Leonard Cohen's voice called a 'blessing'
Musician Leonard Cohen performs at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 18, 2012, in New York City.
Mike Lawrie | Getty Images 2012
Today's Morning Edition music is from "You Want it Darker" the title track from Leonard Cohen's forthcoming album.
The full album, which was produced by his son Adam, is due out in October.
Cohen released this song Wednesday on his 82nd birthday. On NPR's All Songs Considered blog, Bob Boilen writes, "In a year when we've lost so many, it feels good and comforting to have this old soul with us, lending us his voice, each day a blessing."
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