Isle of Wight 1970 release (October 2009) - all the details

[cohenfreek]

Sorry, if this has been posted before...

http://www.rollingstone.de/news/article ... 750802.txt

Only 4 stars and they're calling the amazing DVD "bizarre" and Cohen's wonderful hair "greasy"... Unbelievable!

I agree; however, what do you expect from a publication that thinks The Rolling Stones are the "greatest" rock and roll band of all time???? I would have expected a five-star rating from Rolling Stone with regard to material from Leonard's early recording period, but to each their own, I suppose. I give Isle of Wight 5 stars and I haven't even seen it yet!!!!!!!

[Bequia]

...what do you expect from a publication that thinks The Rolling Stones are the "greatest" rock and roll band of all time???...I would have expected a five-star rating from Rolling Stone with regard to material from Leonard's early recording period, but to each their own, I suppose.

The record as a whole is another matter—I don't think I could ever tolerate all of it. There are three brilliant songs, one good one, three qualified bummers, and three are the flaming s**ts....Rolling Stone review (1968) of "Songs of" - rest of it can be found here... the same reviewer, would later write here about some "inane" lyrics in Famous Blue Raincoat...

[cohenfreek]

...what do you expect from a publication that thinks The Rolling Stones are the "greatest" rock and roll band of all time???...I would have expected a five-star rating from Rolling Stone with regard to material from Leonard's early recording period, but to each their own, I suppose.

The record as a whole is another matter—I don't think I could ever tolerate all of it. There are three brilliant songs, one good one, three qualified bummers, and three are the flaming s**ts....Rolling Stone review (1968) of "Songs of" - rest of it can be found here... the same reviewer, would later write here about some "inane" lyrics in Famous Blue Raincoat...

Wow, thanks for the reality check---the fact that Leonard is my favourite recording artist aside, I think "Songs of Leonard Cohen" is one of the most BRILLIANT albums ever made; rarely has there been such a marriage between excellent lyrics AND music (ie - Stranger Song, One of Us Cannot Be Wrong, Suzanne, Teachers, So Long Marianne, etc.). Some things just never change, I guess.

[Citizen_Kane]

Listen to mp3 samples here!

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B002QKJ ... 801&sr=8-3

[jeremek]

Listen to mp3 samples here!

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B002QKJ ... 801&sr=8-3

thanks, thanks to Citizen !

/can be even install the program (free)/

j.

[drsing]

Super, the sound quality is perfect. Can't wait!

[sturgess66]

Kris Kristofferson walks off stage
Includes more raving from Rikki - Master of Ceremonies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-kuiy8sRww

[Russell Harvey]

Hi One & All,
I have just finished reading Harry Rasky's excellent book,'The Song of Leonard Cohen'. Having enjoyed it immensely I would now very much like to get hold of the DVD, if it exists!! As all my efforts have come to nought I am seeking help, advice, or information as to where I might find it. If anyone has the information I require could they email me at: r.r.workshop@talk21.com
Your help is much appreciated,
Russell

[Actually]

@Russell:
There are some clips on youtube, but I've never seen the whole film, either. And I always thought I was the only one on this board...

[martali]

Hi dear all,

Pre-ordering of "Live at The Isle of Wight 1970" CD+DVD in Poland is now available in Empik stores

http://www.empik.com/live-at-the-isle-o ... BoxRelated

I've just ordered it and got the confirmation for 22nd of October.

Price is 65,49 PLN and picking-up in any local Empik store is free.

Cheers
Marta

[Relate]

Does anyone know of a UK supplier from where I can pre-order the vinyl LP version of this?

Thanks

[ciaran]

Does anyone know of a UK supplier from where I can pre-order the vinyl LP version of this?

Thanks

Diverse Vinyl (http://www.diversevinyl.com), tel 01633 256261 or What Records (http://www.whatrecords.co.uk) both have it listed.

Cheers

Ciarán

[Relate]

Does anyone know of a UK supplier from where I can pre-order the vinyl LP version of this?

Thanks

Diverse Vinyl (http://www.diversevinyl.com), tel 01633 256261 or What Records (http://www.whatrecords.co.uk) both have it listed.

Cheers

Ciarán

Many thanks Ciarán!

[yaniv297]

...what do you expect from a publication that thinks The Rolling Stones are the "greatest" rock and roll band of all time???...I would have expected a five-star rating from Rolling Stone with regard to material from Leonard's early recording period, but to each their own, I suppose.

The record as a whole is another matter—I don't think I could ever tolerate all of it. There are three brilliant songs, one good one, three qualified bummers, and three are the flaming s**ts....Rolling Stone review (1968) of "Songs of" - rest of it can be found here... the same reviewer, would later write here about some "inane" lyrics in Famous Blue Raincoat...

Check out their review for "After the Gold Rush"... and years later they named it as one of the greatest albums ever!

[sturgess66]

Blog on Leonard's MySpace today -

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I wrote this in a peeling room in Chelsea Hotel...

Video (From Isle of Wight) at link - and a link to preorder -

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuse ... =514168489

Ahhhh - he is a charmer.