Honesty

Great to see my joint all-time favourite bard releasing a new album.  I last saw Leonard play in Lille in late 2010, accompanied by Maddy, my eldest daughter, who I'm sure will help carry the torch for this unique talent forward to the next generation and beyond.

Speaking at the recent Prince of Asturias Awards, Leonard - the king of duende - recalled the defining little moment when he shifted towards music and songwriting.  He called it the moment that explains “How I Got My Song,” and it’s all bound up with Spain and tragedy (transcript here).

Meanwhile, I'm Your Man is a wonderful tribute to Leonard's work by other top artists:

You can find 30 further imaginative and fitting covers of Leonard's work here.

See also:

• On Sainthood
• On Villanelles
• On Hallelujah
• On Words
• On Genius
• On Minor
• On Guests
• On Perseverance
• Inspired by warts and all
• Inspired by the major key optimists?
• Leonard Cohen (www.leonardcohen.com)