About forty years of songwriting are represented here, from the earliest efforts of the mid-60's to the late songs of the early 2000's. Leonard was dragged out of retirement by the theft of his savings by his former manager, and we can appreciate the energy that he puts into this London performance of 2008. There's one great song after another: Dance Me To the End of Love, Bird On the Wire, Tower Of Song and so many more. The Webb Sisters and Sharon Robinson give fine support to the vocals--and we must admit that at 74 Leonard hadn't much voice left. The only flaw in this wonderful concert are the introductions of the musicians, repeated several times in case we missed it the first time.
Review of Leonard Cohen: Live in London
