Leonard Cohen RIP

[poliphilo]

He placed himself a hundred floors below Hank Williams but I think that was unduly modest of him. He was a true poet and wrote lines that scald. It was an interesting life and he sang every part of it. I don't think he's left us, really- just moved to that tower down the track.

Comments

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yes, he was Jewish. It permeates his work I think.

[negothick.livejournal.com]

I can attest that his songs are used in synagogue services. My own women's choir sings "Who By Fire" at Rosh HaShona services. A friend's choir just sang "Hallelujah" at her Reform (Liberal) temple.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised. I think those songs would fit right in to a liturgical framework.