Cat Stevens The Foreigner Suite Live 1973

[@prog_nonsense]

Cat Stevens goes Prog. This is a song that I never get tired of. Never.

[@crazierthan-u7571]

He has been a spiritual mentor to me for 50 years.

[@adelebiancarelli8719]

me too🧚

[@user-bt3tj6we7b]

@@adelebiancarelli8719 after like 8 months the person can not see your message i m telling you that cause she or he made her or his comment 2 years ago !!! i loooooooooooooooooooooove this song

[@kevinrombouts3027]

Never seen this performed live before. Such joy. Tremendous and hugely underrated.

[@VinceVerasLobo]

45 years after and I'm still enjoying it . Splendorous !!!!

[@gregklein547]

Lyrics awesome too

[@dombrunelli5082]

Bought this record and wore it out 5 or 6 times..Saw him do it IN Concert on ABC when it was new. There was no KZbin then but I always searched for a copy of the performance afterward ...In the mid-80s I worked as the overnight security guard on Saturday evenings at an ABC tv station in Philly. When everyone would leave the station at 3am and I was alone I'd search the vid library to find a copy of the performance..Never did..Now I watch it here and reminisce and smile. The drummer and electric keyboardist( Jean Roussel?), Alun Davies, horn players, everybody right on point. Just amazing.

[@Hoaxer51]

I believe Gerry Conway was his regular drummer

[@dombrunelli5082]

@@Hoaxer51 Yup

[@jenbo6793]

Me as well never listened to the flip side as a kid...just kept playing this side over and over and over. I STILL HAVE THE POST CARD THAT CAME WITH THE ALBUM. THEN MY CD .. EVERY DAY AT WORK FOR 15 + YEARS ONCE WE HAD THE CD PLAYERS ON OUR CPU'S. I INTRODUCE THIS SONG TO EVERYONE I MEET !!!! SO this magnificent WORDman get inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame live and in person! All I did was weep !!!! Then in Boston!!!! With my sister who introduced me to CaT🐈🎶🎼🎹💙💙💙💙

[@deadheadland]

His masterpiece IMO

[@williampaul7685]

...as a preteen at the time, aside from my parents, this man shaped my world view more than anyone else...

[@annishilcock4587]

Discovered the Foreigner Suite again recently. When I was a student I played the Album endlessly and it was a joy to find it again.This live version shows what a great musician he was. Thank you for posting I will be playing it endlessly, again.

[@LULWA29]

There is no one like Cat .... a true artist... love you Cat/Yusuf

[@tanyaschimon3045]

1973 was a marvelous year!!

[@gregklein547]

not for Watergate burglaries.

[@viralbuthow000]

One of the grandest pieces of music I've I've ever heard. Not everyone was ready for it at the time because it was so ahead.

[@mikegildesgaard9558]

I was 13 when this came out and every

[@jacenoley2597]

I bought the album and played this side over and over again, It still gets to me today.

[@viralbuthow000]

@@jacenoley2597 same

[@bobsarfatty4673]

You are so right.

[@dianelewis6074]

I am crazy for this piece! I sing parts of it to myself when I can’t sleep, am afraid, or just to make myself happy. What a true blessing he is! 💜

[@lynngrylls8024]

Definitely one of my top the!❤️

[@pedropadel141]

A masterpiece. What a brilliant live performance of Foreigner Suite. I loved this piece of music from the day it was released back in the 70s. After brilliant 4 "Cat Stevens" albums, this came out of left field with an included postcard. My favourite song by Cat Stevens. Buddha is my favourite CS album. Cat was doing vocal gymnastics before Michael Jackson started singing.

[@22_cincatt]

This is from "ABC In Concert". Amazing that they allowed Cat to play this 18 minute suite without commercial interruption. A true masterpiece! The man is a genious! You can tell he really enjoyed performing this live too! Never seen him so happy!

[@macgearalit]

I remember watching this , this is the first time I've seen this video since it originally aired . Good stuff ...

[@marysmith7765]

I haven’t seen it since then, either! I had an 8 track of this, then at least 2 cassettes, and 2 CD’s. “Ain’t no master who inside this world you know, there’ll be some one who loves you just for who you are - really are”.

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

Been waiting to see this again since the night that it aired. Better than I remembered it!!

[@molarjock]

I watched that live performance in 1973. Loved it then, and love it now.

[@pipkingdom]

He wrote it after almost drowning in Jamaica.

[@josephcampo143]

I wish I'd been able to see Cat when he was performing. He was one of my go-to artists in college back in the 70s. What a great musician and lyricist.

[@garyt19651]

I was lucky enough to see him in 1972 at Avery Fisher hall in NYC in 1972. One of my favorite concerts of all time and I have seen many.

[@kelly5888]

I'm still wishing and hoping he will come to the 🇺🇸 to play some concerts for his deserving fans🙂

[@josephcampo143]

Me too! in mid 70s. I'm glad he's still around and still creating music. Never saw him in concert unfortunately. Cat, Joni Mitchell, Elton, Linda Ronstadt, and The Who were the albums I wore out on the turntable back then.

[@bobdudy7177]

He looks like he's so enjoying playing. What a remarkable Spirit he is.

[@chasestevens803]

I saw him at Massey Hall in Toronto and met him in London at his family's restaurant. He invited me in for a chat.

[@KentWalkerFullCircle]

Amazing performance beamed by satellite to over 90 million around the world; Cat Stevens was the superstar of our time--although right after this he began his long, slow withdrawal from the trappings of life in the spotlight.

[@daleking5556]

Mr. Islam, the former Cat Stevens, was grievously underrated as an unbelievably gifted & amazingly unique artist. I discovered his soul-soothing melodies & tender lyrical poetry when i was a deeply traumatized lost young teenager & came to depend on long marathons of his albums to wash away the frequent bouts of pain until i could handle the blackest of my memories. He quite literally saved my troubled life. Now i am 62 years of age, & am living proof that music can sooth the savage beast in us all. Thank you for everything, Mr. Islam. ♡

[@wvufreak56]

Dale King: I'm now 64 and experienced much darkness and depression, anxiety due to my parents volitile divorce during high school, coupled with my own father's inability to show love. Music was my main escape during this time. Cat Stevens music became so relateable to myself as well. He truly was so very underated ...but also very unique as well. A deep song writer but also an accomplished musician. Though, I differ in his religious beliefs..he must be respected not only for his talent, but also the fact he did not fall victim to substance abuse...as so many from that era did. His voice even today is amazing and a tribute to his faith!

[@wvufreak56]

@Cyrus Slapatich Riiiiiiiiight! Prove it?

[@aue82a]

@Cyrus Slapatich prodded with BS question from sensationalist cub reporters. A slight case of entrapment. Get over it Cyrus.

[@lm7092]

Yusuf isn’t underrated. He’s loved and was remembered internationally. My age group is delighted he’s back and on you tube anyway. I always played Yusuf for my sons. 🧡

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I don't see how he can be under-rated when he sold millions of albums and had multiple hits around the world over many decades - starting with his Decca years and his most productive Island Record days. Those of us who grew up listening to his music still love it. You must be very young, otherwise you'd know that not only did he have hits with his songs but also many other artists. I've loved his music from the beginning and know he has many fans like me.

[@msmithrandir561]

LOVE this Suite. The Joy on his face, this is what music is about

[@rahphunk]

This is one of my favorite songs by him and this performance was amazing 👏🏿 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿

[@michaelmakes1225]

Oh yeah.. people who recall his songs as easy listening mellow folk ..well, look again.. soulful rocking intense footage like this ,what can you say?

[@adrianreyes4702]

Now there is an Artist so very passionate about his music craft. Such incredible talent, and lovely voice.

[@bobsarfatty4673]

When I first heard a Cat album, for me it was spiritual like no other artist.

[@petercunliffe7813]

Me too

[@karenfisher3904]

And he has proved over the years that he IS spiritual.

[@hughholmes4977]

Everyone looks so happy to be there, truly the best song out there

[@stevejeanetminnick1809]

Piano playing as an aerobic activity! Wonderful!

[@marysmith7765]

Every note of this is precious to me ❤️

[@mattbaran215]

The smiles on Cats face tells the whole story. He loves what he does. Great music, a definite gift from God. I learned to play guitar playing along with him.

[@pennypelmear9393]

Joyful! Still makes me happy listening to it for over 40 years.

[@TRUTHorSTFU]

There are very few musicians whose music flows right out of their bodies like this. Another one is Stevie Wonder.

[@moon0halo]

For someone who played this over and over and over, what an absolute thrill it is to see live! Wow! Everyone is perfect.

[@user-yh9nx4rs8u]

This song sums up the best of his previous years. The summit of his musical journey, "Foreigner Suite" is a masterpiece. In my personal book, this one is in the top ten best songs of all time.

[@butterflylady7659]

Bought the album in 1976 and loved the a side. This concert is even better than the album. Sheer briliance.

[@guylumgare9364]

A musical genius

[@kevincurtin3184]

Like many here, I discovered this suite in H.S. And it really was a constant companion. It breathes the language of the soul. I always feel deep soul in Cat’s work.

[@_admoby]

THE BEST ALBUM I HEARD IN MY LIFE, BY THE SOPHISTICATION OF SEQUENCE OF FANTASTIC MELODIAS ONE FOLLOWS ANOTHER AND YOU SURPRISE THE TIME ALL BY QUALITY, AS WELL ALSO TO LEAVE THE MAINSTREAM IN TIME. IT IS REVOLUTIONARY NEXT TO DARK SIDE OF THE MOON AND SGT. PEPPERS IN MY OPINION. I KNOW THAT HE HAS BEEN UNKNOWN TO SOME CRITICS IN THE 70'S AND TODAY HE IS TIMELY TO MANY. A PREMIUM MUSIC WORK!

[@dygtolbert]

What a classic by the Cat! A masterpiece of real music! It doesn’t get better than this!🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@amirgoldline]

Bravo buddy, Bravo. Exactly !!👍👍👍

[@Stemenik]

I was so happy to see Alun Davies here, who was missing in the album's recording sessions

[@martinsilva9148]

Una canción bellísima, llena de letra trascendente. GRAN artista, nos regaló en un corto período composiciones únicas, sencillas, bellas. Uno de los más grandes de la música de todos los tiempos.

[@mikemike7001]

18 minutes of pure joy. Never gets old.

[@ulpana]

Those 18 minutes. Nothing since the Missing Nixon Tapes have been more greatly anticipated! Big time thanks to Paul Pavlides neighbor who got me a brief greeting with Cat at hotel before the Madison Square Garden show. Heckuva gig. Cat's turn to Islamist doctrines and fatwas v. other artists and expressions tougher to wrap head around than Dylan's Rundown Studios Gospel Tent shows that seemed more attuned to the general anti-social malaise of Consumer Identity and finding one's Solid Rock deep down inside oneself and human community reached me. Cat turned Yusuf was bitter pill with no seeming wisdom to help humans mystified, misled, mesmerized by mystifiers, misleaders and malign adversaries to any comfort offering higher power. We needed a working class hero, paradox of that Lennon Lesson was realizing that working class heroes\sheroes don't remain that way if they're lucky enough to have hit songs or profitable access to the Lords of Hi Fi(nance), Hi Tech, Hi Pharma\Life Sci or Telecomm bandwidth in our Pay2Play world that ever concentrates wealth and praises those who preach GREED IS GOOD if that sorta Golden Rule heresy can be weaponized profitably in some Cold War ever turning hot. Tio Mitchito

[@rashikkar7359]

Awesome. A masterpiece performed by the master Cat in a state of bliss. Blissful to watch and listen to. He will always be my favorite.

[@arildr-trosberg6337]

So unik ,soulfull and artistic. The foreigner album has so much music in it !!

[@markross2124]

Mine too but now he calls himself Joseph Islam and is the head Mullah for Islam in the British commonwealth

[@drdavidsands]

Goodness, wow and wow. I lived this record for years and always loved this suite section of Foreigner. Totally agree with the comments below - so awesome to see Cat Stevens play this live - love the acoustic instruments - must have taken a great few rehearsals. He looks so happy and brimming with bliss. Brilliant.

[@moebeddah2288]

Watched this on the black & white when it first aired, cross legged on the living room rug with a cold Strohs. Will never forget that moment. Memorable.

[@juliamorrison9393]

A Joy to see and hear ... magnificent

[@user-jn5gp2kl1x]

So, i was blessed to see him do this in Madison, WI in 1974. What an artist! Hes so in control; conductor

[@user-qu9bd5kb7c]

No words to congratulate this brilliant performance, Excellent, Love it

[@adnanelouajri3447]

Absolutly masterpiece

[@bobdudy7177]

This song always blows me away. The time signature changes and melodies that seem so simple but are so complicated, are just amazing. His energy is so infectious that I have to smile from ear to ear. I am so glad that his music and concert footage still holds the magic he brought though his Music. It took allot to walk away from the Business of Music at the height of his Career, but I admire that he knew there was something else he needed to do to enrich his life, after so graciously enriching ours.

[@royferguson4228]

Feel the same

[@royferguson4228]

A joker smile eh signed ol pointy ears

[@markopolo5511]

This is the greatest song that's ever written plays like an angel the God's Gift I see them twice never forget it

[@gilbertcrame9080]

There are no word! Heaven must have programed you!

[@amirgoldline]

This is authentic, complex and clearly states Cat Stevens musical genius. Come on now freedom's calling ......... Love this music, the entire 18 minutes ....!! 👍👍👍♪♬♬

[@howardallen8517]

Over 40 years ago i played this continualy for days after my girlfriend tradgically passed away. Love did make Patricia on a Sunday

[@dbentleyto95]

It is difficult to pick a Cat favorite, but in a performance I will take this any day. He is playing and singing right to each and every individual and feels every note so we can too. I saw him do this alone with a moog synthesizer maybe in '74 and he was just as charged. What a performer.

[@elmagozurdo2058]

nothing to say... a masterpiece! thanks for sharing

[@supplychainsys]

What a masterpiece ! You just never see this kind of talent today. He wrote music beautifully with a message for all of humanity. Miss Cat ..

[@marliviana3282]

Cat Stevens. Faz parte da minha juventude....e eu amo tudo dele

[@trailrunner919]

I would imagine that most people that don't really know the depth of Cat's work and only know the hits they here on the radio don't know the amazing songs that he's written especially on albums like Foreigner Suite, Catch Bull etc..

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

At that time artists released an album a year and record companies didn't re-release it with an extra track followed by a third release with DVD tracks. I stopped buying music decades ago.

[@michaelzarro8871]

A masterpiece….14 years old was I!

[@denisdelorme8579]

C'est magnifique. Je suis heureux de retrouver sur KZbin ce morceau si cher à mes jeunes années.

[@maurinoana]

This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest works of art in world music!!! Every music lover needs to hear and feel this masterpiece!! Absolutely amazing, beautiful and that brings us joy to the soul. Perfect in every way!!! Thank you Cat Stevens!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jamalakhzam]

Yusuf/Cat Stevens is a beautiful soul with an incredible talent as a composer, lyricist and entertainer. I love his work, especially this suite. He has balance in the heart, soul and mind. go on mate you are a genius, and genuine artist. Love you.

[@supplychainsys]

Never see this kind of talent today. He had it all..writer, musician singer arranger. What a masterpiece..

[@diannadickerson4141]

A masterpiece for sure. I fell in love with this the first time I heard it. Like many others, I listen to it on repeat. The emotions I experience when I am listening .... are uncomparable to anything else. This is magical.

[@amirgoldline]

This song must first of all be remastered , and then played by symphony orchestra and sing by a great singer who is good enough to sing like Cat and kept as a treasure a true masterpiece by genius Cat ...!!!

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you my dear cat Stevens....

[@orbitsun]

I remember watching this that night in '73. Wouldn't have missed it for the world. Thanks for posting. Happy New Year.

[@wvufreak56]

I remember this concert as well and eagerly looked forward to watching/hearing his unique voice. A stellar band from his best years ...Alun Davies on acoustic guitar..Jean Rousell on keyboards...Bruce Lynch on. Bass....I loved every minute of it!☀️👍

[@jampuppy]

Do you recall where the performance took place?

[@marilynsmith5427]

I was there in 1973 foreigners suite thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@garyaberle603]

The fabulous ramblings of a mad genius, that’s this song!

[@Schwabylon1]

Heard the Suite first when I was 7 or so, now I am 54, still amazed every single time.

[@theolamp5312]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I saw it when it was originally broadcast on ABC. I think it was live. Even though my favorite album of his will always be Tea For The Tillerman, Foreigner was a great achievement.

[@jillhoskins9966]

I used to listen to this on 8-track tape in our old farm truck. I can still tell when the player went to the next track, or whatever it was doing inside that cassette! My mind still inserts a pause and a "click-click" automatically when I hear "Foreigner Suite!"

[@elizabethdaglia]

25 yrs old Cat is here Wise beyond his yrs. Unbelievable !

[@alexlennon1983]

25 years!? wow

[@susanshawn4905]

I listen to this several times a day. It inspires me, and lifts me up. And freedom, does indeed, call me through his music! And I remember.

[@hitty9]

Time to kick this habit!

[@AUSERD]

Sonido excelente. Gracias!!!!

[@UTSOLIS]

Qué delicia de interpretación. Vibrante, puro soul, te lleva a donde quieras.

[@DDaggerz9]

The great vinyl ever produced. I ❤ Steven, Cat, Yusuf.

[@mtroy0620]

That's pretty magnificent

[@elisejones1715]

LOVE THIS SONG GENIOUS !!!! (COMPLIMENT ! ) LOVED YOU FOR SO LONG & YOU DIDNT KNOW IT BACK '73 BUT YOU AGED VERY HANDSOMELY ! AHHH ! MUCH BETTER ! YOUR HUMBLENESS & HUMOR ARE STILL SEXY ! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING BACK TO US ! YUSUF/CAT STEVENS ! ❤✌🚂🎸🙏🌻🌹🐈🎶🎼🎵💚💙

[@vickiespencer1844]

Who else knows all the words? A lot of people didn't get this album because they didn't get the intricacies.

[@alifnajwan6834]

I do. Every Cat Stevens fan should be able to, I think.

[@malcolmclarke3033]

Yes

[@malcolmclarke3033]

@@alifnajwan6834 me too, and the meanings

[@mnelson56]

I bought this album when it came out, and I didn't get it. I wanted acoustic guitar! Almost 50 years later, I find this music amazing and wonderful; and as others have said, ahead of his time.

[@humyak]

Listened to this on tv in 1973. Immediately bought album and wore it out. 30 years found the CD and again wore it out. I have listened to this literally 100s of times over the years and I haven't ever tired of it. The talent on the stage is insane. Cheers!

[@ryanperron8309]

kevin stark I like your profile picture 👌🏼RIP Duane, berry, Gregg, and butch

[@dombrunelli5082]

Kevin Stark,,I agree 100 per cent. I've probably played this suite hundreds of times..Ck my other comment here.

[@JWemm]

Great version and band, including the horns and the backup singers! Must have been soon after the album came out.

[@martinsilva9148]

no me canso de escucharlo

[@maritaaracena980]

Fue el primer tema que escuché de este genio !!! Mi hermano querido que ya partió 😢 lo trajo a casa ....y desde ese momento compré todos sus albums !!!! Marco mi adolescencia .... su música !!! Hoy tengo 64 años y lo sigo admirando y escuchando con mis hijos !!!! Mi álbum favorito es "Buda y la caja de Chocolates" una obra maestra !!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@maia23zade98]

My favorite song of all time. Happy birthday Yusuf 😊

[@oceanwatchesclaudejolly1742]

I remembered I was 11 years old when I bought the lip as well I bought at the same time trilogy of ELP and grand hotel of procol harum . Music was my drugs I did not do well at school . It was the best years

[@marilynsmith5427]

Heaven must have programmed you love forever marilyn

[@kevc-69-]

This is my favorite song,.

[@djamaluddin]

From 16:58 onwards when he stands up emanates tranquility from his spirit!

[@mikegildesgaard9558]

In 8th grade I'd put the album on this song at bedtime every night, turn out the lights and close my eyes ....I remember every note and word to this day. The fading instrumental at the end always put me to sleep, but never untill that part began. It may be the only song I could never get tired of hearing.

[@Steinens]

This is one of his best masterpieces. One that i can play on and on.

[@elisejones1715]

YUSUF/CAT LOVE FOREIGNER ! BUT ALSO LOVE HOW YOU REMASTERED IT INTO HEAVEN !! PEACE & LOVE 🙏❤ LISA 😁✌❤🎼🎵🎶🏝

[@Uruarpa]

Genio y talento maravilloso de Cat Stevens. Gracias!!!

[@paulinawaas9204]

Incredible musicians... Cat Stevens' talent is phenomenal!

[@amirgoldline]

Minute 6:27 and beyond, then i get uplifted to heaven , up up up 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎼 🎆

[@gregklein547]

Posted 6:27 too

[@peterkoulouris8900]

Saw him do this live. A religious experience. The last three minutes are perfect.

[@AnthonySipes]

This song is an 18 minute adventure.

[@marilynsmith5427]

There no words it's in my heart there where it's taking place will you will you the moment you walked inside my door heaven must have programmed you thank you cat

[@PiotrLuty-qs3cg]

I've been trying the same therapy now.I'm still lost and unhappy being in my 50's.WISH me luck

[@user-os2hf1ie8o]

I always think of this as Cat Stevens swan song. it exemplifies struggle, redemption and the gift and power of love.

[@user-mq3de3uk6b]

A morning inspiration while I got ready for work...

[@elisejones1715]

Yusuf/Cat I LOVE the VIDEO ! I can feel your energy from your face of LOVE !!! ✌❤✌❤😁😁🎵🎶🎵🎼

[@matrixphijr]

Coldplay, listening to 14:17 - _Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!_

[@pedroaranzabal59]

Muchas gracias músicos por todo siempre de todo corazón

[@timok4421]

wow, wow, beautiful...just sad the audio wasn't captured better

[@marilynsmith5427]

Love love love love must have made you on a Sunday thank you cat Stevens always remember you

[@mariaantoniettanonni2390]

Formidabile !!! Fortissimo e travolgente !!!❤