Synthesis Song of the Day: “Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen

Author: spencer

1 May

When I woke up this morning, it was to the Leonard Cohen ballad “Suzanne.” No, not on my stereo, but stuck inexplicably in my head. Perhaps “inexplicably” isn’t the right word — the song is just a thing of beauty, lyrically descriptive, mood-setting and without flaw. It just gets in there sometimes, you know? Then, just now, while on a coffee run I listened to a street performer sing “Hey That’s No Way To Say Goodbye.” KISMET! That means it’s a Leonard Cohen day….and me without my black turtleneck.

Here’s a clip of Leonard Cohen performing “Suzanne” from the isle of Wight Festival in 1970.

Having never seen Cohen perform live, I am really looking forward to his upcoming tour…and, of course, hoping he announces some US dates.

From the official Leonard Cohen site:

Immediately following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel tonight, Leonard Cohen announced his world tour, marking a return to the live arena after 15 years. He is scheduled to open in Toronto on June 6 and 7, the city that gave birth to his career as a recording and literary artist, and then play Europe in the remainder of June, July, August and early September.

Tour dates will be found after the jump:

Leonard Cohen’s World Tour Itinerary (as of 11-Mar-08)

06-Jun-08 Toronto Sony Centre For The Performing Arts

07-Jun-08 Toronto Sony Centre For The Performing Arts

14-Jun-08 Dublin IMMA

15-Jun-08 Dublin IMMA

17-Jun-08 Manchester Opera House

18-Jun-08 Manchester Opera House

19-Jun-08 Manchester Opera House

20-Jun-08 Manchester Opera House

23-Jun-08 Montreal Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts

24-Jun-08 Montreal Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts