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by blonde madonna
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard on UK Radio 2 Songwriters Friday 15th June 7pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4453

Re: Leonard on UK Radio 2 Songwriters Friday 15th June 7pm

It is 11 hours different! Australia East is UTC + 10 usually but we have daylight savings now so that adds an hour.
by blonde madonna
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard on UK Radio 2 Songwriters Friday 15th June 7pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4453

Re: Leonard on UK Radio 2 Songwriters Friday 15th June 7pm

Thanks for the info. 1pm my time so will try and remember to catch it. Really have no memories of listening to it all those years ago!
by blonde madonna
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:43 am
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Pico Iyer dedication
Replies: 0
Views: 1447

Pico Iyer dedication

In his latest book Autumn Light Pico Iyer has this dedication:

In memory of Jikan, who showed me how to cherish the seasons
inside us——and how to seek out changelessness in change
by blonde madonna
Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Leonard Cohen on Australian Radio
Replies: 1
Views: 2056

Re: Leonard Cohen on Australian Radio

Had a listen to it myself. The ABC commentator quite rightly said it wouldn’t matter how you said it with a voice like that.
I’ve always wondered about the way he pronounces “iron cross” in Memories, emphasising the “r” in a way I’ve never heard before.
by blonde madonna
Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:48 am
Forum: THE FLAME - news and information
Topic: The Flame-discussion thread
Replies: 28
Views: 22708

Re: The Flame-discussion thread

Joe, I appreciate your perspective on Leonard’s writing. I am waiting for my copy of The Flame but looking forward to sharing my impressions with others. It’s interesting you mention Yeats and Maude, maybe Leonard didn’t recognise his Maude, or saw her too late, or the timing wasn’t right? Then agai...
by blonde madonna
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: You Want It Darker
Topic: The Darker Album and the Songs
Replies: 341
Views: 272533

Re: The Darker Album and the Songs

Blond Madonna, you are always one of my favorite posters and analyser of Leonard's poems and songs. Joe, you are way too generous, as usual. I have that 'broken feeling' today but so grateful that I met you and Anne in Hamilton (or is my memory crap and it was Toronto?) and that I made what seemed ...
by blonde madonna
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:59 am
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard Has Passed Away
Replies: 701
Views: 381646

Re: Leonard Has Passed Away

This is so sad. My thoughts are with his family and friends who, from what he said at his last public appearance, have provided him with all the love and support he needed.

We have his music and words to console us .... as they have always done.
by blonde madonna
Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:57 am
Forum: News
Topic: 10 legendary rock bootlegs finally likely to get an official release
Replies: 1
Views: 900

Re: 10 legendary rock bootlegs finally likely to get an official release

This article seems to be some kind of beat up. Legendary poor quality recordings? LC's management or whoever have to release it by 2021 or lose copywrite? Does anyone really care? On listening to it all I could think was how quiet and polite Leed's students were compared to the uni concerts I rememb...
by blonde madonna
Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:25 am
Forum: You Want It Darker
Topic: The Darker Album and the Songs
Replies: 341
Views: 272533

Re: The Darker Album and the Songs

Like everyone else on this thread I am enjoying playing this album over and over again until the words are absorbed in my psyche along with the rest of his work. I have enjoyed reading all the different view points but feel conflicted with both agreement and disagreement with everyone. However, that...
by blonde madonna
Sat Nov 21, 2015 5:16 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia
Replies: 12
Views: 8110

Re: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia

Haha, spell check and predictive text are always my enemies.
So what do you no about the knew album?
by blonde madonna
Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:45 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia
Replies: 12
Views: 8110

Re: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia

Jealous! ... but then the weather was not as perfect last night as it was last week. Were the flaps closed and did the portable heaters work well? Just interested for future visits I intend to make.

Glad you had a good night. Btw the t-shirt's holding up well!
by blonde madonna
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Live in London, Dear Heather, The Essential Leonard Cohen, Ten New Songs
Topic: Dear Heather 10(ish) years on
Replies: 5
Views: 21547

Re: Dear Heather 10(ish) years on

It seems DH has a similar reputation to DOALM so you are not alone in your thoughts about this album. I've seen them both ranked as the worst of his studio albums. I have been listening to his music for a long time and your perceptions do change with increasing familiarity and your own changing pers...
by blonde madonna
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:45 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia
Replies: 12
Views: 8110

Re: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia

:D Agree with your report Andrew, except for the use of the word 'facetious', it was humorous but...maybe spell check was not your friend?
What a great venue and a perfect night!
by blonde madonna
Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:56 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia
Replies: 12
Views: 8110

Re: Hydra: Songs and Tales of Bohemia

Looking forward to it. Might help with my Cohen-withdrawal symptoms :?
by blonde madonna
Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:52 am
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Marlon Williams - Bird On A Wire
Replies: 2
Views: 3925

Re: Marlon Williams - Bird On A Wire

Thanks Andrew for finding out more information. My daughter knows this guy because another song of his (or rather his band 'the unfaithful ways')was played endlessly for the ABC promos for 'The Beautiful. Lie' and it got inside my head and wouldn't get out and she recognised his voice. He is differe...

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