Leonard Cohen is one of the finest singer-songwriters of the past half century, and the 2006 documentary I''M YOUR MAN pays tribute to his genius. The soundtrack to the film is a collection of live performances taken from Hal Willner''s concert series "Came So Far for Beauty: An Evening of Leonard Cohen Songs." Among those involved in the events were Rufus and Martha Wainwright, the McGarrigles, Teddy Thompson, Jarvis Cocker, and Cohen''s heir apparent, Nick Cave. While none of the versions can compete with Cohen''s brilliantly evocative originals, the interpretations are done so lovingly and with such admiration and zest (Cave''s demonically sleazy riff on "I''m Your Man" is particularly inspired), the disc works nicely as a fitting tribute to Cohen and an apt companion piece to the film.

TRACK LIST:
• I''m Your Man - Nick Cave
• Chelsea Hotel No. 2 - Rufus Wainwright
• Everybody Knows - Rufus Wainwright
• Guests, The - Laurie Anderson
• If It Be Your Will - Antony
• Sisters Of Mercy - Beth Orton
• Future, The - Teddy Thompson
• Winter Lady - Kate McGarrigle/Anna McGarrigle
• Traitor, The - Martha Wainwright
• Famous Blue Raincoat - The Handsome Family
• Suzanne - Nick Cave
• Bird On A Wire - Perla Batalla
• I Can''t Forget - Jarvis Cocker
• Alexandra Leaving - Linda Thompson
• Tonight Will Be Fine - Teddy Thompson
• Tower Of Song - Leonard Cohen/U2

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS:
• Laurie Anderson
• Perla Batalla
• Nick Cave
• Jarvis Cocker
• Leonard Cohen
• Handsome Family (The)
• Beth Orton
• Linda Thompson
• Teddy Thompson
• U2
• Martha Wainwright
• Rufus Wainwright