Cat Stevens * Child for a day * With David Essex

Last Song from Unicef concert together with David Essex december 1979. A song written by his brother David Gordon. Released on Izitso 1977.

[@hassanaftab629]

What a voice. No one sings like this anymore :(

[@danielwilkins7509]

'WE ARE THE WORLD', with only TWO artists. Great singing.

[@MrInfallable]

They say life is what you make it, but life is what makes you.

[@patriley5333]

This song is so good they used to play it all the time on country radio stations, should have been a huge hit on all radio. Its universal goodness to the ears

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

Moves me deeply

[@July2148]

There will never be another voice like the Yusuf`s! gives me chills.. I love you dear Yusuf..

[@mariarosamassironi3257]

Steve,Cat,Yusuf you are magic❤

[@cookiefever]

Absolutely brilliant.Beautiful song by the great Cat Stevens and then accompanied by the amazing David Essex. My two absolutely favourites singing such a beautiful song together, phenomenal. Thanks for this priceless video.

[@fauziakhan1836]

I’ve listened to this song so many times - love the lyrics and melody but most importantly it has such an important message

[@mariainesferreirasousasilv4476]

As músicas de CAT STEVENS SÃO ETERNAS❤.🎉❤❤ 😅🎉

[@paanne1013]

He sounds great live.

[@jackanapes1]

He sure does deserve some credit, shed loads of it! In fact If he hadn't recorded the song it may never have come to be so well known, so full marks to the great man. He just doesn't deserve the smidgin of credit you get for writing it!

[@johnboy0008]

remember first time hearing this beautiful song, the movie First Love" and searching everywhere for it! never did find it on any album, so thanks for putting it on here.

[@fernandomanuelrodrigues856]

This song is from a double album called Alpha Omega, totally written by David Gordon, and produced by Cat Stevens, which sung this song on the album. David Essex, BTW., sung two other songs on the same album (but not this one): "I, Who Am I", and "World". Gloria Jones also sang two songs on this album, which are among the best, IMO: "Listen To Me", and "Father, I'm Coming Home" (this last one together with the Covent Garden Opera Singers choir, which was featured in several songs of the album). This is a superb album, IMO, but wasn't re-released in CD, AFAIK.

[@louisabraham9462]

Steve, Cat, Yusuf one of the greatest singer songwriters of our generation

[@Marcellavk]

two great singers, one great hit

[@aichoute]

Thank you, thank you so much. Merci beaucoup pour ce grand moment, merci à Yussuf Islam et à david Essex, c'est un moment très émouvant.

[@csgoldengirl1]

coming from , beautiful as usual,,

[@david2062]

A great Cat´s song from his IZITSO album, and the amazing presence of David Essex. Rare and absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@FeroNino]

Great cat Stevens

[@danielwilkins7509]

There is modern-Day, Basque singer, from that region, between France, and Spain, who sounds a little like Cat Stevens. Keep up the good work.

[@queenastilon]

Thanks so much for uploading this. I never even knew that Cat and David sang together. It's a lovely song.

[@mirrortime]

David Essex had pretty big hit in 1973 called "Rock on"... He says "James Dean" in it, if that helps you remember. Pretty popular artist in England.

[@strikerboi7]

cat stevens: great singer, another memorable song. it's just a pleasure watching him perform.

[@ele.8124]

Best version ever! The greatest.

[@BeenMiller]

There aren't any words. Magic Song!

[@louisabraham9462]

Iconic

[@ssnovajoe]

@johnboy, thats where I remember this song too "First Love" movie.... good tune !!!

[@chichillguy]

luv this song i wud also luv to hear ronstadt record this . she covered some of his early music and brought a great sound to cats music but now with her voice still strong what a powerful cover of this great essex/ stevens performance it would be

[@tda218]

Oh, and one of my favorite songs Paul has written is Burn a Candle for Me. I wish it were available. It is a very tender song. If anyone has it, please see about posting it. I would love to hear it again!

[@analiakendrick9084]

Sweet Voice...Beautiful 💕

[@artosilventoinen1672]

so many years glad he is back

[@isatisblablah4067]

Chanson classe pour moi.

[@fallingpearl]

Yusuf / Cat is an angel! What an amazing song Bravo!!!!

[@motheoracle]

Oh, Yusuf breaks my heart with his words in so many ways... we are the pawns in the game... singing with his brother... a new somethin' somethin' I never knew.

[@drdavidsands]

Jusuf - what a voice - especially compared to the weaker voice of David Essex! I always loved this song and that the proceeds when to UNICEF Year of The Child. Wonderful.

[@skilski2003]

Cat!!!

[@louisabraham9462]

iconic performance

[@hildaalderton4513]

Awesome !!! There are few videos of those years !! Thanks for uploading!!! 😍❤️✨🙏🏼

[@susanshawn4905]

I crave this song.

[@mattbod]

One of his last performances after his convertion to his conversion. Thank God that he brought Yusef back to performing again. The man is a genius

[@summerof72]

this is one of my very favorite songs....thanks so much!! :D

[@TheQasim86]

the greatest song ..

[@juliusomila5801]

My favorite!

[@aliceneedham6561]

Great song

[@cursed.records]

I remember all the sixth graders in my school sang this at Promotion.....actually was a good song!

[@lawllb]

Awesome performance by Cat aka Yusuf!

[@MrBetamax]

What a voice! Glad you are back Yusuf!

[@Dylanfanh61]

I'm guessing this must be the only actual live performance of this song, since he didn't tour behind Izitso or Back to Earth.

[@TobyHalicki089]

The world knows him better as Cat Stevens before he even crossed over to Muslim in 1977, and changed his name to Yusuf Islam in 1978. The song Child For A Day was written by his brother David Gordon and Paul Travis. His brother gave him the book of Quran in 1976 when the song was recorded. The song was actually released on the album Izitso in 1977.

[@SosaRosan]

Hermosa Beatiful.!!

[@lenny1680]

So sad that one of his best albums-Izitso- was really his last. I had a deposit that summer on some tour he might be planning but it was a ticket broker scam. I know he became a jihadist but I pray that maybe he can return and help this struggling world with his awesome musical talents.

[@fours93]

Dear Yusuf - I would like to hear you sing this song again

[@alievanhalen5073]

nice

[@tda218]

Of course it matters. If you had written such a beautiful song for a friend to sing, wouldn't you want to be acknowledged, as the writer (co-writers in this case)? David Gordon (Steven's brother) and Paul Travis wrote the song. Steven sings the song beautifully but the sentiments come from the two co writers. Way to go Spoony! I happen to love the song! And unfortunately can relate to the lyrics all too well. Was this partially written in the Red Room above Moulin Rouge?

[@kimduckworth5047]

Beautiful Song. Why do we have to grow up?

[@midgedanny1]

This video is so sad, I wish people like me could find a way to give five or ten dollars to help these children that are sick, you can see some of the sick ones in this audiance.....I have almost nothing but I would do that little bit for these kids, they break my heart.....please others help figure out how we can do this.....The little boy who was yaning and he had a job holding his eyes open.....he looked like he had a serious illness.....

[@Spartakos9]

Yes.

[@erixxxblue2698]

crying

[@Blissfullynostalgiac]

To Akhridin: David says "Unicef" at the end. Lovely video.

[@sandraheller6164]

I thought he said Yusuf

[@vinnyratcliff6404]

Great song but this is NOT David Essex !!! it's cat Stevens brother David Gordon who co wrote this song !!! Just thought I would clear this up

[@tda218]

His brother, and ... PAUL TRAVIS! I'm curious to know how much song writing David Gordon has done. Does anyone know? I know Paul Travis has written many songs. (if you're curious, you can find a little information about Paul Travis on wikipedia if you look up the band Liar)

[@Cinderella999-l5r]

tda218. its the only song i know that David co- wrote for Cat

[@amanyahmed8410]

💕💕💕 I like duets... Give richness to the song

[@eccentricoldcow]

@queenastilon neither did I matey. :)

[@sandraheller6164]

Written by his brother David

[@99maclaren]

Is that his brother who sings with him near the end? They look a lot alike.

[@rokker007]

I do play rock, but not in the band Bush. But they are pretty good !

[@ElinMariaAndrea]

i know david gordon and cat is is brother!!

[@ricmason1978]

If only this guy had a little talent to work with.

[@jackanapes1]

Why does everyone keep crediting this song to Cat Stevens? This song was written by Paul Travis and David Gordon, Cat Stevens brother. It is thus credited on the Isitso album and in the credits to the film 'First Love' for which it was the title track. It was written as part of the album 'Alpha to Omega' which contains other songs by the same partnership. It gets pretty galling to see it credited to Steve as the writer. It simply wasn't written by him.

[@Cinderella999-l5r]

jackanapes1

[@angelaburleson6277]

Its because if the song was sung by david or travis, this song wouldn't be known and we wouldn't talk about it. Cat have fans worldwide.

[@luv2travelman]

There are Demi-God and Demi-prophets. He is BOTH.!

[@val1957]

Who are you...BUSH????????

[@mromneyobama]

It just doesn't work without the drums and base. These instruments give the vital emphasis on the lyrics, as they did on the studio version.

[@Toxondomo]

Total bullshit what you're talking. By the way , what does this have to do with this video?

[@kriscammaer3403]

This is so beautiful ! Best music ever made, brilliant artist ❤

[@mikehunt8997]

A very distinctive voice, no one sang like Cat Stevens.

[@yoozuk]

Thank God he's finally back!!

[@Spartakos9]

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