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Poet, singer, songwriter, lover of women, budhist monk, at the age of 70, Leonard Cohen continues to fascinate his fans both old and new. Since his mid-50s his reputation has risen steadily, and he continues to give pleasure to the million or so people who buy his records.

As well as being a poet of iconic status, the "godfather of gloom" is a musician's musician, a primary influence on generations of new artists. It's Cohen's songwriting say his most passionate fans that sets him above his contemporaries. And over the years there have been several tribute albums and covers by artists as diverse as Bono, Nina Simone, and REM.

With the release of his new album "Dear Heather" this autumn, "What Leonard Cohen Did for Me" will celebrate the singer-songwriter's original career - from promising young poet and novelist in Canada, to international pop sensation. Musicians, writers and performers including Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Ian McCulloch, Arthur Smith, Kathryn Williams, Paul Morley, pay tribute to his work.