Driving a long distance from Dover to Gatwick, one late November afternoon, in the dark,, after delivering a hire car to a customer, my mate was quiet, missing his family in far- off South Africa. I put on a Cat Stevens cassette, & he started singing. The rest of the journey, was a joy, with both of us, giving it some welly, on every track, without needing to see the lyrics!
People forget how uniquely talented and expressive he was in the midst of his time and era. Very few can match his vocal elegance, lyrical magic and technical prowness. His music moves me and inspires me to this day
I saw him in person concert in New Haven, Ct. Cat put on a show like I never saw before-the hold stage was like a camera-every song the color or design would change to suit the song
I was madly in love w/Cat Stevens back in the day. Watching this gorgeous man sing this gorgeous song and even, by God . . . The guitar is gorgeous. I'm transported backwards in time again to the bedroom with his posters on the wall, his face greeted my day and ended my nights. Big damn sigh. :)
What a nice story. He was like a rol model to me. I was so impress by his presence and music. I grew my beard and hair, I took a guitar, learned some of his songs and sang them in high school, there are still old classmates who remember me for that.
Oh yes i too had the posters, i so loved him, still do. Saw him a few years ago, his music just sung to my soul, sang just a well as he did back in the day. Such a beautiful soul this man has.
I was 19 years old when I heard this song. I was going through the most painful period of my life. ( I am on my husband’s account to clarify) I had just had my first child, was unmarried, and back in 1970-71, most young women were shamed into giving their child up for adoption. This song, though I know it was most likely written for a woman, became my personal song of grief. I have since worked through all of the pain and suffering of losing that child, but listening to it today, at 69 years old, still evokes loss, suffering, tears and brokenness. It was my healing song. 😢💔
I saw him live a couple of years ago thinking he wouldn't sound like he did when he was younger. I was wrong he sounded just as amazing as he always has. Was one of the most surreal nights of my life after growing up loving his beautiful music.
totally comprehend, I saw Sinead, maybe 5 yrs ago, and she totally made my night, from the Nothing , to all her albums she rocked me, well below too! just being honest here
He stepped aside from his singing career for 20 years, that may have saved his voice and be the reason why he sounds the same today as what we heard in the '70's
@@doctorfeinstone6524 They are bad but a better example would be Eric Rudolph. He was a Christian extremist that bombed the Olympics in Atlanta and abortion clinics. Killing one group to save another is never justified and still against the 6th Commandment.
Following Cat Stevens since the beginning has been an incredible, rewarding experience. Being a witness to his pain of the political process was frustrating. First hearing about him leaving the musical arena was difficult. There has never been a time when his music was depleted by his interest in replacing war and hate with peace and love. How very fortunate for us to be able to revisit his music in this forum. Is it possible to forget our own prejudices and just appreciate this man?
I was born in 1970 and as a 3 yr old I would have my mom play Cat Stevens and I would spin and dance (esp to Moonshadow!) My dad had the 8 track in his car, and he looked nearly identical to Cat...I used to say, that's my daddy! I actually remember all of this....this music is still so soothing to me.
This is the only man that I can listen to any album of his front to back and love every single song!! What great music the 60's and early 70's produced!!!
I live in the USA; I think Cat Stevens, aka Usaf Islam, produces music about peace and love. His songs have always spoken to my spirit! I am a Christian; I have never discounted his music. Peace and Blessings to all!
One of my favorite most awesome Cat songs I grew up with. Romance, love, heartfelt. That was Cat Stevens. Always thankful for his contribution to music.
This song seems almost mystical to me. I first listened to it (and the album it was on) the summer I turned 14. I just can't explain the mystical sense I get when I hear this song now, although the romantic meaning has faded over the years. And back then, it was just his voice I heard, no videos available (although there were a few pictures on the album). It's the pure mystical music that still gets to me.... wow.
That is what real music did to us unlike what we hear today with it's preconceived video images. We used our feelings to interpret the music personal to us individually.
Met my soulmate in 1979. We were working around the world sailing the oceans. God, we loved one another! We got separated in 1985 - no phones. Reunited in 2007 - so strong so good - living across America from one another & talking …. But this song always helped me get through the pain. Listening over & over - so horrible to go through life loving the one I can’t get to. Heaven waits for us!
This has recently become my new favorite Cat song. The more u hear him the more ykur mind is blown. Amazingly beautiful melody and words. Thank you Cat/ Yusef. No one can come close to you
Cat, there's never been anyone like you. Jim Croce is the only one singing from the heart that comes to mind. I've passed on my appreciation of you to my daughters. Peace, brother
Beautiful song from YUSUFCatStevens, still making wonderful music after all these years. Great to hear about the musical "Moonshadow"starting on May31st in Melbourne, Australia. There would have been a great void in the musical world without this awesome singer/songwriter/poet/musician, for the past 46 years.
My story ... this takes me back to spring break 1972, leaving behind a long & cold winter at school in Connecticut. I met a beautiful girl from U. of No. Carolina named Patty on the beach in Miami. Walking on the beach DAY 1 with my guy friends from school we all saw her at the same time. She was with her friends. I moved quickly, and we hit it off completely. We listened to Cat all the while we were there on break. We slept only a little every night ;>) inside of a cool van that was parked on the lawn of the house where me and my buds planned to stay in Coral Gables. Oh man, I could not have dreamt something better. Perfect everything was she. Where's a time machine to take me back?
@@mayemcdonald9111 .... no, we only lasted about a year as she lived in north Jersey about 75 minutes from my parents home in Connecticut. And having fun in my Volkswagen Beetle when I would go down was a little cramped. But we indeed managed. 😎
as a thirteen year old girl, im not usualy into this kind of music but my parents used to play him all the time when i was little and listening now for the first time in years, it makes me so happy :)
Merci infiniment à mon frère TIJOS qui m à fait découvrir cet artiste. Ses chansons me servaient de fond sonore pendant mes moments d études à l université Omar BONGO du Gabon (1979-1985). Merci l' artiste
My younger brother turned me onto Cat Stevens so long ago. My brother passed very young 10 years ago and seeing this video brings back memories of him and my younger happy years.
perfection, love Cat Stevens music. could care less he believes in Islam, and now is known by Yusuf Islam. he is a gentle soul who gave us so much music from so long ago. God bless you "Cat", bless you and yours. take care brother.
Robert Widmer not at all, it doesn't effect me, nor do i care. just sick of all the hatred out there. maybe you should spend some time and read all of the other videos of Mr. Yusuf Islam in youtubeland's comments. i have very little patience with idiots, i do hope "Robert your not one of the billion of said persons. but tip of the hat, take care all.
This song takes me back to 1972-73. I had been playing guitar for a couple of years and played in the local church folk mass group. Cat Stevens was a big influence on everyone. There was a friend from school in the group who played many of his songs and even looked a bit like him. I learned so much from trying to play Cat's songs. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years now and finally I learned how to play this song. His guitar is tuned to an E chord, no wonder it was so hard to work out. LOL
I played this song at my brothers funeral. I played it if for me and all who loved him. Leave all the Politcs at home and just bring love......Love for all who we have lost
He is soooooooooooo different then anyone else, the voice is so beautiful and I don't even think there is a catagory to put it in, it is one of a kind and there will never been another...................so I can honestly say he is my favorite ever........
this music is rejuvenating- i never ever get sick of it no matter how many times i listen to it.listening to the song is like tapping into a sensitive part of me.
I LOVE this song so much - I have for 30 years. What I find most revealing about this video, though, is that is shows that Steve - not guitarist Alun Davies - is playing lead guitar. Alun is playing rhythm guitar! Even more amazing, particularly as I always found this a challenging song to play - and he's playing it perfectly, while he sings so expressively. He was truly a musical genius.
Cat Stevens is a gift to humanity. I memorized every lyric to every song this great man has produced. Cat is the epitome of such iconic music and talent like no other on this earth. Much love for this man.
Yusuf/Cat... How can I tell you I love you? I guess by saying I love you, your music and what you've added to my life and understanding of love. Thanks my brother. Rev. Tim Kendrick
thank god there is videos, so we can see this man perform, when i first heard him in the 70's, there was only lp's, 8 tracks, watching this delightful, devestatingly handsome man is a sheer joy! so yeah for video
A beautiful song of regret. I love his music and he and Jackson Browne have guided me my whole lfe. I went to his concert in '73 or 74 in Germany. Passed out from qualudes and slept thru the concert. One of the biggest regrets of my life. Life lesson...don't do drugs! For those wondering if this is a live or studio version, it's not the studio version....at 2:18 he sings `and live at night and dream' . The actual lyric is `and sleep at night and dream'. Even a genius can screw up.
Only tears..can express the appreciation I have had for this wonderful music. Words just ...well, you know...'just don't know..' Therapy in a crazy world...holding on; still. Thanks ....4 decades !
There are no words to describe this level of art and delicacy…
Driving a long distance from Dover to Gatwick, one late November afternoon, in the dark,, after delivering a hire car to a customer, my mate was quiet, missing his family in far- off South Africa. I put on a Cat Stevens cassette, & he started singing. The rest of the journey, was a joy, with both of us, giving it some welly, on every track, without needing to see the lyrics!
What a magical experience.
I think this song is as beautiful as any song ever written .
I'm with you, no..
Beautiful artist. I was 16 when I discovered him. He had just released Tea for the Tillerman. To this day I still listen to his music.
Same.
Me too. He stirs so many beautiful memories.
Me too! Beautiful songs and artist
People forget how uniquely talented and expressive he was in the midst of his time and era. Very few can match his vocal elegance, lyrical magic and technical prowness. His music moves me and inspires me to this day
I bought my first Cat Stevens album nearly 50 years ago, have enjoyed his music ever since, but then there are so many songs to love.
You forgot one item, he wrote must if not all his music-I can't find Moonshadow
Qudos to Paul Samuel-Smith and his guitar playing in this era.
I saw him in person concert in New Haven, Ct. Cat put on a show like I never saw before-the hold stage was like a camera-every song the color or design would change to suit the song
Im with you...
Have been listening to cat Stevens since 1970 I’m 63 now still listening to him
Cat Stevens is just out of this world I can't believe how talented he is I was listening to him my whole life he is an Earth Angel
Couldn’t agree more ❤
The interplay between the two guitars is mesmerizing, and that voice...
GREAT SONG 🎵 BEAUTIFUL 😊❤
Look at that face... have you ever seen anything more beautiful? And what talent ❤️
I was madly in love w/Cat Stevens back in the day. Watching this gorgeous man sing this gorgeous song and even, by God . . . The guitar is gorgeous. I'm transported backwards in time again to the bedroom with his posters on the wall, his face greeted my day and ended my nights. Big damn sigh. :)
I can't blame you, he was absolutely gorgeous!
He still is : )
What a nice story. He was like a rol model to me. I was so impress by his presence and music. I grew my beard and hair, I took a guitar, learned some of his songs and sang them in high school, there are still old classmates who remember me for that.
Oh yes i too had the posters, i so loved him, still do. Saw him a few years ago, his music just sung to my soul, sang just a well as he did back in the day. Such a beautiful soul this man has.
Same!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written
Pourquoi ?
@@zitaerictho5579 if you don’t understand you don’t understand until you do
Hearing this sweet song since my childhood. I'm 58. Always a special moment. Thanks Cat
I played this song at my bothers funeral. It touched me and all who knew my brother. Friends, lovers, brothers and sisters. LOVE YOU BROTHER
So sad, well done. Sending my love.
Reading this gave me goosebumps, sorry for your lost 🙏
I'm 15 years old and my dad showed Cat Stevens to me when I was like 7 ... since then I love him with all my soul :D
I was born in 76' ..Cat Stevens was my mom's favorite , I grew up on this music . Love it
I was 19 years old when I heard this song. I was going through the most painful period of my life. ( I am on my husband’s account to clarify) I had just had my first child, was unmarried, and back in 1970-71, most young women were shamed into giving their child up for adoption. This song, though I know it was most likely written for a woman, became my personal song of grief. I have since worked through all of the pain and suffering of losing that child, but listening to it today, at 69 years old, still evokes loss, suffering, tears and brokenness. It was my healing song. 😢💔
💔💕
Wish I was there feels like I'll never get there but I'll c him in lord's land
God bless you.💧
@@tarynciccarelloo57 Yes, amen! Wishing you continued healing!💞
I saw him live a couple of years ago thinking he wouldn't sound like he did when he was younger. I was wrong he sounded just as amazing as he always has. Was one of the most surreal nights of my life after growing up loving his beautiful music.
totally comprehend, I saw Sinead, maybe 5 yrs ago, and she totally made my night, from the Nothing , to all her albums she rocked me, well below too! just being honest here
Mark Quijada
I would really enjoy hearing an explanation of this.
@Jennifer Puhl Islam isn't ISIS. Just like christianity isn't Westboro Baptist
He stepped aside from his singing career for 20 years, that may have saved his voice and be the reason why he sounds the same today as what we heard in the '70's
@@doctorfeinstone6524 They are bad but a better example would be Eric Rudolph. He was a Christian extremist that bombed the Olympics in Atlanta and abortion clinics. Killing one group to save another is never justified and still against the 6th Commandment.
I prayed so hard you would sing to us again I guess my prayers were answered
thank you
Sound is so pure, just beautiful
Not only one of the most beautiful Cat Stevens songs, but the lyric is so true.......
My girlfriend of 64 years introduced me to cat stevens music in 1972. We are now in our sixty's and still love his music; it will never grow old to us
Underrated by far
Following Cat Stevens since the beginning has been an incredible, rewarding experience. Being a witness to his pain of the political process was frustrating. First hearing about him leaving the musical arena was difficult. There has never been a time when his music was depleted by his interest in replacing war and hate with peace and love. How very fortunate for us to be able to revisit his music in this forum. Is it possible to forget our own prejudices and just appreciate this man?
I was born in 1970 and as a 3 yr old I would have my mom play Cat Stevens and I would spin and dance (esp to Moonshadow!) My dad had the 8 track in his car, and he looked nearly identical to Cat...I used to say, that's my daddy! I actually remember all of this....this music is still so soothing to me.
Absolutely amazing talent...
When i listen to his music i feel peace and love. This is the effect he has on everyone. Such a beautiful soul. ❤
We'll said
i listen this nearly 48 years, it's still one of the best, i'd ever heared. well done Dimitri!
The bridge is about one of the most gorgeous you will ever hear.
This is the only man that I can listen to any album of his front to back and love every single song!! What great music the 60's and early 70's produced!!!
I live in the USA; I think Cat Stevens, aka Usaf Islam, produces music about peace and love. His songs have always spoken to my spirit! I am a Christian; I have never discounted his music.
Peace and Blessings to all!
Amazingly good song, played to perfection.
Bravo!
One of my favorite most awesome Cat songs I grew up with. Romance, love, heartfelt. That was Cat Stevens. Always thankful for his contribution to music.
This song seems almost mystical to me. I first listened to it (and the album it was on) the summer I turned 14. I just can't explain the mystical sense I get when I hear this song now, although the romantic meaning has faded over the years. And back then, it was just his voice I heard, no videos available (although there were a few pictures on the album). It's the pure mystical music that still gets to me.... wow.
+Treebard I hadn't heard it for a long time, then someone posted it on social media, and all the memories came flooding back to me...I just love it.
Nice. That was a great admission.
That is what real music did to us unlike what we hear today with it's preconceived video images. We used our feelings to interpret the music personal to us individually.
What an amazing person
Met my soulmate in 1979. We were working around the world sailing the oceans. God, we loved one another! We got separated in 1985 - no phones. Reunited in 2007 - so strong so good - living across America from one another & talking …. But this song always helped me get through the pain. Listening over & over - so horrible to go through life loving the one I can’t get to. Heaven waits for us!
Gets me right in my soul. Loved everything about him.
Always amazing song ! God Bless you Cat Stevens/Yusuf. ❤🙏❤
This has recently become my new favorite Cat song. The more u hear him the more ykur mind is blown. Amazingly beautiful melody and words. Thank you Cat/ Yusef. No one can come close to you
i agree totally!!!!
Cat, there's never been anyone like you. Jim Croce is the only one singing from the heart that comes to mind. I've passed on my appreciation of you to my daughters. Peace, brother
Yep- been a fan of the same 2 guys for over 50 yrs.
the timbre of his voice.. extremely gratifying and soothing to the soul! One of my favorite artists.
Simply Compelling Music !!!!! And The Many Artful Turns !!!!!
One of the best singers and songwriters of all time. Born in London, dad Greek, mum Swedish.
It's performances like this one that remind me again of why I love Cat Stevens so much! Thank you for uploading this wonderful video! :-) Sandy
I have been listening to Cat for over 40 years, yet he still manages to send that charismatic tingle up my spine. Rock on!
Beautiful song from YUSUFCatStevens, still making wonderful music after all these years. Great to hear about the musical "Moonshadow"starting on May31st in Melbourne, Australia. There would have been a great void in the musical world without this awesome singer/songwriter/poet/musician, for the past 46 years.
True
Yusef would not have written this.Cat did though
È una canzone meravigliosa che solo un uomo meraviglioso come Cat poteva scrivere un ❤⚘❤
My story ... this takes me back to spring break 1972, leaving behind a long & cold winter at school in Connecticut. I met a beautiful girl from U. of No. Carolina named Patty on the beach in Miami. Walking on the beach DAY 1 with my guy friends from school we all saw her at the same time. She was with her friends. I moved quickly, and we hit it off completely. We listened to Cat all the while we were there on break. We slept only a little every night ;>) inside of a cool van that was parked on the lawn of the house where me and my buds planned to stay in Coral Gables. Oh man, I could not have dreamt something better. Perfect everything was she. Where's a time machine to take me back?
LordofDublin4 That sounds so nice. Do you keep in touch?
@@mayemcdonald9111 .... no, we only lasted about a year as she lived in north Jersey about 75 minutes from my parents home in Connecticut. And having fun in my Volkswagen Beetle when I would go down was a little cramped. But we indeed managed. 😎
Such a beautiful tune....
This is soooo beautiful!!!!
The guitar play is marvelous!!!! Love it❤️
Cat sei semplicemente meraviglioso❤
Good music.🎶 ❤Still like hearing his music. Thanks for sharing.👍Cats in the cradle will always be my favorite song.
as a thirteen year old girl, im not usualy into this kind of music but my parents used to play him all the time when i was little and listening now for the first time in years, it makes me so happy :)
One of the first albums I owned, 1971. Have listened to Cat my whole life.
Such an inspiration! Beautiful
No one has the unique sound of this beautiful soul🎶💖
Absolutely perfect voice!!
Loved his voice ever since I was a child
Beautiful voice, awesome guitar, incredible song writer and sooooooo damn handsome!!!
Merci infiniment à mon frère TIJOS qui m à fait découvrir cet artiste. Ses chansons me servaient de fond sonore pendant mes moments d études à l université Omar BONGO du Gabon (1979-1985). Merci l' artiste
My younger brother turned me onto Cat Stevens so long ago. My brother passed very young 10 years ago and seeing this video brings back memories of him and my younger happy years.
Very Deeply, Insightful Music !!!!! Cat Stevens At His Height !!!!!
perfection, love Cat Stevens music. could care less he believes in Islam, and now is known by Yusuf Islam. he is a gentle soul who gave us so much music from so long ago. God bless you "Cat", bless you and yours. take care brother.
Why should it matter what faith he chooses to follow? Does it really effect your life in any way?
Robert Widmer not at all, it doesn't effect me, nor do i care. just sick of all the hatred out there. maybe you should spend some time and read all of the other videos of Mr. Yusuf Islam in youtubeland's comments. i have very little patience with idiots, i do hope "Robert your not one of the billion of said persons. but tip of the hat, take care all.
Saw him in 1971 here in Detroit. Just a great talent!
He is just so wonderful..that voice and that sweet..sweet.. heart
Wonderful song from a wonderful album from a wonderful singer from a wonderful man.
Such a beautiful song, I have just found this song for the first time in my life on 13/06/2019, simple with beautiful words... He is so talented!! :)
Cat could sing Jingle Bells and I would be right there.
After listening to cat for 40 years saw him live in 2017 brilliant happy man
beautiful song, beautiful music , beautiful man, beautiful soul.
A beautiful man and great humanitarian, oh and the most handsome man in our universe. 😊
Just an amazingly talented man...Incredible song...
What a beautiful and heartfelt song. Love it!
I love all of Cat Stevens songs.Brings me way back to the days of my first boyfriend and all those glorious feelings!
I agree! I'll never tire of playing his wonderful music which I've been listening to for 40 years. He was and remains the best!!
This song takes me back to 1972-73. I had been playing guitar for a couple of years and played in the local church folk mass group. Cat Stevens was a big influence on everyone. There was a friend from school in the group who played many of his songs and even looked a bit like him. I learned so much from trying to play Cat's songs. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years now and finally I learned how to play this song. His guitar is tuned to an E chord, no wonder it was so hard to work out. LOL
such a beautiful song from all those years ago.i love it to pieces.
I played this song at my brothers funeral. I played it if for me and all who loved him. Leave all the Politcs at home and just bring love......Love for all who we have lost
Saw Cat twice in the early 70's; great concerts with lot's of memories.
Thank you!! You speak of love and that is such a wonderful thing. HOLD ON TO IT
He is soooooooooooo different then anyone else, the voice is so beautiful and I don't even think there is a catagory to put it in, it is one of a kind and there will never been another...................so I can honestly say he is my favorite ever........
this music is rejuvenating- i never ever get sick of it no matter how many times i listen to it.listening to the song is like tapping into a sensitive part of me.
Same
I LOVE this song so much - I have for 30 years. What I find most revealing about this video, though, is that is shows that Steve - not guitarist Alun Davies - is playing lead guitar. Alun is playing rhythm guitar! Even more amazing, particularly as I always found this a challenging song to play - and he's playing it perfectly, while he sings so expressively. He was truly a musical genius.
Actually the lead shifts between them. When Cat is singing, alun has the lead. Watch Alun pick up and put down his pick.
One of my favorite Cat Stevenssongs!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a beautiful song!
Cat Stevens is a gift to humanity. I memorized every lyric to every song this great man has produced. Cat is the epitome of such iconic music and talent like no other on this earth. Much love for this man.
Cat Stevens is a gentle reminder of just how amazing my GenX childhood was, pure innocence. ❤️
Yusuf/Cat... How can I tell you I love you? I guess by saying I love you, your music and what you've added to my life and understanding of love.
Thanks my brother.
Rev. Tim Kendrick
Such a great song and sung exquisitely. These guys were soo very good. Glad I had the chance to grow up listening to this mans songs and message.
Timeless music touches the soul with a powerful yet simple message and remains for all time
thank god there is videos, so we can see this man perform, when i first heard him in the 70's, there was only lp's, 8 tracks, watching this delightful, devestatingly handsome man is a sheer joy! so yeah for video
Instantly I am transported back to age 18. Loved/love his music ever since.
love..passion..youth..
that song made my night so fine..
He was a joy to listen to, all of his songs were timeless classics, wonderful lyrics and beautiful melodies. One of the best singer /songwriters ever!
Still listen to this on the lp I bought in the early 70s. Gets better with time.
A beautiful song of regret. I love his music and he and Jackson Browne have guided me my whole lfe. I went to his concert in '73 or 74 in Germany. Passed out from qualudes and slept thru the concert. One of the biggest regrets of my life. Life lesson...don't do drugs! For those wondering if this is a live or studio version, it's not the studio version....at 2:18 he sings `and live at night and dream' . The actual lyric is `and sleep at night and dream'. Even a genius can screw up.
I love every music of the CAT STEVENS .he best of singer the world.😍😍❤🙏
what a great artist!!!!
Only tears..can express the appreciation I have had for this wonderful music. Words just ...well, you know...'just don't know..' Therapy in a crazy world...holding on; still. Thanks ....4 decades !
Great quality and beautiful song........thanks for sharing!
One of my favorite Cat tunes.💙💙💙
Beautiful!
this is the most precious song I ever heard......means so much personally to me