103 Leonard Cohen Letter To My Son

WARNING!: Mature Subject Matter - Due to certain references to sexual activity in this podcast, Listener Discretion Is Strongly Advised In this episode we take you on an unexpected journey through the life and legacy of iconic poet turned singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Growing up in a household that dismissed Cohen's music as taboo, we reflect on the surprising allure Cohen held for women, particularly our friend's free-spirited Moms in the '70s. Discovering a battered vinyl copy of Cohen's greatest hits sparked a fascination with songs like "Chelsea Hotel," along with intertwining tales of love, loss, and the gritty underbelly of fame. Experience firsthand the profound impact of Cohen's lyrics, exploring themes of desire, regret, and the complexities of modern relationships through the usual mix of personal anecdotes and cultural references you've come to expect from an episode of The GXO. Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream through poignant moments including Cohen's heartfelt deathbed farewell to the beloved Marianne along with the bittersweet reality of his later years, marked by both triumph and adversity. Blending nostalgia and reverence, this episode promises to resonate with both long-time fans and newcomers alike, inviting all to rediscover the haunting beauty of Leonard Cohen's music. Tune in for an engaging exploration of artistry, memory, and the enduring power of love! *THE MUSIC (all songs written by Leonard Cohen)   Dance Me To The End Of Love by American chanteuse jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux from her album Careless Love    Chelsea Hotel No. 2 by Leonard Cohen from his album New Skin For An Old Ceremony   Everybody Knows performed by fellow Montrealer Rufus Wainwright (father to Cohen's granddaughter Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen) from the motion picture soundtrack to the performance film Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man   The Future from Leonard Cohen's album of the same name   I’m Your Man performed by amateur theologian and former lead singer from Australia's The Birthday Party; Nick Cave from the motion picture soundtrack to the performance film Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man   Tower Of Song performed by Leonard Cohen and Ireland's U2 from the motion picture soundtrack to the performance film Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man   So Long, Marianne by Leonard Cohen from his album Live In Dublin   You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen from his 14th and final studio album of the same name, released 17 days before Cohen's death in 2026. The lyrics to the song were later recited during Cohen's interment ceremony at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery on the northern slope of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada   This episode is dedicated to my son Dylan who is the inspiration for its creation. Thanks kid. Do you have a burning desire to send us an email? Please do! [email protected]   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.