New Song: Watch Leonard Cohen Perform “I’ve Got A Secret”

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Cohen in Dublin.

Cohen in Dublin.

Leonard Cohen premiered a new song, “I’ve Got A Secret,” at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday evening, September 12, 2013.

Some of the lyrics are from another song, “Feels So Good,” that Cohen played during his 2009 tour, but has not released on record, according to Rolling Stone.

Cohen often spends years working on a song before he’s comfortable releasing it, Sylvie Simmons reported in her superb biography, “I’m Your Man: The Life Of Leonard Cohen.”

An excellent video of the performance was uploaded by a fan.

     

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