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He's better late than ever Leonard Cohen continues to grow as an entertainer
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The Boston Globe
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June 29, 2008
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He's better late than ever
MONTREAL - Leonard Cohen was on his knees, of all things. The
sweeping refrain of "Hallelujah" had flared up to its jubilant
climax, and Cohen went down to mine the song's emotional depths.
As his three backup singers resonated like a thousand voices
strong, and the drums, Hammond B3 organ, and electric guitar
swelled, Cohen stood in the swirl and sang at the top of his lungs.
He finally opened his eyes to take in the 15-second standing
ovation.
This probably isn't what you expect from a refined elder
statesman of songwriting. Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney don't fall to
their knees anymore. In a sense, Cohen's career arc has come about
in reverse. Most musicians can ...
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