Tower of Song: Songs of Leonard Cohen / Various

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Tower of Song is a 1995 tribute album featuring various artists performing songs written by Leonard Cohen. The collection brings together musicians including Aaron Neville, Billy Joel, Bono, Don Henley, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, Sting and the Chieftains, and others who each offer their own interpretations of Cohen’s compositions. The album showcases how these diverse performers bring new dimensions to Cohen’s songwriting, from dramatic vocal approaches to understated folk arrangements.

This CD contains 13 tracks spanning Cohen’s catalog, including “Everybody Knows,” “Hallelujah,” “Famous Blue Raincoat,” “Bird On A Wire,” “Suzanne,” “I’m Your Man,” and “Sisters of Mercy.” Released by Universal, the album runs approximately 62 minutes and offers a wide range of musical styles applied to Cohen’s material. Grab this out-of-print edition as a used copy from us and experience how these accomplished artists reimagine a legendary songwriter’s work.