So Long Marianne by Bill Callahan
“I forget to pray for the angels and then the angels forget to pray for us. Cohen-cover.”
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I forget to pray for the angels and then the angels forget to pray for us. Cohen-cover.
You held on to me like I was a crucifix.
In real life, the March '12 issue of @MOJOmagazine is neon orange; that neon signals an exclusive Leonard Cohen interview, and as such the associated covermount is a tribute to his 1967 debut album Songs of Leonard Cohen. Unlike other MOJO all-album tribute freebies, this album really doesn't have a monumental reputation. It's no Wall or White Album, but fans love it. I do, too. Like its covermount cousins it has faults. Some artists try to hew closely to Leonard's hoof, resulting in 8-minute bores. Some tunes give nice honors, such as Field Music's "Suzanne," but towering head and shoulders above all other contenders is Bill Callahan, he once known as Smog, and his version of "So Long Marianne." There are some bonus tracks not from the album in question, and those are a mixed bag as well. The disc's worth keeping for the Callahan rarity. Please check out his original music; I recommend beginning with his tune "Jim Cain."
Just love his voice and such a great rendition.
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Leonard Cohen cover.
