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LEONARD COHEN

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  • 16-04-2009 3:05pm
    #1
    banjobongo
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    Im new to Leonard Cohen. All I really know of him is that he wrote Suzanne and Hallelujah. Im thinking of buying a CD of his and I was wandering which would be a better buy for somebody like me who is new to his music:
    would you recommend
    LEONARD COHEN Live In London (2CD)
    or
    LEONARD COHEN The Essential (2CD)?
    Both are out at present, I guess I will buy one of these anyway and see what he is all about...?


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    #2
    Rockee
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    Well, when its back in again I recommend 'The Essential.' Its how I started out with my Leonard fix. :)


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    The Pontiac
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    I bought the 'live in london' dvd last week, and I can honestly say it's three hours of pure genius. Just under £10 at amazon.co.uk

    I always recommend 'The Essential Leonard Cohen' to any newbies, it's the songs chosen by Cohen himself, and it's only £7 at amazon.

    If if had to choose between the two, I'd go with 'live in london' on either cd or dvd.

    Roll on July..Can't wait


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    John
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    I wasn't hot on the Live in London album, feels a bit lifeless (and it's made my mind up on whether to go see him or not, that's €100 saved!).


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    Woden
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    I disagree!

    Saw that same gig effectively in Stockholm about 6 months ago. It was really really good I'd highly recommend going to him and would go straight away again if he adds a date to the tour.


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    The Pontiac
    Registered Users Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    Woden wrote: »
    I disagree!

    Saw that same gig effectively in Stockholm about 6 months ago. It was really really good I'd highly recommend going to him and would go straight away again if he adds a date to the tour.

    Everyone I know who went said it was easily the best concert they were ever at, some said it was almost a spirtual experience.

    Can't wait for July. Never seen him before, and I reckon this is his last trip to Ireland.


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    delbertgrady
    Registered Users Posts: 4,737 ✭✭✭delbertgrady


    "The sublime Webb Sisters... the incomparable Sharon Robinson... thank you friends..." :D

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    2025 Gigs and Events: Billie Eilish (x2)



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    Hermy
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    Songs of Love and Hate is where I started.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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    #9
    banjobongo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭banjobongo


    just to get back to you all...I bought his live album and really enjoyed it....so I have just bought the best of CD also ...have not yet listened fully to this one yet but Im sure I will enjoy it. thanks everyone!


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    Scubadevils
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    Saw him live last year and without doubt one of the best gigs I've ever been to - going to the next gig too, tickets arrived yesterday... can't wait :)


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    MoominPapa
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    You can't go wrong with the Best of...
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    He looks great on the cover too, kinda like a non oily Brian Ferry, if there is such a thing


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    #12
    Latchy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,191 ✭✭✭✭Latchy


    Flashback


    Memories of sitting on a floor in somebodys living room listening to LC , surrounded by aging hippies ,some looking like manic depressives

    Seriously I love LC :D


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