With no apostrophe the word is free to spread its sound … nnnnnnnnnnnnn …
The apostrophe is like a halt reminding, in a flash, that something is missing ( in this case that horrible g ).
It’s a matter of style!

"The Times They Are a-Changin'"

I suppose you are familiar with mechanical devices but not with the literary ones.

Nonsense! Mechanical devices are obvious. Not to be discussed.

pictures or videos are only stuff ... it's his voice which is still living

Remembering a Great Man while listening to him in a silent afternoon I smile when I'm angry I cheat and I lie I do what I have to do To get by But I know what is wrong And I know what is right And I'd die for the truth In my secret life In my secret life Hold on, hold on, my brother My sister, hold...

Hello! I'm new to this forum. I used to listen to Leonard Cohen in my 20s and 30s. His music and words accompanied my feelings and thoughts, above all when I felt and I needed to be alone. Now I am in my 50s and to hear him again and see him so smart, natural and wonderful has been really moving for...