Wonderful performance by Leonard Cohen at the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, PA - 10-22-09. of "Anthem." Leonard recited "The Flood" prior to this performance - one of his poems written in 1973 -the last poem in his book - "Book of Longing." <br />"The flood it is gathering <br />Soon it will move <br />Across every valley <br />Against every roof <br />The body will break down <br />And the soul will break loose <br />I write all this down <br />But I don't have the proof." [ Sinai, 1973 ] <br /> <br />Then sings "Anthem" - "Ring the bells that still can ring ... <br /> <br />Leonard introduces all of his musicians/singers: Javier Mas - acoustic 12-string guitar, banduria; Dino Soldo - keyboard, saxophone, harmonica and all wind instruments, vocals; Bob Metzger - electric steel guitar, vocals; Rafael Gayol - drums, percussion; Neil Larsen - Keyboard, Hammond B3 organ, accordion, brass; Sharon Robinson - vocals; The Webb Sisters (Charley & Hattie) - vocals; Roscoe Beck - Musical Director, bass & vocals. And then he skips off the stage.
