Aurora - Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen-cover) 

This performance occurred in Oslo Norway in 2017 as part of a concert honouring the music and memory of Leonard Cohen. 23 artists performed his music which was broadcast only on Norwegian television. Norwegians have always had a strong affinity for his music and this directly influenced Aurora’s early musical development as her parents would constantly listen to Cohen as well as other folk artists such as Bob Dylan. While I don’t know whether any of these artists were paid to perform, I am sure that only respected artists were asked and/or offered to perform and every artist, especially Aurora, would have done so without hesitation. I have not seen the other performances but I believe they would have shown the utmost respect to each song, inspired by the emotions and personal memories that he brought to each of their musical lives. For Aurora, Cohen had been one of her biggest influences and we are fortunate to see such an amazing performance, even at a young age, that also comes from a genuine place of immense respect and sadness for his passing. I believe he would have approved.

It's a shame Leonard did not hear this. Such a tough song needing emotion in every word. AURORA takes it to places the song hasn't been before. She is simply astonishing. We are LUCKY to be here to hear her.

"And thanks for the trouble You took from her eyes. I thought it was there for good, So I never tried"

What a very unique interpretation. The soft and powerful style of Aurora was meant to push great songs to their absolute critical mass. I can't believe I missed listening to this until four months later. Such a musical treasure, mined from the purest ore by a virtuoso performer who is not yet 22? I am stunned. Thanks Leonard, FBRC has always been one of my melancholy favorites. And thank you, Aurora, for giving it life even Mr. Cohen could have never anticipated.

I can't tell what is more fascinating; her voice, her feeling, the story she narrates with her arms, or herself...

Her tone,and timing and spare use of instruments makes bare a dimension of the song almost hidden by LC’s seemingly calm singing . Her hands ,her hands ,her hands are knitting ,catching and carving an unseen world . Haunting Enormous A revelation , A gift to LC

I"m Leonard Cohen big fan since 45 years ago. Best cover ever of this song ! Aurora made me cry.

One of the greatest tributes to Leonard Cohen.

It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear

She's million miles ahead of the mankind

when you are able to express your emotions with every single part of yourself, body, voice and soul, you can never be wrong, and she's never...

She puts more of herself into her work than anyone I have ever seen. With this song she left me speechless and nearly in tears, it was just so beautiful.

Aurora said in an interview that she grew up listening to three artists and he was one of them. You can tell this version comes from the depths of her heart.

This is , without doubt, one of the most beautiful performances I have ever seen...!

God has sent Aurora for us to extend the beauty that Leonard has been interpreting so far...

Leave to a Norwegian singer to cover one of the most influential singers in north america while most of our artist might not even know who he is lol

That is gorgeous. I have never liked anyone singing this besides Leonard himself but this is precious. What a rendition, what a delicate treat!

Only few can sing Cohen. Aurora is one of this few.

This is a fun rendition. I really would love if Aurora did an album of awesome covers of all the old songs- bowie, dylan, cohen, and anyone else she likes .

I wish God let Leonard back lo live for a moment justo to hear this

After watching Aurora perform this song you can really truly tell that Leonard Cohen influenced her writing and performances. She may not have his gruffness and gravel in her voice like he does. But, she knows how to make you feel the way he can make you feel and she caries a since of wisdom just like him. There is something that he doesn't have as much of and that is a since of playfulness and a since of whimsy.

One of my favorites by Leonard, this is such a piece of art and beauty. Sung with soul, Leonard would have loved it xxoo Love her rendition of Life on Mars. What an old soul

I love this version, she really does it beautifully. Bravo!

Immer wieder fantastisch wie Aurora es schafft mich alten, weißen Mann zum Heulen zu bringen. Ich liebe sie. Wenn sie ein Lied covert, wird es ihr Lied!

The way she says "your little house, deep in the desert" is just heart melting. It's unbeliebable how she feels and express every single word.

Wow! What a pro performance! That’s the first time that I have seen her perform without at least one member of her regular band. She nailed it! They all nailed it! Obviously she’s big in Norway but I wish that she was much more well known here in Australia. A lot of people are really missing out!

I can feel every single hair on my skin standing before her majesty

Besides her voice, her performance, her looks, what an AMAZING timing she has.........

Fabulous.🥰🤪😜😝😛😋😄😁😆🥰🤭😎✨🌹

she is an exceptional performer

Love this cover (of course also a original). Aurora is as usual amazing and she has this magnitude and expressions that make you sink into the music completely.

this is pretty awesome Aurora gives the song great intensity however I always think Jennifer Warnes version is better for pure singing. That said I will be listening to both versions. love both!! needless to say Leonard himself is looking down in admiration to both artists.

This waif-like faerie doing a performance art version of a great Cohen song. I just love it

I must admit that I hardly know Leonard Cohen, and this is the very first time I listen to this song, but in the end, when Aurora sings in this amazing way, from my eyes always flow tears.

I feel like all of Leonard Cohen's songs should end "Sincerely, L. Cohen." Every word he writes feels like it's been ripped from the depths of his soul. Yet, at the same time, his words are somehow much more powerfully delivered to us through the voices of the many artists who cover his music. Few have captured Cohen's magic as beautifully as Aurora (Jeff Buckley is, of course, the standard bearer for Cohen covers, but she certainly comes close). What an amazing cover artist she is, spanning such a diverse range of genres and musical styles. She makes these songs so uniquely her own.

Lovely Aurora. Leonard would have loved it.

Bello,lindo, precioso, desde Puerto Rico. Eres especial.

Fu...k, what a Supernova! Your voice is a drug...

It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear

*crying happy tears* its so beautiful!

Almost like an alien has acquired a key to the human experience, and is processing... Then it hits her, and she can't unsee it.

she sends her regards ... from beyond time and space

Incredible performance. What a gift.

Thank you for sharing this. What a beautiful performance

Look at the eye expression. They are unbeliveble!!

Oh my goodness there are no words for this magical enigmatic performance. Aurora sounds haunting.. I'm a leonard cohen fan but this is one of the best if not the best covers I've ever had the pleasure to hear. When you know you know. Goosepimples for sure ✌❤🇮🇪 let's try send and resend this to everyone everywhere ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Goosebumps at: Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried

Aurora is beautiful. I hope she becomes the most famous person in the world.

Famous Blue Raincoat (Célèbre Imperméable Bleu) Il est quatre heures du matin, la fin de décembre Je t'écris maintenant juste pour voir si tu vas mieux New York est froid, mais j'aime où je vis Il y a de la musique sur Clinton Street tout au long de la soirée J'entends que tu construit ta petite maison au fond du désert Tu vis pour rien maintenant, j'espère que tu gardes une sorte de dossier Oui, et Jane est venu avec une mèche de tes cheveux Elle a dit que tu la lui avait donné Cette nuit où tu avais prévu de prendre un nouveau départ As-tu déjà pris un nouveau départ ? La dernière fois que je t'ai vu, tu semblais tellement plus âgée Ton célèbre imperméable bleu était déchire à l'épaule Tu étais à la gare pour prendre n'importe quel train, et Tu es revenu sans Lily Marlene Tu as offert à ma femme un flocon de ta vie Et quand elle est revenue elle n'était là femme de personne Oui, je te vois là-bas avec une rose dans tes dents Encore un fin voleur gitan À, je vois que Jane est réveillé Elle envoie ses salutations Et que puis-je te dire mon frère, mon tueur Que puis-je possiblement dire ? Et bien je suppose que tu me manque, je suppose que je te pardonne Je suis content que tu te sois tenu en travers de mon chemin Si jamais tu viens par ici, pour Jane ou pour moi Et bien ton ennemi dort, et sa femme est libre Oui, et merci, pour la peine que tu as pris de ses yeux Je pensais qu'elle était là pour de bon, donc je n'ai jamais essayé Et Jane est venue avec une mèche de tes cheveux Elle a dit que tu la lui avait donné Cette nuit où tu avais prévu de prendre un nouveau départ Sincèrement, L. Cohen

While Zeppelin was gaining traction, Leonard Cohen blessed us with beautiful Folk/Rock, music another gift from OUR neighbors to the North, Quebec, Canada, Merci!

Oh my, this is absolutely gorgeous.

é lindo como Aurora apresenta a musica de Cohen, é a personificação da saudade, saudações do Brasil.

Aurora’s cover and Eivor’s are just beyond perfection ✨

moved me mightily to tears magically tragic majestic....

🤧💞 So eine wunderbare Frau .

Who in the hell would give this piece of art a thumbs down? Help me no comprendo!

Beyond breath taking, i have always been his fan & met him once in the UK, such a humble man he was.

Brilliant, how can there be any thumbs down? Seriously!

❤❤❤Thank you. I am positive sure our beloved Leonard would been really proud and honored by this performance. Aurora is a wonderful artist.

I really love her and I love Leonard Cohen

This is gorgeous... I'd love a non live type recording of it

Why this video don’t have 100 million views ?

What a rendition, she is singing with all her body❤

This isn't song it's a short story.

Love you forever aurora. You are the best

It's a very deep song. Aurora mention it was more beautiful.

Love Aurora&Cohen! 😘

I always really liked this song. What a nice surprise to find out my maybe favourite performer covered it years ago! 😁

I like her version, but like Jennifer Warnes version better.

I watch her interviews and billie eillesh interviews there's a huge difference in terms of knowledge and culture and her original songs full of meaning not just any rhyme on good beat two girls two different cultures norwigan and american and huge difference in terms of mind growth btw they almost the same age and started almost at the same time america really in midest of lacking quality knowledge and culture crisis and i didn't blame billiy at all i blame the one which pormote garbage in every culture like mumble in hiphop music which was iconed and frighted the police and politicians in first until it became a way to black people to express they feelings and how much racism and injustice they recieved from everyway the mumble wil make hiphop sex drugs and alot of jewelry music about jewelry did you ever see a billionaire wearing 65 pound chain it became like this in every culture or artform even youtubers wanted to get every thing afap (i just saw a short of youtuber asking gary vee how to get more views he said the views doesn't matter as long as you made quality content or talking about what matters to people or if you are a good peronality reader and interviewer made a podcast or if you have a proffession you good at to give tips and the views will come along what angers me she seemed very annoyed by this answer)destroyed by material and quantity even if the package of quality creative meaningful stuff will bring you the same amount of money maybe more and more important self-respect and legacy but what can i say the american entertainment machine btw i am not infavor of any art censorship but iam against emptying thepublicmind and murdering the simple knowledge and real meaningful information until some pig shake that mind with fantcy lies and promises and laying the seed of hatred and division shake that broken mind to with fell it with lies until you can't distrust him cuz even your unconcouess mind lsck the least of awareness to till the diffrenece and you go with what makes you comfortable

Other then Leonard Cohen himself the definitive best covers of his work so far are Kd Lang, Jeff Buckley, and you can now add AURORA.

I like her heavenly voice

Love the instrumental. So mystic

beautiful voice

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Who came here after amina samei has singed it

Great arrangement, that Nordic tune suits very nice here.

Kippevel... Gåsehud...

Aurora, she's always a brilliant talented performer and artist; wow! She keeps the energy of her work and others sincere! 💖🙏🏼 💛 🕊 🌷

Woooa. Beautiful rendition and poignant

Beautiful

Best female version of this song

She is simply transcending, a true gift.

Just perfectly done - magnificently and artistically performed, so tragically, as it's meant to be ...

Omgggg she should be rejoiced and celebrated!!!

I like how Aurora sings, but while I think she did a great job here, I simply don't feel miserable like I do with the original and that makes me prefered the original one

So beautiful, all I can do is cry....

Succession guy did it better

Oh my 😍

Great FIND, Christer! Well Done, Well Done, Chills, AURORA, CHILLS!! Hello Jennifer Warnes.

She’s voice from the heaven

So beauty.

I came back to this cover again this morning, more as a dedicated fan of Aurora, than Mr. Cohen, but please do not mistake me; all respect and admiration to him. But Aurora is such a gifted vocal artist. I am eternally captivated by the way she falls into a sort of hypnotic state in every song she performs, whether it is one of her own compositions, or a cover of another's work. The spell breaks for only moments between songs, and then she falls, yet again, into the dreamworld she creates for us with her amazing voice as she plays her games with tone, pitch, cadence, rhythm, and more. This performance in particulr; every time I listen to it, I begin to cry around two thirds of the way through it. Wonderful tears.

The best Cohens' cover I've ever seen!

Always one of my favorites. I renditioned this one with electronics and a modern beat: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fTDdrDbAV44.html

I miss her... Like this 😌

This is _so_ good. She can make any song sound incredible. Even a seemingly strange choice....like her recent cover of Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff" is achingly haunting. Her rendition turns the lyrics into a sort of meditation on emotional dissonance and self loathing....while ultimately healing from that through entropy and creative destruction, ala Kali the Hindu god of destruction(ushering in renewal). It's poignant and gorgeous in a way the Limp Bizkit version is......not.

Visão geral Letras Vídeos Outras gravações Ouvir It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Sincerely, L Cohen

I'm Crying 💜

It's four in the morning, the end of December I'm writing you now just to see if you're better New York is cold, but I like where I'm living There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear? Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder You'd been to the station to meet every train, and You came home without Lili Marlene And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobody's wife Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well, I see Jane's awake She sends her regards And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad you stood in my way If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me Well, your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried And Jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Sincerely, L Cohen