Allison Crowe’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic “Bird On The Wire” is mournful and, true to the lyrics of the song, conscientiously abjures cheap conventional sentiment or ginning up the type of pseudo-consolation that relies on false promises of living happily ever after, e.g., that irreparable conflicts will somehow be resolved, emotional damages repaired, or the pain of personal loss alleviated. Yet, Crowe’s voice and phrasing convey such empathy and intimacy that solace and succor are nonetheless granted through grace.
It’s a great cover of a great song.
Allison Crowe – Bird On The Wire
Video from by Adrian22
Credit Due Department: Photo by Billie Woods
Thank you, Allan, for expressing so eloquently and succinctly, what many of us feel when listening to Allison’s cover of this song.
I must add that every bit as moving as the song, and the commentary is the evocative photo. Kudos to the photographer; you have an extraordinary talent.
Thank, you, indeed, Allan – for the post sharing Allison Crowe’s music – covering Leonard, and the imagery of Billie Woods – Allison’s long-time friend and regular touring partner.
I heartily concur with Coco’s assessment of Billie’s talent as a photographer. She has the rare gift and skill to reveal the soul of her subject pictorially.
We’ve been more than extraordinarily fortunate that Billie has joined Allison on most of her European adventures – and quite a few in North America as well!