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I was about 19 when my sailor sang "I loved you in the morning etc" to me - we listened to the album and I was hooked for life.

Reading what all of you have to say about how you found him has been a sort of deja vu experience for me, it's exactly what I found in his music and thought I was alone in, until I found this site about 18 months ago - everything that's been said here has been said so eloquently that all I can add is that Leonard talks to my soul and says in his words and music what I feel but can't express.

Very little was heard about him in South Africa - and those who had heard his music rolled their eyes and said that they would certainly listen to him when they felt suicidal enough. Until recently I had only heard his music from his CDs and read some of his poetry books - but dear Pete sent me some 'live' recordings and videos and suddenly Leonard is real - a person - no longer a myth or legend, and so much more substantial: Thank you seems so inadequate, Pete.

His music has been a background to my life - but the phrase that reverberates most often is dance me through the panic til I'm gathered safely in as that's what his music and poetry have done for me more often than I care to admit.

Thank you Jarrko, thank you all of you from the forum and from the chatroom, and of course a thank you to my sailor also and most of all - THANK YOU MR COHEN...

Love as always
Jo

What a very nice tribute, JO. Music from your heart.
Georges

Jo, what a beautiful personal account - I'm sure I've heard LC described as a "troubador of the heart" (amongst other things). Anyway, I think you've captured this aspect of his impact so well and in such a touching way

Cheers
Andrew (Darby)

"Your sailor"!?

Maybe that's why I have a penchant for pirates?

I grew up with his music!
My dad used to 'subject' me to Leonard's music. I just didn't get it!
Then about 10 yrs ago (at the ripe old ago of 13) it just clicked!
Im now running my own Leonard website! ...funny old world!

Welcome, famousblueraincoat, to the craziest club of Beautiful Losers imagineable.

Thank you for the hint to your new Cohen site which I will visit in the next available time slice. Thank you for the invitation by email as well.

Sometimes it's hard to discover the truth, especially when parents tell them, ain't it? But "the fundamental things apply/As Time Goes By"...


Tom

WoW....what a great song line to close with in this context, Tom. I've always loved the song, as well.

Shwmae Famousblueraincoat

Welcome to the board, may your stay be a long and satisfying one

JTS (PS Hope - you're not torn at the shoulder)

Welcome famousblueraincoat ~

How exciting for you to have your own site on Leonard. May your days there be long and satisfying. You'll be meeting many wonderful people and you'll be learning more about Leonard every day. I'll also stop by sometime to check you out.

~ Lizzytysh

Thank's for the welcome everyone!
Don't expect much from the site at the moment, I've only just started it
It's great to see so many like-minded people here!

Read on .....

many years ago, too long to remember I was a Neil Diamond fan and came across his album entitled "rainbow". It was a compilation of other songwriters songs and I heard "Suzanne" for the first time I was so struck with the song that I checked out who it was by' a writer called Leonard Cohen, I had never heard of the guy but tracked him down' I then bought my first album of his "songs of" I then embarked on a wonderful journey of discovery. To use a Quote of Cohen himself "Here was my world , here was my landscape" It's a journey I hope has still many miles to run.

Altinkum

hello everyone
This is my first time on a 'message board' of any description. So a little nervous.
I first heard leonard cohen about 20 years ago when my brother introduced me to him. At first i was not sure...probably because of the usual cliched responce of my peers. But soon i grew in my appreciation and now i am constantly listening to the 'beauty within' the words and music.
However, it has been a singular occupation as all these peers still do not 'get it'. So to find such a forum as this is so exciting. Thank you to everyones messages they make v. interesting and thought provoking reading
Keep the muse flowing
bye for now paul5

Welcome to the Forum, Paul.

You''ll sure feel at home here. It's really one big family, and sometimes we quarrel a bit, but essentially all are good people. (maybe with me for an exception)

All the varied Spirits of Leonard are everywhere, I think.

Have fun.

Tom