Happy 75th Birthday to the singing poet (more poet than singer). I was introduced to L.Cohen about 37 years ago by two friends, who also taught me Hearts in more ways than one. He wiped my slate blank, gave me a new religion, and planted seeds I\u2019m still waiting to grow. Nobody weaves sex and religion more intricately than Mr Leonard Cohen (L.Koan).<\/p>\n
Sixteen years ago, Mer and I went to Paolo Solari to see L.Cohen. It was dreadful to sit among glassy-eyed fans who insisted on singing along \u2013 not that he couldn\u2019t use the help. I hate fans. Might be time to watch McCabe and Mrs Miller again.<\/p>\n
From The Writer\u2019s Almanac (9\/21\/04)<\/p>\n
\nLeonard Cohen wrote, \u201cAs our eyes grow accustomed to sight they armour themselves against wonder.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Happy Birthday and thank you very much. mjh<\/p>\n
Lyrics to Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen<\/a>, one of his masterpieces (cue The Master\u2019s Song, while we\u2019re at it).<\/p>\n
mjh’s blog \u2014 Leonard Cohen\u2019s Birthday<\/a> (2004)<\/p>\n
[hattip to the singing blogger, NewMexiKen<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Happy 75th Birthday to the singing poet (more poet than singer). I was introduced to L.Cohen about 37 years ago by two friends, who also taught me Hearts in more ways than one. He wiped my slate blank, gave me a new religion, and planted seeds I\u2019m still waiting to grow. Nobody weaves sex and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Leonard Cohen<\/span>