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@cjm-jr9xk

2 жыл бұрын

Please react to Brian Wilson presents SMiLE. I’ve been asking forever, and I would love to see your reaction to the underrated masterpiece

@ele97735

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of your T-shirts and I love it

@lanceoliver3827

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGiGqNd9m8vKibg.html Live about 5yrs ago. One of my favorites Yusuf/Cat Stevens songs " Trouble"

@willowb1527

2 жыл бұрын

All day everyday. Peace to the peaceful Shine on. ✌️🙏

@reality6968

2 жыл бұрын

Wild world is a beautiful song kzread.info/dash/bejne/mppnudOmdaSYY6g.html

Morning has broken by cat Stevens. He makes the song so peaceful.

@1177kc

2 жыл бұрын

My most favorite song of all songs.

@JadedBelle

2 жыл бұрын

I have awesome memories of my grandmother singing this song. She played Cat, Aaron Neville, and James Taylor every weekend morning. Peaceful vibes!

@rtwbikerider

2 жыл бұрын

Before Rick Wakeman was the keyboard player with Yes, he was a successful studio musician. His recollection of the recording of Morning Has Broken is fascinating and humorous. Check out this audio clip for the story and a solo piano performance. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGhrrM2NnLXSdbQ.html

@kimberlywarren1183

2 жыл бұрын

I just love this song. It just washes over you.

@ronforeman2556

2 жыл бұрын

"Morning Has Broken" kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJeNz7CCc9Gvoto.html is actually a Christian Hymn of Thanksgiving, with text by English poet and children's author Eleanor Farjeon set to the Scottish Gaelic tune "Bunessan." It first appeared in the second edition of Songs of Praise (1931). In 1971, Yes keyboardist/composer Rick Wakeman happened to be recording his album "The Six Wives of Henry the Eighth" while Cat Stevens was in an adjacent studio working on songs for what would become "Teaser and the Firecat." Wakeman sat down and began to improvise a piano accompaniment to "Morning has Broken," which was a rough sketch of what would later become "Catherine Howard" kzread.info/dash/bejne/inyDr9GaaMLfkdI.html . Engineers rolled the tape, and the rest is history. Except that Wakeman would not receive due credit or royalties for his contribution until sometime after 2000.

“Peace train”, “Father and son”, “Trouble”, “If you want to sing out, sing out”, “The hurt”, “Another Saturday night”

@JUSTMAR1E

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!!!!

@imagine1004

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@dreamweaver8913

2 жыл бұрын

"Peace Train"!!!

@karenmanemeit7803

2 жыл бұрын

He made a children’s book from the lyrics of Peace Train 💜

@brucefrank5556

2 жыл бұрын

Where Do the Children Play?

“Tea For The Tillerman“ and “Teaser And The Firecat“ are two of the best albums of all time. Every single song on each one is great.

@ddiamondr1

2 жыл бұрын

Great albums!

@aircap

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the sound of my childhood for real

@tammybrennan2040

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome 👍❤️💜👍☮️

@baskervillebee6097

2 жыл бұрын

Loved, Loved his songs! Wore the grooves flat on these LPs.

@sallybannister6224

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness Vinny yes . Where do the children play, is a great track, How do I tell you that I love you, ( not you Vinny) is also so beautiful . Cat Stevens converted to Islam., or maybe just returned to it ?, He is now Yusuf Islam . He was refused entry to the US , maybe shortly after 9/11. .. Your brothers and sisters in the UK will be thinking of you all tomorrow .. 20 years on. 🙏🏻🙏🏾❤️💜

He was in his teens when he wrote "The First Cut Is the deepest" And was later covered by Rod Stewart & Sheryl Crow....One of my favorite albums he did was "Catch the Bull at 4"

@trumphatesyou

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody recommended this? Crazy!

@1nelsondj

2 жыл бұрын

I love Rod Stewart's cover of it, my favorite by him.

@aletmartins6940

2 жыл бұрын

Wow - I’ve loved “The first cut is the deepest” for decades and never knew Cat Stevens wrote it! I had most of his songs on vinyl. One learns a lot in the comments. Thanks.

@jjwatcher

2 жыл бұрын

P.P.Arnold covered it first I believe.

Morning has Broken, moonshadow, and peace train are also great songs by cat stevens

@kevinl4292

2 жыл бұрын

Add Father and Son to that list and it would be exactly what songs I'd suggest

@williamhill6447

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinl4292 I can roll with you on that. I didn’t want to get greedy and ask for more than 3. Lol

@evaczarnojanczyk1432

2 жыл бұрын

We used to sing Morning Has Broken every morning in grade 2. It started the day off beautifully!

@willowb1527

2 жыл бұрын

Peace train. Peace train. Peace train. Oh did I mention Peace train..

@sallybannister6224

2 жыл бұрын

Moonshadow !! Fab fab fab

His song " moonshadow" is great.

@MrsNash100

2 жыл бұрын

I've been singing "Moonshadow" to my almost-two-year-old grandson since he was born.

Where Do The Children Play is another good one by Cat. Tea For the Tillerman us a fantastic album.

@TheKitchenerLeslie

2 жыл бұрын

Why did he use THAT title? Probably because he likes 'em young.

@Canthro

2 жыл бұрын

Another good Cat Stevens song is Father and Son.

"Tea For The Tillerman" album.... a must with headphones... coffee... a tear, a smile, optimism on an overcast afternoon. Life is good.

@anncaswell8569

2 жыл бұрын

A friend bought me this album. I love it

@ConglomerationCat

2 жыл бұрын

@@anncaswell8569 One of the best.

@deborahcornell171

2 жыл бұрын

@Tabby Lovely comment.💙

@ConglomerationCat

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahcornell171 Thank you, much needed in these times 🎵

Jamel, every year on New Year's Day I make a point of listening to his song "Peace Train", to kick off another trip around the sun. It is definitely your kind of tune. Cat is all about peace & love, love & peace.

@sonnyd1222

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest the "Yusuf/ Cat Stevens - Peace Train (live Majikat - Earth Tour 1976)" version. It's a fantastic live performance.

Peace Train, Morning has Broken, Oh, Very Young, and Moon-shadow. He melds powerful, poetic lyrics with beautiful melodies.

@bonnielemenager4030

2 жыл бұрын

All excellent suggestions, Amy K! You can't go wrong with "Peace Train"!

@kimmiller9297

2 жыл бұрын

Morning has Broken is a English church hyme for kids like our kids sing Jesus Loves Me

@lorettaross5146

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Very Young always brings a tear to my eye. It makes me think of my dad. 💙💙💙

"Morning Has Broken" and "Peace Train " by Cat. Start with those. Thanks brother Jamal, always appreciated!! 👍🏽👍🏼🕊️💜🎶🎶........

@racebiketuner

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Please do.

@tammybrennan2040

2 жыл бұрын

👍❤️💜👍

@threekidzmom04

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! Please do react to them

The two songs that pop into my head right away are "Morning Has Broken" and "Another Saturday Night". My parents had his greatest hits album. Those songs and this one were the ones I played.

@3363662902

2 жыл бұрын

Morning has broken is so beautiful. Sounds like a gospel song.

@1nelsondj

2 жыл бұрын

'Another Saturday Night' was written by the great Sam Cooke, loved Cat's cover of it.

Love Cat Stevens. His songs always touched a cord in me. Especially while I was a hitch hiking hippie. Yes I'm old on the outside but on the inside I'm still that teenager.

@Shannon-58

7 ай бұрын

Hey girl. I know what you mean . I’m pretty sure I’m always gonna feel like a teenager in my head although my aches and pains remind me otherwise. I grew up on cat. Very soothing and relaxing vibe he puts off. Rock on !!!🤟🌈😎🌼💜🧚🏿‍♂️

Other Cat Stevens songs to do: Peace Train, Father & Son, Oh Very Young, Morning Has Broken.

@JUSTMAR1E

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely those

“Father and Son” is some heavy stuff. My son and his dad sang this together. It’s just a moving thing. “Morning Has Broken” is a favorite, too.

@IllumeEltanin

2 жыл бұрын

Father and Son is excellent! Applies to every rising generation, in my opinion.

@sandrasanders706

2 жыл бұрын

Steven's and his son also re recorded it..bring tissues..and it's on YT

@IllumeEltanin

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandrasanders706 Ooo... I did not know this. :hitting KZread search:

@youllis

2 жыл бұрын

Love how this channel and music itself magically brings us together I hope you'll e joy our band Foxzen 🦊

@glowormrdr6183

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandrasanders706 Wow. I will look for that!

Us boomers were heartbroken when he retired. He just walked away from it. He was always a spiritual sort. He sang a children's hymn called "Morning Has Broken" that is rendered so sweetly it will bring a tear of joy to your eye. You might want to follow that with "Oh Happy Day" by the Edwin Hawkins singers, if you haven't already.

@youllis

2 жыл бұрын

He still sings though and made albums later too after his break right?

@rollomaughfling380

2 жыл бұрын

He came out of retirement 15 years ago, and is still making wonderful music. Look up "Yusuf Islam."

@TheHummingbirder

2 жыл бұрын

@@rollomaughfling380 Yes. But that was a long break!

@youllis

2 жыл бұрын

I REALLY love bauhaus. Saw them in 98 after their 15 year break, missed them in 2005 after 7 year break and had tickets to bauhaus 2020 but cancelled because Trump

This is an all time classic, what a spectacular musician and singer. He sounds exactly the same these days as he did back then if not better.

@deannasellers1275

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he does. Love him

The whole album is great. ❤️ Tea For the Tillerman is the album. Father and Son, you will love! Oh Very Young is another great one.

@dapper189

2 жыл бұрын

I just cant agree enough. The whole album. Im listening to it right now.

One of my favorites from Mr. Stevens is "Sad Lisa." Talk about a haunting song.

@kevfinn8232

2 жыл бұрын

Very haunting... one of my favs.

@donnamcgrane416

2 жыл бұрын

Love this song

@ripsumrall8018

2 жыл бұрын

My ex hated this song. she said it went too deep. too painful.

Happy you're checking out Cat Stevens! Please put his song "Father and Son" on your list as a must-listen-to ... SUCH a powerful and beautiful song!

@threekidzmom04

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It is such a powerful song! He really needs to react to it! I never have a dry eye when I do.

@deniloubert5348

2 жыл бұрын

True it needs to be experienced by all lovers of honest songs

Holy cow, i have had this on vinyl since i was a little kid. Tea for the Tillerman album. What a treasure. Are you familiar with his other tunes or what all else has happened with him? And thank you. Morning has broken Peace train - its amazing! Moomshadow Where do the children play Hard headed woman Cant go wrong with any of the above.

@maryscaggsdane1978

2 жыл бұрын

^^^ correct!!! ❤

@maryscaggsdane1978

2 жыл бұрын

Where do the Children Play ... maybe not the best known to the masses - but the fans know it WELL!

@kayelle8005

2 жыл бұрын

Loved Cat Steven since I was a kid. If you haven’t heard it before his episode of BBC’s desert island discs is really interesting. Available as a podcast. Highly recommend it. Such a fascinating artist.

Finally some Cat Stevens! Please check out "Father and Son," "On the Road to Find Out" and "Peace Train" next.

@daleashmore1669

2 жыл бұрын

i was going to suggest that also life lessons in general

@jeanmacdonald7988

2 жыл бұрын

+1 for On The Road To Find Out. Cat Stevens wrote so many beautiful songs, and I gravitate towards the ones with irresistible beats. I’ll add Tuesday’s Dead to that category.

Check out the movie "Harold and Maude ." They used Cat Stevens music for the sound track.

@garygreenfield9738

2 жыл бұрын

Great Film!

Gotta react to “Where Do The Children Play”, “Peace Train”, “Father and Son”, “The Wind”, “Morning Has Broken”, “The First Cut Is The Deepest”, “Moonshadow”, “Bitterblue”, “Trouble”, “If You Want To Sing Out, Song Out”, “Hard Headed Woman”, “Here Comes My Baby”, “Oh Very Young”, “Sad Lisa”, “Tuesday’s Dead”, and “Sitting”!!

@SafferPOV

2 жыл бұрын

Good list

@satubule

2 жыл бұрын

I second Bitterblue. I can't believe more people haven't recommended this song.

@debbiephillips4163

2 жыл бұрын

Great list but I'd add one of my favorites - "Maybe You're Right." Oh, and Changes IV. And. . . and. . . and oh, so many more.

@csoloway3121

2 жыл бұрын

Great list, but I would also add "Lady D'Arbanville." Such an underrated song.

Cat Steven's is a great artist with many great song and hits. My favorite Cat Steven's song is Morning Has Broken

@famijher

2 жыл бұрын

That's one we sang in Chorus in High School.

When you can, check out Cat Stevens'/Yusuf's "Morning Has Broken." Rick Wakeman of Yes wrote and plays the piano part on the studio recording of it.

@scottchapin2323

2 жыл бұрын

there's a great story about that.

@IllumeEltanin

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottchapin2323 Do you have a link to the story?

@melodymcdonald2140

2 жыл бұрын

The piano in this song is gorgeous.

@TheDivayenta

2 жыл бұрын

From Wikipedia- “ "Morning Has Broken" is a hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and was inspired by the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, then set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune, "Bunessan". It is often sung in children's services and in funeral services.”

@IllumeEltanin

2 жыл бұрын

Ah... Also from Wikipedia. Cat Stevens' recording, with a piano arrangement arranged and performed by Rick Wakeman, led to the song being known internationally. When shaping "Morning Has Broken" for recording, Stevens started with the hymn, which took around 45 seconds to sing in its basic form. Producer Paul Samwell-Smith told him he could never put something like that on an album, and that it had to be at least three minutes, though an acoustic demo of an early Stevens version lasts almost three minutes. Prior to the actual recording Stevens heard Wakeman play something in the recording booth. It was a rough sketch of what would later become "Catherine Howard". Stevens told Wakeman that he liked it and wanted something similar as the opening section, the closing section and, if possible, a middle section as well. Wakeman told Stevens he could not as it was his piece destined for a solo album, but Stevens persuaded him to adapt his composition. In 2000, Wakeman released an instrumental version of "Morning Has Broken" on an album of the same title. That same year he gave an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live in which he said he had agreed to perform on the Cat Stevens track for £10 and was "shattered" that he was omitted from the credits, adding that he never received the money either. On his return to performance as Yusuf Islam, Stevens made a payment to Wakeman and apologized for the original non-payment, which he said arose from confusion and a misunderstanding on the record label's part. On a documentary aired on British television, Wakeman stated that he felt Stevens's version of "Morning Has Broken" was a very beautiful piece of music that had brought people closer to religious truth. He expressed satisfaction in having contributed to this. Wakeman included a 3:42 version on his 2017 album of piano arrangements, Piano Portraits.

One of my favorite songs back in 1971. The radio was filled with so much great music back then.

I'd like to second all the recommendations. During that time period, he owned the pop-rock charts.

@thomasmarthinussen8978

2 жыл бұрын

Thats not exactly true, is it? Sure, the guy had a lot of hits but there was plenty of room for other artists too!

One of the greatest singer/ songwriters of ALL time, nuff said!!

Tuesday’s Dead and Changes IV. A different side of Cat, with irresistible percussion. I challenge you to sit perfectly still while listening to these two.

@debbiephillips4163

2 жыл бұрын

These are both great!

@snicky58

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions! 👍👍👍👍

Cat was a huge part of my childhood, thanks to my parents, and I still love his music today. If you love this, you really must hear more of his music, Father and Son, the whole Greatest Hits album is an excellent start!!

@mikekoenen77

2 жыл бұрын

I believe I listened to Father and Son on the podcast "Song Exploder" Check it out! Wonderful episode.

Virtually any song of his from the albums "Teaser and the Firecat" and "Tea for the Tillerman" is gold.

“The Wind” is my favorite Cat song. So meaningful. Also “Father & Son”, and “Sitting” are terrific!

@bknsty14

2 жыл бұрын

Love The Wind

@andrewjeckewicz9094

2 жыл бұрын

The wind is fantastic

Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) has an amazing "Best of" list. He disappeared from the english charts while he was focusing on Islamic music for a while. I was glad when returned to playing his old hits.

@Caperhere

2 жыл бұрын

I had his Greatest Hits album. It came with a poster, with every song matched to a month. Pretty cool.

@kurtyoung6769

2 жыл бұрын

@@Caperhere I recommended the "Best of" too!

Makes me miss my Dad. He used to sing/play this for me a lot.

Oooo this is one of my faves songs! Was surprised and happy you reacted to it! Enjoyed alot!

Agreed the whole album "Tea for the Tillerman" is one of my favorites of all time.

This is a classic my man.

I remember taking guitar lessons when I was 7 and my father had this recording from the BBC on tape. The beginning of the show is with ‘Moonshadow’ which will forever be my favorite Cat Stevens song, def give that or ‘Miles From Nowhere’. Now I’m in my 20’s and still loving guitar and Cat songs still being some of my favorite to play!

“How can I tell you” is a great one from Cat Stevens

His voice and music is like no other... love me some Cat Steven's!!

@Zeldarw104

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!👈🏾💖

One of my childhood favorites!! Teaser and the Fire Cat was an amazing album!!

I had a tape back in the day with Cat Stevens, Harry Chapin and Bill Withers songs on it. Ladies loved those songs.

@sharikraft1706

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we did... Still do ❤️

This is such a wonderfully beautiful sad song.😌 Years ago A friend of mine was leaving her husband. Nothing ugly, she just grew apart from him. He was so sweet & kind to her through the process. As she was packing the last of her things, he played this song for her. 💙

Hey Jamal, thanks for everything you do.

Peace train is one we all need to hear these days. Thank you peace ✌️

I saw him in concert, and he smiles the entire time.

This whole performance is worth watching. 'How Can I Tell You?' is remarkable.

I love the acoustic licks in this. One of my favorite things about Cat Stevens songs. Just hearing the pick hitting the strings.

Cat Stevens every song on the " Tea for the Tillerman" but "Morning has Broken" and " Father and Son" will do . Enjoy

"Father and Son" and "Miles from Nowhere" are the standout songs on that album, but the entire Tea for the Tillerman album is among the few dozen albums that I only listen to in its entirety. Its simply amazing from beginning to end and is a folk classic.

I love all of Cat Stevens music but the one that'll hit you the most is Father and Son

@sandrasanders706

2 жыл бұрын

It was in the 2nd Guardians of the Galaxy..

Thanks Jamel, GREAT reaction once again. Heaps of his songs have been listed by others, and they are all worth a listen when you get time.

Great, great song!!🔥

Jamel, there are so many, many songs of his that you would love. Appreciate your watching this and sharing your reaction with us. "Father and Son" is amazing, the push and pull of the generations, etc. It's beautiful and heartbreaking all at once.

i can still remember when I brought his album home in the 70's, "Teaser and The Firecat". I instantly fell in love with Cat Stevens.

YES, Jamel! FINALLY, you got to Cat Stevens/Yusuf (I've been asking for so long). 😄 He's an amazing singer/songwriter who started in the 60's, and he's still active til today. I recommend some classics; "Peace Train", "Oh, Very Young", "Father and Son", a more recent release "Roadsinger", (about his journey in the industry after converting to Islam). And my most favorite song, "Moonshadow". There is so much more, but that's a start. Thank you so much, Jamel! ☮ out. ✌🏼

@aussieguru01

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Yes, you've finally made it to Cat Stevens! Hopefully it's just the first of many reactions. As others have suggested, do Peace Train, Moonshadow, Morning Has Broken. ❤️

To me three Songs from him are outstanding: "Father and Son", "Morning has broken" and of course "Lady D'arbanville"

This was not one of his hits, but "The Boy with the Moon and Stars on his Head" is one of my favorite Cat Stevens songs. Really beautiful.

If you haven’t done “Season of the witch “ by Donovan, please do it…

@Newfie-zc7ug

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more Donovan please........studio versions though ...............JMHO

@mommatokitties

2 жыл бұрын

@@Newfie-zc7ug Yes! I believe Jimmy Page was the session guitarist when he recorded the album.

@normanleroy1874

2 жыл бұрын

So many good Donovan songs. Season of the Witch is a great place to start.

@paulmartinson7200

2 жыл бұрын

donovan is awesome

@dee_dee_place

2 жыл бұрын

@@Newfie-zc7ug Absolutely! Lalena is still one of my favorite songs. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKelstp-qqzUn7Q.html

Great artist! Love this song

Such a beautiful song. Yusuf / cat is one of those musicians/songwriters who just gets it.

Cat Stevens and Jim Croce are two of the greatest of that time!

You mentioned Cat was cool and smooth. So true in everything he sings. It's been mentioned, but I'll give a resounding amen to Morning Has Broken. So beautiful, and one of my favorites.

Cat Stevens spent most of his life trying to find the meaning of life & spiritual fulfillment. He looked into many different religions until his brother, David, gave him a copy of the Qur'an. Stevens converted to the Islam religion & changed his name to Yusuf Islam. He now sings mostly religious music. His "Peace Train" is a great song.

@youllis

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I have a Yusef Islam album he kept recording after a break right?

@dee_dee_place

2 жыл бұрын

@@youllis Wikipedia said he took a break from music to dedicate his time to philanthropy. When he returned to making music, it was religion-based. Read the Wikipedia article about him; it's very interesting.

@youllis

2 жыл бұрын

@@dee_dee_place yes it was the religious music I was referring to I have a Yusef Islam album

Yeah, I totally agree with you,Jamel. This gentle song is sung in such an intimate and genuine way that it tugged on the old heart strings and I just cried. Not many songs can do that, and I honestly can’t think of any new ones that are as deeply emotional. Thanks for sharing your musical discovery tour with us, I am learning about so much new music to love ❤️.

Bro, just pick up one of his greatest hit's album's and you'll see that he has alot of great hit's

This is like Neil Young, song writing and songs that touch your soul .

@googoo-gjoob

2 жыл бұрын

only this singing doesnt make your skin crawl.........

loved this tune. his album covers were fantastic too. he did the art work himself.this song spoke to alot of what was going on at the time in the world. Course that can speak to all times.Just seems like the world/culture was changing very rapidly at the time.

There’s a reason his music was on endless repeat on so many young women’s stereos…he’s like a mythical poet who can touch your heart, break it, heal it, and enchant you, in the space of a single song. And he’s still got it❤️

@Shannon-58

7 ай бұрын

Two words for ya , Amen sister ! 😎🌻🌼🤟👌✨🌟💫☀️🪐🌕🌟🌙💛🔆🔔 magical

@Shannon-58

7 ай бұрын

That’s three I guess. Hahaha oh well🇺🇸. The song shoukd have won a award tho seriously.🏆🎸🎹🎤🥁🌇🎚💿🎉🪅💛🔅

"Morning Has Broken", "Peace Train" and "Oh Very Young" are equally profound and moving as this song. His style of music speaks to your soul.

I love his voice & he has a lot of great songs, my most favorite is The Wind. Short & sweet.💕🎶

My favorite Cat Stevens songs have already been listed in the comments, so I'll just add my support for ""Moon-Shadow" and "Morning Has Broken." There have been few singers who are able to make their music as intimate as Cat does.

Love Cat Stevens, sang alone with him on the entire song!!

Great song! Please, react to his song "Morning Has Broken." He took an old prayer and turned it into one of the most beautiful songs ever ...with the help of Rick Wakeman, the keyboardist for Yes, who also plays the incredible piano on the song. You WILL love it.

@evaczarnojanczyk1432

2 жыл бұрын

We used to sing this every morning in Grade 2. I found out years later that my teacher’s father was a preacher. ❤️

@mandysmith1756

2 жыл бұрын

It will be played at my funeral. No sad songs for me, just beautiful music.

Cat Stevens is, hands down, my favorite singer/songwriter of all time. "The Wind," "Father and Son," "Lady d'Arbanville," "Can't Keep It In," "Into White," "18th Avenue." The list goes on and on! Pick any Cat Stevens song at random and it will be great!

Besides all the other stellar tracks from this great artist already mentioned in the comments, I would like to add: "Sad Lisa", "Into White", "The Wind", & the almost painfully beautiful, "How Can I Tell You".

My Dad loves Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and he would have it playing on the stereo when I was little. I have learned to really appreciate the lyrics as I got older, but I have always loved his guitar playing. “Moon shadow” was my jam growing up.

Father and Son by Cat Stevens is amazing - no song as ever done such a good job of capturing a generational rift between the men in the same family. It's incredible, beautiful, and after growing in life - you can sometimes see yourself on both sides depending on where you're at. It's incredible.

Funny, back in the day when this song came out,?I didn’t care for it. But listening to it now, I enjoyed it and it actually touched me. Thanks Jamel.

@spiralsturns9835

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Yeah - same with me - great performance! Really sincere & from the heart

Not for the channel, but just for you- Check out the movie “Harold and Maude,” soundtrack by Cat Stevens. Hearing these songs in context is amazing.

So many of his songs are deep and emotional like this one. Always loved his music.

I grew up in the 70s with these songs, Cat Stevens has a deep catalogue and a singular voice

Peace Train! Don't Be Shy, Can't Keep It In, The First Cut is the Deepest. I love him so much!!!

I second all the Cat Stevens recommendations here. But I’m surprised more people aren’t recommending The Wind. So beautiful.

Such a beautiful voice. Love his music “ Morning has broken” is a favorite.

I keep over 20 Cat Stevens songs on my phone, and that's roughly half the number that I probably Should have. He's one of the finest singer/songwriters of the 20th century. "The Hurt" "Trouble" "The Wind" "How Can I Tell You?" "Don't Be Shy" "Oh, Very Young" "Here Comes My Baby" "Katmandu" "The First Cut Is The Deepest" "Father and Son" "Morning Has Broken" "Moonshadow" "Where Do The Children Play?" "On The Road To Find Out" "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" "(I Never Wanted) To Be A Star" "Daytime" "I Want To Live In A Wigwam" and "Peace Train" are ALL songs that I am confident that you will adore.

Cat Stevens does an awesome cover of Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke

Everything below this comment should be listened to. Incredible man. Wrote such Great songs.

Thanks Jamel. I enjoyed this alot! Since you enjoyed this you're in for a lot of great surprises, and I'll love listening to every one!

Wow I forgot how good this song is. Thank you friend for doing this reaction. The lyrics are so powerful and this was recorded in the 70's. Pure music, pure vocals. Cat Stevens is speaking to so many people.

Check out "Father and Son" or "Where do the Children Play" or anything from "Tea for the Tillerman"

Peace Train, Moonshadow, Morning has broken...are wonderful!!! Also Father and Son!!! 💞ty Jamel! 👍

Although it wasn't written by him and we have sung it in church as it is a hymn...Morning Has Broken.

Cat was a magical songwriter & singer. One of the greatest ❤️

Omg! I love him! Morning has Broken Peace train , Moonshadow

UK Reggae artist, Maxi Priest, had a huge hit with this song in the 80s!

@spongo

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Jimmy Cliff had previously covered it.

Cat Stevens lived in my hometown Gävle in Sweden for a year when he was eight. His mum is swedish and came from Gävle. I love his music.