I used to listen to Cohen almost 25 odd years ago. His music was depressing and made me feel better about myself! I became aware of him thru his album "songs from a room". Thinking about that title suggests he didnt get out much and thats depression related eh Mark L . Actually i was told that many suicides owe their existence to his mournful ballads. (Long posts have a similar effect lol)

If you go out to one of his tunes may i suggest a couple to get you in the mood ok. "passing through" ought to get the crowd cosy and cheerful, or the more popular "bird on a wire" if youre wanting to make a big splash :) personally i would go with a beatles song. but thats just me.