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Mary's avatar

Wow. I was never a Leonard Cohen fan

until you opened him up for me.

Now his lyrics in his own voice give me chills.

Thank you Robert.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

You’re welcome! And thanks for the wordsmith DNA.

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anne_nonymous's avatar

When Cohen received his Lifetime Achievement Juno, his speech was gorgeous, and he incorporated lyrics from Tower of Song. Worth a watch, if you haven't

https://youtu.be/QTZZzJCl0U8?feature=shared

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you!

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Elizabeth Grey's avatar

This is so, so good. Impressive writing.

“Here was Leonard Cohen, willfully walking in the shadows, yet still, it seemed to me, enjoying his life very much. In the work, he wielded the darkness. It did not consume him.”

And I was at that show at MSG.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you. I know you know all about that.

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Jacqueline Burt Cote's avatar

“In the work, he wielded the darkness. It did not consume him.” ❤️

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

That’s the trick, I think. ❤️

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clarke's avatar

you are THE man!! ain't nuttin' but DB!!!

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Much obliged my brother! ❤️

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MUTHR, FCKD's avatar

Another excellent post, my friend! Beautifully written. It made me want to busy out my LC playlist. I saw Leonard on that last tour at Barclays in Brooklyn, and actually had to leave before he finished because it was like 11:45 on a school night and his set was only half done. His stamina as a performer and his dedication to his artistry serves as a floodlight for us all. And your post is a prime example of how to write lovingly about your heroes. Thank you!

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

My cup runneth over. Thank you, my friend. Yes, those last couple of tours were the best advertisements for meditation I’ve ever seen. Apparently, that late in life retreat to Mt Baldy did more good for LC than any drugs or alcohol ever could. GO FIGURE.

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George Pattison's avatar

Beautiful, Robert. Thank you.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

My pleasure

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