Jennifer jean warnes born march 3, 1947 in seattle, washington is an american. It was later reissued by classic records on 180g vinyl. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Cover versions of famous blue raincoat by leonard cohen. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Print and download in pdf or midi famous blue raincoat. Famous blue raincoat 20th anniversary edition cd jennifer warnes shot through the heart cd jennifer warnes well cd jennifer warnes view more.
Factory to put out a 20th anniversary edition of jennifer warnes interpretations of some of cohens most striking songs, famous blue raincoat. Although cohens lps werent consistently popular, his music was popularized many other artists, such as jennifer warnes. The song famous blue raincoat was written by leonard cohen and was first released by leonard cohen in 1971. In these days when we need some solace and compassion, this music is a rare gift. Originally released in 1987 on cypress records and then by private music after cypress folded.
We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. The songs of leonard cohen jennifer warnes on allmusic 1987 jennifer warnes was familiar with leonard cohen. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat lyrics and tracklist. Singing on 1972 and 1979 tours, she had become one of his principal backup singers, adding a lilting voice to offset his gravely croak. The songs of leonard cohen is the sixth studio album recorded by the american singer jennifer warnes. Cisco music has released the jennifer warnes album the well on sacd famous blue raincoat is included, what a beauty it must be.
Its four in the morning, the end of december im writing you now just to see if youre better new york is cold, but i like where im living theres music on. First we take manhattan bird on a wire famous blue raincoat joan. The song is written in the form of a letter many of the lines are written in amphibrachs. Cohen and warnes had, of course, known each other for years. If you have always wondered what all the fuss was about with leonard cohen, this is the introduction you are looking for, perhaps before taking the plunge and going hard core. Cohen its four in the morning, the end of december im writing you now just to see if youre better new york is cold, but i. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat songs of leonard. Features song lyrics for jennifer warness famous blue raincoat album.
Then the claim was made the 20th anniversary cd was created from jennifers own personal copy of the analogue tapes. Its a recording as beautiful as the songs incisive, painstakingly created by some of the finest musicians and engineers ever assembled. Famous blue raincoat is the sixth album by american singer jennifer warnes. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat the songs of leonard. Listen free to jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat first we take manhattan. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat 1989, cd discogs.
The resulting album famous blue raincoat has remained a touchstone of american pop music. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat lyrics genius. Famous blue raincoat, song of bernadette, and joan of arc. It was also covered by gene eugene, keith james, fourplay string quartet, gerard george kettel and other artists. Its four in the morning, the end of december im writing you now just to see if youre better new york is cold, but i like where im living theres music on clinton street all through the evening. Impex to issue on 180g vinyl famous blue raincoat from. The song quickly became an alltime cohen favorite, even though he remained dissatisfied with it. Try to get the original vinyl, or failing that, a high end cd. Bass jorge calderon guitar robben ford mixed by george massenburg percussion lenny castro saxophone reverend dave boruff shaker larry brown synthesizer bill ginn, william smitty smith. It was covered by gene eugene, keith james, fourplay string quartet, gerard george kettel and other artists. A year after the release of 1987s famous blue raincoat, an albums worth of leonard cohen covers, cohen himself gave it the perfect critique.
Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat bonus tracks, deluxe. However, maybe the raincoat is being used as a symbol. Tracklist with lyrics of the album famous blue raincoat 1987 from jennifer warnes. Cohen its four in the morning, the end of december im writing you now just to see if youre better new york is cold, but i like where im living. These brilliant songs are personal, direct and intimate. Listen to your favorite songs from famous blue raincoat. Released in 1987, the album is comprised entirely of leonard cohen covers. Leonard cohen originally released famous blue raincoat written by leonard cohen and leonard cohen released it on the album songs of love and hate in 1971. Editors notes when jennifer warnes recorded this 1987 collection of songs by leonard cohen, cohens career was in undeserved decline and warnes, who served as one of.
Famous blue raincoat sheet music for piano, harmonica. Listen free to jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat first we take manhattan, bird on a wire and more. Jennifer warnes is back with a modernday masterpiece called another time, another place, on bmg. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises famous blue raincoat digitally remastered jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat. As he told details in 1993, he never felt the carpentry was finished. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat the songs of leonard cohen jennifer warnes. Originally released by cypress records rca records in the uk, it was reissued by private music after cypress went out of business. Jennifer warnes singer, songwriter, official website. Leonard cohen famous blue raincoat lyrics lyricsfreak. The main complication of course is that leonard says your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder when we know that leonard was the one who wore the burberry. Complete song listing of jennifer warnes on jennifer warnes songs list covid19. In late 1986, cohen achieved a new dimension of fame when jennifer warnes released her cover album famous blue raincoat. Impex records recently announced the forthcoming reissue of jennifer warnes classic album famous blue raincoat cut by bernie grundman from using warnes own personal analog mix master tapes. In 1987 jennifer warnes and roscoe beck created an enduring interpretation of some of leonard cohens finest midperiod songs. Jennifer warnes has transformed these songs with bright and musical arrangements, fantastic delivery, expression and her unique wonderful voice and brings them to life.
Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat songs of leonard cohen music cd album at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. Well i see you there with the rose in your teeth one more thin gypsy thief well i see janes awake she sends her. Famous blue raincoat the songs of leonard cohen discogs. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat cd bonus tracks, deluxe edition, limited edition, gold disc pop 856276002008.
Jennifer jean warnes born march 3, 1947 in seattle, washington is an american singer and songwriter. Jul 21, 2015 impex records recently announced the forthcoming reissue of jennifer warnes classic album famous blue raincoat cut by bernie grundman from using warnes own personal analog mix master tapes. It is the sixth track on his third album, songs of love and hate, released in 1971. Backing vocals jennifer warnes, kal david, willie greene jr.
When does lenny himself release an album on sacd or. In questo album jennifer warnes interpreta in maniera personale e sublime alcune delle piu famose canzoni scritte da leonard cohen. Cover versions of famous blue raincoat written by leonard. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat 180g vinyl lp shop. I hear that youre building your house deep in the desert. Originally released by cypress records rca records in the uk, it was reissued by private music after cypress. Famous blue raincoat 20th anniversary edition jennifer. Discussion in music corner started by mdekoning, sep 21, 2010. Warnes cover of juice newtons 1977 hit come to me and a hit for warnes in 1982 has never sounded better, and bird on a wire is pure pop heaven. Now if jennifer had a tape copy maybe that smoothed over some of the digititis, something that escaped. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Yes, this collection is rather expensive, because it is a german import, but its worth it for listeners who really want to experience jennifer warnes recordings at their very best. Famous blue raincoat first appeared on cohens third record, songs of love and hate 1971.
Famous blue raincoat cd jennifer warnes currently unavailable. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat 180g vinyl lp. Songs of leonard cohen jennifer warnes to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat full album free. Apr 01, 2012 9 videos play all jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat full album roy hulland famous blue raincoat digitally remastered duration. Released in 1987, the album is comprised entirely of leonard cohen covers the pair were friends, as. It provided the title to jennifer warness album of cover versions of cohens songs. Transcription of poet song writer leonard cohen as performed by jennifer warnes. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It debuted on the billboard 200 on february 14, 1987 and peaked at no. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat cd amoeba music. Here is the track listing of the standard and also the sacd release. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. With the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan.
Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder youd been to the station to meet every train and you came home without lili marlene and you treated my woman to a flake of your life and when she came back she was nobodys wife. An old cd but a good one when songs had a story to tell not just bla bla. Jennifer warnes famous blue raincoat lyrics metrolyrics. Its four in the morning, the end of december im writing you now just to see if youre better new york is cold, but i like where im living. The 1962 live guard sessions by della reese cd, dec2008, acrobat music. Warnes, jennifer famous blue raincoat music skip to main content.
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