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Famous Blue Raincoat

Jennifer Warnes | Format: Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (15 Feb 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: RCA
  • ASIN: B000024QBF
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 74,213 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. First We Take Manhattan
2. Bird On a Wire
3. Famous Blue Raincoat
4. Joan Of Arc (With Guest Vocal By Leonard Cohen)
5. Ain't No Cure for Love
6. Coming Back to You
7. Song Of Bernadette
8. A Singer Must Die
9. Came So Far for Beauty

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Since Ella Fitzgerald never produced a songbook of Leonard Cohen songs, Jennifer Warnes's plush 1986 tribute is the next best thing. The sleekly seductive "First We Take Manhattan" is gilded by the guitars of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robben Ford. Warnes doesn't add much to an evergreen like "Bird on a Wire", but she lays claim to the noirish title song with a confidential vocal that complements the chamber-pop arrangement. "Song of Bernadette" is a ripened gem, and the selection where Warnes lets down her refined vocal technique to reveal deep emotions. More often, Warnes is as professionally accomplished on this well-chosen set as her band of studio pros. --John Milward

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GRACEFUL & MOVING INTERPRETATIONS 3 May 2002
By Pieter Uys HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
This album was released at a time when Cohen was almost forgotten, about seven years before the tribute albums "I'm Your Fan" and "Tower Of Song" would spur renewed interest in his oeuvre. Warnes' interpretations are always graceful and moving. She understands Cohen's music well, having done backing vocals on some of his albums like "Various Positions," and she covers his songs with loving dedication. My favorites include "Aint No Cure" (from Cohen's I'm Your Man), Coming Back To You (from Various Positions), Came So Far For Beauty (from Recent Songs) and of course the formidable Joan Of Arc where Cohen himself sings some of the verses. Her voice is the perfect vehicle for his poetic lyrics of romantic longing and despair, and my only complaint is that I would have loved to hear her interpretations of Suzanne and Sisters Of Mercy too.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous album 26 April 2002
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
A wonderful collection of Leonard Cohen songs. All the tracks, unusually, are works of art, there are no fillers here. From the intro of "First we take Manhattan", a completely different version of the original, to the end of "came so far for beauty", the album is captivating. The production is superb and can really challenge a decent hi-fi system. The vocals are natural and come out of an eery black silence. Jennifer is beautiful singer and deserves more recognition. "song for Bernadette" is a seminal moment, don't hurry this album, savour it. Cameos from Leonard himself and Stevie Ray make this album a must.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Leonard Cohen made listenable 3 Jan 2006
By Dicko
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Leonard Cohen writes quite the most beautiful lyrics and music which are more poetry, but unfortunately for me at least always delivers them in a most melancoly monotone style himself which I don't always want. Jennifer Warnes has transformed these songs with bright and musical arrangements, fantastic delivery, expression and her unique wonderful voice and brings them to life.

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 with one of the masters own albums.

Simply superb.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars review
i first listened to this in the late 70s on cassette it is still excellent with beautiful and emotional interpretions of L Cohen songs
Published 1 hour ago by m p.gaffney
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Voice
Jennifer Warnes. So often heard supporting well know artists (Joe Cocker, Leonard Cohen) Here she is giving us an excellent take on some of Leonard's songs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L P Bilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Famous Blue Raincoat
I had this album as an audio tape, but lost it several years ago, and so was thrilled when I saw the CD on Amazon. Read more
Published 6 months ago by steveart4all
5.0 out of 5 stars A great voice singing great songs
Jennifer Warnes must surely be one of the greatest (and underrated) voices of the late 20th century. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Christopher Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars First we take Manhattan...
The track "First we take..." was my sole reason for buying this album. It has to be one the best tracks ever recorded. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dave M
5.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Warnes sings Leonard Cohen
Music appreciation is very personal and probably influenced by many things, not necessarily always connected. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Passat
3.0 out of 5 stars Missing
What's there is wonderful. Warns voice should have had far wider coverage than it did. It's what's missing that disappoints, too many favorites not included. Why ?
Published 17 months ago by chrshwtt
5.0 out of 5 stars famousblueraincoat(usimport)
I have been a fan of jennifer warnes for many years and this a wonderful CD . The sound is wonderfully clear and vibrant and the songstress surpassed even her high standards. Read more
Published 21 months ago by thesaint
5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty & the Beast
Jennifer Warnes is the total vision of feminine loveliness while Leonard Cohen was
never destined to become a teenage idol like his fellow countryman Paul Anka. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply brilliant
I've had this, on cassette, since 1986, and it's criminal that it's not available on mp3, especially as the tape's too worn to copy to my PC and convert. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2010 by R. W. Graves
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