Tower of Song
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Nick Cave
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Well my friends are gone and my hair is grey I ache in the places I used to play And I'm crazy for love but I'm not coming on I'm paying my rent everyday in the Tower of Song I said to Leonard Cohen: How lonely does it get? Leonard Cohen hasn't answered me yet But I can hear him coughing all night long, A million floors above me in the Tower of Song I was born like this, I had no choice I was born like this, with a golden voice Twenty-seven angels from the Great Beyond, Well they tied me to this table right here in the Tower of Song You can stick your needles in a voodoo doll I'm sorry baby, but it don't look like me at all I'm standing by the window where the light is strong They don't let a woman kill you in the Tower of Song I've grown bitter, bitter, of this you may be sure: The rich, the rich have got channels in the bedrooms of the poor And there's a mighty judgement but it won't be long, but I may be wrong You see, you hear these funny voices in the Tower of Song - oh yeah - The guitar, the bass, the drums, so nice every hour in the Tower of Song I see you standing on the other side I don't know how the river got so wide But I loved you, baby, way back when All the bridges are burning that we might have crossed, But I feel so close to everything that we lost But I'll never have to lose you again, Tower of Song I bid you farewell, I don't know when I'm back They're moving us tomorrow to that tower down the track But you'll be hearing from me, baby, long after I'm gone I'm speaking to you sweetly from a window in the Tower of Song Now you can say that I've grown bitter, of this you can be sure: The rich have got channels in the bedrooms of the poor And there's a mighty judgement but it won't take long, I may be wrong
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Written by: LEONARD COHEN
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7 facts about this song
Title: "Tower of SongThis song is a popular song that has been covered by numerous artists across various genres. The original version of the song was written and performed by Leonard Cohen on his album "I'm Your Man" in 1988.
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Artists: Marianne Faithfull, Nick Cave, and Tom JonesMarianne Faithfull, Nick Cave, and Tom Jones have each covered the song on separate occasions, giving their unique touch and interpretation to the song.
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Marianne Faithfull's VersionMarianne Faithfull, a British singer-songwriter, has covered "Tower of Song" as part of her 20th studio album "Give My Love to London" in 2014.
- The Guardian mentioned Faithfull's take on "Tower of Song", applauding her "decades-old preference for mature, poetic lyrics," in the song.
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Nick Cave's VersionAustralian musician, singer-songwriter Nick Cave covered "Tower of Song" during the concert film and live album "I'm Your Man," a tribute to Cohen, in 1991.
- Cave's rendition has been praised for maintaining the original yet offering a darker, more somber interpretation of the song's narrative.
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Tom Jones' VersionTom Jones, the Welsh singer, covered "Tower of Song" in his 2012 album "Spirit in the Room".
- For his cover of "Tower of Song," Jones opted for a stripped-down arrangement that many believe allowed the song's lyrics to shine through more completely.
- Jones' cover has been well-received, with critics praising his soulful approach to the song and his ability to make it fit his style while staying true to Cohen's original composition.
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SignificanceThe song "Tower of Song," regardless of who covers it, often resonates with both fans and critics due to its poetic lyrics and haunting tune. It's a testament to Cohen's songwriting abilities that it's been reinvented by so many artists, like Marianne Faithfull, Nick Cave, and Tom Jones.
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Shared TraitsA key commonality among the covers of "Tower of Song" by these three artists is that they’ve managed to imprint their distinctive styles on the performance, while still keeping the essence of Cohen's original vision.
- The unique takes of Faithfull, Cave, and Jones on "Tower of Song" have added to its enduring legacy, demonstrating the power and versatility of the song across different genres and performance styles.
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