Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979
Leonard Cohen · 2001
63 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock
A haunting collection of live performances that blend introspective lyrics with Cohen's rich, gravelly voice.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- introspective moments for solitude
- rich storytelling through live performance
- evocative themes of love and
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefering short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979' was released in 2001, Leonard Cohen had already established himself as a seminal figure in music and literature. This album serves as a retrospective look at his 1979 tour, capturing the essence of his live performances during a pivotal point in his career when he was transitioning from the experimental sounds of the late 70s to a more polished style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Field Commander Cohen 4:26
- 2 The Window 5:51
- 3 The Smokey Life 5:33
- 4 The Gypsy’s Wife 5:20
- 5 Lover Lover Lover 6:31
- 6 Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye 4:05
- 7 The Stranger Song 4:55
- 8 The Guests 6:05
- 9 Memories 4:39
- 10 Why Don’t You Try 3:42
- 11 Bird on the Wire 5:10
- 12 So Long, Marianne 6:44
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