Father and Son by Cat Stevens you would love ❤

@tomg6318

Ай бұрын

Great song but that video they attached to it is totally annoying I hope they don't use that one

In 1971 some (53) years ago. The great Folk Rocker and singer/songwriter Cat Stevens had a great album titled "Tea For The Tillerman." On that album "Wild World " was one of those songs. I remember when I was a 17-year-old junior in high school. Cat Stevens was one of our greatest singer/songwriters. Now that I am 70-year-old senior citizen. The song still brings back great memories of my high school youth and the joy I had listening to such memorable songs as this. Great reaction as always. How bless we Baby Boomers were to have grown up at a time with poets like Cat Stevens who put their poems to song were an everyday occurrence. Priceless! Florida USA.

@baskervillebee6097

Ай бұрын

Tea For The Tillerman is the best album.

@2Cambourne

Ай бұрын

@@baskervillebee6097 It truly is one of the greatest of all times. Thanks for your kind reply.

@wendyryder2708

Ай бұрын

VERY blessed!

@2Cambourne

Ай бұрын

@@wendyryder2708 Yes we were. Thank you for kind comment. God Bless.

"Where do the children play", is really good (and makes you think!)

This guy wrote some beautiful songs. He also did a beautiful cover of the Hymn "Morning Has Broken "with piano arranged and performed by the genius Rick Wakeman.

@TimSpangler-rd6vs

Ай бұрын

Yes it is

When I was in the sixth form back in 1972, all the boys were into Led Zeppelin and all the girls loved Cat Stevens. Truth is everybody loved Cat Stevens. Everything he did was brilliant.

Father and Son a must.

Mr Big released a cover version as a single in 1993.

Couples who can bond together thru Cat Steven’s music are destined to be together. My wife and I did in our late teens. 50 years later, we are still together! Love your reactions! Peace - from British Columbia, Canada!

@MerchantOfAlba

Ай бұрын

Wow, 50 years?! That's something 💚 All the best for the future! Warm wishes from Romania ☺️💚

@edithdriver2094

Ай бұрын

That was sweet

Cat Stevens always hit the spot... this song is certainly no exception. LOVE your thoughts and reactions. He really touches the soul... and another song that does that beautifully is "RUBY LOVE"... an amazing song that doesn't get enough love. Cheers!

"Father And Son" beautiful lyrics and very clever presentation!

I'm 70 and Cat was such a great part of my youth, every time l hear him l feel young again. Thanks for the rejuvenation! I'm glad you love him so I can hear him more, keep them coming he has so many hits. Peace ✌️ ☮️ ❤Gary

Cat Stevens first Top Ten hit. Love it!❤ Yes it's his. He wrote it.

And,I might add that these 2s reactions are so so genuine, heartwarming and insightful too. The best around. Dominica is a force of nature. André!!!! Your wife's absolutely beautiful.

@765ketyjo

Ай бұрын

And guys. If I may make a recommendation for you!!!! Emily's linge. The song -a moment in time . Beautiful evocative voice and a beautiful composition of a song. I'm pretty confident you'll both enjoy this

Jimmy Cliff had big hit with this song in the 70’s.

@user-fm5yg6de8n

Ай бұрын

I too heard the Jimmy Cliff version before Cats

His song Father and Son is a masterpiece!!! He sing from two perspectives. The father's words in a lower octave to convey calm wisdom. The son's words in a higher octave to convey anxious yearning. The song is a disagreement between the two. In the latter half the father is in the foreground with the son in the background, and then the son comes to the foreground and father's lines are layered behind. It is a masterpiece!

This one was huge for Cat Stevens.

You guys are among my very favorite reactors!

@MerchantOfAlba

Ай бұрын

Thank you 💚

Wild World is probably my favorite Cat Stevens song! Stevens is a great songwriter!

he wrote and sang the big cover hit The First Cut is the Deepest which you may want to hear.

Cat Stevens always gives you something to think about

I like Moonshadow, it’s short and lyrics might seem weird but I love it.

I loved this song when I was growing up in the 1970s!

I was around 19 when he was the biggest star in the music world in 1972/3. He crosses genres for me. You can be a rock fan or pop, but you'll find something fascinating and intriguing there.Really really liked his work at the time.Now,at 70,as my musical taste has matured,only now am I appreciating the true majesty of his songs . Profound, meaningful Ballad/folk classics abound I'm getting so much genuine joy listening to his stuff once again. This, along with Father and son. And remember the days in the old school yard are my particular favourites

PLEASE do Father and Son! It is such a beautiful song! Very emotional~

Jimmy Cliff had a hit and a great version with this song which he recorded in 1971.

Maxi Priest also did a cover in the reggae style, in the 90's from memory

My mother dedicated this song to me as a young 18 year old going out into the big, wild world. My smile is the one thing I've always liked, so this is a double hitter for me. 😎😎😎😎

I would recommend also Jim Croce.. just like Cat, he has great songs. I personally like ‘bad, bad Leroy Brown’ but he has other great ones like ‘I have to say I love u’, ‘Operator’, ‘time in a bottle’ etc…

He has offered so much with his magic & spirited songs. Cat Stevens was singing songs in my home while growing up & they always offered a sense of fun, comfort & energy that were all good. His lyrics & instruments are pretty perfect, with wisdom & grace. Thank you!

I mentioned earlier that music is my refuge, my sanctuary and my therapist. When I said therapist, this is the #1 album that comes to my mind. It helped me thru some very troubled times in my youth, and still does to this day. Every song goes straight to the heart and soul. Particular faves include "Miles From Nowhere", "Sad Lisa", "Father and Son", "On The Road To Find Out", and I could really just list every song!

Looking through the comments, I notice that no one has suggested 'I Love My Dog' which was Cat's first single, released in 1966. I always remember the DJs laughing over a song about a dog by a singer named Cat! I'm sure you will like it.

@terrycunningham8118

Ай бұрын

I also remember Matthew And Son.

Yes, agree with some others, quite confidant you would enjoy "Father and Son"

The song was covered by “ Mr Big” in 1993

Love this song i was a wild child,i ran away from home at 15 when this song came out , hitchhiking from New York State ,went to Mexico, & settled in Arizona seems like this song would play every time i got in someones car .🎵🎶💗Great reaction 💗

Love seeing the exact moment someone realises that they've heard something before from another life! 😊

Another great reaction. My favorite Cat Stevens song is "Father and Son". Not to be morbid, but I've thought about asking it to be played it at my funeral. So pensive & beautiful, like Cat himself.

I heard this win it was new loved it then love it now bless be

You must react to his other great song "Foreigner Suite (1973)." It's considered a 19-minute Rock Opera. It's also the title of the album. In the early seventies Rock Operas were written and performed by various artist. In 1968 the Broadway Rock Opera "Hair." Was a big hit. And in 1979 it became a big movie hit. In 1973 the Rock Opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" was the smash on Broadway, the Movies and the Album. The rock group "The Who" wrote the Rock Opera "Tommy (1975)." Then came "Bohemian Rhapsody 1975" by the group Queen. Foreigner Suite is a long song he felt was not played enough on the radio because of the length of the song. He felt it was one of his best songs he has ever written. I agree with him. Florida USA.

He is outstanding!

Excellent reactions from both of you. Glad you're enjoying Cat Stevens output. On his 3 Breakout LPs, Tea For the Tillerman, Teaser and the Forecast + Catch Bull St Four, there's hardly a bad song anywhere. I'll recommend "Hard Headed Woman" & "Miles from Nowhere" from the first and 'Sitting" and "Can't Keep it In" from the last. I'm certainly enjoying first listens to music I grew up with, and still play.

@Prone2Thrill

Ай бұрын

Excellent songs no doubt

I LOVE it when you guys hear a song that you have heard before and loved! That feeling of epiphany is awesome to watch!

His father was Greek and his mother was Swedish. They owned a London restaurant where he and his sister were waiters at an early age .

One of my favourite songs of his

Back in 71/72 he was riding the crest of a wave . His output was staggering.Moonshadow, Mathew and sons,father and son, morning has broken.In particular I recall school yard,a much underrated classic. He was the biggest pop/rock star around at the time. His songs have real impact and insights coming from such a young man. 24 maybe. It's crazy just how good he was.

A reaction to the first cut is the deepest from the same artist cat stevens

Andre...hahaha. I get that same look here at home from time to time with my lovely wife

Wide world, morning has broken and Matthew and sons are cat Steven’s essential listening

It was Jimmy Cliff!!!! Great reaction.

one of the best "break up" songs ever.

Must do - 'how can i tell you ' next !

my favorite song by cat is the hurt great tune !

This is my favorite song that Yusuf ever did, but he has so many awesome songs.

If you haven’t yet, check out his On the Road to Find Out and Oh Very Young…..

Such a pleasure to see the joy on your faces as you listen to one of my favourite artists ever You should definitely give his "Father and Son" a spin along with "How Can I Tell You"

Love Cat Steven’s music just loved what ever he did he was such a beautiful person who did so much great music. Another great reaction from you two.

Pure talent!!!

The only thing I would ask of you is to check out how he has lived his life. One of the world's most inspiring men in all that he has done and taught us.

A few years ago, I remember seeing live concert footage of Cat Stevens. I think if you type 'Magic Cat' tour or 'Magic Kat' tour into the SEARCH bar.....something will show up. AHHH. TRY 'MAJIKAT EARTH TOUR-1976

The band, Mr. Big, an American rock band did a cover (so did a lot of other people) in 1993 so that's probably the one you remember.

@freddiejupiter442

Ай бұрын

Wow, they ALL did their covers in '93! Cool! JK I'm making fun of your sentence structure like an A hole.

@winstonsmith8441

Ай бұрын

@@freddiejupiter442 I knew someone would make that observation and you did not disappoint! I originally had the parenthetical after "1993" but I moved it to after "cover" to avoid that implication. Apparently, I failed.

Tea For The Tillerman is one of those albums that changed my life. You two should listen to the whole album just for your own lovely experience. The track after this is Sad Lisa ... a beautifully sad ballad.

💖 Cat Stevens 🙋🏻‍♀️🇲🇽

It’s hard to express just how special Cat Steven’s music was.

I love Cat Stevens. I have heard this song hundreds of times. This is the first time I have heard the lyrics in a spiteful light. It's almost like he is saying, "Get the hell out if you want. See if youyou can do better. Try and get by on your looks or smile alone." Maybe the times have changed, or maybe I am cynical in my old age... But listening and reading the lryics now makes me feel like he is degrading the object of his affection. Still love his music. "I will always see you as a child, girl." Hits me the wrong way. I will listen again in a bit and see if I change my view. This was always a feel-good song for me. Not so much today.

@DrStrangelove3891

Ай бұрын

Yusuf/Cat Stevens once said in an interview that he was actually talking to himself. I hope that makes you feel better 😎, because to be honest, 'I'll always remember you as a child' sounded very condescending to me too.

@texwebb

Ай бұрын

@@DrStrangelove3891 Hmmm... Talkimg to himself about himself or talking to himself about her? We all have fleeting thoughts when having to go through these things. Hopefully we are mature enough to hang on to the positive thoughts in the end. I dont think I ever truly listened to the lyrics before. Even though I would happily sing along. I think the dichotomy between what I percieve as spiteful lyrics and the upbeat tempo of the music is bothering me here. I just enjoy the music.

Please please please - 'how can i tell you ' next !

@MrNormaltoo

Ай бұрын

most likely to bring on the waterworks, perhaps my fave.

I always loved his music because I heard it from my parents, but then VH1 did behind the music on him, Made me a even bigger fan. he's a great singer song writer. Yall keep up the great work much love from Lawton Fort Sill Oklahoma.

One of my favourite songs ever. I'm a little bit jealous of you, getting to hear his music for the first time. Still so many awesome songs still to hear, and I'm just loving your reactions so much. Thank you, you always make me smile. 😊✌❤

Another dynamite reaction from you both, had me grinning from ear to ear 😂

Dominika, your hair looks great!

@MerchantOfAlba

Ай бұрын

Oh thank you! ☺️

Maxi Priest and Mr. Big had successful cover versions of the song, released in 1988 and 1993.

Loved watching your reaction to this song, Cat Stevens was/is an exceptionally talented guy and he's one of my all time favourites. This particular song has been covered by lot's of artists including Jimmy Cliff and Maxi Priest. Keep up the good wood work guys✌

Loved his Music such a unique voice'#👍👍

I love watching you two. You make me feel happy. Thank you for BBC that. And a little added hope for our troubled world. Please continue.

@MerchantOfAlba

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 💚😊

'If I laugh' is a great live song here on the tube. But most everything should be from the studio at first. There's 10 songs just off "Tea for the Tillerman" alone. I love to imagine these artist walking on to the Idol, Voice, AGT shows and imagine how the judges would react.

One of my absolute favs from high school and college. Super catchy and great lyrics. He's got that folksy style with an endearing voice. Totally love it. Thanks for playing it again. Not sure who copied it; imitation is the sincerest form of flattery they say. 👍

My favorite Timeless Cat Stevens hit

There is an amazing movie called Harold and Maude, in which the director (Hal Ashby) got Cat Steven’ permission to use his songs throughout the film. This beautiful movie is truly aided by Steve’s’ music.

Mr. Big did the cover in the 90's 😊

Maxi preast and Jimmy cliff both did covers of this song

OH WoW!!! YAY ha YOU are doing one of my very **Favs** OH but yes this one totally makes me **Cry** cuz also someone in my Life had told me this song reminds them of me still not sure if that is a good or bad thing tho heh BUT i had already **Luvd** this song long before that person told me that so yea either way it holds a very **Special** place in my **Heart** & once again **Cat Stevens** is such a **BeautifulBeing** just the word **Beautiful** is like synonymous with **Cat Stevens** **Sigh** **Swoon** **Tears** Thank YOU for reacting to this song! **ManyPixieHugz&Luvz**

I could tell by the look on your face that you knew this one. It is a good song.

Another excellent choice of song!!! Can I make you a suggestion? If so, that of reacting to listening to an exceptional composition by the American folk rock singer (originally from Texas) SHAWN PHILLIPS entitled "She Was Waiting For Her Mother At The Station In Torino And You Know I Love You Baby But It's. ..” (1970; and commonly called “Woman”). If you (and many of your viewers) do not know this song or the particular voice of PHILLIPS, then I can assure you of a magnificent discovery. You certainly won't be disappointed. Quite the contrary! A true masterpiece of the genre. Thanks. [NB: I recommend using the recording from the album 'The Best of Shawn Phillips, The A&M Years' available on YT. The sound is excellent.]

‘Just remember there’s a lot of bad and beware’: words to live by!

PS.I think my favourite album is his album 'Foreigner'.There is a track called 'Foreigner suite' it is beautiful but is 18mins long.I really recommend listening ❤

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This song was written to his daughter

@ianmcgrath4170

Ай бұрын

Cat didnt have a daughter in 1971mthis song was about himself.

You guys must please listen to "Boy with the moon and star on his head"---by Cat Stevens....an amazing and beautiful song and story. Peace

Try The First Cut is the Deepest. Another Cat Stevens song that has been covered many many times.

check him singing How can I tell you..

Please check out his song "lady d'arbanville"! It is such an amazing song!

Its like a child girl, with your reaction - Dominika. Don't you agree Andrei :-) Love from Norway

Saw him in Mobile Alabama 50 years ago. Started with a 10 foot spinning box, exploding and he was on stage by himself.

"Ruby Love" and "Lady D'Arbanville"

maybe your thinking of the Mr Big version or Jimmy Cliff.

Good song, however 'Morning Has Broken' is the one for me from Cat Stevens. It was performed at our wedding nearly 42 years ago.

This was covered by Mr Big in the 1990’s

I know Mr. Big did a cover also Maxi Priest.

try "moon shadow' by him it's such a beautiful song

Maxi Priest did a great Reggae cover of this song :)

Cat Stevens wrote some gorgeous songs with meaningful,lovely peaceful lyrics.......apart from " im gonna get me a gun" !!! Im not even sure he'd be allowed to sing it nowadays😮

@laurieford5257

Ай бұрын

Had to go listen to it. Never heard of it before. Interesting 🤔

Try lady d”Abanville , a simple song with just guitars of all his songs I still pick it above all others