Yesterday, Canada\u2019s cultural icon Leonard Cohen died at the age of 82. He was a singer, poet and novelist and his works explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and relationships. He blended folk music with a darker, sexual edge and he had fans all around the world, including musicians such as Bob Dylan and R.E.M.. His hugely influential work spanned nearly 50 years and he is included in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Furthermore, he was a Companion of the Order of Canada, which is the nation\u2019s highest civilian honour.\u00a0He released 14 albums in total and just last month, he released a new album called \u201cYou Want it Darker\u201d and he also toured earlier this year. The record label Sony posted a statement on Facebook saying that the world has lost \u201cone of music\u2019s most revered on prolific visionaries\u201d.<\/p>\n
In honour of Leonard Cohen, here are some of his greatest songs:<\/p>\n