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For over four decades, Leonard Cohen has been one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a figure whose body of work achieves greater depths of mystery and meaning as time goes on. His songs have set a virtually unmatched standard in their seriousness and range. Sex, spirituality, religion, power - he has relentlessly examined the largest issues in human lives, always with a full appreciation of how elusive answers can be to the vexing questions he raises. But those questions, and the journey he has traveled in seeking to address them, are the ever-shifting substance of his work, as well as the reasons why his songs never lose their overwhelming emotional force. Documentaries, awards, tribute albums and the ongoing march of artists eager to record his songs all acknowledge the peerless contribution Cohen has made to what one of his titles aptly calls "The Tower of Song."

In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. Quickly recognized as musical folklore in the making, 29 of the original dates sold out almost immediately, leaving fans and critics alike hailing the show as a once in a lifetime experience. By popular demand, the Canadian/UK tour was extended and by the end of that year it had reached 84 markets worldwide, selling more than 700,000 tickets. The Live In London release fully captures and recreates the extraordinary show from that tour that earned Cohen more than 80 five-star reviews for his performances.

User Reviews about Live In London

I first saw Leonard Cohen on a PBS Special and was mesmerized - by his voice, the lyrics of his songs and the outstanding musicians on stage with him. I couldn't believe that I had never heard of him before. I quickly realized I had to have the CD so I could listen to the songs again and again to really hear the powerful and spiritual lyrics. I shared the CD with a dear friend and she decided she had to keep it. So, this is my second CD of the London performance. -- Amazing performance

I am so pleased with the Leonard Cohen double CD. Having seen the performance on PBS I just had to have the CDs. Having the CDs make it easy to put them on my computer, play on my portable and on my standard player. Everyone should have this Live in London CD. -- Wonderful

This cd came so fast that I ordered another one for Fathers Day. Very pleased. -- fast delivery

I love this CD as much as I loved the live concert itself. LC is a master at what he does and it feels just like being there all over again! -- Leonard Cohen

This CD is a must for all Leonard Cohen fans. All his best songs, with a mature, still-impassioned Leonard, polished arrangements and an awesome band and backup singers. -- Leonard Cohen Live in London