I find it very interesting that over the last three months three iconic Canadian singer songwriters have performed in Vancouver BC.
Ian Tyson in a local casino,capacity approx 400-500. Gordon Lightfoot at an arts centre Approx 400 (for 2 evenings)
Last night Leonard Cohen performed at the local Hockey Stadium before a reportedly sold out audience of over 18,000.
Although Cohen is a little older than the others they all came to prominence in the same sixties folk revival.
Is this a final public pronounciation upon the three minstrels?
Personally I suspect it is more the results of the efforts of the high powered production team that surrounded Cohen with delectable lady back-up singers, world class 9-piece band and top-gun marketers.