KW-10-2018: Leonard Cohen und … JAMES TAYLOR. Der amerikanische Singer/Songwriter James Taylor feierte diese Woche seinen 70. Geburtstag (12. März). Auch er sieht sich von Leonard Cohen (`s „Suzanne“) beeinflusst. „Suzanne“ „Leonard predates me a little bit, but not by much. The first time I heard any of his songs was Judy Collins‘ version of ‚Suzanne‘ on her In My Life album. I loved her version and it had a huge affect on me and informed my writing. He’s an important writer. I love that line ‚The sun pours down like honey.‘ I recently ended up playing ‚Suzanne‘ over and over. I’d play it at sound checks, I’d play it in hotel rooms, I’d just play it when I picked up a guitar.“

Leonard Cohen – „Suzanne“ „Leonard predates me a little bit, but not by much. The first time I heard any of his songs was Judy Collins‘ version of ‚Suzanne‘ on her In My Life album. I loved her version and it had a huge affect on me and informed my writing. He’s an important writer. I love that line ‚The sun pours down like honey.‘ I recently ended up playing ‚Suzanne‘ over and over. I’d play it at sound checks, I’d play it in hotel rooms, I’d just play it when I picked up a guitar.“

JAMES TAYLOR`s SUZANNE – Versions On YOUTUBE

 

 

 

In 2008 James Taylor recorded his CD, Covers, on which he performs covers of well known songs. Here is his version of Leonard Cohen’s „Suzanne“ written in 1966. The album which is on the Hear Music label, received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. This sound recording is administered by UMG

https://www.youtub.com/watch?v=d5IpbSD4Vb0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olCzs2XiSfk