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Leonard Cohen played Barclays Center (pics, setlist)

photos by Gretchen Robinette

Leonard Cohen @ Barclays Center, 12/20/2012
Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was incredibly grateful to be in Brooklyn last night, and if he were a less-classy gentleman, he might have made one of those “at my age I’m lucky to be anywhere” jokes. But of course, the 78-year-old is one of most dapper, graceful performers alive, so he showed his gratitude by repeatedly thanking the crowd, his band and what seemed like most of his crew, from sound engineer to rigger.

His trademark fedora almost permanently pulled down to his eyes, Cohen delivered an unforgettable evening at the Barclays Center, performing 29 songs over three hours without breaking stride. He skipped onstage at the beginning of both sets and both encores, dropped down to his knees almost as many times as he said “thank you,” and made more than a few references to ladies-man persona. -[Spinner]

Canadian music legend Leonard Cohen wrapped up his 2012 tour at the Barclays’ center on Thursday night (12/20). Like at MSG a couple days prior, Leonard’s set was nearly three hours and 30 songs long, including two encores.

More pics from the show are below, along with the setlist…

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SETLIST: Leonard Cohen @ Barclays Center, 12/21/12
Dance Me to the End of Love
The Future
Bird on the Wire
Everybody Knows
Who by Fire
Darkness
Ain’t No Cure for Love
Amen
Come Healing
In My Secret Life
A Thousand Kisses Deep (recitation)
Anthem

Second Set
Tower of Song
Suzanne
Chelsea Hotel #2
Waiting for the Miracle
Show Me the Place
Lover Lover Lover
Democracy
Alexandra Leaving (performed by Sharon Robinson)
I’m Your Man
Hallelujah
Take This Waltz

Encore:
So Long, Marianne
Going Home
First We Take Manhattan

Encore 2:
Famous Blue Raincoat
If It Be Your Will (performed by the Webb Sisters)
Closing Time