Austin City Limits 1411: Leonard Cohen

Relive the late Leonard Cohen's first appearance on ACL, recorded on Halloween night 1988 on the I'm Your Man tour and first broadcast in 1989.

[sylviasmelt]

It is

I regret so much that I never saw Leonard Cohen perform live so it is with great joy that I can embrace these YouTube videos and can see and hear him and his gifted musicians sing and play for me whenever I want. Thank you so much for loading them.

[lolainma]

I’ve listened to this more times than I can count. Mesmerizing.

[dbentleyto]

What a fantastic poet and performer. RIP Leonard Cohen, I thank you eternally for your body of work that still feeds my soul.

[wallacesummers]

I turned on the TV one night and this program was in progress. I had never heard of Leonard Cohen, but in a few seconds I knew I was hearing something special. I had a cassette tape loaded and started recording the program. I became a lifelong fan of Cohen at the age of 50...and still am. I think that this version of Take This Waltz with the trumpet solo is the best I have heard. I was saddened recently to hear of the death of Leonard Cohen. The world has lost a treasure, but his music will live on. I will not stop listening to his songs.

[flaviomanderioli]

Never get tired of hearing it! Lovely concert, full of poetry, refined and classy. Thank you Leonard!!! ❤

[herman]

This episode of Austin City Limits is where I discovered Leonard Cohen. Don't know how I could have been so ignorant, but in my late thirties I had never heard of him. After watching him for a few seconds, I was ready to change channels; this guy can't sing, I thought. But I watched a little more, then a little more, then became completely enamored with his music, his voice, and his words. Been a fan ever since. Even read the novel he wrote before trying his hand at music. RIP Leonard.

[kentclark]

I really love this concert the best, or these years with Julie and Perla the most! What beautiful women with soaring voices! This concert is so special, and the set has that mysterious, earthy feel to it that blends in so well. The backup musicians are playing off the charts. Such a magical night! I wish I could have been there!

[margaretlevey]

Saw Leonard 3 times, first time was in 1989 in Dublin. Listening to him since the 70’s as a young child. Such a shame he’s gone. Wonderful, talented man. ❤️

[minimusic]

A big thanks for all your excellent concerts, all with first class sound, Austin City Limits!
This was a great concert in all ways.
1:27 First We Take Manhattan
7:37 Tower of Song
14:18 Everybody Knows
21:33 There Ain't No Cure For Love
28:29 The Partisan
33:39 Joan Of Arc
39:50 Jazz Police
44:33 If It Be Your Will
48:14 Take This Waltz

[froggy]

I first heard this program as a repeat in the in 2008 or 2009. I have been hooked on Leonard Cohen ever since. How I never had heard of Leonard Cohen till I was 44 or 45 is hard to believe. Maybe I just wasn't ready for him yet. I saw him in Tampa in 2012 or so and it was the best concert I ever saw.

[bluezinnia]

Bring back Lenard Cohen's music now! We need his songs, poetry, and visions more than ever! God Bless you all!

[jeffbrugh]

I was introduced to Leonard Cohen's wonderful poetic music right here on Youtube purely by accident. I clicked on his live concert In Switzerland and upon hearing the very first song "Dance Me to the End of Love" I new that I had just discovered a musical and poetic genius. Being 58 years old I regret not finding his music much sooner. I love every song that I have so far heard of his and find myself listening to him nearly every day. This Austin City Limits concert is even more outstanding than any others I have heard, amazing sound clarity. All of his musicians are outstanding and I can clearly see and hear why Leonard refers to his 2 lovely back up singers as angels. Together the form a truly magical and unique sound that will never be duplicated. Rest in peace Leonard, your music will live on forever.

[laurabernard]

This Austin City Limits concert may be the BEST… Leonard your soul still beats and resonates here! The tower of song carries on🕊️

[Successu]

I was 15 years old in 1974 when my mind was blown away by this poet/ song writer. RIP and thank you for being Real and authentic .

[donfoltz]

To this day I'm still so sad we have lost Leonard and his incredible talent. And the women as accompanists are outstanding. What a wonderful concert..

[kkhullar]

Have enjoyed his music since I was about 45....fell in love with his masterpieces in music....wish they could be drawn as he sang them....am a lifelong follower.

[jamesgribben]

Remember first listening to Leonard Belfast 1973 and thinking to myself who is this guy? continued listening to him until his you simply entertained me as few artists could ever do, with your lyrics, your presence and how you where able to capture my heart and

[zofianatalihacking]

Leonard Cohen Voice Absolut Incredible ❤ I never get tired of listening to his songs 💥🔥❤

[susanhawkes]

This concert has given me much needed serenity in this frightening time for our country. Thank you for sharing your beauty, L. Cohen.

[leonoreklemchen]

He's a hypnotizer.
I'm sure he could never imagine on how many of us he put his spell.
An outstanding man not only in music.