This song came to me on Spotify a few hours after my dog passed away. We'd been together since I was three years old (14 years) and it was an absolutely devistating experience. This song and whole album really helped me through that period.
I interviewed Courtney Barnett in a festival at Buenos Aires, three days after Leonard Cohen past away. I asked her which were her thoughts over him and she told me this: "It's funny, because until last year I had never reached Leonard Cohen, but lately I was getting into his music a lot. We heard the news the other night, after the show in Lima. It is very sad, but he was preparing for his death, and it is very pleasant that such a spiritual man and such a good composer has connected in this way with themes such as mortality. "
She regularly improves songs she covers, and the only reason this one's a dead heat is because you can't improve on Leonard. But this is absolutely tectonic-shifting. It builds and builds in its emotion, and by 5:06 I'm ready completely to lose it. I think she is saying goodbye to Jen here (and also in "Play It on Repeat" from the same night)--one reason Courtney's covers are always so true and wonderful is because she makes them her own. Then when you're done listening to a few of her covers, you go back to listening to her original songs, and you just sit there stunned and in love all over again. Like Neil Young, Courtney is an endless journey--and where will she go next?
This legitimately caused a single tear to roll out from my eye. Thank you, Courtney; thank you, Cohen; thank you, Milk! Records; thank you, MTV; thank you, Australia
It’s nice to hear her sing more melodies than the other past songs. I love her music but this this is priceless. Something different and emotion and more tones and singing
still one of the best covers of any song i've heard. the way courtney can convey certain subtleties in her voice's breaks and imperfections.... just brilliant, always.
I've fallen in love with Courtney's music and deadpan singing style. Her voice pierces right in ❤ I also love Cohen so this performance is just bliss to me ❤
Glorious. What a fabulous set. I've missed MTV Unplugged. I often stopped to wonder where it went & now I know where it went: to Melbourne! #CourtneyBarnett
WOW - Courtney - whats this? You can make what you want - you rock also an unplugged show. Goosebumps feeling (in German: Gänsehautfeeling) - thanks very much Courtney (also to MTV) - only the real ones can be unplugged!
The story about Marianne and Leonard and their life in Hydra is actually a beautiful love story. The fact that Marianne was from Norway, which I am too, gives it a extra dimension for me. Anyhow, one of my fav Cohen songs and Courtney did a great job covering it.
Shoot! I just realized she’s singing beautiful spiritually. She will bring just as much as Brandi Carlisle to light. Maybe they’ll duo one day. Beautiful courtney. Thank you
At first it's like, I dunno, maybe this isn't a very good idea to rent such a classic. Then it slowly builds into her own possession with an extra level of grit and emotion, and you realize it wasn't such a bad idea after all.
Funny I kinda feel the same way. Never my favorite Cohen song. But her delivery with ironic detachment that is so her makes me like the song a lot more.
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It's funny how cohen can make you happy and sad at the same time.
“You left when I told you I was curious, I never said that I was brave” says so much with so little
This song came to me on Spotify a few hours after my dog passed away. We'd been together since I was three years old (14 years) and it was an absolutely devistating experience. This song and whole album really helped me through that period.
Forgegt about that!
Man this is probably my favorite Leonard Cohen song. I love her rendition of it.
I interviewed Courtney Barnett in a festival at Buenos Aires, three days after Leonard Cohen past away. I asked her which were her thoughts over him and she told me this: "It's funny, because until last year I had never reached Leonard Cohen, but lately I was getting into his music a lot. We heard the news the other night, after the show in Lima. It is very sad, but he was preparing for his death, and it is very pleasant that such a spiritual man and such a good composer has connected in this way with themes such as mortality. "
Locooo cuanta envidia sana te tengo de que la hayas podido conocer y hablarle!
@madarichards Damn who hurt you?
I think that's awesome and thanks. Ignore unstable pants down there, jeezuz!
@@chrismitchell9631 haha thanks man. Yes, a lot of people are really fucked up.
Hola, amigo. Qué bueno que compartas eso por acá.
"We met when we were almost young." It's that line that always gets me for some reason.
For me it's "I never said that I was brave"
I made the mistake of listening to this right before work and now I have to sit in my car for a minute. She’s such a beautiful artist.
such a shame you missed three minutes of work... lol
Same and then everyone asked me what happened and if I'm ok
Any species that can produce a Courtney Barnett can't be ALL bad.
Courtney made me a believer again.
Only God could create such a perfect human being.
Humans rock.
Or a man so beautifully broken as Leonard Cohen.
This on par with all the classic unpluggeds. Amazing.
I’ve came back to this song more times than any other. Greats realise greats.
Well, my UA-cam algorithm is working just fine with this here little gem.
I wonder if one day people will, when wondering, 'who am I?' will ask 'who is my algorithm?'
Anytime Courtney and Bones sing together is just magic. Add in a Cohen song and it takes it up six more levels.
The passion in this gem has been restored! I usually go to Courtney Barnett to rock out, but here she brought tears, Cohen would be proud.
She regularly improves songs she covers, and the only reason this one's a dead heat is because you can't improve on Leonard. But this is absolutely tectonic-shifting. It builds and builds in its emotion, and by 5:06 I'm ready completely to lose it. I think she is saying goodbye to Jen here (and also in "Play It on Repeat" from the same night)--one reason Courtney's covers are always so true and wonderful is because she makes them her own. Then when you're done listening to a few of her covers, you go back to listening to her original songs, and you just sit there stunned and in love all over again. Like Neil Young, Courtney is an endless journey--and where will she go next?
This tune is more than just a tune. This is a pure class moment that happened one time and will never happen again. So long Marian.
One of my all time favourite covers, two incredible talents merging
Players only love you when they're playin' -- hey ,we take what we can get !! Respect for this talent.
This legitimately caused a single tear to roll out from my eye.
Thank you, Courtney; thank you, Cohen; thank you, Milk! Records; thank you, MTV; thank you, Australia
only one? it got me bawling my eyes out
It’s nice to hear her sing more melodies than the other past songs. I love her music but this this is priceless. Something different and emotion and more tones and singing
Perfect voice and style to pull this off authentically. God Bless Leonard Cohen.
Two of my favorite artists brought together, I'm in bliss!
My mate played this for me because Marianne is my mother’s name. Been thankful for it ever since. So warm and tender.
still one of the best covers of any song i've heard. the way courtney can convey certain subtleties in her voice's breaks and imperfections.... just brilliant, always.
I've fallen in love with Courtney's music and deadpan singing style. Her voice pierces right in ❤
I also love Cohen so this performance is just bliss to me ❤
She make every lyric feels so relatable
Ohhhhhh che emozione! Non la conoscevo. Ora vado a scoprirla!
Superba!❤
What a fantastic performance of this song. Love this band so much
Glorious. What a fabulous set. I've missed MTV Unplugged. I often stopped to wonder where it went & now I know where it went: to Melbourne!
#CourtneyBarnett
Her songs always send me into a fit of nostalgia...
This is great cover of a great song.
I had no idea MTV still did things like this. Kudos to the Oz MTV producers and whoever else made this happen.
Barnett singing Cohen. Doesn’t get much better than that!
@madarichards what a pussball
Starts slow ... and gradually builds to something truly magical. Thank you so much. Great job!!!! Whoo hoo!!! Happy Saturday from Albany, NY.
This is such a good cover, Courtney barnett is fabulous
This song makes me so sad yet smile, melancholy at its best, Courtney you smash this cover!!!
WOW - Courtney - whats this? You can make what you want - you rock also an unplugged show. Goosebumps feeling (in German: Gänsehautfeeling) - thanks very much Courtney (also to MTV) - only the real ones can be unplugged!
Good for you Courtney. You've got your absolutely individual way of doing this song.
I keep listening and crying ugh... ow
what a beautiful cover!
Thank you Courtney, god bless.
Gorgeous! absolutely lovable version
I love this
sí claro que sí Courtney
gracias courtney
Perfect for vibin' jamming in the night❤️
I love this beyond words
Magic.
a musician at the top of her game
the band brought it together nicely.
More and more Courtney covers, please! This is really well done.
Beautiful~
The story about Marianne and Leonard and their life in Hydra is actually a beautiful love story. The fact that Marianne was from Norway, which I am too, gives it a extra dimension for me. Anyhow, one of my fav Cohen songs and Courtney did a great job covering it.
love this song and you make it great
Yeah Baby! Play it again CB.
Your bloody good put me in a good state of unwind after staying up to watch the JJJ hottest 100 on RAGE super cool you are Barnett
MATE ! What a mullet !! Onya Courto. Great cover 😁
Well that was perfect - wow
my god, hands down the best cohen cover I've ever heard.
Ufff Que Hermoso se escucha 👌Sos muy genial !!! ❤
SO GOOD❤
es muy lindo!
Sounds pretty interesting. The green jacket is a winner & I'm glad to see full length two-tone long sleeve T's again
I'm gonna cryyyyy
Love this...honest Aussie
❤❤
amazing
Such a very very beautiful version, it's Courtney's rythym but it still keeps Leonard's scent
what a beautiful piece ❤
The bass player did a great job. That person is Bones Sloane.
Which is like the coolest bassist name ever
Probably the best underrated live performance
Excellent ! Thanks !
Great
I think this is a great song I recommend it highly
Perfection.
As I enjoy all she does I hope she does more of this instead. I think she’s make more waves positively publicly. This is it. This will really be big.
CB covering LC! Yea. Hell yea
What wonderful Homage to the Man Himself
Hermosa
So. Damn. Good.
🖤
Clicando no joinha antes de entrar o vocal...não tem erro.
So powerful! I play it second time in two days, here in Prague. Thanx. :-)
💙💙💙
Shoot! I just realized she’s singing beautiful spiritually.
She will bring just as much as Brandi Carlisle to light.
Maybe they’ll duo one day.
Beautiful courtney.
Thank you
Underrated
At first it's like, I dunno, maybe this isn't a very good idea to rent such a classic. Then it slowly builds into her own possession with an extra level of grit and emotion, and you realize it wasn't such a bad idea after all.
Aussie Bob Dylan? Fark, I love Courtney!
Her haircut is saying 1987, but the LCD screens and video res is sayin 2016
Miglior cover di Leonard Cohen che abbia mai sentito.
What a great cover of the Leonard Cohen song.
She has a hard time hitting that low "again."
Funny I kinda feel the same way. Never my favorite Cohen song. But her delivery with ironic detachment that is so her makes me like the song a lot more.
her hair is really cool
Damn - I bet if Cohen had chosen someone to cover this song, you would have been the one and only chosen one! Thanks!
Love the way Courtney pronounces laugh
sounds like loaf
Holy Fuck!!! This is incredible. I'm sure Leonard Cohen would approve.
Grab a bandana before listening. this is exquisite.
😭
Wowowowowkw
Anyone know what brand/model acoustic guitar she is playing? Thanks in advance.
I think it's a Maton
@@bryanisernhagen6226 yep
Pretty sure it's a Maton, Australian made brand
a inconfundivel Barnett tambem canta Cohen ...e bem