Drummer reacts to "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens

[@swobbly5700]

There was no controversy around this song - we all loved it.

[@geob3963]

For 53 years, this song has been making the world a better place.

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

Amen to that❤

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

Hasn't really helped our world is worse

[@geob3963]

Well, with that attitude…

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

@@geob3963 lol

[@alrivers2297]

​@@JosephCampos-g9j Things appear to get worse before they get better. That's what we're going through now

[@Papabob1957]

He nailed it on this one. Imagine some of us still believe

[@jondhuse1549]

Still trying to believe, but it seems harder lately... sigh.

[@hungfao]

The percussion clapping on this is brilliant. It's the wheels of the train across the rail.

[@StevenNewcombe-gd7rd]

Don’t worry, these older artists are not forgotten. We grew up with them have their albums and play them all the time. There was so much good music in the 60, 70 that it was normal to hear good new music. We can’t forget them because there is nothing as good as what we heard then these days.

[@jaynebuchanan4612]

Yes, we do!

[@ozmaile7938]

He is right up there with the best singer song writers ever ....... The is no controversy that anyone should care about he is a beautiful human being

[@shemanic1]

An anthem that needs to be heard & acted on. Keep playing those songs for Peace.

[@greenbluemonkey]

End of the sixties, early seventies, there was a wave of optimism for world peace. When youth rose up protesting war, and music bands and artists followed suit. So much hope that it could be achieved.

[@MattJaissleFilms]

Cat was the king of the singer songwriters back in the early 70s. A total GOD

[@lauraschwartz1077]

Don't let the critics burst your bubble , listen to the message. He meant every word. I couldn't care less about the haters. He is a beautiful soul, then and now.

[@joelliebler5690]

Cat might have felt that way at one time though he changed and condemned people. He exhorted to hate and violence for people that criticized his beliefs. Very sad for what he once sung about.

[@johnnyfrederick01]

Amen 🙏

[@jimmoore8951]

Ironically we still sing his songs in the Baptist church I attend

[@rghilino6734]

Cat Stevens is so good it's almost hard to believe.

[@realbser1956]

I wish the Peace Train was sounding louder these days but 🤷‍♂️ Thanks Gail, excellent pick.

[@jimmyaye4204]

The greatness and sincerity of this song are unaffected by any changes that occurred later in Cat's life and career. ❤

[@marcbenjamin9436]

Cat Stevens can make you cry. His hope, his love, his disillusionment. He was so good.

[@chitownlee]

I shed a tear when he converted and stopped making music.

[@corawheeler9355]

Like Little Richard he threw his career away for religion. Shame

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

He is still working with others. One would be Playing for Change. His work is timeless, though.

[@chitownlee]

@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl yes but we lost decades of music...

[@cherylalexander1948]

He is back making music.

[@tommelle5074]

He has been recording secular music under his Muslim name for over 10 years. I have his Roadsinger CD under Yusuf name, it’s really good, sounds like a mature Cat.

[@lorrainemiller688]

This was wildly popular when it came out-- I've never heard a negative word about this lovely man and his beautiful work. His catalog is so special!

[@deepermind4884]

Here's a negative word for you: back when Salman Rushdie was targeted for assassination for writing his book "The Satanic Verses" about how screwed up the Koran is, the newly converted Yusuf stated he was supportive of the death proclamation. I think he's since forgone the extremist attitude.

[@mimiwiz1]

Great song. Hand claps and various drum/percussion sounds mimic train sounds, worth another listen! Musically, it's fantastic, and Yusef still sings it in concert today!

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Father and Son is amazing. ❤Peace Train is a beautiful message.

[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

Cat Stevens was a great singer/songwriter by his own right…and when he converted to islam, the US government put him on the ‘no-fly’ list, and was prohibited entry into the US. While the plane was in flight, his name was flagged as being on the No Fly List. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers alerted the United States Transportation Security Administration, which then diverted his flight to Bangor, Maine, where he was detained by officers from the Department of Homeland Security. “Ooh baby, baby…it’s a wild world…and it’s hard to get by…just upon a smile…”

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

September 2004. As, we all know within our spirits...he is still a blessing.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

Teaser and the Firecat is one his best albums. His work is part of his spirit. He is a good person and has done so much for those who listen. Shine on!

[@hongfang2348]

Cat wrote many great songs. This is my fav.

[@marysweeney7370]

So long as the ideals of the 60's are remembered and kept alive, so too will the music be kept alive. I have no doubt that music like this from the 60s cultural movement would be appealing to people of your generation if given listen. Please introduce your friends to it if you haven't already. "All you need is love". (Beatles)

[@johnnyfrederick01]

Amen 🙏

[@majorharper4087]

Gerry Conway is the amazing drummer. RIP

[@nyrocks5580]

He did nice work with Tull in the 80s and on an Ian Anderson solo album in 2000.

[@kweile4339]

I love this idealistic song. Yes, people are stupid.

[@LoisChisholm]

I was fortunate to see Cat Stevens in concert twice in the early '70s. At the second concert, he tried out Moonshadow and Peace Train before the album release, and the crowd went wild! His music still holds up. Please continue to introduce it to the next generations. Thanks!

[@jimmoore8951]

There was a beautiful moment in Remember the Titans when this song came on

[@timfedroff1359]

I can’t believe that Lee doesn’t have more than 50,000 followers. Dude , you are on the right track and I hope people realize just how good you really are. It’s coming , keep up the good work.

[@alrivers2297]

He's on his way. He hasn't been around all that long

[@dgator3599]

He was really ostracized by the media back when he converted. I remember the nightly newscast pretty much disparage him over his choice and essentially canceled him. They treated him like he was a traitor. It was really BS and he was extremely brave to hold onto his beliefs. We need more individuals with this kind of strength. He's an awesome artist.

[@stephanieharding9764]

I was a massive Cat Stevens fan back in the day and had all his albums. When he converted it all stopped, which was such a loss. But that was his personal journey and obviously made him happy so you cant disagree with his choice. I do wonder what great music would he have made in the meantime though. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Such a talented and spiritual man. 💝

[@slinman100]

I was first exposed to Cat Stevens in 1972-I was in 9th grade. My friends had a stereo and a ton of albums. The minute I heard him I was in love. Thank you for doing another one of his songs.

[@thereunionparty]

Teaser and the Firecat is a very good album but Tea for the Tillerman which preceded it is a stone cold masterpiece.

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

"Sitting" is one of his best cuts.

[@angelagraves865]

My favorite Cat Stevens song. Have you listened to Morning Has Broken yet? That's another of his more popular songs and it's damned beautiful, too.

[@shiannesmith6877]

Wow I've never heard a catchy hook like that 🎉😊

[@johnnyfrederick01]

It was no controversy around this song when it came out it was revered by millions along with his vast catalog of songs. The controversy came later, and really is a small footnote in history because he’s changed quite a bit since then since his conversion. I think it was a phase that he went through like we all go through.

[@edgarsnake2857]

This song is irresistibly positive. As jaded and cynical as I've become in the face of withering negativity, my heart still skips a few hopeful beats when I hear this wonderful song by the great Yusuf/Cat Stevens.

[@nelerhabarber5602]

My fav songs from Cat Stevens are Morning has broken and Lady dÀrbanville! Cat Stevens was one of the first albums I bought!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

SITTING is my favorite Cats song, then OH VERY YOUNG.

[@bubbeltwist]

If peace or not is on the menu for the future. Its still a good vibe when one allows for the thought of it 😉👊💕

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

A true feel good song. Good choice ❤

[@markmurphy558]

As an old broken down hippie, it is now apparent to me that hoping for and singing about love ,peace, and happiness cannot be enough to bring peace. In today's negative and cynical world the jerks have taken over. But I'm old and soon will be dead and buried, and leave the world in the hands of today's selfish generations to f*ck up our country.

[@geob3963]

That’s the scary part, how hard it is to be peaceful and loving, compared to how “easy” it is to be greedy and judgmental. Then it isn’t easy for anyone.

[@freda1182]

Your generation gave it a try - I think you really helped end the Vietnam War (I was a bit young during the Peace and Love movement)!! I just learned about the new Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston whose vision is a world with non-violent conflict resolution. Not sure our species is capable of that, but you never know.

[@jimmoore8951]

We have every reason to be jaded from our disappointment in seeing our ideals from the 60s being crushed by an autocracy. But for the sake of my granddude and his generation I still promote peace and love in a world that scoffs at our idealistic attitudes and songs

[@craigreid7178]

I was in a band back when this was recorded in S Florida. We were recording at Criteria studios in N. Miami and Cat's gear was set up in the studio next to ours as he was working recording this album.

[@jackpearson1110]

He was on top, selling out large venues. But all around him were artist dying on drugs, with no real purpose in life other than sex, drugs & rock and roll. He took a step back, searching for life's deeper meaning. Someone showed him religion. It was Muslim and it changed his priorities. 50 years later, he's still Muslim and of course many do not follow their beliefs. Cat Stevens in the 70's was my fave singer/songwriter.

[@lauraallen55]

Love his music and also heard it before I heard... that thing he said, thankfully.

[@devonvergiels5185]

I have never heard a bad Cat Stevens song. Really, I'm all old and stuff, and never. I'm glad we have him back at least a bit

[@Lolly-g5n]

Cat Steven's is amazing.

[@helgar791]

The Impressions had a big hit with this concept six years earlier, but on the spiritual side with "People Get Ready". Give that a listen.

[@jimwillride]

Definitely in my top 100 maybe top 50. I agree, cat connects somewhere deep in the soul. Plus the rhythms that he creates in the way that he's caressing his acoustic guitar and the clapping all work together as pretty cool percussion too. Channel Love The Channel Love The Channel exclaméis Klema

[@annewoodard6803]

I sang this in High School choir. 😁💖

[@mapegatkinson92]

All aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@julianbarber4708]

Love this song...My favourite song by Cat, apart from Sad Lisa.

[@bryanCJC2105]

I was a little kid when this song came out and I remember hearing it on the radio and really liking his voice, and it wasn't until the 80s in my 20s when I would listen to it and realize just what a beautiful song it is. All of Cat Steven's songs are absolutely beautiful pieces of music and once you're an adult, they hit you pretty deeply.

[@davidberesford7009]

One of Cat Stevens' most interesting songs is Lady D'Arbanville. Potentially controversial in its' own way. Keep Reacting!

[@joannparker1977]

Thanks for posting this. What you said at the beginning is right.

[@neilwoodley530]

Another jem from my vinyl collection 😊 My Cat Stevens suggestion? "Angelsea".

[@captainsatellite2112]

Check out Where Do the Children Play? by Cat. Since you love Supper's Ready, an excellent epic of Cat's is Foreigner Suite.

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

Laura Nero is a amazing singer song writer...nobody reacts to her she was ground breaking 70s

[@jasonralph4286]

I had the "Tea for the Tillerman" album when I was graduating H.S. in 71 but I had a friend who wanted to trade Me Traffic's "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys". With the war and the draft those were some strange days.

[@martinstarnes2237]

Decent trade.

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

He wrote “The First Cut Is The Deepest” in 1967. Most people are familiar with Rod Stewart’s cover but (I keep telling you 2fer Tuesdays) his original version is a little different and very good.

[@rashikafelicien]

I love you so much! I recently just found your kislux and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

[@L33Reacts]

lol you are too kind ❤️ thank you. Glad you enjoy the videos 😊😊

[@jonathansmith3742]

Where do the Children Play is another Cat/Yusuf super tune. There are many.

[@mickell241]

hands down my fave cat song. all the world leaders should listen to this song until it sinks in

[@wendyryder2708]

TOTALLY AGREE!

[@mickell241]

@@wendyryder2708 great minds think a like... thank you!

[@GiannaEmme]

All my favourite songwriters❤ Thanks Lee😊

[@jimnicosia5934]

John Lennon said that some day even Rock N Roll will die.

[@martinstarnes2237]

I saw him play this live with Fairport Convention in 2009 in front of 20,000 people. No fucking controversy of any sort.

[@kowindsurf1590]

never listened to bad comments at that time , even my folks liked it .dad was x- military

[@petermizon4344]

CAT STEVENS MADE 2 RECORDS IN 60S FIRST ONE WAS CALLED. MATHEW AND SON , GREAT CATCHY SONG. AND. IM GONNA GET ME A GUN BIG HITS OVER HERE IN UK 😊😊

[@paulwalker9421]

Saw Cat Stevens in 1974 later he left music industry , became a Muslim and changed his name . Stevens was Greek from England. He later moved to the middle east Dubai . Stevens gives a lot of money to charity...

[@laceypelham7535]

just as bizarre is that Imagine was on that banned list as well

[@lawrencesmith6536]

From back when we felt a profound sense of hope for the world. Guess not

[@oberaberg5283]

Back then we believed the world could someday have peace. Not so much now😢

[@denabergman6543]

I’m so pleased you’re discovering this great music. Enjoy it. Play it forward.

[@andreaschmall5560]

You should play the live version.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Cat Stevens did so much excellent music 🎶🎵❤

[@Lwize]

Insta-classic.

[@frozenharold]

Check out the Playing For Chane version that includes Cat. The video is very positive and uplifting.

[@chickmcgee1000]

A great song he, I believe covered, is Here Comes My Baby. The movie Rushmore had a great soundtrack, and this is one that really jumped out at me

[@tommelle5074]

Only controversy was that Cat converted to Muslin I. The mid 70’s. Be was born into a Greek Orthodox Church in England. As he became an adult that church was not doing it for him, he experimented with Buddha, Hindu and other eastern religions, he checked out the Muslim faith and it was a good fit. Stupid people want to claim all Muslims for hostages, bombings and other actions by extremist. Cat has always talked about peace no matter what faith he was at the time. When he dropped out of pop music there were so many rumors that he never dignified. He and his wife started and ran for years a free Muslin school in England ( London?). After 9/11 Cat/Yusuf was flying to the US. For some reason he was on a list ( for wanting Peace I guess ) and was pulled off the plane in Canada and denied access. After the rant President Bush sent him a public apology and told him He was welcome in the states. The Muslim faith is second only to Christianity with hundreds of million members, and because of a small amount of extremist people hate and discriminate against all Muslims. Btw, I’m Catholic.

[@johncollier9280]

Yes Cat Stevens is an extraordinary singer/songwriter. There's another English singer/songwriter/guitarist from the same time period who is also worthy o' your attention-Nick Drake. He released three albums which received little attention at the time but are now considered legendary. Sadly, Nick died at age 26. As more 'n more people discover his music he has reached cult status. Perhaps your patrons are also Nick Drake fans.

[@starman2337]

I recall no controversy when this was released.

[@jamesgalimo1007]

10,000 Maniacs did a great cover of this song. You should check it out .

[@jimholt1888]

Yeah....like Warren Zevon! Dylan named him as one of his top five favorite songwriters. He was a huge force in the Laurel Canyon days....yet too poorly behaved to become spotlight famous. In fact, Jan Wenner, owner of Rolling Stone magazine banned him for life for the way Zevon treated him backstage, at a Springsteen concert. You must give this underdog and criminally underrated artist a listen!

[@ericrice5501]

"Never gonna happen"... that makes me so sad to hear from a younger fellow. Superb song though.

[@L33Reacts]

I can read the wind. I don’t think we are going to have peace for a long time. Or it’s very close. But it will be because everyone is gone.

[@ericrice5501]

@@L33Reacts It is a very tall order, for sure.

[@user-fc8lz1cg4x]

Gotta figure out the good vs evil. Read about history and you will know. Gotta keep hope alive darlin. ✌️

[@jameswillhour427]

😍

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Tell me Elvis C., "What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding"?

[@alrivers2297]

Believe it or not, the peace train is coming

[@zwieseler]

And every radio station killed that outro.

[@BringItMAGA]

Because of the absence of talent and the low quality of today's music, this music isn't going anywhere.

[@kellahella5286]

Now if you need to restore your faith in humanity, you need to do the Playing For Change(PFC) version.

[@dynodon9182]

Try Bitterblue. More uptempo song.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎✌️🕊️

[@kathyedleman633]

Check out "Wild World " ❤

[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

I was really gettin’ on board with the ‘peace train’ and then…wham! an ad for Arby’s…interrupting the last 4 seconds of the outro…what a f*ckin’ ‘buzzkill 😂😂😂

[@ctrushfan8575]

Ironically, my viewing of 'peace train' was interrupted by an ad for a gun holster. SMH.

[@goonbelly5841]

Get on the processed meat product train.

[@courtneywallace871]

Do Oh Very Young.

[@trucolors9809]

Yep, ban a song promoting peace and love. You’re right Lee…people are so stupid.

[@jimnicosia5934]

G W B put him on the terrorist list.

[@goonbelly5841]

Playing for change do a good version of this.

[@ral8452]

if you are doing old-old songs --- then , Blue cheer, point blank, frank marino/mahogany rush, robin trower, eric burdon /animals, , it is a very long list

[@joymoore1904]

Deep dive Gerry Rafferty.