Released 40 years ago
Famous Blue Raincoat – The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Jennifer Warnes · 1986
41 min · 9 tracks · folk
Haunting interpretations of Leonard Cohen's poetry, wrapped in lush arrangements and Warnes' emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting vocal interpretations
- steady emotional unfolding
- intimate listening atmosphere
- reflective moments of solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- fast-paced, upbeat energy seekers
- fans of short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Famous Blue Raincoat' was released in 1986, Jennifer Warnes was already an established artist known for her collaborative work with Cohen. This album marked a significant return to her solo career after a five-year hiatus following 'Shot Through the Heart' (1982) and showcased her deep connection to Cohen's songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell· Kate Wolf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First We Take Manhattan 3:46
- 2 Bird on a Wire 4:42
- 3 Famous Blue Raincoat 5:33
- 4 Joan of Arc 8:02
- 5 Came So Far for Beauty 3:39
- 6 Ain’t No Cure for Love 3:21
- 7 Coming Back to You 3:44
- 8 Song of Bernadette 3:54
- 9 A Singer Must Die 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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