Exquisite interpretation. Thank you for sharing. "If your life is a leaf That the seasons tear off and condemn They will bind you with love That is graceful and green as a stem"
One of the great covers that got me into Leonard Cohen for the first time in my (longish) life !. Great voice, and a brilliant arrangement, as are pretty much all on this brilliant concert/documentary shown on Sky Arts in the last year or so.
Beautiful.Like Leonard Cohen,Beth Orton is often said to have a voice that is an acquired taste,but she sings with feeling and soul and is also a great songwriter.There are plenty of popular singers that are easy on the ear but sing without feeling and don't (or can't) write songs.
Tak for et pragtfuldt program. Især Beth Orton, Anthony, Martha Wainwright samt Julie Christensen og Perla Batella får hårene på armene til at rejse sig.
Oh the sisters of mercy, they are not departed or gone They were waitin' for me when I thought that I just can't go on And they brought me their comfort and later they brought me this song Oh I hope you run into them, you who've been travelling so long Yes you who must leave everything that you cannot control It begins with your family, but soon it comes round to your soul Well I've been where you're hanging, I think I can see how you're pinned: When you're not feeling holy, your loneliness says that you've sinned Well they lay down beside me, I made my confession to them They touched both my eyes and I touched the dew on their hem If your life is a leaf that the seasons tear off and condemn They will bind you with love that is graceful and green as a stem When I left they were sleeping, I hope you run into them soon Don't turn on the lights, you can read their address by the moon And you won't make me jealous if I hear that they sweetened your night: We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be all right We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be all right
I'm always puzzled when someone goes to the trouble to let fans of a song know that they don't like it. Gee, I don't know what we all would have done without knowing that Moon Dancer doesn't care for Beth's version. But, hey, you got that out of your system. Hope you feel better now. 🙄
I was searching for covers of this song, but never did I think that I would hear something like this.
This was haunting. This was beyond beautiful.
My favorite version
Beth gives credit to a great song and to herself, wonderful!
I have not been here in such a long long time, listening to Beth is like coming home again 💚
*"we weren't lovers like that* /
*and besides it would still be alright"* 🎶
Mmmmm -- these tinkling bells.... very soothing. And backing vocals.. and Beths moving & hairdo too :-)
Absolutely beautiful interpretation of a Leonard classic. Thank you. It is always a pleasure to listen to this song!!!
Again... after 4 yrs --- it's .. it is soo .. it is such .. beauty (thks)
Exquisite interpretation. Thank you for sharing.
"If your life is a leaf
That the seasons tear
off and condemn
They will bind you with love
That is graceful and green
as a stem"
It's not often I prefer a rendition...but this is AWESOME!
:)
rip Mr Cohen I was lucky enough to find you
One of the great covers that got me into Leonard Cohen for the first time in my (longish) life !. Great voice, and a brilliant arrangement, as are pretty much all on this brilliant concert/documentary shown on Sky Arts in the last year or so.
Beautiful.Like Leonard Cohen,Beth Orton is often said to have a voice that is an acquired taste,but she sings with feeling and soul and is also a great songwriter.There are plenty of popular singers that are easy on the ear but sing without feeling and don't (or can't) write songs.
I suppose I haven't "Acquired " it yet. ⚘
"When you're not feeling holy, your loneliness says that you've sinned" bello y conmovedor
I love it when one of my favourite artists covers another of my favourite artists.
Best rendition of this song that I am aware of. RIP
I agree !!
Hands down my favorite version
dan thefan
ThankYou for posting this January 2005 Leonard Cohen (RIP) tribute show song (& film segment) from the Sydney Opera House. Beth Shines!
A wonderful rendition of one of my favorite Cohen songs. Beautiful!
Beautiful Beth!!! Thank you!
Walking in moonlight on fresh fallen snow
wow this is an amazing rendition of a beautiful piece by maestro Leonard Cohen (r.i.p.)
Such a good arrangement as well .
Absolutely perfect. Bravo!!!
such a heartfelt rendition....beth is one of my favorite singers and this is just one of the many reasons
Really... stunned - what a presence - expression - pression -....tinkling beauty. As a relationship (is/was/could be/etc)
indeed
Almost as beautiful as the original. One of my favourite LC covers.
way more beautiful
C'est pas souvent que je préfère une version à l'originale! Superbe!
The incredible ...Beeeth Ortoon !!!!! Pure magic !!!
This is amazing.
from Beth's website I noted the beautiful word: "beguiling voice" ==== how true and apt
Yes …❤
totally amazing mesmerizing performance
Very moving. So well done.
RIP MUSIC, SO LONG LEONARD.
Great backup voices too!
Awesome!
yes, it is.
Beth.... What a FUCKING VOICE!!!!!!!
Best cover of this great Leonards song.
If you ever saw the westernmovie with the music from Leonard Cohen you will apriciate this version better.
Do you mean ' McCabe and Mrs Miller ' with Cohens' reworking of The Stranger Song ?
That's it. Strange but beautiful movie
...beautiful
yes indeed it is
Beautiful
it's a delicate version..... thanks for checkin' it out..
Did the song Justice - Fine Lass
yes it's a lovely version......
Love you guys! Tear up all you like.
yes. indeed..
It's not often I prefer another rendition. Paix à ton Ame Lenny.
Thank you
Tak for et pragtfuldt program. Især Beth Orton, Anthony, Martha Wainwright samt Julie Christensen og Perla Batella får hårene på armene til at rejse sig.
Wauw
@AirbagDeployed ......yes... and you are amazing for watching...
her mannerisms...her pronunciations. jesus christ.
*W-O-W*
@ChezKiva . thanks for watching...glad you enjoyed
beth sings leonard...nice
@lunasea11 ... i'm glad you like
@LeJayde .... me too , buddy..
Oh the sisters of mercy, they are not departed or gone
They were waitin' for me when I thought that I just can't go on
And they brought me their comfort and later they brought me this song
Oh I hope you run into them, you who've been travelling so long
Yes you who must leave everything that you cannot control
It begins with your family, but soon it comes round to your soul
Well I've been where you're hanging, I think I can see how you're pinned:
When you're not feeling holy, your loneliness says that you've sinned
Well they lay down beside me, I made my confession to them
They touched both my eyes and I touched the dew on their hem
If your life is a leaf that the seasons tear off and condemn
They will bind you with love that is graceful and green as a stem
When I left they were sleeping, I hope you run into them soon
Don't turn on the lights, you can read their address by the moon
And you won't make me jealous if I hear that they sweetened your night:
We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be all right
We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be all right
💚💚💚💚
💜💜💜💜
💜💜💜💜
@ahpap . you,ve made a comment. so. thank you.
there is no better way to say it
This is such a beautiful song but not many people know it’s about 2 prostitutes that Leonard fooled around with. The sisters of mercy.
How does this have so few views or comments?
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"I'M A VIRGIN"
Wonderful performance. Something not quite right with the string section, though.
I don't like it. Cohen version is better.
I'm always puzzled when someone goes to the trouble to let fans of a song know that they don't like it. Gee, I don't know what we all would have done without knowing that Moon Dancer doesn't care for Beth's version. But, hey, you got that out of your system. Hope you feel better now. 🙄