Leonard Cohen came to music quite late in his thirties, having been an
established poet and novelist with various books published before he even picked
up a guitar in serious contemplation of recording. His debut album 'Songs of
Leonard Cohen', released in 1968, was an acoustic masterpiece that instantly
established Cohen in his new field, with songs including 'Suzanne' and 'Sisters
of Mercy'.
Although initially mocked by critics, he built a strong following, particularly
in the UK and follow-up album 'Songs from a Room' (1969) reached number two in
the Albums Chart, prompti...