Allison Crowe
Singer honoured to be invited to perform on Cohen tribute CD
by Cory Hurley - Star Staff Writer - Saturday,
November 1, 2008
CORNER BROOK - Allison Crowe feels a little bit like a heroine
after performing on a tribute CD to to music icon Leonard Cohen.
The musician, who lives in Corner Brook, is among those invited
by MOJO magazine to celebrate Cohen on the soon-to-be-released
album.
Her version of "Joan of Arc" will be heard alongside the likes
of Judy Collins, Nick Cave, and Katie Melua.
"It's pretty amazing," Crowe told The Western Star just after
arriving back in the city from touring in Europe. "For one
thing, it's Leonard Cohen and he is just such a legend
throughout the whole world. It is just such an honour to be part
of that.
"Also, to be a part of that CD with everyone else that's on it."
Crowe has had significant success online with her own music,
particularly with her version of Cohen's "Hallelujah" - which is
nearing 2.4 million views.
"He is an amazing write," she said. "Hallelujah is an amazing
song and I love it.
"Joan of Arc," I was sort of looking through a bunch of
Leonard's poems and stuff to see another song. "Joan of Arc"
just stuck with me because I sort of sympathize with the lead
character."
Crowe, originally from Nanaimo, B.C., believes the producers had
just heard her music and requested her to be a part of the
tribute CD. She said her inclusion was flattering and somewhat
overwhelming.
Her version of "Joan of Arc" - a song first heard on the 1971
Cohen album 'Songs of Love and Hate" - was recorded about four
years ago at her parents' house for her CD "Secrets".
Allison Crowe, who lives in Corner Brook, is part of a cover tribute CD to Leonard Cohen that was conceived by a music magazine in the United Kingdom - photo by Billie Woods
MOJO is a music magazine published monthly in the United
Kingdom. The tribute is part of the Nov. 1 issue (cover dated
December).
The cover-mounted CD will be made up of 15 songs from Cohen, who
is now 74 years old.
Meanwhile, Crowe has just completed her third European tour and
is currently in Corner Brook. She said this month will be spent
relaxing, writing and recording before embarking on another tour
that includes gigs in eastern and central Canada, the United
States, and B.C.
She will also be performing at the Beary Merry Christmas show in
Corner Brook later this month.
For more information on Crowe, and to hear her music, visit
www.allisoncrowe.com
