37946654



R.I.P. Leonard Cohen.

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Jade MacSpade
 
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Post » Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:28 pm

This is sad news. I bought his album Songs of Love and Hate when it came out, mainly because the stark title and the arresting cover photo grabbed my attention. I had heard a few of his songs on Judy Collins albums but he really wasn't on my radar at that point. I listened to that album with a growing sense of awe. I immediately turned the record over and listened to it again, something I rarely do.



I bought his books of poetry and tracked down a copy of his novel Beautiful Losers (which was out of print at the time). I have read and listened to everything he has produced since that day. He has been a part of my life for several decades and I will miss him.



And Songs of Love and Hate is still one of my favorite albums.

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Post » Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:20 am

I never listened to too much of him directly, but I'm a big fan of Rufus Wainwright who idolizes him. Rest in peace.
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Post » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:57 am

This may sound trivial, but I always liked his hats.


After writing the above I googled Leonard Cohen hats.


Go on give it a try, I was surprised.

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Lyndsey Bird
 
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Post » Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:16 pm

RIP Leonard

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Kayleigh Williams
 
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Post » Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:30 am

A true Canadian icon and legend.

RIP


Thankfully, he lived a long and full life, and left us many books and albums to enjoy.

His latest album was released less than a month ago, and listening to the lyrics I can't help but feel he was fully aware it would be his last.

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Chrissie Pillinger
 
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Post » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:32 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTTC_fD598A



Farewell, Leonard.

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Richard
 
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Post » Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:59 pm

Just found this via fark.com. Wish I saw it yesterday.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKoJvHcMLfc

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