Leonard Cohen Radio Special

Subject: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Mike Regenstreif
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 03:37 PM

This Thursday's edition of Folk Roots/Folk Branches will be a tribute to one of Montreal's favorite sons, poet/novelist/singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, on the occasion of his 70th birthday (September 21).

My special guests will include Judy Collins, who has just released a CD of the Leonard Cohen songs (including three new recordings) that she has sung since introducing the world to "Suzanne" in 1966, and Perla Batalla, who sang on concert tours and recordings with Leonard before embarking on her acclaimed solo career. We'll hear songs from Judy's new CD and we'll have the world premiere of Perla's new CD of Leonard Cohen songs (to be released in 2005). We'll hear versions of Leonard's songs by other several other artists, including an exclusive, unreleased recording by Tom Russell. And, of course, we'll hear some of Leonard's own recordings.

Folk Roots/Folk Branches is heard Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30 (Eastern) on CKUT, 90.3 FM, in Montreal. The live stream, and archives (available for two months after broadcast), are available from the Folk Roots/Folk Branches web site.

Mike Regenstreif

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 03:44 PM

wow I used to sing "Suzanne" many years ago. Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Alonzo M. Zilch (inactive)
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 05:00 PM

I've been listening to some Leonard Cohen albums today in honor of his 70th. A great songwriters and, despite the critics, a great singer. I'm looking forward to yourradio special.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 05:14 PM

I'm still waiting for that lying bastard to come help me bring MY groceries in!

:-)

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 08:33 PM

Laughing Len is still one of my favourite writers . I refuse to believe that he was NOT writing humourous songs !

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:09 PM

"I was born like this
I had no choice
I was born with the gift
Of a golden voice"

Is there any other way to take that but as humour?????

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Brendy
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:12 PM

"If you want a doctor
I'll uncover every inch of you..."

B.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:14 PM

"If you want a doctor
I'll -EXAMINE- every inch of you..."

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Brendy
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:21 PM

What's the 'uncover' bit then...?
Lover, or something?

I'm very hazy on the words of 'I'm your Man', but I have a live recording, where the ladies in the audience were certainly impressed by his innuendo....

Great form of tribute, your show, Mike. .
Happy Birthday Lenny.

B.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 22 Sep 04 - 02:31 PM

I'm Your Man Lyrics

Leonard Cohen Chords and Lyrics

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Sep 04 - 10:13 AM

This show is on now.   Just heard the interview with Judy Collins. Excellent work.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Sep 04 - 11:02 AM

I got up late and missed most (but not all) of it. Good thing the shows are archived.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: bflat
Date: 23 Sep 04 - 12:43 PM

Damn, I was listening to a local favorite and missed the live show. Like Jeri said, "Good thing the shows are archived." I'll be tuning in via the web.

Ellen

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 10:20 AM

I've just been on an LC site and discovered that he has a new album out on Sony at the end of the month called "Dear Heather" Isn't life grand?

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Gudrun Miller
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 05:24 PM

Here in New Zealand I'll be tuning in on the web too as I want to hear the second part of the Collins conflab. Great show! Wish we had something similar in N.Z. Maybe I should start one--a folk show--but I'm not quite sure who to approach.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Gudrun Miller
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 06:01 PM

P.S. Anybody know what time that Collins interview started so we can pick that bit up? Can only take so much Leonard I'm afraid.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: s6k
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 06:49 PM

New Leonard Cohen album "Dear Heather" is good, i have it.

my favourite is "the future" album.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: matai
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 08:42 AM

Interesting that Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren both turned 70 within a day of each other. There must be a song in there.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 08:50 AM

My goodness gracious me!????????? (And they've just brought out a film about Peter Sellers, if you don't get the connection!)

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: matai
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 09:08 AM

I do. We've even discussed the idea of a remake with Leonard as the Doctor!

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Alonzo M. Zilch (inactive)
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 10:29 AM

Thanks Mike. An excellent program. Judy Collins' versions of Cohen songs are great and I particularly liked the interview and songs by Perla Batalla. Tom Russell's version of "Tower of Song" was superb. I agree with you and Perla that more is revealed in Cohen's songs each time you hear them.

Subject: RE: Leonard Cohen Radio Special
From: Mike Regenstreif
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 06:53 AM

The Canadian Jewish News asked me to do a feature on Leonard Cohen and his connections to Montreal and Judaism. It's in this week's issue and is also available on-line at this link.