Famous Blue Raincoat – The Songs of Leonard Cohen cover

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

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