Leonard Cohen - undoubtedly one of Canada's National treasures - was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of fame at a Gala Event at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Thursday.
The legendary balladeer - at seventy-five (the oldest inductee in the music industry's hallowed halls) - cut a fine swath at the glittering red carpet celebration in stylish chic black tie and signature Fedora as industry biggies and fans applauded from the sidelines.
Two gracious long-time friends - Judy Collins and K.D. Lang - honored the poet with live! performances.
Ms. Collins touched all with a haunting rendition of Suzanne, while Ms. Lang nabbed the opportunity to take an eloquent stab at "Hallelujah".
Other performers honored included Earth Wind & Fire, Paul Simon, and Taylor Swift.
Highlights of the night included a Bruce Horsnby tribute to Phil Collins (winner of the Johnny Mercer Award) with an acoustic performance of "Another Day in Paradise".
Piano Man - Billy Joel - had a hoot mapping out the evolution of a handful of his hits such as "Uptown Girl" and "Just the Way You Are"
Taylor Swift nabbed the Hal David Starlight Award.
In one poignant moment the beauty was inspired to give her take on songwriting.
"For me, songwriting is an escape from reality, where you have to say exactly the right thing at exactly the right time."
John Mayer probably said it best when he underscored that she was not a product of the hype machine, but rather, "everyone agreeing that something is fabulous."
Taylor is that, 'fer sure!
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