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Legends of Rock Live: LEONARD COHEN
Shelley Archives Presents
Legends of Rock Live
LEONARD COHEN
Rare Clips (1967-1980s)
Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley
Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Carte Blanche: FREE | Members: $6 | Students/Seniors: $8 | Nonmembers: $11
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Leonard Cohen is a legendary poet, writer, singer, and songwriter whose articulate and witty insights and personal style have touched his audiences for decades. His songs have influenced and inspired numerous artists and have created hits for many of them. In 1967, after struggling as a poet, Cohen moved from his native Canada to the United States to pursue a career as a folk music singer-songwriter. He was on the edge of Andy Warhol's "Factory" group and seemed to be influenced by Nico’s singing style and The Velvet Underground. Soon Cohen’s song "Suzanne" became a hit for Judy Collins and was covered by other artists. This program will try to capture some of that Cohen magic with rare film clips, television performances, concerts, and promos. Among the songs that will be included in this program will be “Suzanne,” “So Long Marianne / Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye,” "Bird on the Wire,” “The Partisan,” "The Stranger Song," the frequently covered “Hallelujah,” and many more. His lyrics encapsulate the human condition, reflecting upon his attitudes about events in his own life while describing emotions and responses with which his audiences can identify. This Leonard Cohen showcase is an opportunity to enjoy his performances of the songs you know well and a chance to hear one or two songs that might be less familiar to you.
In English | 110 minutes
ABOUT BILL SHELLEY: Bill Shelley has been filming since the 1970s when he recorded bands Twisted Sister and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, then later directed music videos for Public Enemy (PE). Shelley Archives was started in 1985 and today the company has over 100,000 reels of original 35mm and 16mm films in its archives and over 10,000 hours of rare concerts, television shows, promos, interviews, out-takes and home movies. Preservation of films and music clips is the main focus of the organization.
