I was introduced to Famous Blue Raincoat about 10 or 12 years ago when I was still living in Pennsylvania. I went with a friend to listen to two of her coworkers perform. The guy played guitar. The girl sang. She had a marvelous voice. Sounded a bit like Natalie Merchant. They sang a lot of Toad the Wet Sprocket and Dave Matthews Band. And then she started talking about a Leonard Cohen song that Tori Amos covered. She then started singing Famous Blue Raincoat. I fell in love right then and there with that song and the love affair continues. I have even tried to study the origins of the song, Mr. Cohen's meaning. Google it if you want...you'll find a million explanations, but no consensus. What I can tell you is that it's a letter, and it is beautiful.
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Do you know how much I want to puump up the volume on my computer? I love your selections. I love them! Too bad, I only log on when kids (including my niece) take a nap for now. Keep them coming!
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