KW-35-2017: LEONARD COHEN & BOB DYLAN – Lecture at Cambridge University 2017
Students will next week gather at one of the world’s most famous universities to study the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education is running a two-day course, called Changing Times, focusing on the work of Dylan and Cohen in the 1960s.
A spokeswoman said writer Jem Poster and musicologist Stephen Ferron would examine „lyrics and music“ during the course over the bank holiday weekend.
She said students would study Dylan at sessions called Folk And Protest, Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde On Blonde and Cohen at sessions called Poet And Singer, Songs Of Leonard Cohen, Songs From A Room and Songs Of Love And Hate.
Quelle/ Source: The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/cambridge-university-bob-dylan-leonard-cohen-course-changing-times-institute-continuing-education-a7911911.html
KW-35-2017: #HALLELUJAH – This would be no. 11 on the above mentioned list
KW-35-2017: #Hallelujah – The COHENPEDIA-Top-Ten-Hallelujah-Cover-List (August 2017)
1. John Cale – A very impressing one
2. K.D. Lang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKrkEOlyJo8
3. Helene Fischer & Ray Garvey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwFvkxRk8jA
4. Street Musician from Frankfurt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREzg6bozTg
5. Father Ray – Of Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3V19imRHr4&list=RDG3V19imRHr4#t=81
6. Jeff Buckley – A Must Have
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YjbJTS5C_I
7. Celine Dion & The Canadian Tenors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDQyvLtAaQM
8. Tiffany Day – A Young Lady in Italy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aelFIJZqkjs
9. Rufus Wainwright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGRfJ6-qkr4&list=RDAGRfJ6-qkr4#t=8
10. Tory Kelly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePbeNJ7po-I
KW-34-2017: #Leonard Cohen #book_of_memories – Moments Of Memories (part 55/ 82) by VARIOUS ARTISTS – „#HALLELUJAH – A List of Coverversions of Leonard Cohen`s Hymn – Hallelujah“ – Moments of Memories – „” – „In 2017 now there almost 4000 coverversions of Leonard Cohen- Songs. In 2017 now there are almost 700 versions of Leonard Cohen`s Hymn „Hallelujah“ by different Artists in different languages. „In 2017, now there are 21 years of German Website on Leonard Cohen `s Life & Work: www.leonardcohen.de & blog.leonardcohen.de & www.cohenpedia.de ### www.cohenpedia.de celebrates a new section called: #book_of_memories
Hallelujah – A Coverversion-List Of Leonard Cohen`s Hymn „Hallelujah
–> Song auf –> Various Positions, 1984; –> Cohen Live, 1994; –> More Best Of, 1997; –> Live in London, 2009; –> Greatest Hits, 2009, sowie auf der als 2011 nochmals unter dem –> „Reclam All Time Best“ veröffentlicht; –> Songs From The Road, 2010; –> Live in Dublin, 2014.
Einer Hymne nachempfunden und anmutig komponiert, ist diese auf einem biblischen Thema basierende Tour de Force eines der von Cohen am perfektesten realisierten Epistel. Aufgrund der sparsamen Begleitung (hauptsächlich durch Synthesizer-Bass und Schlagzeug) singen Cohen und Warnes die nett klingende Melodie mit der passenden himmlischer Kraft. Einen Song, den man nur darbieten kann, wenn man einen Kloß im Hals hat, wie uns John Cale und Jeff Buckley (weilte er noch unter uns) bestätigen würden. Zeitlos und einzigartiges, quasi-religiöses Songwriting. Als er Various Positions hörte, meinte Bob Dylan, dass Cohens Songs Gebeten immer ähnlicher werden, und „Hallelujah“ gehört mit Sicherheit in diese Kategorie. Hallelujahà Song auf àVarious Positions, 1984; à Cohen Live, 1994; à More Best Of, 1997; à Live in London, 2009; à Greatest Hits, 2009, sowie auf der als 2011 nochmals unter dem à „Reclam All Time Best“ veröffentlicht; à Songs From The Road, 2010; à Live in Dublin, 2014. Einer Hymne nachempfunden und anmutig komponiert, ist diese auf einem biblischen Thema basierende Tour de Force eines der von Cohen am perfektesten realisierten Epistel. Aufgrund der sparsamen Begleitung (hauptsächlich durch Synthesizer-Bass und Schlagzeug) singen Cohen und Warnes die nett klingende Melodie mit der passenden himmlischer Kraft. Einen Song, den man nur darbieten kann, wenn man einen Kloß im Hals hat, wie uns John Cale und Jeff Buckley (weilte er noch unter uns) bestätigen würden. Zeitlos und einzigartiges, quasi-religiöses Songwriting. Als er Various Positions hörte, meinte Bob Dylan, dass Cohens Songs Gebeten immer ähnlicher werden, und „Hallelujah“ gehört mit Sicherheit in diese Kategorie.
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- Baker, Ronan , The sad parade USA 2008
- Balladeire , Balladeire Germany 2005
- Band of the South Australia Police , (diff. Version) And all that jazz Australia 2012
- Band of the South Australia Police , Bound for Basel Australia 2010
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- Bedard, Melissa , Melissa Bedard France 2013
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- Beirut , Embracing souls France 2008
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- Blount, Lindsey , Always here with me USA 2001
- Blue Engine String Quartet , If it be your will Canada 2005
- Blue Jupiter , Ear Candy USA 2002
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- Blunderfield, Will , , USA 2011
- Bohren, Spencer , Tempered steel USA 2013
- Bollani, Stefano , Il dotter Djembe Italy 2012
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- Botti, Chris , (live) Chris Botti in Boston USA 2009
- Botti, Chris , December USA 2002
- Boult, Jules , Almost alone Australia 2012
- Bowditch, Clare , Triple J: Like a version USA 2005
- Boyle, Susan , The Gift UK 2010
- Braaten, Cathy , Slowdown USA 2003
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- Brewster, Lincoln , (LC’s melody, diff. lyrics) All to you…live USA 2005
- Brian Vaccaro Trio , Going through the motions USA 2011
- Brigyn ,/Haleliwia Haleliwia UK 2008
- Brown Derbies, The , We deliver USA 2007
- Buckley, Jeff , (live) Mystery White Boy -live ’95-’96 USA 2000
- Buckley, Jeff , (live, diff. version) Live at L’Olympia France 2001
- Buckley, Jeff , (live, diff. version) Live at Sin-E USA 2003
- Buckley, Jeff , (live, diff. version) Live from the Bataclan USA 1996
- Buckley, Jeff , Grace USA 1994
- Burke, Alexandra , Hallelujah (single) UK 2008
- Burnett, Fiona , Imagine Australia 2006
- Burns, Louise Gypsy’s wife Mellow drama Canada 2011
- Cafe Musique , Catching breath USA 2010
- Cale, John , (live) Fragments of a rainy season USA 1992
- Cale, John , I’m your fan France 1991
- CALL,Vocal Group , Christmas with CALL Netherlands 2010
- Calstrup, Gitte Degn Halleluja En sang pa vejen Denmark 2010
- Calstrup, Gitte Degn Halleluja Instrumental En sang pa vejen Denmark 2010
- Canadian Tenors, The , The perfect gift Canada 2010
- Canadian Tenors, The & Celine Dion- live on Oprah Winfrey Show February, 10th 2010, on YOU TUBE 2010
- Cantemoiselle , Es Stuck vom Gluck Germany 2012
- Cantor David Reinwald , Here I stand 2011 USA
- Captain Smartypants , Undercover USA 2004
- Carlile, Brandi , (live) Live at Benaroya Hall with The Seattle Symphony USA 2011
- Carlile, Brandi , Connect sets USA 2005
- Caro feat. Charlie Batchelor , The 4th way USA 2007
- Carrasco, Sandra ,/Aleluya Como un corazon Spain 2015
- Carr-Harris, Philip , Philip USA 2010
- Casale, Giulio , L’uomo col futuro di dietro Italy 2005
- Casapietra, Bjorn , Celtic prayer Germany 2010
- Casey, Patrick Alan , Leaving California USA 2010
- Castro, Jason , Jason Castro USA 2010
- Catgut & Steel , Stringing it together New Zealand 2008
- Celtic Thunder , It’s entertainment Ireland 2010
- Chambers, John , Philosmusical fragments USA 2007
- Chamorro, Joan & Andrea Motis , Feeling good Spain 2012
- Chapman, Daisy , Hymns of blame USA 2006
- Chattahoochee High School Chamber Orchestra , Midwest Clinic – Chattahoochee H.S.C.Orch. USA 2013
- Childs, Liz , Take flight USA 2011
- Chin, Tsai , , Taiwan 2016
- China Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchester , Just for you Switzerland 2013
- Choir of Hard Knocks, The , Songs of the Series Australia 2007
- Cizner, David , The celebration of trebles The Czech Rep 2014
- Clark, Carrie , Release the butterfly USA 2001
- Clayburn, Andy , 13 x 13 USA 2011
- Clayderman, Richard , Romantique 2013 France
- Clemson University TakeNote , Best of college a cappella USA 2006
- Clouser, Todd , Love electric USA 2010
- Cluster , Steps USA 2009
- Coco and Lafe , Uncovered USA 2009
- Collins James , The way you look tonight USA 2009
- Collister, Christine , Love UK 2005
- Comeau, Allan , Life is in session USA 2007
- Conspiracy of Beards , Conspiracy of Beards USA 2008
- Conspiracy of Beards , Live at Heritage Hall USA 2013
- Conway, Alana , Fields of gold Australia 2013
- Coro Santa Croce , Un canto senza fine USA 2008
- Coughlan, Mary , Various Artist -Sanctuary Irland 2007
- Cousineau, Etienne , Ma voie Canada 2013
- Crawford, Hank , Wildflower UK 2002
- Crouch, Lisa , , USA 2011
- Crowe, Allison , (live) Tidings Live DVD Canada 2005
- Crowe, Allison , Tidings: 6 songs for the Season Canada 2004
- Crowe, Katherine , Just me USA 2007
- Cunningham, Dana ,/Orison for a stranger Live at Stone Mountain Art Center USA 2010
- Danek, Wabi ,/Halleluja Soliteri The Chech Rep 2013
- DaPonte, Edie , Young at heart USA 2015
- Darren, Kurt , Smiling back at me 2009 South Africa
- Dartmouth Brovertones, The , Bro & Tell USA 2012
- D’Avena, Christina , Magia dei Natale Italy 2014
- David Crowder Band , (mix) O holy night USA 2011
- Daywind , , Christmas USA 2014
- Debska, Ela ,/Alleluja Kochalam cie dzis rano Poland 2012
- Desrosiers, Tiffany , Tiffany Desrosiers Canada 2009
- Diamond, Neil , Dreams USA 2010
- Dick, Trevor , Glory and peace USA 2007
- Dickow, Tina (With Steffen Brandt) , Welcome back colour Denmark 2010
- Die Priester , Spiritus dei 2011 Germany 2011
- Diop, Wasis ,/L’ange djibril Wasis Diop: Judu bek Senegal 2008
- Dobson, Ewan , Ewan Dobson III Canada 2012
- Dolhai, Attila , Ragyogas Hungary 2012
- Douglass, Gregory , Cover art UESA 2010
- Dublin’s Lesbian And Gay Choir , Our kind of music Ireland 2014
- Duin, Andre van ,/Alle koeien Dubbel Netherlands 2010
- Duke, Adrian , Lazy bones 2010 USA
- Dylan, Bob , Critic’s Choice Vol.3 (bootleg) ; live, Montreal 1988
- Eaglesmith, Fred , CMT Christmas USA 2001
- Eden, Karise , My journey Australia 2012
- Edencane , One big tree Australia 2015
- Elisa , Lotus Italy 2003
- Ellipsis , Walk this road USA 2010
- Emmy the Great , First love (Close harbour) UK 2009
- Eriksson, Anna , Annan vuodet Finland 2013
- Erza, Adam , Cover USA 2009
- Eshaghoff Friedberg, Tania , The lullaby project lala-yee USA 2013
- Esko, Matti ,/Halleluja Halleluja Finland 2011
- Espoisito, Pasquale , Il tempo Italy 2011
- Evans, Kevin , Going to and coming from Canada 2008
- F.R.A.M. , Keep calm and blow your bagpipe Ukraine 2014
- Fabrice , Roots USA 2011
- Fase, Drew , Tonight the moon belongs to you USA 2009
- Father Ray, Kelly, Original Big surprise for Bride and Groom…Chris and Leah Wedding 5 April 2014 on YOU TUBE 2014
- Favarel, Frederic , Jazzpop France 2012
- Fay, Randi , That old black magic 2012 USA
- Felix, Julie , I walk with beauty UK 2004
- Fênix, João , A foto onde eu quero estar Brazil 2014
- Finardi, Eugenio ,/Halleluja Il silenzio e lo spirito Italy 2003
- Fine Art Music , Many hearts. One voice. 2012 Germany
- Fiorella, Damiani , X Factor Christmas Album Italy 2009
- Fischer, Helene , Weichnachten Germany 2015
- Fisher, Juni , Secret Chord USA 2012
- Fleming, Renee , Dark hope USA 2010
- Fletcher, Katelyn , Katelyn Fletcher – single USA 2013
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- Floyd, Williams & JANUS , Old wine, new bottles Australia 2009
- Flying Colors , Live in Europe USA 2013
- Folks Halleluja(h) Folks play Cohen Germany 2017
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- Forsberg, Ebba ,/Halleluja Ta min vals Sweden 2009
- Fraser, Jeri Lynne , Just use your love 2012 USA
- Freya , CD single Denmark 1999
- Fullbright, John , Live at the Blue Door USA 2009
- Futenma, Kaori , Hallelujah (single) Japan 2009
- Future Hitsmakers , Ultimate instrumental hits of today USA 2010
- Gallagher, Valerie Markell , Collage 2012 USA
- Gallai, Peter ,/Halleluja A vendegek – Leonard Cohen Dalai Hungary 2003
- Gandolfi, Paul Vincent , Stir the menagerie USA 2008
- Garvey, Rea , Barfuss – Original soundtrack Germany 2005
- Garvey, Rea, & Helene Fischer und Rea Garvey Helene Fischer Show – TV-Germany 2015 on YOU TUBE
- Gazarek, Sara , Return to you USA 2007
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- Gennarose , Spirit USA 2005
- Geri X , Can’t make you happy USA 2007
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- Goransson, Erik , Hallelujah – Single USA 2011
- Grace, Kayte , Live in NYC USA 2010
- Granger, Randy , Pura vida this is oure USA 2010
- Grenier, Karen , Crazy love Canada 2009
- Griffin, Alistair , Finding Boethius UK 2006
- Groothuizen, Angela ,/Halleluja Melk en honing Netherlands 2008
- Grundler, James , , (EP) USA 2008
- Gunn, Isobelle , Losing the Ground USA 2012
- Hall, Anthony Michael , Dead Zone (soundtrack) USA 2004
- Hall, Tianna , Ballads & bossas USA 2010
- Hamilton, Jake , Freedom calling USA 2011
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- Harlan, Scott , Scott Harlan USA 2006
- Hartman, Ellisa , Arbutus Canada 2009
- Hatlee, Paul , The greatest night of All -EP USA 2011
- Hector ,/Halleluja Kultaiset lehdet Finland 1995
- Heikkinen, Henna , Idols 2005 Finland 2005
- Helm, Roland, Hallelujah – The Leonard Cohen Tribute – Project, 2017
- Hennessey, Debbie , Single USA 2010
- Henry, Michael & Robinett, Justin , Simplistic duplexity USA 2011
- Herman, Yaron , Cool tributes – The chill out sessions Spain 2009
- Herzog, Todd , A shelter of peace USA 2011
- Hest, Ari , Live at Ziggy’s Bar USA 2002
- Hobson, David & Rhodes, Teddy Tahu , David Hobson + Teddy Tahu Rhodes: Deluxe Edition Australia 2012
- Hockridge, Murray & Kilminster, Dave , Closer to earth UK 2011
- Hoel, Jorn , Jorn Hoels heteste Norway 2006
- Holiday Celebrity , Holiday celebrity playlist USA 2010
- Hollens, Peter , Peter Hollens USA 2014
- Holmberg, Jonas , Svenska jazzballader vol 1 Sweden 2009
- Holmertz, Elisabeth & Bock, Frederik , Love songs re-spelled Norway 2010
- Holmes, Clint , Clint Holmes Christmas USA 2010
- Horn, Jim feat. Jonell Mosse , Children of the Universe USA 2012
- Hpu Petal Points , One voice USA 2011
- Hryniw, Carrie , Finding grace USA 2008
- Hudd, Brooke , Song to be sung USA 2009
- Hvanndalsbradur ,/Halli Skula Rida feitum hesti Iceland 2006
- Hvidsten, Erik-Andre ,/Desembernatt Desembertnatt Norway 2011
- Il Divo ,/Aleluya Promise USA 2008
- Isobelle Gunn , Losing the ground Canada 2012
- Jaensch, Juergen , Ich kenne Deine Traume Germany 1997
- James, Branden , The voice of Christmas USA 2013
- James, Freddie , Montreal Jazz Club Session 2 Canada 2005
- Jamieson, Reid , Dear Leonard – The Cohen collection Canada 2016
- Jamily , Hallelujah Brazil 2012
- Janos, Kulka ,/Halleluja Akarod vagy nem Hungary 2010
- Janus ,/Halleluja Winterreise Germany 2002
- Jardvall, Alexandra , Myelf, and I USA 2010
- Jazz Mandolin Project – Jamie Masefield , The deep forbidden lake USA 2005
- Jelloslave , Purple orange USA 2010
- Jenkins, Bow , The acoustic sessions UK 2006
- Jenkins, Katherine , Sacred arias UK 2008
- Jenkis, Rebecca & Her Trio , Live at the Cellar Canada 2014
- Jess, Gary , Day dreams USA 2012
- Jimmy G , Pirates calling USA 2010
- Joback, Peter ,/Decembernatt Jag kommer hem till jul Sweden 2002
- Jochimsen, Jess & Bendiks, Sascha , Das wird jetzt ein bisschen weh tun Germany 2007
- Jodi, Alana, & Morgan , Hallelujah (single) USA 2010
- Johannes Luebbers Dectet , The exquisite corpse of Beethoven Australia 2011
- Johnson, Shaun , Shaun JohnsonlLive USA 2013
- Joli, France , Hallelujah (single) USA 2012
- Jones, Aled , Reason to believe UK 2007
- Jones, Ashton , Demo USA 2004
- Jones, Brighton , The new blessings USA 2010
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- Jonsson, Frederik , Kisa Kyrka 06.12.10 live Sweden 2013
- Jorcx ,/Al’leluia Jorcx interpreta Cohen Spain 2006
- Jordan, Riley , Hallelujah Single USA 2009
- Jubilant Bridge , Power lines USA 2010
- Jukebox Heaven , A mellow night USA 2011
- Ju-L , Christmas hits – Jul i Danmark Denmark 2011
- Juliane-XD , Cover USA 2012
- Jupiter/in/January , Photographs of ghosts USA 2007
- Just B , Meanwhile, back on the asteroid USA 2005
- Kaliopi & Edin Karamazov , Oblivion Serbia 2009
- Karaoke album , Enya and Leonard Cohen USA 2002
- Karmadillo , Covering all basses UK 2008
- Kekale, Jari & CO ,/Elama laikkyy Oven raosta Finland 2001
- Kempters, The , Be still & Know that I am God USA 2009
- Kerr, Martin , Drop in the sea Canada 2011
- Kettel, Gee Gee , One man band Germany 2010
- Keya Kyea , Only love is real France 2011
- Kids In The Way , Safe from the losing fight 2004
- King’s Singers , From the heart UK 2009
- Kłusowski, Alek & others , Opania Cohen Nohavica Poland 2015
- Kokia , Christmas gift Japan 2008
- Kostrzewska, Anna (Anya) , Anya Poland 2009
- Kowalska, Kasia , Antepenultimate (Edycja Specjalna) Poland 2009
- Krajnc, Matej ,/Alleluja Psalmi iz daljave Croatia 2014
- Kreisberg, Jonathan , One 2013 USA
- Kristensen, Heidi, Hallelujah (Single) USA 2011
- K’s Choice , Paradiso Belgium 1999
- Kukura, Juraj ,/Alleluja Jsem tvuj muz Czech R. 1995
- Kurtz, Rachel , (new lyrics) Broken & Lowdown USA 2012
- L(ukeman), Jack , Rooftop Lullaby Ireland 2000
- La Chorale Des Montagnes , La Chorale Des Montagnes chante Noel France 2013
- Lamb, Patrick , Pick up the pieces US 2013
- Lang, K. D. , (new version) Recollection USA 2010
- Lang, K. D. , Hymns of the 49th parallel USA 2004
- Lang, k.d. , (live) Juno Awards Canada 2010
- Lang, K.D. , (live) Live in London with the BBC Concert Orchestra (DVD) UK 2008
- Lang, k.d. , (live) Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 – Itunes exclusive Canada 2010
- Lanuszka, Michal , Lanuszka/Cohen Poland 2014
- Larsson, Anna Lotta ,/Halleluja Saknad Sweden 2009
- Laula, Carol , To let USA 2004
- Laverman, Nynke , Cohen in het Fries (CD/DVD) Netherlands 2008
- Lee, Eric , Thunder road (Single) USA 2011
- Leigh Cobble, Tara Lee , Playing favorites USA 2008
- Leith, Damien , Winner’s journey USA 2006
- Leonard Cohen Project, The , Songs of love and hate live Germany 2013
- Levy, Yasmin , Sentir Israel 2009
- Lieberth, Elise feat. Steve Acho , , – Single USA 2011
- Lightseekers , Flying free France 2008
- Lind, Espen – Nilsen, Kurt – Fuentes, Alejandro & HolmH, aAllsekliul jah , Live Norway 2006
- Linn & Markus , Julskinkan Sjunger Sweden 2009
- Lisa , Hallelujah (single) Netherlands 2009
- Ljungberg, Lisa , The Cristmas album Sweden 2014
- Lloyd, Alex , Other side USA 2006
- Loaded Strings and Wood , Classic rock sculptures vol 1 Australia 2008
- Lohninger, Elisabeth , Live Czech rep. 2012
- Lois, Lisa , Smoke UK 2009
- Long, Marjorie , Aflame USA 2007
- Lucky Jim , Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei (soundtrack album) Germany 2004
- Lundell, Ulf ,/Halleluja Nar jeg kysser havet / Ulf Lundells beste Sweden 1999
- Lundqvist, Jan Erik ,/Den hemliga sangen Leonard Cohen pa svenska Sweden 2002
- Lyrica , Con passione New Zealand 2010
- Macbrolan , Veranda USA 2006
- MacDonald, Margot , Walls USA 2009
- Mack, Caroline , Because of you USA 2011
- Mackey, Matt , These tracks USA 2008
- MacNeil, Luke , Under covers USA 2006
- Malchicks, The , To kill a mockingbird UK 2008
- Malcontent , Second fiddle New Zealand 2008
- Malmberg, Myrra , Bossa vol. 2 Norway 2007
- Mandotter, Lena , Songs of Leonard Cohen Sweden 2008
- Mann, Chris , A Mann for all seasons USA 2013
- Manns, Jason , Soul USA 2010
- Many Angels , To you USA 200X
- Marcy Playground , Lunch recess & detention USA 2012
- Marti, Jeff & Wayne Sheehy , Live in Dublin USA 2009
- Martin, Jeff , Live in Brisbane 2006 Australia 2006
- Matijevic, Miljenko , CD single USA 2010
- Matthias Sisters, The , Beyond the dream USA 2013
- Max, Kevin , Between the fence and the universe USA 2004
- McAlley, Nick , The dancing wolf Netherlands 2010
- McDonald, Michael , (live) This christmas live in Chicago (DVD) USA 2010
- McDonald, Michael , Soul speak USA 2008
- McGurk, Justin , The road back USA 2009
- McKnight & Hall, Tiana , Ballads and bossas USA 2010
- Mead, Lee , Love Songs UK 2012
- Mean Larry & Friends , Chelsea Hotel: A tribute to Leonard Cohen USA 2000
- Melara, Mehan , Series of small victories USA 2008
- Menachem, Maya Johanna & Shay Tochner , Ain’t going nowhere USA 2012
- Menconi, Jean , D’amore France 2010
- Menhennett, Kelly , World of mine Australia 2010
- Merwe, Koos van der , (2 versions) Leonard Cohen in Afri-Kaans South Africa 2013
- Mesquita, Caio , Um Feliz Nata Brazil 2011
- Mestizo , Mestizao USA 2009
- Meurman, Kristian ,/Halleluja Ensiaskeleet Finland 2007
- Meyers, Ron , Shoot´n the moon USA 2009
- Michael , Hymnes a la Beaute du monde USA 2009
- Midjord, Niels Halleluja – , Leonard Cohen tulkingar Faroe Islands 2013
- Migenes, Julia , Meilleur de Julia Migenes USA 1993
- Mili ( Miljenko Matijevic) , Hallelujah (single) Israel 2010
- Miller, Frisk , On her own USA 2011
- Miltich, Anthony , Sound mind USA 2010
- Minshew, Brian , Notes on the human condition USA 2009
- Miria , Under the surface USA 2010
- Misiti, Raffaella & Colombo, Eugenio , October Songs Italy 2010
- Mistrinanka , , The Czech Rep 2011
- Mitchell, Liz , Pretty house US 2012
- Moffatt, Ariane , Trauma Canada 2010 Eng mc-31
- Moira , Coming up roses USA 2008
- Monique , Believer Denmark 2005
- Monsieur Camembert Gypsy wife Famous blue cheese Australia 2007
- Monsieur Camembert ,/Halleluyah Famous blue cheese Australia 2007
- Montreal Jazz Club , Session – 2 Canada 2005
- Moon, Bianca , You feel my love – EP USA 2011
- Mooney, Kelley , (new lyrics) Tomorrow USA 2011
- Morente, Enrique ,/Aleluya Omega Spain 1996
- Morton, Euan , NewClear USA 2006
- Mr. & Mr. Morg , Live in rood – wit Netherlands 2008
- Munch, Tom , Hallelujah (single) USA 2011
- Muno, Claudine , Merry lux-mas USA 2006
- Musleh, Marsha , Who I am USA 2011
- Naidoo, Xavier , Sing meinen Song – Das Weihnachtskonzert Germany 2014
- Naomi Hates Humans vs. Tim Holehouse , The Covers EP – Five rounds UK 2007
- Naomi, Terra , Live & Unplugged Winter European Tour 2012 Italy 2012
- Neihardt, Robin , A path throught the desert USA 2011
- Nelson, Willie , Songbird USA 2006
- Nick & Simon , Herinneringen: Het beste van Nick & Simon Netherlands 2014
- Nielsen, Per , Chrismas joy Denmark 2011
- Nijs, Rob de ,/Halleluja Vanaf Vandaag Netherlands 2004
- Nikolas, Takacs , A masodik X Hungary 2011
- NINIWE , The beautiful long ago Germany 2010
- Norby, Caecilie , First conversation Denmark 2002
- Nordlund, Peter , Long road back Sweden 2010
- Norreen, Jacob , Nattens sidste time Denmark 2007
- Norsk noteservice wind orchestra , Demo tracks vol. 26: Fame Norway 2007
- Northcott, Tom , Joyful Songs of L. Cohen Canada 1997
- Novalis Deux , Black snow Germany 2010
- O’Briain, Levi , , Germany 2014
- O’Callaghan, Patricia , Real emotional girl Canada 2000
- O’Connor, David , No borders USA 2009
- O`Connor, Sarah, Für Haiti – Die große ZDF-Spenden-Nacht: „Wir wollen helfen! Ein Herz für Kinder“ – Germany 2010
- O’Donnell, Rory , Eternity Australia 2009
- Oerding, Johannes Gypsy’s wife/Die Frau des Wanderers Poen – Leonard Cohen in Deutscher Sprache Germany 2014
- Ofarim, Esther , I’ll see you in my dreams USA 2009
- Ogden, Craig , The Guitarist UK 2010
- O’Gill, Darby , Irish Christmas Rollick USA 2004
- Olson, Robin , A violin Christmas USA 2008
- On The Rocks , Full coverage USA 2005
- Opus Sanctus , Opus Sanctus Germany 2015
- Orkisz, Pawel ,/Alleluja Dno serca Poland 2007
- Ortopilot , Covers Vol. two UK 2010
- Other Guys, The , Hullo? USA 2006
- Overboard , Tidings USA 2008
- Owen-Jones, John , , UK 2006
- Pacheco, Nathan , Nathan Pacheco 2012 USA
- Pain of Salvation , The second death of pain of salvation USA 2009
- Paramore , Final riots USA 2008
- Parker, Ian , The bare bones UK 2011
- Parker, Mel , Ballads, boogie & blues USA 2010
- Pascal, Daniele , Dance me to the end of love S. Africa 1996
- Patlansky, Dan , Wooden thoughts South Africa 2013
- Paus, Ole ,/Halleluja Fra et hvitmalt gjerde i sjelen Norway 2005
- Pearson, Martin ,/Allelujah The dark side of the farce Australia 2007
- Peled, Jennifer Duretz , Tehila USA 2011
- Peled, Noam , Promo single Israel 2005
- Pell, Axel Rudi , Ballads IV Germany 2011
- Pellow, Ashley , Pot of tea USA 2008
- Pentatonix , A Pentatonix Christmas USA 2016
- Perttu, Tapani ,/Halleluja Tanssi elaman tanssi Finland 1988
- Pestle, Hana , Hana Pestle EP USA 2008
- Pettersson, Sofia , Slow down Sweden 2002
- Peyroux, Madeleine. Half the perfect world Half the perfect world USA 2006
- Phenomen , Embracing souls Switzerland 2013
- Piano Strings Ensemble , Piano strings tribute to the passion USA 2004
- Piano Strings Soundtrack , Tribute to Shrek USA 2003
- Pihl, Maria ,/Halleluja Various artists volume one Germany 2006
- Platt, Joe , Hallelujah Single USA 2010
- Pluhar, Christina, Music for a while: Improvisa.ons on Purcell Austria 2014
- Poggi, Fabrizio & Chicken Mambo , Spirit & Freedom UK (?) 2010
- Pokora, M , A la poursuite du bonheur France 2012
- Poma-Swank, The , Red sky in Brooklyn USA 2005
- Poniros, Risa & Karen Allred , Simply American USA 2012
- Popa Chubby , (diff. live version) The Mahindra Blues Festival 2013 USA 2013
- Popa Chubby , Big man big guitar: Popa Chubby live USA 2005
- Poperazzi & Cody Shawn Gay , Singing Italian songs USA 2013
- Port Chuck , Port Chuck Vol 1 USA 2011
- Portland State Chamber Choir , A drop in the ocean USA 2012
- Prayerbabies, The , Sundee best 200?
- Preising, Tobias , In transit 2012 Germany
- Presnyakov, Igor , Acoustic pop ballads USA 2011
- Preto, Dinho Ouro , Black Heart USA 2012
- Pretres, Les , (live) Spiritus Dei (DVD) France 2010
- Pretres, Les , Spiritus dei France 2010
- Prevedoros, Brad , , (single) USA 2011
- Prosa, Max , Rangoon Germany 2012
- Pure Blue , Scatching the surface USA 2007
- Puustjarvi, Anni , Idols 2008: Tahtiluokka Finland 2008
- Quebb , The Venice reprise, part one USA 2005
- Quinn, Asher , Songs of love and chains UK 2008
- Quintana, Gerard ,/Al-leluia (live) Acordes con Leonard Cohen Spain 2007
- Quintana, Gerard ,/Al-leluia El disc de La Marato TV3 Spain 2006
- R Master feat.Ingo Lass , New Anime Nation Vol.3 USA 2011
- Racoon , Live at Chasse Theater Breda Netherlands 2009
- Rae, Sheryl , After all these years Canada 2010
- Rainer, Annie , Rythm & Reiner USA 2011
- Reigan , All of the pieces Australia 2014
- Reimer, Peter , Again Germany 2011
- Reiner, Annie , Rhytm & Reimer USA 2011
- Reinwald, Cantor David , Here I stand USA 2011
- Relaxing Piano , All I ask of you USA 2011
- Rem & Rem Going home/Reise Hjem Hustavler Norway 2015
- Reynolds, Jamie , Hallelujah (single) USA 2012
- Rich, Douglas Hallelujah Scuba USA 2003
- Richard & Adam , The Impossible Dream UK 2013
- Ricky Z , Hallelujah (single) USA 2011
- Ring, Jason , Patchwork USA 2007
- Rios, Natalia & Gabriel , CD single Belgium 2010
- Riverso, Rosanna , Let there be peace Canada 2010
- Rock4 , 4 men only Netherlands 2000
- Rodrigo, Sandra , Ultimos asaltos – La voz 2013 Spain 2013
- Roemischer, Jessica ,/Battle hymn of the republic Haven USA 2011
- Roets, Mathys , Die tyd sal leer South Africa 2003
- Rosa, Draco ,/Aleluya Vino Spain 2008
- Rosenvinge, Christina , Un caso sin resolver Spain 2011
- Rossi, Semino , Die schönsten Live-Momente (3CD version) Germany 2014
- Rot, Jan , (w/ own lyrics) , Netherlands 2008
- Roy & Rosemary, “The most beautiful version of Hallelujah you have ever heard” on YOU TUBE 2015
- RUA , Whisper Ireland 2004
- Rube, Gerd , Living the Dream USA 2011
- Rubes, The , Carnival girls USA 2005
- Rubino, Lucio , Lucio Rubino USA 2011
- Russel, Maureen , The bittersweet 2012 USA
- Russell, Maureen , The bittersweet USA 2012
- Sainte-Marie, Buffy God is alive, magic is a foot (new version) Up where we belong USA 1996
- Sainte-Marie, Buffy God is alive, magic is a foot Illuminations USA 1970
- Saints of Boogiestreet, The , Leonard Cohen covered by The Saints of Boogiestreet Iceland 2012
- Sam , Horizon USA 2011
- Sanden, Molly , Samma himmel Sweden 2009
- Sanders, John Lee , Gospel sessions: Southern roots USA 2007
- Sandler, Adam & Shaffe, Paul , (Sandy Relief version) 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief USA 2013
- Savannah , Reaching serenity USA 2009
- Scanu, Valerio , Cosi diverso USA 2012
- Schafer, Beth , Raise it to bring it down USA 2009
- Schoeman, Leon , Judas en die joker South Africa 2013
- Schulte, Michael , Acoustic cover -Live vol.1 USA 2011
- Scofield, Jocelyn , Unplugged & unorganized USA 2006
- Scott, Hilary & The New Country Line , Still Hilary Scott & The New County Line USA 2011
- Scott, Hillary , Road to hope USA 2006
- Scott, Jennifer , Mile 41 USA 2007
- Scott, Lisbeth , Bird USA 2015
- Scott, Lisbeth , Hope is a thing USA 2009
- Scott, Robert , Pianoptic USA 2008
- Selis, Eve , Family tree USA 2011
- Sheeler, Haley , Closer to the ground USA 2005
- Sheridan, Suzanne , Sings the songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen USA 2012
- Shimabukuro, Jake , Peace love ukulele USA 2010
- Shimomura, Makoto ,/Zetubou To Kuno No , KazeMachi Japan 2002
- Shrek Soundtrack Tribute Band , Pianostrings soundtrack tribute to Shrek USA 2006
- Shrieve, Sam , Bittersweet lullabies USA 2009
- Shuk, The Hallelujah Experience Israeli and Jewish culture Israel 2011
- Silver, Elaine , Blissfully Abundant USA 2009
- Sjogren, Christer , Alskade andliga sanger Sweden 2007
- Skaroulis, George , Imagine USA 2009
- Slattery, Celia , Cast of characters USA 2008
- Slava (Slava Kagan-Paley) , The Voice sings evergreen melodies Japan 2013
- Smallhat, Barney , Hallelujah (single) USA 2011
- Smitty and Julija , To Leonard with love USA 2012
- Soltanto , Soltanto in strada 3 Italy 2013
- Someone Like You , Songs from the Hheart USA 2011
- Somers, Neil , Anderkant Atlantis Netherlands 2009
- Sonny Boy Mick , Hallelujah USA 2005
- Sons of the Day , The greatest of these USA 2006
- Sotton, Fabrice , L’encol France 2012
- Spangler, Teresa , The Game of Life EP USA 2007
- Spilde, Eirin , By heart & by soul Norway 2008
- St Lawrence University Sinners , Drop everything USA 2005
- St Pier, Natasha , Message France 2010
- Stage 11 , Standing Here – Live at the Mint USA 2011
- Standut Blakk , Live fran Sundsvalls Gatufest Sweden 2011
- Starsailor , Love is here – live (DVD) USA 2002
- Steer, Amanda , Mad world USA 2008
- Sten & Stanley +Nilsson, Alexander , 50 Jubileum – Ett samlingsalbum Sweden 2012
- Stewart, Noah , Noah USA 2012
- Straight No Chase , Under influence US 2013
- Street to nowhere , Hallelujah USA 2006
- String Quartet Tribute, The Hallelujah Strung out on Paramore USA 2007
- Strombers , Extraterrestres USA 2009
- Summervill, Chad , Winter of your life USA 2011
- Sunbeams, The , Melancholy Mix USA 2009
- Super Didier , La Merde Des Autres France 2009
- Surface, Pat , I can see clearly now USA 2010
- Surfin‘ Bichos ,/Aleluya Family Album I Spain 1993
- Susana, Leo , The opposite of now USA 2011
- Susanna and the Magical Orchestra , Melody mountain Norway 2006
- Suspenders, The , (new lyrics) Snowball USA 2008
- Swan, Bri-anne , Ballad of a Canadian Superhero EP USA 2011
- Sweeney’s Men Go by Brooks Tracks of Sweeney’s Ireland 1969
- Szafran, Lora ,/Alleluja Sekrety życia według Leonarda Cohena Poland 2012
- Tallis, Rick , Hallelujah for Japan – Single USA 2011
- Tang Tsz-Kei, Gloria , G.E.M.M. X.X.X. live (DVD) Hong Kong 2014
- Tangerine Dream , Under cover USA 2012
- Tapp, Cam , Little black book of flight Australia 2010
- Taylor, Elaine Diane , Single USA 2010
- Teal, Clare , At your request UK 2015
- Teenage Girls , Lit Riffs (soundtrack) USA 2004
- Temby, Nathan , Last call 2012 USA
- Ten Tenors , Double platinum Australia 2011
- Terran, Jennifer , Live from painted cave USA 2004
- The Haygoods , Hallelujah – Single USA 2012
- Thematic Pianos , Die kinder Weihnachts party USA 2011
- Thuresson, Svante ,/Halleluja En cool jul Sweden 2011
- Tiffany, Day, me singing into a well in Italy, on YOU TUBE (2017)
- Time for Three , 3 fervent travelers USA 2010
- Todd, Katie , Mumbled Speech USA 2010
- Trio Ewen Delahaye Favennec , Kan tri me France 2011
- Trois ,/Allelujiah Trois France 2010
- Tully, Gerry , Maverick Ireland 2014
- Turner, Dale , Interpretations USA 2004
- Twentytwo Brides , Blazes of light USA 1997
- Tyler, Zoe , First and Foremost USA 2011
- U2, Tower Of Song – I`m Your Fan – USA 1995
- U2, Hallelujah & More, Amsterdam The Netherlands 2017 on YOU TUBE
- Up to fly , You’re all invited Norway 2002
- Van Etten, Frank , Hallelujah (single) Netherlands 2009
- Vardoen, Jan (Ian Senior) , Songs from a blue country Norway 2005
- Vassili, Amaury , Vincero France 2009
- Vepsa, Kari ,/Halleluja Elamasta kiitos Finland 2016
- Vietti, Josh , Best of both worlds USA 2012
- Vincent, Mark , My dream – mio visione Australia 2009
- Virginia Gentlemen , Ruby Road USA 2010
- Vissili, Amaury , Vincero Canada 2010
- Vocal Chord , Vocal Chord in Concert Netherlands 2014
- Vocal Line , Vocal Stories Denmark 2006
- Vocalensemble Kreuz und Quer , Hobt’s scho g’heart Germany 2010
- Voegele, Kate , Don’t look away USA 2007
- Voices In Your Head , I used to live alone 2011 USA
- Volador ,/Aleluya Disparen a Cohen Spain 2005
- Vonderlin, Les , Les is more USA 2010
- Wainwright, Rufus , Shrek (soundtrack) USA 2001
- Wainwright, Rufus + 1500 Singers sing HALLELUJAH! Choir! Choir! Choir! 2016
- Wainwright, Rufus @ Montréal Symphonique (2017-08-19), Montreal/ Canada 2017 on YOU TUBE
- Wakulinski, Krzysztof , Alleluja Roma teatr muzyczny: Cohen Poland 2006
- Walker, Stan , Introducing Star Walker Australia 2009
- Watts, Anne , Live at Christ Church USA 2003
- Webb, Amy Carol , Rythm Rhyme Reason: Songs that taught me USA 2010
- Webb, Brian , Live USA 2004
- Węgiel, Monika & Kłusowski, Arek , Opania Cohen Nohavica Poland 2015
- Weiler, Edgar , We Shall Overcome USA 2011
- Weissenberg, Caro & Obieglo, Andreas , Caro Weissenberg & Andreas Obieglo USA 2006
- Wells, John , Acoustic festival USA 2009
- Whenham, Jasmine , 1:37 a.m. 2006 Canada
- Whiffenpoofs , Whiffenium USA 2000
- Widmark, Anders , Cohen – The Scandinavian report Sweden 2009
- Wild Mercy , Furious fancies USA 2005
- Wilgus, Jeffrey , Signature USA 2007
- Wilkinson, Mark , Hand picked Australia 2012
- William, Sean , Don’t worry, it’s important USA 200?
- Williams, Bernie , A musical tribute to courage, honor and sacrifice US 2012
- Williams, Kathryn , Relations UK 2004
- Williams, Peter , Peter Williams plays country UK 2010
- Winner, Dana , Kerst met Dana Winner Belgium 2011
- Wolff, Michael , Love and destruction USA 2006
- Workman, Nanette , Roots ’n‘ blues Canada 2001
- Wullschlager, Wulli & Sonja Tonn , Der letzte Gaukler Germany 2012
- Yang, Faith , Self-selected Taiwan 2009
- Yann VIET Free Songs Trio , La Javanaise France 2011
- Yao Si Ting , Eternal singing endless love 7 China 2009
- Yaron Herman Trio , A time for everything USA 2007
- Zalewska, Julia ,/Alleluja Dobre piosenki Poland 2015
- Zelenkova, Jitka ,/Zni nove Haleluja Zlata kolecke The Czec Rep 2010
- Zembaty, Maciej Gypsy’s wife/Zona cygana Alleluja Poland 1985
- Zembaty, Maciej ,/Alleluja Alleluja Poland 1985
- Zoid, Karen , Terms & conditions South Africa 2010
See also on Cohenpedia: http://cohenpedia.de/a-archives-hallelujah-coverversions-a_list_of_artists_who_did_hallelujah/
KW-34-2017: KW-25-2017: #Leonard Cohen #book_of_memories – Moments Of Memories (part 54/ 82) by MYNA WALLIN – „Moments of Memories – „Über das Zustandekommen eines wundervollen Fotos … Remembering The Man“ in: Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar by Myna Wallin – Here: An Excerpt Of Her Novel” – “ In 2017, now there are 21 years of German Website on Leonard Cohen `s Life & Work: www.leonardcohen.de & blog.leonardcohen.de & www.cohenpedia.de ### www.cohenpedia.de celebrates a new section called: #book_of_memories
„Remembering The Man“ in: Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar by Myna Wallin – An Excerpt Of Her Novel
„REMEMBERING THE MAN“
… an …
Excerpt from Myna Wallin’s novel
Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar (Tightrope Books, 2010)
“Remembering the Man”
There I was, in black and white, looking more like my mother than I care to admit, in taffeta silk and pearls. Next to me, right next to me, with his hand draped over my shoulder, was Leonard Cohen. His eyes were smoky-wistful in a rock star way. He had a cigarette in his other hand, and he was holding it without remorse, in a way you don’t see very often any longer, especially by celebrities in the public eye. I have the smile of youth in this photograph, the smile of a girl who knows that meeting Leonard Cohen is her right and having him put his arm around her bare shoulder is inevitable.
It was 1980-something. After I took a seminar with a manager/producer on how to make it in Hollywood North, he asked me to be his guest for the Genies. He was famous for managing Howie Mandel from local stand-up to Hollywood rising star. For publicity’s sake he needed a pretty actress on his arm, but as soon as we arrived he quickly moved off to work the room.
At the after-party, there was Leonard, sitting alone. I’ve never been afraid of famous people; in fact, I’m drawn to them. Plus, I was wearing an off-the-shoulder Lacroix pouf dress and jewels from my mother’s safety deposit box. That gives a girl confidence. Looking back on it, I realize I resembled one of those toilet paper holders that are all skirt, with the Barbie torso poking out of it.
I happened to know the photographer at the gala.
“Tom,” I whispered, brushing my lips up against his ear. “Would you take one of Leonard and me?”
“Sure, no problem.”
I sat down beside him, but it was a real struggle to sit gracefully because of all that extra fabric in my skirt. I thought about how much I loved his music, how I’d cried my eyes out to his mournful voice and lyrics so often. How much I loved him.
“Hello, I’m Olivia.”
He was shy, reticent. He said hello back, in a gravelly voice. Asked me if I was enjoying myself.
“Put your arm around her, Leonard. Get in close. Yeah, that’s good.”
I was embarrassed at this forced intimacy. But he put his arm tightly around me, protectively, and I felt his fingers grip my naked shoulder and arm. He leaned in towards me, his eyes sad. In his other hand the cigarette continued to glow. With Leonard in his tuxedo and me in my designer dress, this picture could land us in the pages of a tabloid. We could be romantically linked. In my mind, with the photograph above my desk, we always have been.
I didn’t make a play for him; it didn’t occur to me. I liked younger men, even back then. Dangerous ones in tight leather pants, method actors, jugglers. Now, I look at Leonard and find him irresistibly handsome: world-weary and endearing in his rumpled tuxedo. I want to reach back in time and loosen his bowtie, kiss him, have him sing to me. I want him to butt out that damn cigarette and unfasten the clasp of my pearls while he kisses the nape of my neck.
I could feel what it’s like to be the prey for once, the sweet young thing to his Cougar—if men were ever called such things. Bachelor, womanizer—rarely anything negative, especially if they’re good-looking, famous, or have money.
Would he taste of cigarettes or poetry? I wish I could remember what he said to me that night. I know he said something after the camera zoomed in and flashed. It was probably, “Lovely to meet you,” but I’m sure it was rife with subtext.
* * *
P.S.: Me, the webmaster saw that beautiful photo in the net and tried to find out, who this woman beside Leonard is. I found out, wrote to her and Myna was so kind to allow me to use taht pic in the cohenpedia and told me even the story, how that pic came true. Finally she told me, she is an author too and the story is to e found in her novel called Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar (Tightrope Books, 2010). Thankyou Myna for sharing that wonderful kind of „Remembering The Man“
p.p.s.: you can find that article also in the cohenpedia.de
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KW-34-2017: #Montréal symphonique – Montreal feierte amgestrigen 19. August 2017 … Leonard Cohen … mit Suzanne, So Long Marianne und Hallelujah und Rufus und Martha Wainright im Rahmen der Montréal symphonique 2017. Un rendez-vous musical unique pour le 375e anniversaire de la métropole ! Montréal Symphonique, un incontournable de 2017 !
Montréal symphonique
Un rendez-vous musical unique pour le 375e anniversaire de la métropole !
Montréal Symphonique, un incontournable de 2017 !
C’est le 19 août prochain dès 21h, au cœur de la programmation officielle des célébrations du 375e anniversaire de la ville de Montréal, que sera présenté Montréal Symphonique. Ce spectacle gratuit réunira, pour la première fois sur scène, trois des plus prestigieux orchestres symphoniques de Montréal. C’est ainsi entourés que plusieurs artistes populaires toucheront l’âme et le cœur des spectateurs et offriront à tous les passionnés de musique et d’art, un soir de célébration unique, accessible et mémorable.
Sous la direction musicale du chef Simon Leclerc, d’après une idée originale de Nicolas Lemieux et produit par GSI Musique, ce grand spectacle des célébrations du 375e anniversaire aura lieu au pied du mont Royal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKZYRltPQCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYlG_gq51c
KW-33-2017: Leonard Cohen – Tribute-Concert – Today in Zamora/ Spain: 19. August 2017
KW-33-2017: Leonard Cohen und … ELVIS PRESLEY. „Leonard Cohen: ‚I was a huge fan of Elvis‘ – Heute ist der 40. Todestag von Elvis Presley. Zahlreiche Buch- und Tonträger-Veröffentlichungen säumen den Erinnerungstag. Auch Leonard Cohen war ein großer Elvis-Presley-Fan.
Leonard Cohen: ‚I was a huge fan of Elvis‘
Though Leonard Cohen and Elvis Presley seem to occupy different time-zones in the history of rock, they were born within a year of each other. And Cohen, like John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and so many others, vividly remembers the ’shock of recognition‘ he felt when he first heard Elvis Presley in the ’50s.
Elvis Presley had that special kind of voice
‚I was relieved that all the stuff we’d been feeling for so long found expression in Presley and in rock in general, I was playing his records all the time to friends when they’d come over. I’d say, ‚This guy is a great singer‘ – and they thought this was some kind of inverse snobbery. But it wasn’t. Presley had that special kind of voice which makes your heart go out to a singer‘.
Leonard Cohen
From Leonard Cohen’s interview with Hot Press in 1988 by Joe Jackson (Hot Press: 11 Nov 2016).
‚I was a huge fan of Elvis!
‚I have plans to sing an Elvis song on stage soon. … ‚I was a huge fan of Elvis! I was in town until today and bought a compilation LP of the man. Soon you will hear me sing Don’t and Are You Lonesome Tonight – but not at the plate. My voice is too deep. 20,000 cigarettes have led my tone of voice three to four notches down too far.
Leonard Cohen
* While we can’t find any recordings of Leonard Cohen singing Don’t or Are You Lonesome Tonight, he did cover Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. He sings a bit of it, in fact, during this 1988 BBC interview.
From Click Here (BA: March 26, 2012) in Google Translation:
Leonard Cohen singing ‚Can’t Help Falling In Love; is available on ‚The Other Leonard Cohen‘ Album.
Leonard Cohen’s Jukebox
Don’t and Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley were on Leonard Cohen’s Jukebox.
By: Elvis Australia
Source: www.elvis.com.au
February 18, 2017 – 11:01:57 AM
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SOURCE: https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/leonard-cohen-talks-about-elvis-presley.shtml