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by ScottM
Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye in BBC rugby coverage
Replies: 0
Views: 2854

Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye in BBC rugby coverage

The BBC broadcast the Scotland v Australia rugby international yesterday (Saturday 12th November). My wife and I were glad of the distraction from our sorrow at Leonard's passing. However at the end of the broadcast, quite out of the blue, featured highlights of the match with Leonard singing "...
by ScottM
Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: News
Topic: Leonard Has Passed Away
Replies: 701
Views: 381793

Re: Leonard Has Passed Away

I heard the news a few of hours ago. I have no real words to express how I feel. I guess what we all feel. I was lucky enough, along with a few others, to briefly meet Leonard in Amsterdam a few years's ago. Despite being on a tight schedule, as he and the band were heading off to a pre-concert soun...
by ScottM
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: News
Topic: "Anthem" in TV programme - "Containment "
Replies: 2
Views: 1239

Re: "Anthem" in TV programme - "Containment "

Thanks Jarkko. I am familiar with a few of these,. but haven't noticed this thread before, so quite a few that are new to me. I will look out for more of these programmes and movies.
by ScottM
Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: "Anthem" in TV programme - "Containment "
Replies: 2
Views: 1239

"Anthem" in TV programme - "Containment "

While channel surfing on Wednesday evening (31st August), I came across a tv programme.."Containment" on the UK channel E4...Never having heard of it I would probably have ignored it except I noticed that the episode was titled "There is a crack in everything". I decided to recor...
by ScottM
Wed May 13, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Bette sings Lenny
Replies: 2
Views: 1390

Re: Bette sings Lenny

Not sure myself...but part of me wants her to keep "Everybody Knows" in the set list when we see her in London this July!... :?
by ScottM
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: "Ain't No Cure For Love?" - New Scientist investigates
Replies: 1
Views: 1390

"Ain't No Cure For Love?" - New Scientist investigates

New Scientist article seeks to challenge the opinion that "There Ain't no cure for love..."

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg2 ... Nxf-PmsX3Q
by ScottM
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Adam Cohen
Topic: Adam Cohen London
Replies: 1
Views: 8162

Re: Adam Cohen London

I know that this has been discussed on other social media formats however, for anyone not aware: Message I received from AXS.com, yesterday 9th Feb, confirming what some of us suspected for a while: Hello, Due to previously unforeseen scheduling conflicts in his native Canada, Adam Cohen has regretf...
by ScottM
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Adam Cohen
Topic: Adam Cohen in Manchester & London in 2015
Replies: 10
Views: 10263

Re: Adam Cohen in Manchester & London in 2015

I know that this has been discussed on other social media formats however, for anyone not aware: Message I received from AXS.com, yesterday 9th Feb, confirming what some of us suspected for a while: Hello, Due to previously unforeseen scheduling conflicts in his native Canada, Adam Cohen has regretf...
by ScottM
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Patricia O'Callaghan at Global Cabaret Festival
Replies: 0
Views: 1108

Patricia O'Callaghan at Global Cabaret Festival

Latest offering from Patricia O'Callaghan who's performance a number of us enjoyed at the Dublin Event in August.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/mu ... tival.html
by ScottM
Fri Oct 03, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Other music
Topic: AC/DC New Album & Tour but Malcolm Young Retires
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

Re: AC/DC New Album & Tour but Malcolm Young Retires

It has been confirmed that Malcolm Young is suffering from dementia:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/o ... s-dementia
by ScottM
Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Other music
Topic: AC/DC New Album & Tour but Malcolm Young Retires
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

AC/DC New Album & Tour but Malcolm Young Retires

Delighted to hear that AC/DC have a new album out soon and a tour next year. However the announcement is tinged with sadness as Malcolm Young has had to retire due to health issues.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29345368
by ScottM
Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: 2014 releases: Popular Problems & Live in Dublin
Topic: The Guardian - Review
Replies: 1
Views: 1124

The Guardian - Review

Leonard Cohen: Popular Problems review – an octogenarian rejuvenated

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/s ... bum-review
by ScottM
Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Beautiful cover of Love Itself by Thomas Hellman
Replies: 2
Views: 1315

Re: Beautiful cover of Love Itself by Thomas Hellman

Just listened to the show featuring a number of Leonard's songs. Thomas Hellman sang a very moving version of my favourite track from 10 New Songs. Thanks for posting.
by ScottM
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Leonard Cohen 80 years on September 21, 2014
Topic: Leonard 80 years: Fund Raising for our Hydra Bench
Replies: 197
Views: 87838

Re: Leonard 80 years: Fund Raising for our Hydra Bench

Now that our credit card bill is paid off from the Dublin event, we have managed to find a few euros to donate to this project. Payment should be received via Paypal imminently. Please let me know if not. Hopefully the project will be completed by the time we come to Hydra next June. Looking forward...
by ScottM
Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Tribute concerts, Cover versions & Soundtracks
Topic: Miley Cyrus to cover "I'm Your man"
Replies: 12
Views: 4226

Miley Cyrus to cover "I'm Your man"

Miley Cyrus is considering covering "I'm Your Man" apparently. Don't know if this has been highlighted anywhere on the forum already and unsure how much credence to give this report

Reserving judgement.....

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/s ... nard-cohen

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