Leonard Cohen Releases Live In London
In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. Quickly recognised as musical folklore in the making, 29 of the original dates sold out almost immediately, leaving fans and critics alike hailing the show as a once in a lifetime experience. By popular demand, the tour was extended and by the end of that year it had reached 84 markets worldwide, selling more than 700,000 tickets.
Even the Glastonbury Festival fell for his charms, just as intimate theatres, opera houses and arenas have since the beginning of June. “Anyone who was standing at the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury as the sun set on Sunday evening would agree that Leonard Cohen stole the show,” reported The Independent.
On March 30, 2009, Leonard Cohen will release Live In London, his first new recording since 2004’s Dear Heather. This collection available in both 2 CD and DVD and formats was recorded live on July 17, 2008 at London’s 02 Arena, and fully captures and recreates the extraordinary show that earned Cohen more than 80 five-star reviews for performances during his 2008 tour. Live In London offers definitive performances of classic songs drawn from the artist’s 40-year repertory.
LIVE IN LONDON TRACKLISTING:
Please note: the DVD has the same tracklisting as the 2 CD but is a single DVD.
Disc 1
1. Dance Me To The End Of Love
2. The Future
3. Ain’t No Cure For Love
4. Bird On The Wire
5. Everybody Knows
6. In My Secret Life
7. Who By Fire
8. Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye
9. Anthem
10. Introduction
11. Tower Of Song
12. Suzanne
13. The Gypsy’s Wife
Disc 2
1. Boogie Street
2. Hallelujah
3. Democracy
4. I’m Your Man
5. Recitation w/ N.L.
6. Take This Waltz
7. So Long, Marianne
8. First We Take Manhattan
9. Sisters Of Mercy
10. If It Be Your Will
11. Closing Time
12. I Tried To Leave You