Leonard Cohen - Famous Blue Raincoat (Live) 

The most crushing lyric ever written.

I feel the same, possibly most beautiful lines from all his songs.

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And what can i tell you, my brother, my killer What can i possibly say

Ornitorenk Mafya what does he mean by that?

Hugo Montoya I'm glad I'm not the only person who went right to this song after hearing the news. He'll be missed. Music took a heavy blow today.

You are not the only one guys, I just literally cried on it..! So poetic, so beautiful and today so heartbreaking. Immortal.

Barely standing after hearing this loss. What to do but keep finding, looking and loving. All to do.

Nick Falletta I can't quite believe this sad news I am 😢😢 and I have had to pull over and just listen work can wait 😢😢😢😢😢

Nick Falletta I had the chance to meet him one cold November morning (not even kidding. It was poetic) on Ste-Catherine street in Montreal. I was coming back from an all night party and was a little off. I crossed the street and there's this well dressed old man with a scarf and a classy hat and it was Leonard Cohen. I started listening to him when I was 17 with my girlfriend of the time. We used to lay in bed late at night, naked listening to all his albums. Bird On a A Wire, Who By Fire, Chelsea Motel. I said hi Mr Cohen he said hello, I said you're music means so much to me thank you. He said thanks and shook my hand. I was completely dumbfounded. he said goodbye and went along. When he died me and that girlfriend of mine which has been my friend for 20 years went to his appartement near The Main in Montreal and laid some roses and oranges amongst the hundreds of other flowers, incense, candles and offerings. We stayed there for 2 hours almost silent.

wow...i would have been dumbfounded as well, in complete shock. that's an incredible story :)

Nick Falletta I feel that way often.

How might I disagree with you?

Amen!

Cohen, the CIA and MKULTRA. Cohen was brainwashed Kelley Lynch 1754 N. Van Ness Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 October 25, 2018 By USPS Judge Dennis A Perluss, Presiding Judge Second Appellate District Division Seven 300 South Spring Street 2nd Floor Los Angeles, California 90013 Re: Leonard Norman Cohen vs. Kelley Lynch Court of Appeal Case No. B267794 L.C. vs. K.L. Court of Appeal Case No. B267409 Dear Judge Perluss: I am writing in response to Wendy Lascher’s letters to this Court dated October 10, 2018 with respect to the above referenced cases. Wendy Lascher does not represent my interests and I did not authorize her to request a continuance of oral arguments due to the retaliatory proceedings before Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 6CJ03685, related to deceased “protected” party, Leonard Cohen, and/or the co-conspirators, Robert Kory and Michelle Rice that involves a very serious federal tax controversy, obstruction of justice with respect to federal tax matters and compliance with federal tax laws, and the use of the fraudulent California and Colorado restraining orders to tamper with the administration of those laws. As set forth in the Natural Wealth suit, filed with the U.S. District Court in Colorado on July 1, 2005, Leonard Cohen and Robert Kory planned to use restraining orders to “crush” and “discredit” me as a “witness.” This does not seem to be a valid basis for the issuance of restraining orders. This allegation was raised six months prior to Cohen obtaining his first civil harassment order against me. That order was not a domestic violence order and therefore one must conclude that the nature of Cohen and my relationship, which was purely business as set forth in the motion filed with the Boulder Combined Court, changed at some time during the period of 2005 through May 25, 2011 when the fraudulent California domestic violence order was issued to Cohen without minimal due process, service, notice, and/or a meaningful opportunity to be heard. I would like to point out that I did not see Leonard Cohen again, apart from legal proceedings before LA Superior Court, since November 2004. Leonard Cohen and I were not in a “dating” relationship. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are not “dating” and California’s laws, as well as federal VAWA, have a statutory relationship requirement. My lawyers discussed the sexual harassment and so forth with Robert Kory as early as January 2005. At that time, in front of my lawyers and accountant, Robert Kory offered me “50% community property.” I have steadfastly refused to enter into any type of settlement agreement with Leonard Cohen due to his conduct and the conduct of his representatives. I find the issuance of the fraudulent California domestic violence order, and particularly in light of the public’s interest in sexual harassment, gravely offensive. I also take offense at the government, without any jurisdiction whatsoever, assigning me a “dating” or any other type of “relationship” with anyone......................................................................................................................................................................

He is what Bob Dylan wishes he could be.

@@buddysilver5788 what are you talking about.?

Amen

You could say that to my niece -- born about the same time you were! Glad you found this Zen master's music and his poetry! I spent my youth listening to him a lot! Try Sixto Rodrigues too, and find out his story of anonymity and recent rediscovery! Bon voyage, for your journey into music.

I am 1997 and I am a big fan of this pure artist

2002 and I thank God every single day that I randomly stumbled across his music one day... he has ruined music for me tho lol, no one will ever be as good as he was:(❤️

I Am also born in 2004 and a huge fan! I actually have a tattoo of leonard’s drawing for his song “the goal”. I’m watching this video late this rainy evening and really like reading you’re comment. There are more of us out there ✌🏼.

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Michael Dombroski so many of his lyrics artist such a description. listening to Cohen you cannot help but remember past love, failed love, beautiful love.

Exactly what I was thinking before I came to look for the video!!!!

Michael Dombroski p

"Thanks for the trouble that you took from her eyes, I thought it was there for good, so I never really tried" is up there with the greatest lyrical lines of all time. RIP legend

Sure

I still don't know what to do without him

He was a genius and a wonderful artist. I do not foresee any match to his grandeur even in the long haul.

And I hope you come back stronger and happier! I say a prayer for you Solomon. Best wishes from Italy

hope you re feeling Better! Best wishes from brazil

It's the time for a come back

I’m here again, by Jehovah’s grace. And I’m happy to say things got better this year. Laughed more, cried less. I even got a girlfriend 😂. I’m just grateful and thank you all for your well wishes. Enjoy the new year ❤🎉

Absolutely beautiful! I am going to repost your comments because you speak for so many, many, many saddened people. Sincerely. CTS

Crispin Somea I am glad that my words touch you we are milllions

god bless lc.

yasss! xxx

תודה על התירגום!!! בלי נשים בעולם לא היו יוצרים מוזיקה מעולה!! אין כמו אימא בעולם!!!!!!!!

Yeah I've listened to it hundreds of times over the years and still don't fully understand it. The famous blue raincoat was actually Leonard's. Did he give it to his brother? The fact that he sign's the letter L.Cohen clearly shows clearly that he is talking about himself and his brother and not some other unknown persons. So did his brother sleep with his girlfriend Jane? Who is Jane. There are explanations out there but I never was satisfied by any of them. I can't remember if Cohen himself explained the song. But I love it. The way he produces that lovely tune on the line 'Jane came by with a lock of your hair' is pure songwriting magic. It can me cry if I'm feeling that way.

We don't have knighthoods here but we do have Medal of Freedom. Obama today is handing them out to the likes of Robert Redford, Bruce Springsteen and a dozen or so other great scientists, architects, writers, poets etc. No President has ever handled this with more grace, aplomb and humor than Obama. I shall miss this great man.

Andrian Curshen cohen says he couldve done better with the chronology of it

Andrian Curshen Did you ever think that perhaps L.C. slept with his brother's wife? And he is speaking for his brother? and himself.

@@silverhopeful -- Leonard Cohen never had a brother.

and de fabuleus violin

Mr. Paul Ostermayer

Petr Svec I get it.

We get it

That's love and dedication. I consider myself a cohen fan but had no idea he wrote novels. I have to check this out.

Michael

Michael I like your soliloquy. I read all the poems in my twenties and now I am reading "Beautiful Losers". I should also mention that I live in Montreal after coming here to go to school and graduating and deciding I love this city too much to leave it. I live within walking distance of his home and went to pay my respects...and to leave a guitar pick (I really need to practice more)... He isn't gone... He will always be with us... Selah

Oh my god!!!! This is so cool!!!I love the parts about you guys xeroxing your ow copies!!!! Thats hilarious and awesome. Keep it up my friend!!!

beautiful tribute, your words

Pop music?

John Mierzwa I guess this is our club good to know you are out there TOO

Oh yes! Do you know anyplace one can purchase a sax player? lol

steve baker Right on

You're right.

Saoirse Rosenstock Hi Saoirse, delighted with your appreciation of Leonard and as you say he meant something to everyone no matter what age, just loaned to us to do the Lord's work, and now it is done he is home. Hallelujah!!

אין כמו אימא בעולם!!!!!!!!!