What kind of relationship did Leonard Cohen have with Janis Joplin?

Question

I read somewhere that Chelsea Hotel #2 is about Leonard's relationship with Janis Joplin. What was this, when did it take place, etc?

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Answer 1

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They were supposed former lovers. Read the link below, it has a lot of information:

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2…

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Interesting, thanks.

Answer 2

didn't Janis like girls?

Answer 3

i heard they were "lovers", but i bet he wasn't as close to her as pigpen....
http://60sfurther.com/JanisTribute/Janis…

Answer 4

I heard that the song was about them having had a relationship. I'm not sure on the specifics of that relationship,but I know that he expressed regret about the song after she died.