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Leonard Cohen

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5 / 5

A musical mass between Leonard and us.

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The huge cheer from all of us when he sings "I was born with the gift of a golden voice" in the "Tower of song" ! @

Posted 17/07/2009

by Pedro1

Location: Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire

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Fantastic occasion to finally see a legend in the true sense of the word, Leonard Cohen, live! We all enjoyed being in the palm of his hand hanging mesmerised on his every word. The love between Leonard and the audience was almost palpable. 10/10 to this great Arena and the sound engineers for the sound. It was as perfect as I have ever heard at any concert and so important - we did not miss a word or a note. The quality of the musicians was awesome, especially the Barcelona guitarist Javier Mas and the man on the "instrument of wind", Dino Soldo. The English Webb Sisters and his writing collaborator American Sharon Robinson were perfect as backing singers and their respective solos on "If it be your will" and "Boogie Street" were made in heaven!

Thank you Leonard for performing these wonderful songs with such passion and as if you were singing each one for the first time, just for us.

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The huge cheer from all of us when he sings "I was born with the gift of a golden voice" in the "Tower of song" ! @

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Review 2 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard Cohen: downpour on famous blue raincoat

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: I'm still smiling at the memory of his hop, skip and jump exits from the stage, like a small boy who knows he's done something insufferably clever. @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vega - another fan who seemed to feel privileged to be there, and on her birthday too @

Posted 13/07/2009

by maevesther

Location: London Irish

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Almost everyone I know in Ireland went to see the Master in Dublin last year - and they're still talking about it. The weather at Weybridge was vile, raining a little a little of the time, and a lot a lot of the time - and Leonard Cohen was just wondrous. His voice is better than when I was first listening to him 35 years ago, as famously deep and grumbly as ever on the bass notes but more flexible and rich on the rest of his range. His band is superb. But more than that he created an extraordinary atmosphere, of respect for what he was doing, of affection for the people he was working with and for the crowd. It was just another stop on a long tour, but it felt special. It was an event that seemed, and it feels cheesily embarassing to say so, full of love. People left drenched and smiling at strangers.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: I'm still smiling at the memory of his hop, skip and jump exits from the stage, like a small boy who knows he's done something insufferably clever. @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vega - another fan who seemed to feel privileged to be there, and on her birthday too @

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Review 3 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

leonard the legend

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: so long marianne!! @

Posted 10/08/2009

by charliechuck

words cannot describe this concert. once in a lifetime

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: so long marianne!! @

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Review 4 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard Cohen Rocks!

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Leonard wiping a colleague's guitar dry. @

Setlist: A Medley of all his hits @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vega - a little subdued but she sang well @

Posted 04/08/2009

by Trim

This was fabulous concert, the band and singers all collaborating together to provide an amazing event that wasn't at all spoiled by the rain.
I would highly recommend the location and the organisation of the event also.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Leonard wiping a colleague's guitar dry. @

Setlist: A Medley of all his hits @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vega - a little subdued but she sang well @

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Review 5 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard Cohen is superb, (merc benz world not so)

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Suzanne, or famous blue raincoat. @

Posted 03/08/2009

by Rufio

The warmth of Mr Cohen is uncommon, and is a perfect complement to his extraordinary lyrical masterpieces. This performer has the ability to take thousands of individuals standing disconnected in the dark, cold and rain and draw them into his inner circle, which was very much welcome after the long journey by car, the last five miles taking an hour, and the ten pound charge at the gate for the privilage of being further delayed, represented well the outside world, which leaves us alienated and often daily breaks our good mood, but it is this which Leonard Cohen fixes, the man is truley a tonic for the soul.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Suzanne, or famous blue raincoat. @

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Review 6 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

cohen is still the master !!

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Posted 30/07/2009

by dickens

I saw cohen in manchester,liverpool now belfast he just gets better,wish i could go to every concert !!

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- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

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Review 7 for Leonard Cohen

3 / 5

Great Gig, Horrid Venue.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole performance! @

Posted 30/07/2009

by LamaFan

I have been a Cohen fan for years and this was the fourth time I had seen him. Great songs and superb backing band. He still has the passion and clearly appreciated the fact that we all stayed in the pouring rain because he did three encores!

I have been going to gigs for over thirty five years but I have never been to such a poor venue as Brooklands. The journey to the ground was horrendous; AA Routefinder had our journey timed at 37 minutes but it took us two hours and fifty five minutes!!! We phoned Brooklands to ask why it was so bad and they claimed there had been an accident but the police we asked knew nothing about it. Poor organisation, inadequate toilet facilities and a lack of catering. I wouldn't go to Brooklands again if Beyonce was playing naked. (Well maybe!)

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole performance! @

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Review 8 for Leonard Cohen

2 / 5

Location

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Posted 28/07/2009

by A1B2C3

Location: UK

The only problem I had regarding this event was the location.
i don't think the Mercedes Benz World is a suitable place for concerts as the weather in London is always a surprise. It rained during the whole concert, it was cold and could have enjoyed it much more if it had been in an indoor place.

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- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

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Review 9 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

leonard cohen belfast

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: every single minute @

Setlist: halleluljah, im your man, 1000 kisses deep, so long marrianne, suzanne and about 30 others @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 28/07/2009

by cathblack

Location: belfast

Perfect concert, acoustics were amazing and the overall show was sublime. Played for nearly 31/2 hours and was incredible beginning to end.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: every single minute @

Setlist: halleluljah, im your man, 1000 kisses deep, so long marrianne, suzanne and about 30 others @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 10 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

What a night

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: His recital of 1000 kisses deep. @

Posted 27/07/2009

by Barbsie

Location: Lisburn

The Man. What can I say. Mesmorised by the "golden voice". Fantastic. Love him. 3 hours of total pleasure.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: His recital of 1000 kisses deep. @

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Review 11 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard Cohen was perfect

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: So sorry - I can't say there was a moment which didn't thoroughly exceed my expectations. @

Posted 27/07/2009

by Rooksley

Location: Milton Keynes

We'd heard of him, but knew very little about him, apart from the ubiquitous "music to slash your wrists to" erroneous description. Then we saw him on BBC4 and realised what we'd been missing for over 30 years. We were incerdibly fortunate to have found out about him while he was actually in England, so we booked straight away. The closest venue was over 150 miles away...so what?

What a man. What a singer. What a marvellous, never to be forgotten, evening.
Thank you, Leonard Cohen and your utterly wonderful group.

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: So sorry - I can't say there was a moment which didn't thoroughly exceed my expectations. @

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Review 12 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Fantastic

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The last 30 minutes @

Posted 27/07/2009

by motmuzik

Location: UK

It was fantastic from beginning to end, never expected it to be sooooo good, I came for the show all the way from Israel.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The last 30 minutes @

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Review 13 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

The best night of my life

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Suzanne - chills and thrills @

Posted 27/07/2009

by anka

Location: Belfast

I saw Leonard Cohen in Dublin last year and I thought he was amazing - I never ever thought I would get to see him so I was delighted not only to win tickets for the concert in Manchester but I bought tickets as well for Dublin. Last night was sublime! I cried for the first half hour - but that's what I do - he just blew me away. Soooo humble and respectful and the crowd were great. No words to describe how he touched me but whatever he did he did it deeply!! If I die now I die happy.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Suzanne - chills and thrills @

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Review 14 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard add layers of maturity to a superb concert

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first appearance of Leonard on stage in front of a Belfast audience united in their appreciation of this great artist. @

Posted 27/07/2009

by benjy707

An excellent show from beginning to end.This man never tires.There must have been 4 encores at nights end,with Leonard continuously returning to stage with a foray of additional numbers.Truely amazing.The staff at the Odyssey were super friendly and helpful.
Just a pity that patrons continue to return late to their seats with trays of beer in tow,with the usual mishaps along the way.Overall a most enjoyable night with an artist who appreciates his audience.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Sun 26 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first appearance of Leonard on stage in front of a Belfast audience united in their appreciation of this great artist. @

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Review 15 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Leonard Cohen-

O2 @

- Dublin @

- 22/07/2009 @

Favourite moment: Famous Blue Raincoat and Everybody Knows @

Setlist: All of it was wonderful! @

Opening act(s): No support @

Posted 24/07/2009

by Ellanvannin123

Just returned from Dublin and I have his voice spinning round in my head. What a fantastic concert. Leonard Cohen was sublime!! So cool, so genuine, so sexy!! When you listen to him sing, even though you've heard the lyrics so many times before, suddenly you think "Yes, I get it now"! The musicians around him were wonderful and the whole concert was a breath of fresh air. No fancy staging, no fancy lighting just a wonderful genius and his music. The love and respect on the stage and in the hall was palpable. Would love to see him again.

O2 @

- Dublin @

- 22/07/2009 @

Favourite moment: Famous Blue Raincoat and Everybody Knows @

Setlist: All of it was wonderful! @

Opening act(s): No support @

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Review 16 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

leonard cohen-amazin!!!

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: when he skips off stage like a 12yr old-"crazy boy with a crazy dream!" @

Posted 21/07/2009

by jos1

Location: west yorkshire

what an amazin experience!been a fan for40yrs!!(cant believe im that old!)thought i wudnt see him again but been to dublin-glasgow-manchester -liverpool.
hes mr cool!his voice has improved with age & he is so impressive
wud lov 2 go 2 venice-its my favorite place & hes my favorite performer-wud think iv died & gone 2 heaven!!
come bacl leonard soon-if u can fill echo arena 10,500 people ov all ages-you r doin something right-we need more ov u -come back soon -please!!

Liverpool Echo Arena @

- Liverpool @

- Tue 14 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: when he skips off stage like a 12yr old-"crazy boy with a crazy dream!" @

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Review 17 for Leonard Cohen

4 / 5

Hallelujah! Leonard Cohen sparkles

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The song Hallelujah acted as a defiant call in a wet and windy night. @

Setlist: Hallelujah, In my Secret World, Boogie street, I'm your man, If it be your will @

Posted 21/07/2009

by Aren

Moonlight illuminated the gleaming Mercedes Benz building that, along with the polished cars, acted as a backdrop for a show just as gleaming and polished. Rain tried its best to dampen spirits as it lashed down on the open arena. But as the man known as Leonard Cohen casually walked onto the stage a loud roar built up, not emitted by one of the majestic cars but from hundreds of fans applauding and cheering a man who until 2008 had not performed live for fifteen years, yet this was far from evident from the tight opening songs. As the crowd took their seats and wrapped their rain coats around them they were rewarded with a lowering of the trademark trilby hat and a slight bow, while Mr Cohen thanked people for braving the weather. His eyes seemed to sparkle as he took the microphone to sing In my Secret Life as if he was drawing us into his own life; we were the guests of a humble performer whose aim was to please us. His experienced band, who have played over eighty shows with him, moved through the set list with ease and confidence while each being able to show their own skills, whether it be performing cartwheels or awe inspiring saxophone solo’s. As we basked in these interludes it was possible to catch the man himself holding his hat to his chest watching their performance with joy. Each person seemed to have a favourite song and I suspect no-one was left disappointed with a set list that spanned material from four decades. Nor were the seats occupied solely by his lifelong diehard fans, an eclectic and diverse age range sung along with the gravelly voice that carried over the open arena. Hallelujah seemed a particular highlight, possibly due to the successful recent cover version, in uniting a crowd behind a masterful performer. Showing as much delight at performing the songs as the audience were listening to them was a professional, warm and often humorous host who skipped on and off stage and bobbed up and down to the music. In a cold, rainy and cloudy night it was possible to see a star that genuinely sparkled and gleamed.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The song Hallelujah acted as a defiant call in a wet and windy night. @

Setlist: Hallelujah, In my Secret World, Boogie street, I'm your man, If it be your will @

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Review 18 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

The man just gets better and better

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Posted 21/07/2009

by mashman

Leonard Cohen what to say. If anyone went to the O2 then sorry he topped that one, it really was that good. Its nice to see a performer and and band having fun.

Three odd hours of joy, if you include the support act of Suzanne Vega.

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

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Review 19 for Leonard Cohen

5 / 5

Look at me now!

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Closing Time ( the song not the end of the concert.!) @

Setlist: Would recommend the whole set.. from beginning to end,,,,,..same as O2 concert last year.Ckeck out the CD @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vegas @

Posted 20/07/2009

by Huggybear42

Location: Herefordshire

Leonard Cohen is better now than when I first heard him in the 60's. His voice has deepened and mellowed with age, his lyrics still make me cry not because they are depressing but because they are beautiful and thought provoking and often funny. In fact it was his wonderful dry humour that struck me most of all. He is a truly humble man and we loved him.
Not to forget his wonderful musicians and singers

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Closing Time ( the song not the end of the concert.!) @

Setlist: Would recommend the whole set.. from beginning to end,,,,,..same as O2 concert last year.Ckeck out the CD @

Opening act(s): Suzanne Vegas @

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Review 20 for Leonard Cohen

4 / 5

Great concert; poor venue and facilities

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Neil Larsen stoically playing keyboards under a tarpaulin @

Posted 20/07/2009

by Camille

Location: London

This was a superb concert; great performance from Leonard Cohen, brilliant band and backing singers, and excellent setlist - but it will be hard not to also remember the traffic tailbacks to get to the venue (queues went back to the A3 and the M25 - should a licence really have been granted?) and the poor facilities for such large numbers. There were massive queues for all refreshments (perhaps forgiveable if patrons had been allowed to take their own food and drink), loos, and to get in and out of the car park. So don't miss an opportunity to Leonard Cohen on tour, but give Mercedes Benz World(as a concert venue) a very wide berth...

Mercedes Benz World @

- Weybridge @

- Sat 11 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Neil Larsen stoically playing keyboards under a tarpaulin @

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