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We have just completed the form at http://portal.srv.ualberta.ca/cohen for a poll that allows you to vote for the Top 20 Leonard Cohen songs. I think you will find the process of voting entertaining and the results should be very interesting. We would like to obtain a good representation all across the demographic spectrum of professions, country, age and sex so please cast your vote!
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You can return to http://portal.srv.ualberta.ca/cohen and click on "results" to see how the poll is progressing. And so now:
Let the fun begin!
CLICK HERE FOR CBC Radio Program "As It Happens"
On July 30, 2002 a 13 minute segment on Leonard Cohen Nights http://www.leonardcohennights.org was broadcasted on the CBC radio program "As It Happens" heard across North America. About two thirds me and one third Leonard Cohen singingText headlines:
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin. An Edmonton doctor prescribes a worldwide celebration to honour Leonard Cohen's birthday. As It Happens, the Tuesday edition. There ain't no cure for Radio. (Refers to Cohen songs "First We Take Manhattan" and "Ain't No Cure To Love")
An Edmonton doctor has decided the world needs a day to celebrate the unique talents of one of Canada's better known poets, Leonard Cohen. Dr. Kim Solez is organizing a series of events for the poet's birthday. And he hopes it will kick off a tradition. Dr. Kim Solez is
in Edmonton. 06:33
Now for Dr. Solez's favourite song. He wasn't kidding when he said it was long--14 minutes. So here's an excerpt from Please Don't Pass Me By, by Leonard Cohen. 04:20\
Listen to Part 2 of As It Happens 10:46-23:58 pt2-02-07-30-aih2 2.ram
In RealAudio after the buffering period is over you can move the slider to 10:46 to hear just that interview.
Enjoy!Cheers. - Kim