famous blue raincoat - leonard cohen (cover)

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  • @pattiaustin1808
    @pattiaustin1808 3 роки тому +28

    Leonard Cohen himself would appreciate this, the most perfect rendition of Famous Blue Raincoat I’ve ever heard/witnessed. There’s singing a song and there’s ‘getting’ a song. Sammy gets it.

  • @benjrokeefe
    @benjrokeefe 5 років тому +77

    He seems like a sad soul. All the greatest artists/writers/poets/actors are. They see the world in a different way. A beautifully melancholy way. And use it to create magic.

  • @butteredbananas1394
    @butteredbananas1394 5 років тому +149

    His expression just adds so much more to the video and the music and the atmosphere .3.

    • @benjamincohen4190
      @benjamincohen4190 5 років тому +6

      Banana Butter her*

    • @butteredbananas1394
      @butteredbananas1394 5 років тому +23

      @@benjamincohen4190 Uhm, no. Sammy says he is a boy so I'll address him as one.

    • @srosty05
      @srosty05 5 років тому +10

      @@butteredbananas1394 sammy has the right to live whichever delusion she pleases, she does not have the right to make others live in said delusion.

    • @butteredbananas1394
      @butteredbananas1394 5 років тому +12

      @@srosty05 that's how I feel about religion. But I still respect it, don't I?

    • @srosty05
      @srosty05 5 років тому +5

      @@butteredbananas1394 respecting it is different than making someone be that religion. Sammy is biologically female. She wants you to call her he. Calling her he is making you live in her delusion, religion is the opposite. You can be whatever religion you like and not have to answer to anyone

  • @dnsdnsdns111
    @dnsdnsdns111 2 роки тому +3

    Lot of depth in his voice

  • @Mr7yhnmki8
    @Mr7yhnmki8 5 років тому +58

    And always, that lovely smile at the end of the song....... is the cheery on top.

  • @jodimeadeblue
    @jodimeadeblue 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for not letting cohens amazing songs get lost to your generation. Finding you has made me happy on so many levels.

  • @leengokong
    @leengokong 5 років тому +35

    Famous Blue Raincoat"
    It's four in the morning, the end of December
    I'm writing you now just to see if you're better
    New York is cold, but I like where I'm living
    There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening.
    I hear that you're building your little house deep in the desert
    You're living for nothing now, I hope you're keeping some kind of record.
    Yes, and Jane came by with a lock of your hair
    She said that you gave it to her
    That night that you planned to go clear
    Did you ever go clear?
    Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older
    Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder
    You'd been to the station to meet every train
    And you came home without Lili Marlene
    And you treated my woman to a flake of your life
    And when she came back she was nobody's wife.
    Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth
    One more thin gypsy thief
    Well I see Jane's awake --
    She sends her regards.
    And what can I tell you my brother, my killer
    What can I possibly say?
    I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you
    I'm glad you stood in my way.
    If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me
    Your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free.
    Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes
    I thought it was there for good so I never tried.
    And Jane came by with a lock of your hair
    She said that you gave it to her
    That night that you planned to go clear --
    Sincerely, L. Cohen

  • @billdavis9612
    @billdavis9612 4 роки тому +45

    I'm a fan of Cohen but this song never meant much to me until I heard you sing it. Then I sampled other versions and I just came back to how perfect yours is. Minimalist, melancholy, and quiet, alone in your room, leaning over your guitar like someone leaning over a letter they were writing. Just perfect.

    • @blackmarketgoodness5715
      @blackmarketgoodness5715 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed. This one gets it.

    • @jamesbell7220
      @jamesbell7220 2 роки тому +1

      I, too, am a fan of the Cohen. A deep fan. I listen to his singing of this one and others every now and then. And covers every now and then. And now this by Sammy Copley. Good heavens. Effortlessly she channels Cohen and, yet, finds a tenderness to the disappointment. Stunning.

    • @virginiembarga2796
      @virginiembarga2796 Рік тому

      I agree…

  • @pattiaustin1808
    @pattiaustin1808 3 роки тому +8

    With every subsequent viewing I am more and more convinced that this is the most perfect expression of this song ever. Sammy’s voice, inflections, expressions, eyes, all of it is just sublime.

  • @bndeyo
    @bndeyo 3 роки тому +1

    How many moments of comfort and joy have your charming, delightful, endearing great-sounding videos given to people all over the world? I don’t know the answer, but it’s a really big number. I don’t think it’s in your nature to be full of yourself (how do I know that?…I suppose I don’t, but I’m sure of it anyway)…but you’ve sure earned the right to be proud of yourself!

  • @lorenzonotarianni1667
    @lorenzonotarianni1667 5 років тому +18

    I'm no expert in music but I'm an expert in what I feel be it mistaken or not. I feel that you FEEL the song and lyrics. Not reciting but feeling.
    Greetings from Italy.

  • @stephan123321
    @stephan123321 Рік тому +3

    Vielen Dank, deine Stimme ist voller Wärme und Gefühl.
    Pass auf dich auf und bewahre dir deine Leidenschaft für Musik.
    Beste Grüße,
    Stephan

  • @CaptainThunderBalls
    @CaptainThunderBalls 5 років тому +45

    This is genuinely so good Sammy ❤️ Cohen is my favourite musician/artist, so I'm chuffed you're doing more of him. You've even got his picking technique down to a tee. Again, you're amazing, well done👏👏👏

  • @gabrielmercado1104
    @gabrielmercado1104 5 років тому +17

    This is such a beautiful, sad and gentle song, and your version oh boy, just broke my heart. Congratulations, Sammy. And thank you so much for this.

  • @raymondboyle845
    @raymondboyle845 5 років тому +3

    The disarming intimacy and achingly beautiful rendition of this song is...heartbreaking.

  • @cornevantonder5903
    @cornevantonder5903 4 роки тому +3

    This is by far the most beautiful cover of this most beautiful song. Also, exemplifies Cohen's ability to use the simplest language to describe the most complex of situations.

  • @alejajm1666
    @alejajm1666 4 роки тому +8

    I thought no version could ever give me the goosebumps Leonard's does. And then I found this.

  • @spicedo172
    @spicedo172 5 років тому +17

    if Cohen could listen to this he would say that he wrote a really beautiful song
    Congratulations 🖤

  • @ed-rb4bs
    @ed-rb4bs 5 років тому +14

    Beautiful cover, gorgeous swells from the guitar and singing too.

  • @oisinkk7745
    @oisinkk7745 5 років тому +15

    you, your music, and your channel have come on sm since I last checked you out!! Well deserved man your voice is class ahhhh onwards and upwards fack yea big ups

  • @animedumpster9303
    @animedumpster9303 5 років тому +32

    Wow. Just wow. Your voice just gets more angelic every video. You’ve really helped me through some stuff, and I truly thank you for that. Keep doing what you do Sammy. Never stop.

  • @zoemaltese7661
    @zoemaltese7661 5 років тому +8

    Before L. Cohen found me, my friend used to sing this with his guitarist friends and it's my favorite .. thanks, you are beautiful too.

  • @blaire1559
    @blaire1559 5 років тому +9

    I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and it’s been on repeat ever since....you have a beautiful voice that always makes me an emotional mess dude honestly. loved this song

  • @aagantuk7370
    @aagantuk7370 5 років тому +1

    Dear god so good

  • @leventem1480
    @leventem1480 5 років тому +3

    It's good to know that so many people demand high-quality music content. And how many people get to know these artists (like Leonard Cohen) thanks to your videos. You are an outstanding figure of your generation, be proud of yourself Sammy because what you do is unique!

  • @jamcalista8747
    @jamcalista8747 5 років тому +10

    U never fail to give me goosebumps
    LOVE THE SONG, AND THE ONE WHO's SINGING😍 💙.. 😇lots of love from JAMMY!😍 luv u SAMMY❤

  • @ronaldmcrae4896
    @ronaldmcrae4896 3 роки тому +1

    Just discovered you and lost count off how many times I've come back to listen and watch. Singing a song well is important of course but expressing one is an art you have mastered. I marvel watching your mannerisms, inflections and expressions. You sing this with a misery that shouldn't be able to be reached by someone your age. I'm amazed! My all time favorite singer of this song is Eivor and you give her some stiff competition ! Well done!

  • @ProfessorChomsky
    @ProfessorChomsky 11 місяців тому +1

    Been on my constant songlists for over 40 years and this is an outstsanding renditon, absolutely outstanding xx

  • @kurtledger8243
    @kurtledger8243 5 років тому +6

    Your music... It's just... Wow... I don't know what to say. In 2019. Singing like you do. It's just incredible

  • @baz810
    @baz810 5 років тому +6

    I found you yesterday. You have an extremely beautiful and expressive voice and your originals are stunning. So well written.
    I loved this.
    I would love to hear you sing 'Suzanne'
    Thank you

    • @bimbolo82
      @bimbolo82 Рік тому

      Thought exactly the same when I found her today!

  • @fridaytheadequate8023
    @fridaytheadequate8023 5 років тому +5

    I find so many bops through your covers, not to mention how great your originals are, keep it up!

  • @marcos3ltrv6
    @marcos3ltrv6 6 місяців тому

    Ive lost count of the times Ive listened to your version and it still gives me goose bumps👏👏👏

  • @CleoCat75
    @CleoCat75 22 дні тому

    wow, fantastic voice, you are indeed an old soul as some other comments have said, the emotion in your voice and expressions are perfect for this song.

  • @gilmour1234
    @gilmour1234 4 роки тому +1

    I must've returned to hear this version at least a dozen times. So well done.

  • @SebaGuerrero
    @SebaGuerrero 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @blckbrdquitter
    @blckbrdquitter 5 років тому +1

    your voice, song, and the way you play guitar make me feel warm and alive in the dead of winter. such sad lyrics, the heartache is tangible. I hope you only are feeling a fraction of it sammy. beautiful new video.

  • @noonenoone4580
    @noonenoone4580 5 років тому +1

    Bruhh the chill of his voice makes me so so so calm.

  • @katiac.8526
    @katiac.8526 5 років тому +4

    Omg, this is one of my favorite song from L.Cohen - was worried but you did so well ♡

  • @rubberubertuber
    @rubberubertuber 2 роки тому +1

    Love this interpretation. Beautiful song.

  • @chronicdiseasecrusher9486
    @chronicdiseasecrusher9486 4 роки тому +1

    Best version I ever heard of this song. You out mastered the master. Thank you

  • @Andymac1701A
    @Andymac1701A 4 роки тому +1

    I have never heard the Cohen version of this song. You sing it so beautifully, thank you.

  • @Hyraethian
    @Hyraethian 5 років тому +1

    Your voice rolls and sways in the most beautiful ways. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

  • @ericgriscko9616
    @ericgriscko9616 23 дні тому

    I love your voice and your music. This is on constant rotation and a loved song.

  • @garykirrage3091
    @garykirrage3091 Рік тому

    One of my favourite ever songs. Ashamed to say I've only come across your version tonight . Totally moved me. Thank you

  • @oldsteempunk6728
    @oldsteempunk6728 4 роки тому

    So utterly fantastic. Cohen would be pleased.

  • @tmschwartz6607
    @tmschwartz6607 4 роки тому

    wow...i didn't know this song could have been elevated to this place. SO BEAUTIFUL...every inflection.

  • @PuffyLandGirl03
    @PuffyLandGirl03 5 років тому +27

    Been studying all day for finals tomorrow, almost forgot it was my birthday. This made my day thank you ✨

  • @EricRoss57
    @EricRoss57 3 місяці тому

    What a lovely rendition of a jewel of a song!

  • @sherryleggett1612
    @sherryleggett1612 Рік тому

    Wow! You sang Cohens poetry as it should be sung and you helped the listeners understand the poem. Leonard Cohen is a Canadian icon and you did him proud.

  • @loumac101
    @loumac101 Рік тому

    One of my favourite Cohen songs that I’ve also covered. Love it 🎸🎵❤️

  • @EdHead4Lyfe
    @EdHead4Lyfe 5 років тому +7

    Sometimes I wish i could like a video more than once

  • @sallybourne4886
    @sallybourne4886 28 днів тому

    So very beautiful. What an amazingly talented young man.

  • @GuitarCarnival
    @GuitarCarnival 5 років тому +1

    Oh my god... goosebumps all over!!! What a beautiful interpretation... many thanks for your effort! Greetings from Germany

  • @Fadilanse
    @Fadilanse Рік тому

    I came back to this from time to time, I love the picture you painted, I can almost smell the air in the scene you sing, it's so good.

  • @coryelliott7925
    @coryelliott7925 5 років тому +3

    I have been feeling really deppressed lately and ur music is amazing it helps so much thank you

  • @jamesbell7220
    @jamesbell7220 2 роки тому

    Sammy! WOW! Your take of Cohen is of stunning beauty, utterly personal, illuminating. You took by breath away.

  • @ytonaona
    @ytonaona 3 місяці тому

    This is very very nice. Beautiful voice, music and feeling. Keep on! For the good of all of us. 🙏

  • @AndiKnittel
    @AndiKnittel 4 роки тому +2

    Nice version of this Cohen classic, Sammy. Best wishes, Andi 🙂🎸

  • @_hyvz_
    @_hyvz_ Рік тому

    your voice is so peaceful

  • @jatanjac
    @jatanjac 5 років тому +1

    I love your work! It seems like I can really hear the words, meaning of the song. It's a deep, emotional, profound, therapeutical experience, thank you, always 👏👏👏

  • @gerardmallon6927
    @gerardmallon6927 3 місяці тому

    So calming and terrifically magical. ❤

  • @iacopoantonelli1979
    @iacopoantonelli1979 3 роки тому

    I listen to music daily, all sort of, and months have passed since the last time music gave me goosebumps, maybe years.
    This video just played randomly in my headphones while I was working and listening to youtube tonight, and at some point my back literally shaked. It felt like awakening.
    Thank you.

  • @sweetpslaseman4564
    @sweetpslaseman4564 2 роки тому

    This ypung person is amazing. One to keep your eye on. Beautiful Sam.

  • @samanehn4544
    @samanehn4544 5 років тому

    The simple and friendly background of the video and your expressions make your covers more than just a "cover".... Thank you for another blessing for my ears

  • @lynncohen2897
    @lynncohen2897 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! So good

  • @MichaelNagle-s3q
    @MichaelNagle-s3q 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for the beautiful deep and intelligent presentation. You are wonderful.

  • @paul101270
    @paul101270 5 років тому +1

    Simply beautiful

  • @clericus9
    @clericus9 4 роки тому

    Fantastic rendition of this song in all ways-- mood, musicianship, mix. Hats off to you, Sammy.

  • @gilmour1234
    @gilmour1234 4 роки тому

    I wanted this to go on forever. Brilliant.

  • @curtismmichaels
    @curtismmichaels 4 роки тому

    I shared another of your videos on my Facebook page the other day saying how I saw the same honesty in your artistry as I saw in Leonard Cohen's. I feel validated now.

  • @helenlizzystewart4908
    @helenlizzystewart4908 5 років тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @lucimarasouza4699
    @lucimarasouza4699 5 років тому +4

    Sua voz voz é perfeita 👏👏👏, essa musica lembra muito MPB , musica popular Brasileira.

  • @nerdbot37
    @nerdbot37 4 роки тому

    gah... just stunning.

  • @yarsheets4572
    @yarsheets4572 2 роки тому

    This is just wonderful. My favorite cover of this haunting song.

  • @c.mdoeseverything1736
    @c.mdoeseverything1736 5 років тому

    I cant put into words what your voice sounds like. your voice is the 8th wonder of the world!!

  • @martypalanos2460
    @martypalanos2460 4 роки тому +5

    what an old soul Sammy must have. i'm 66yr old hippie and nothing makes me happier than to see a new generation with great musical taste . thank you for putting a smile on my face

    • @marcos3ltrv6
      @marcos3ltrv6 2 роки тому

      same age as me and I totally agree

  • @giovanni1885
    @giovanni1885 5 років тому

    The only event which I wait for every week.

  • @freebornjohn6876
    @freebornjohn6876 5 років тому

    Oh my God! What a beautiful rendition of this song. I just wasn't expecting this.

  • @franciscotineo6027
    @franciscotineo6027 5 років тому

    Bravo Sammy! Over and over again... you are my best way to end the day. Buenas noches, amigo!

  • @jakeommiles
    @jakeommiles 5 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @Smegness
    @Smegness 4 роки тому

    Most very splendid - one of my favourite songs ever and a new favourite version.

  • @123fiona456apple789
    @123fiona456apple789 2 роки тому

    Wow; just now seeing this for the first time. It's an amazing cover. AMAZING. ❤

  • @saigegibson9295
    @saigegibson9295 5 років тому

    congrats on 10 million views!! I'm very happy for you :)
    also this cover is AMAZING!!!

  • @artichocru9393
    @artichocru9393 3 роки тому

    l can't get enought of that version the way you sing is so nice

  • @mikaelacasey4352
    @mikaelacasey4352 5 років тому +4

    I've been wondering what this song was called and you solved my problem! This is beautiful btw I love it alot!

  • @alexmoraru4288
    @alexmoraru4288 5 років тому

    this is my favourite cohen songs !
    Good job and thank you !

  • @valentineawe8573
    @valentineawe8573 2 роки тому

    Here and now in 2022. I can't stop listening

  • @bongobango555
    @bongobango555 4 роки тому

    Mesmerisingly beautiful, thank you .

  • @sayantanniyogi
    @sayantanniyogi Рік тому

    My god what an amazing voice you have Sammy

  • @Sara-vk7qq
    @Sara-vk7qq 4 роки тому

    This made me so emotional. THANK U.

  • @stewartkevin
    @stewartkevin 4 роки тому

    The very very best that you have produced. Bless you. Kevin

  • @roymccandlish9720
    @roymccandlish9720 7 місяців тому

    Only one word is needed here………lovely!

  • @betulpoyraz6949
    @betulpoyraz6949 4 роки тому

    You nailed it. Truly amazing.

  • @gracemanning
    @gracemanning 5 років тому +2

    this is phenomenal

  • @pedromeza2398
    @pedromeza2398 5 років тому

    Beautiful voice and guitarista too, good song selection.

  • @martinoneil6944
    @martinoneil6944 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this Sammy! I love this song and that is one of the beautiful rendering I heard!

  • @AnnaMP11
    @AnnaMP11 4 роки тому

    Just beautiful!

  • @FreethinkingSecularist
    @FreethinkingSecularist 4 роки тому

    Just wow!

  • @jackdimonte8896
    @jackdimonte8896 3 роки тому

    My favorite Leonard Cohen song, and you may have done the best cover of it ever!

  • @fannykuusniemi9253
    @fannykuusniemi9253 5 років тому

    I remember I found your channel exactly a year ago. Your channel has grown and you have advanced so much in doing music! You have also inspired me to do my own music channel one day. Just wanted to say that I love your music