al stewart year of the cat 1979 long live version

al stewart "year of the cat" live 1979

[@harrystevens9564]

I love this song when i was 17... 71 now and still loving it. Im getting old, this song is not. Never will.

[@keithgillum3414]

I'm no mathematician but this song came out in 1976. If you were 17 when it cam out, you'd have been born in 1959, which would make you 65 now.

[@Lilliputian63]

@@keithgillum3414 I was just starting to do the exact same calculation. I guess if you lived through these times, you'd immediately see the b.s., but the real question is...why???

[@rohanroll]

It's only our bodies that get old. Not that it ain't an issue, anyway... 😅

[@thomasok100]

That’s funny. I am 71 as well and I’ve enjoyed this song ever since it came out when I was 23. I guess harrystevens9564 has a really impressive time machine.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

It appears I'm not the only one who thought your claim didn't sound right.

[@haljones246]

It's hard to describe how much this song has meant to me since March of 1977. Simply, it was beyond perfection to a young 23 year old and means more now to an aging, reflective 68 year old. It's a Van Gogh set to music!

[@carolinegodden4364]

Wonderful thought to share. Thank you, I will pass it onto Al. Little SiSTAR here. CJ x

[@haljones246]

@@carolinegodden4364 I've met Al a couple of times after concerts, and he is a totally humble, approachable genius. That's exactly what I expected from such a thoughtful lyricist. He is just the best storyteller ever. He must be a blast to even be around. Best wishes to you and your family! Give Al my highest regards!

[@AgentCathy]

First time I heard this song was probably summer before turning 11 yo. Fell in love with Al Stewart as a musician. It’s a beautiful song.

[@chrisbennett3193]

I'm with you without a doubt my favorite song of all time

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

I agree with you Hal

[@koko-kh5hp]

Who’s listening to this in 2024？

[@michaelbauscher3544]

Me, me ! I was 17 when this song came out. Now I am about to turn 64 and still think it is an eternal song.

[@JesusdeCanarias]

Myself

[@Gazza72]

Me👍

[@saeedfakhrienayat9420]

When you compare it to new songs, You ll find it magical

[@SkipperH.]

Me, absolutely. I heard Al Stewart for the first time on this very tour and I'm still his fan. You don't find that kind of music today with all the techno shit. Fortunately, he still has a lot of airplay here in the north of Germany

[@trysometenderness7466]

I have always said that this is the most perfect song I ever heard. You can listen to this a million times and it never gets old. Thanks Al!

[@kenklein9120]

Correct. In that regard, this song is perfection!

[@darrenmcgovern1969]

I agree . my friends think I am crazy for thinking so

[@larrypeden9729]

What about What Does It Take by Junior Walker and the Allstars!

[@trysometenderness7466]

@@larrypeden9729 Hey man, THAT is a perfect song also! No doubt! I always thought "Smoke from a distant fire" was another one. How about " Don't worry baby" by the Beach Boys?

[@didiervanpraet9428]

Yes its the perfect song.

[@Brickkicker55]

One of the very few songs that I never tire of listening to. Quite simply, a masterpiece.

[@Lilliputian63]

I was going through my early teens when this came out. The beauty, and allure of the song continues to this day, and is in fact enhanced knowing what an incredible piece of musical composition this is. Just sublimely as beautiful as being 13 all over again.

[@tomjohnson7529]

I like how the pianist starts out playing "as time goes by", right out of a Bogart movie.

[@donmonmouth8479]

Tom Johnson Me too. That is one of the best versions of that song ever. I wish this version was officially released

[@artkellner]

+Tom Johnson dumb me didn't get that.

[@shack8110]

+Tom Johnson Awesome. Never saw Casablanca, wondering if it's romantic. Gonna try to find it now. My idea of a good time is parking in the middle of nowhere on a moonlit night, with someone very special, and a song like this comes on the radio.

[@bbcrusher27]

+Tom Johnson He is a wonderful pianist. and someone very dear to my heart for 30 plus years. Glad you enjoyed his talent. w

[@cacab4]

+Tom Johnson If you watch the live version Al Stewart, Year Of The Cat, Royal Albert Hall, May 16 2015, he explains where the song came from, the significance of the piece from Casablanca and the title of the song. Maybe not as good a version as this one but I've yet to hear Al Stewart sing this song badly. Inspired and inspirational music. It's not easy to say what is my favourite song of all time but God, this one is right up there along with Time Passages.

[@VideoSaySo]

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running, like a watercolor in the rain..."

[@elgatothecatseye8409]

One of my favorite lyrics ever, the first time I heard it in 1979 through right now.

[@timothyjepson6457]

The imagery of this lyric is limitless

[@alonsocushing2263]

@@timothyjepson6457 Yep. You can almost see her.

[@kenlieck7756]

Beats "You go strolling through the crowd like Dick Cheney contemplating a crime" all to hell! (Yes, Al actually has sung it that way live sometimes...)

[@sunflower5143]

Such a vivid description you can’t help but see it all in one’s imagination.

[@javierbustamante6582]

Sublime, one of most beautiful songs ever written , deeply touches the heart.

[@scotto7047]

One of the best songs ever written. A perfect, evocative poem perfectly accompanied by heart touching music. I play it on my acoustic guitar and my head imagines the beautiful accompaniment of all the other instruments that make up this amazing piece of beautiful music.

[@mikewelch8379]

Sounds like the start of a tribute to me! If anyone deserves this "highest compliment", it's Al Stewart.

[@jimhill6586]

It was my anthem to my girlfriend. She's still around 48 years later............our sons nicknamed her the Cat.

[@ChefTareck]

Yes. Simply, yes.

[@faunoram]

this is not just a song its a little victory of the human being against eternity

[@faunoram]

@Z Thank you !

[@popboy0]

pequeña victoria del ser humano contra la eternidad. How beauty that is!

[@shanemiller9000]

Ramiro......Damn , that is profound. Is it you or something you heard once?

[@faunoram]

@@shanemiller9000 Its just me Shane, so thank you :) I guess this excellent music just gets the best out of everyone. Saludos !

[@martesampling]

I totally agree. It fulfills me everytime I listen.

[@sunflower5143]

I’ve actually cried listening to this song and I’ve probably heard it hundreds of times in my youth. I was 18 when it was released. It is a beautiful, mysterious timepiece and most surely a classic. Thank you Al and the members of your band for giving us such beauty right into the palms of our hands. Peace to you always.

[@Shark87173]

Thanks Linda. I have cried so many times. OMG. Even wrote a short story about it1

[@kirk4086]

You are certainly not alone...

[@kbtube8125]

much better than his lesser known hit "the year of the possum"

[@robert2948]

I'm from that era as well and this song conjures up fond memories of my youth. A timeless classic.

[@albertnieves7793]

@@kbtube8125 🤣🤣🤣

[@hinjurock70]

The 70's were the greatest and most magical decade for both pop and rock music. You'd never hear a Top 40 hit with instrumental passages and solos like this in the 80's or any other decade.

[@shanemiller9000]

No you wouldn't. The path music has taken saddens me deeply.

[@monetarnie3841]

there were solos in the 1990s all the time.

[@hinjurock70]

@@monetarnie3841 In pop songs?

[@whatsit2ya247]

ELO comes to mind, I believe they had quite a few post '70s but definitely one of the exceptions.

[@garyblakeley8587]

The seventies seemed like a time when you could just go on n on with a jam and it was always was fantastic. New rifts and chord combos you never heard before..all made your sense go crazy and to hear them today they still do...

[@m118lr]

I really believe this is QUITE POSSIBLY the most perfect song EVER written about the “human experience”. EVERY time I hear it I’m convinced even more..

[@fredfrenchy]

There is another competitor 'The last time I saw her Face, Gordon Lightfoot

[@haljones246]

There are a ton of people who feel exactly that way as do I!!

[@sandyhanson6082]

Yes it IS!! so beautiful.

[@marianmcnicol7687]

I agree with you one hundred percent!

[@maha77]

What's amazing about listening to a song over 4 decades old, is it makes you see how much of the old world has utterly changed forever, over and over, and it also lets you see the part of yourself that hasn't changed at all

[@jfw4111]

So true!

[@stepinfetchit9394]

Wise words, my soulmate. Very wise words.

[@Xapp69]

And reminds us that the world has been changing like this since ever since

[@stephennordstrom3939]

Your comment is nearly as good as the song.

[@haljones246]

The imagery created in the song reaches into your heart creating both happiness and a melancholy feeling about inability to change circumstances beyond your control, but also the importance of embracing the moment.

[@pornis90]

Do you think these guys had any idea we will be watching and enjoying to tears this show after thirty plus years? Great version. I love the flavor that every instrument brings to the mix. Great piano intro, great sax solo and the guitar is second to none. The melody simply creates an atmosphere. It's raining like it's the end of the world. Thanx, and greetings from Buin, Chile.

[@daveth121864]

+Luis Flores I see Al Stewart live pretty much every year. He tours with guitarist Dave Nachmanoff, and the two man show plays very small (200-300 people) venues in the US. Dave is incredibly good. The first time I went I thought I might be a tiny bit disappointed not to have the full band. Not at all. Dave and Al make enough sound for 4 guitars. I go for the music, of course, but also for Al's stories and musings. He spends almost as much time talking to the audience as he does playing. He talks to folks, I've had my picture taken with him before a show when I found myself standing in the lounge next to him. It's always just such a wonderful evening. At this point, I almost feel like I know the man. (Almost) I can tell you that he often says that he is indeed amazed and appreciative that we still listen to his music. :)

[@pornis90]

Thanks, Dave for sharing such a great experience. I would love to see the guy live. We all envy you a bit.

[@FredBrauer]

+Luis Flores yes

[@flatchyu]

+Dave Thompson Saw him two weeks ago in Washington. Yep. Live in California, retired. He plays in the state often. Going to try to make more of his shows.

[@daveth121864]

Very cool, flatchyu. I recently relocated from Atlanta to Michigan and I have tickets to see him this summer in Chicago. WooHoo! Thankfully he likes to work!

[@64FulcrumFreak]

After 39 years this song stills kick ass :D

[@kevinfreeman4980]

You know it!

[@WellMefisto]

A lot!

[@boema2]

you bet it does mate

[@sudhir641]

You bet it does pal.

[@indieshack4476]

what you said :)

[@ThinkerThunker]

Liked the song just fine, when I was a kid. Now I love this song. I guess it reminds me of so many good old memories. Thanks for posting it

[@gopherstate777]

And we didn't know this would be the look at if it. We thought there would be more.

[@CuttingEdgetools]

When Musicians play live and it sounds like the Record-you know they’re at top of the game. Great Classic tune.

[@quimeau]

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain" That is just about my favorite line of any song ever made

[@JSHARTSFIELD1]

My thoughts exactly.

[@garyblakeley8587]

Women n water mmmmmm

[@haljones246]

The best lyric ever!

[@h.s.thompsonduke8105]

My senses discovered the complexity of a woman wearing patchouli in 1976 when the album first came out. (If ya know what I mean)

[@mikewelch8379]

It is as surreal as it is literal

[@johnbernhardt2335]

it is believed that Al Stewart is actually some scientifically generated combination of Eric Idle and George Harrison.

[@MJohnMeatplow]

funny...t

[@Dmab661]

John Bernhardt hilarious!!😂😂

[@MrCarlRosen]

George Harrison and the late Dee Murray.

[@colinfield981]

Maybe their love child, he’s smarter than both of them put together

[@homedog442]

Nailed it!

[@n5iln]

From a time when recording artists were actual musicians...

[@JustMe-qo7yw]

Dang Skippy !

[@paulmeekcoms217]

And a time when talent meant something.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Al Stewart & late 70s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of TIME PASSAGES and WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES by Michael McDonald on my YT channel in tribute to a couple of the true masters of melodic lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@matthurlbut103]

AMEN

[@BobLoblawbob]

@@JustMe-qo7yw and amazing song-writers

[@edgardobravo7351]

I still remember the first time I heard it on the radio. There was something distinctive, unusual and mysterious about it. No doubt one of the best songs of the 20th century.

[@marisanadales7403]

My absolute favourite!!!

[@Ironbob]

I don't think anyone under age 25 is even capable writing a song like this today.

[@thebordernow]

Try age "45"....

[@kenlieck7756]

@@thebordernow How about you two compromise and say 33 & 1/3...

[@YungSteambuns]

lil peep was great

[@johnharvey1786]

I agree, can you imagine someone writing Year of the Cat, Roads to Moscow, Soho (Needless to say), Time Passages, On the Border, Nostradamus, etc today. They all tell such powerful stories. Rick Beato has just released a video talking about the lack of lyrics in modern music.

[@stevenzicolella2579]

79 I graduated & left for the USN. The song followed me, right up to today @ 63 yrs old. The piano & solo guitar does send chills. And that saxophone is a killer again as in Time Passengers.

[@fredsmith3456]

Yep……same age and feeling here…..

[@davidpeterson9930]

To think of how such a composition originated, materializing from the brilliant mind of Stewart. The progression, the lyrics, the instrumental parts; all so eerily captivating and beautiful. It reminds me of distant lands and experiences which have yet to exist.

[@cacab4]

+David Peterson Time Passages does the same for me

[@cacab4]

Mimi mami are you sure you were replying to my comment?

[@cacab4]

Thanks for that. As someone else said, this could be the greatest song of all time. A bold statement when you consider what other well composed and crafted songs there are (e.g. American Pie/Hotel California etc, etc, etc) but it has to be right up there

[@cacab4]

The thanks were to pykkervots

[@bellazoe1]

Mark Dallinger yes mark. A strong argument could be made as to how the song has held up over time; flawless in lyrics timing and arrangement.

[@bmr622]

This is so technically perfect and disgustingly good. I am in total awe. Its like watching a great movie. Ive watched it six times in two days to make sure I didn't miss anything.

[@jonathanstoutenburg8634]

1977 had so much great talent, and we listened to lots of it. This is a great, great song, and I am glad I was growing up at the time. The guitar solo always gave me chills, and it still has the power.

[@markfarnon6742]

Nice comment. The guitar and sax solos both do it for me!

[@davidspion9548]

A timeless masterpiece. It gave me goosebumps when it was released in the seventies and it gives me goosebumps today.

[@lynfoster2484]

2022, and I’m still listening to this masterpiece, Al. It’s as beautiful today as ever.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Alan Parsons knew his shit, one of the finest producers there ever was.

[@beagle7622]

Wasn’t he involved on “Dark side of the Moon” . I am pretty sure he was, had his own band with a hit “Time” . I love KZbin so much great music & info about artists on it.

[@frankho99]

Thanks for that bit of musical lengendry and history. . Time Passages too? He easily his greatness with Time .

[@kevinfreeman3952]

@@beagle7622 he also had Games People Play as a hit with the Project.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

Without Stewart and Wood's song there would be nothing to produce.

[@beagle7622]

@@ConservativeAnthem Absolutely but a good producer just adds that little something the recording had.

[@MrKenny777]

The piano intro is sublime. Always boosts my mood.

[@kevinfreeman7780]

Darn right!!!! Even my cat loves this!!!!!

[@luke_duke01]

It is amazing indeed! Its one of the best piano riffs ever in my opinion!

[@kevinfreeman7780]

Exactly. Sets the mood perfectly

[@carlosalbertomantillagarci9836]

Sublime. Vivan Los Gatos...

[@overcastfriday81]

His song was meant to be a tribute to Casablanca. So the intro is not random.

[@andrewrobins4143]

7:52 - that merge from solo guitar to solo sax - staggering genius within an entire band obviously enjoying their craft. Wow and thankyou for posting the entire clip of such a legendary song :)

[@dwightdodd3734]

Ear Candy,Friends......

[@beagle7622]

This is a band of outstanding musos. The pianist is brilliant. The arrangement is out of sight.

[@byrongalvez6490]

A estas alturas de mi vida (55 años) puedo decir que esta es mi canción favorita. Siempre me gustó desde adolescente. Me produce una sensación deliciosa al escucharla

[@PLCPhreak]

@Byron Galvez: I couldn't agree with you more. This was a song that was a great part of my youth and is now ( Largely due to the internet ) a great part of my old age. Peace to you Byron and may our Lord grant you many more years to enjoy.

[@marisanadales7403]

Siiii tal cual!!!

[@RC-ql5lp]

The saxophone player adds another dimension to the song.

[@johnnywadd7960]

Bryan Savage is his name..

[@marisanadales7403]

Superb!

[@marianmcnicol7687]

Absolutely!

[@Conan-j8c]

Sorry his raucous tone marrs the song for me or maybe my equipment?.Is it same player on record ?

[@ThaCorporate]

After analyzing all the versions ever made of this song, I must concur that this is the best live version ever made. The perfect harmony of the instruments and people (including the crowd) makes it magical. They all play their part well even the lady with the tambourine and the bassist. My favourite player is the saxophonist...it is hard to cast the proper saxophonist for this song, especially when the part differs from one video to another. The saxophone version of this song was more elaborate, swave and profound. I liked the liberty Al gave to the guitarist and saxophonist. The mellotron piano was sublime. The keyboardist really enjoyed this session and you can see it in his smiles here and there. What a bliss!

[@kevinindublin]

Funny thing is, this is an almost completely different set of musicians to those who played on the Year of the Cat studio album 3 years earlier. It's: Adam Yurman on guitar instead of Tim Renwick Harry Stinson on drums instead of Stuart Elliot Robin Lamble on bass instead of George Ford Robert Alpert on piano instead of Peter Wood Bryan Savage on saxophone instead of Phil Kenzie Krysia Kristianne on backing vocals instead of David Pack & others Only Al (of course) and Peter White played on the studio version.

[@jasongreek2342]

*Robert Alpert he said at the intro to the song, not Herb Alpert. I would have been very surprised if they had Herb Alpert on the piano, given that he's a trumpet player.

[@kevinindublin]

Oops yes, that was a word / brain association blip. I had meant Robert all along. Have corrected it now, thanks.

[@jasongreek2342]

until I went back and watched it again I was all excited thinking "wait Herb Alpert plays piano too?!"

[@Paulfin-bu4mk]

Hmm, I don't see (or hear) it. I find the Old Grey Whistle Test live one from 1976 far superior. From the better piano playing to the audio balance to the saxophone solo's, I think the 1976 performance stands out more. I still like hearing every version of this song though, it never gets old.

[@saturno2164]

This music is so happy, simple and captivating; at the end the sax is heart breaking. Simple songs last forever...

[@jimeiden2360]

Daniele Rigo But it’s not such a simple song.

[@marktrail8624]

@@jimeiden2360 >> yes rather complex tune for sure.

[@kenlieck7756]

@@marktrail8624 And yet Al can totally do these songs solo live and they feel complete...

[@rubendario6159]

Los grandes clásicos jamás pasan de moda...pues la Musica es sublime pura y única...EL AÑO DEL GATO....INMORTAL CANCION.

[@michaelpopowski245]

Love how the song progresses. Instrumentals are perfect. Great Piano intro. Just perfect!!!

[@williambingman1686]

There are no more poetic lyrics in rock than the first few lines of Year of the Cat ... "In a country where they turn back time... You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime." "She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain." --- It doesn't get better than that. It just doesn't. Couple that with seamless guitar-sax transition and you have a timeless classic. Every year becomes The Year of the Cat.

[@ChefTareck]

Indeed my friend.

[@sevfan1]

More proof how far popular music has fallen in the past 40 years.

[@Dmab661]

Herbert Smith so true! It’s now a pool of nothingness!!

[@marksnow9274]

Thank you

[@beagle7622]

No money these days . Young people are spending it in different ways. This is just brilliant, would have just loved being there..I like to know more about the pianist. The story of how this song was written is fascinating.

[@JeanPaillard-to1hx]

@@Dmab661 "Herbert Smith so true! It’s now a pool of nothingness!!" 50 years ago we loved the music of the moment imagining how great it would be in 50 years. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED????????

[@StefanGBucher]

It's different now, neither better or worse. We're just much, much older now, and nothing will vibrate the heart strings quite the same again as when we were much, much younger. That said, check out NPR's Tiny Desk Music. You might be surprised.

[@aida087]

This song just goes through my soul, I've loved this song since I was 14 years old, BEAUTY til this day!💖

[@davidf3883]

The 70's at their best. So glad I was in my teens and was able to hear it all!

[@EastCoastGal66]

Me too!

[@waftpict]

And the sax starts and the world stops

[@michaelecampana3020]

When I take my first starship journey this tune will be along for the ride. Might be the only one I will need. Incredible!

[@svyt]

I love watching how musicians communicate on stage. Watch at 7:28, how the sax player just gives the smallest glance with his head toward Al to hand off the solo, and then Al turns to the guitar player to pass it on. I also love how the sax player matches the high note at the end of the guitar solo at 7:47 and takes it from there. This is an awesome performance. I just want it to keep going on and on...

[@garyteng759]

+svyt Excellent observations and analyses!~~~ I can't agree with you more. :)

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

MR AL STEWART & BAND MATES HAVE BEEN " PERFORMING" W/ME SINCE EARLY 70"S, STARTING W/"CAT"( NEVER HAD A FELINE TILL I MARRIED-MANY SINCE, THRU TODAY.ONLY MY SHELTY SHEPARD MIX " TIPPY" LOVED MY PLAYING & WOULD CLIMB THE UPPER SCALE TO HIGH F# W/ME, WHILE MOM("WINDY"-SHELTY) RAN DOWN THE STAIRS TO ESCAPE. NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE AMONG DOGS.

[@brianthoman9788]

The unspoken word is where it's at.

[@javierfueyo6871]

Retroceder hace daño a mi mente el yo era... menos años de todas maneras. YE MÜ GUAPA

[@livingadreamlife1428]

“Handing off” the solo is a time honored and respected stage technique that quality musicians in all genres employ to ensure the audience can follow the performers with their eyes” with the help of a glance and slight nod for entertainment purposes.

[@lodger44]

My favourite parts are the incredibly seamless handover from Al's guitar to Adam's at 5:05 (before I saw this clip I thought it was all done on one guitar), and the equally seamless handover from Adam's guitar to Bryan's sax at 7:46. Both give me goosebumps every time. I must have played this a hundred times but I never tire of it.

[@bellazoe1]

Could be the greatest song of all time

[@cacab4]

+Zed That's been mine opinion for a long time

[@carlosalbertomantillagarci9836]

I'm agree. Great song, remains my childhood in school...

[@SalvvOrtiz]

Har to tell but you are close.

[@singingindark12]

This music came out many years before I was born.. but I gotta agree with you. this song is SOOOOOO beautiful..... even makes me think of life with beautiful nature as listening to this music.. btw pardon me to be random.. I love my CAT at home.. Meow... :-P

[@tonytafoya6217]

No. Definitely one of the greatest of all time though.

[@nancycarr7130]

Yes I agree. I play this song to my Cat. 🐱

[@glendeal9185]

One of the greatest songs ever written. A masterpiece that evokes space and time - stirs memories of when life was easy, yet hidden with unknowns. The grand rhythm and sound remains as fresh as ever ! Love it.

[@thisislogout]

Al Stewart's Year of the Cat LP (as well as the next release, Time Passages) came out when I was age 15 and 16 respectively and was a huge influence on me to learn to play guitar. I remember hearing the song "Time Passages" on a Christmas morning and it was just beautiful feelings all day. Thanks Al, you and the band are awesome.

[@theosullivan6975]

that pianist is sensational!

[@maha77]

Well morning comes and you're still with her And the bus and the tourists are gone And you've thrown away the choice and lost your ticket So you have to stay on But the drum-beat strains of the night remain In the rhythm of the new-born day You know sometime you're bound to leave her But for now you're going to stay In the year of the cat

[@garylove5475]

No , I get it 100% …it hit me square between the eyes as a 16 year old and still does to this very day..

[@rohzpopper4922]

40 years but never stop listening to this song with beautiful lyric, tune , haunting guitar solo and the bust of beautiful saxophone.

[@carlosalbertomantillagarci9836]

Esta versión en vivo me sacude el alma cuando el pianista hace el intro de "As Time Goes By", sólo un melómano sensible puede percibir lo bellísima de esta versión...

[@carlosalbertomantillagarci9836]

Y ya perdí la cuenta de las veces que me emociona escuchar ese bello intro...

[@shanemiller9000]

I agree with you. I had forgotten this song until I happened upon this quite by accident.

[@ahamadkhan3569]

what a beautiful song. just everything is so perfect .

[@Ab12203]

I'm forever 21 when I hear this song

[@kevinfreeman7780]

I was 8

[@tomjohnson7529]

Me too.

[@lovbolanfmpetergreen6742]

Tony P I’m forever 17, just loved this song, never knew what they looked like. Such a simple x. Great music.

[@djm4457]

Exactly what my mind goes back to everytime I hear this song....indelible images of my college days. Such a sweet soundtrack to wrap them in. Makes them all the more poignant and incandescent. What an incredible piece of music and musicianship. It's amazing how much of an effect this song has on everyone who hears it. Most I know truly stop what they're doing to really listen to it. It's like they too are taken back to special times in their lives that this melody captures and holds still for them to relive again. If only for a few moments .....

[@elgatothecatseye8409]

23 for me.

[@spacemissing]

There are some few songs that will last forever. This is one of them.

[@arkhangel1967]

As both an Al Stewart fan and fan of the film Casablanca... this is perfect

[@magpieeye3239]

My favorite video of all time! What a great song and he even left in the incense and patchouli part! :)

[@CelticBadBoyPoet7]

Agreed!...Hey is That Rob Halpern From Judas Priest?

[@123yeahyeahno]

Wonderful, haunting song, with some of the most beautiful lyrics ever.

[@michaeltreadway5420]

THIS SONG WILL STILL THRILL US TILL THE END OF HUMAN EXISTENCE ON THIS PLANET

[@peterturley8846]

Sends shivers up and down your spine - musical and vocal perfection personified!!! X.

[@65sheilakay]

There are just no words to describe how perfect this is.

[@robgoldberg3401]

Folk,Rock, and jazz rolled into one they just don't write stuff like this anymore .Wonderful version 😉

[@TGCRVT]

That guitar solo always gets me and the segue into the sax solo is just special.

[@albertmcmullen2669]

The Saxophone is definitely the instrument of the black hole in this universe.

[@kenw.1112]

Man when you compare this to today's trash this is the real deal . I tried to like today's music and I end up get nausea and dizziness! . It music like this Abba, Heart, Rush, Yes, Carpenters , Led Zeppelin , etc, etc. Not this garbage today that sounds so fake.

[@ricthornton2958]

By any definition, a musical masterpiece!

[@MrSmokeydog]

Musical Magic Thank God it was captured live.

[@user-ew9lm9pu9k]

It's so good it hurts

[@nigel6469]

you are so perfectly correct

[@paulsullivan1650]

Carolyn Albert I agree. Great way to put it...

[@kevinfreeman3410]

Best kind of hurt.

[@crusonboy81]

I'm 35 and this is true talent overlooked.

[@jamesdmehl]

I'm 57 and still this music never quits and yes overlooked, long live"The Year of the Cat"!

[@cinewill1]

was on the charts in the day . a popular song!

[@AdolfoRufatt]

I’m 78 and 😻

[@ericcrabtree6245]

Great performance by everyone. It has studio production sound in a live show. Love the sneaky cute tambourine girl, but my favorite part is when Discount Ron Jeremy comes in at 5:25 with the sax solo.

[@teresa27909]

Al Stewart such a poet!!! I love this song then and always!

[@strawberryseason]

This version is phenomenal.

[@johnwelch6490]

"Stop the clapping."

[@marcosdiaz277]

Epoca cuando se hacia musica de calidad, en 1977, top de top...

[@BonnTheBard]

4:36 when you first realize that the guy who wrote one of the most beautiful, iconic songs in a lifetime and has one of the most unique singing voices also happens to be capable of taking a pretty sweet lead guitar solo.

[@mustybill9886]

Exactly what I thought !

[@foxboroconsultinggroupinc.7423]

Sounds similar to Jerry Rafferty, similar to Baker Street! Two fabulous Artists, and great songs too!! I had their disks which I played on my Pioneer 1040 receiver, and my Dual 1229 turntable!

[@pv4669]

One of the best Art Bell Coast to Coast AM bumper songs. From the great American southwest I bid you all a good evening, good morning, wherever you may be.

[@rigelmoon9030]

The greatest song of the 20th century.

[@marisanadales7403]

Agree!!!

[@mariaestelamunoz6540]

YES YES 🙌

[@Bushwacker101]

Back when they had actual musicians playing music. 🎷🎷🎤🎸🎹

[@chefduane3742]

One of the most recognizable and famous sax riffs in all of music.

[@kevin1873]

These are the kind of moments I wish I could go back in time and enjoy.

[@gilmag10]

Linda canção ... pode se dizer que estar como uma das mais belas ..assim como Hotel Califórnia

[@bbcrusher27]

My sweet friends. Bobby and Krysia....RIP Krysia. All good friends for a lifetime

[@excalibur2508]

No me canso de escucharla, definitivamente es trascendental, me transporta a otro sitio y a otro momento...

[@deboraquinaud8341]

Eu também. Me transporta para um por de sol na praia.😊

[@jfinaz99]

40 years now... and the song and sax are still 'killer' sounds !!

[@THEMamaVicky]

Still my favourite song, musically and lyrically.

[@marcellomastronnione4233]

_A gente ouvi todas as apresentações do Al Stewart cantando "The Year Of The Cat", e não se cansa nunca, e quer ouvir de novo, e de novo, e de novo...!! 😉😊😄🤗😗😘😗😚🇧🇷!!!!_

[@kirtlandpat]

I feel like I am at least 1,000 of the views of this. Fewer songs can claim more melodic and lyrical perfection. Thank you Al, for this magnificent masterpiece.

[@Kamandi1971]

+Kirtland Pat that piano solo is brilliance

[@madagaskar701]

One amongst the Most Beautiful Saxophone pieces in the world.

[@margueritecrain2764]

Phil Collins....in the original..version

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

CHECK OUT "JOHNNY ALMOND'S " GOING TO CALIFORNIA"; "SO HARD TO SHARE" . "ROXANNE", IN JOHN MAYALL'S BLUES BREAKERS " AT THE FILLMORE" ; THEN "PAUL DESMOND"(ALTO)IN DAVE BRUBECK'S " TAKE FIVE";ANYTHING W/" BOBBY KEYS"(JOE COCKER & LEON RUSSEL, THE STONES, ON & ON), & STUART MATHEWMEN IN "SADE'S" "JEZEBEL" & " IS IT A CRIME".

[@patsmith1497]

If I knew how to post a link, I'd post one with Michael Lington playing an amazing break in Bobby Caldwell's video "What You Won't Do For Love" so I'll just suggest you Google it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKvJgnV6d7qbY7c starts at 2:57 (after Bobby starts with his red keytar).

[@philkenzie6980]

@@margueritecrain2764 Phil Kenzie

[@bobpress1235]

Yes, along with "Jungleland" these sax solos should be in the hall of fame!

[@dillj1000]

This tune casts a very charming, enchanting spell over me. It touches the soul like no other song. The musical harmonies are unique and special.

[@Mike990920]

I’ve seen Al Stewart about a half dozen times and besides Al’s lovely between-song story telling, I loved how close their live performance was to the original recordings.

[@stevebelieves]

This is too good......whenever i need an attitude adjustment, this song does it for me!

[@sgardner5813]

Regarding the personnel in this video: In 1979, Stewart was touring for Arista to promote the album Time Passages. His band played a studio jam for WKQX in Chicago; that performance was recorded and released as a promotional album called "The Live Radio Concert Album." The artists performing on TLRCA (Arista, 1979 LP) are listed: Al Stewart: Vocals, guitars Peter White: Keyboards, guitars Robin Lamble: Vocals, bass Phil Kenzie: Saxes Robert Alpert: Keyboards Krysia Kristianne: Vocals, keyboards Harry Stinson: Vocals, drums Adam Yurman: Guitars Phil Kenzie is credited as Alto Sax on the studio recordings of "The Year of The Cat" (1976), and on the singles "Time Passages" and "Song on the Radio" (1978). Based on the listed data of this video and the nearly identical arrangements, it's likely that the performers here are the same ones who appear on TLRCA. Regardless, that's definitely Phil Kenzie in the video, deserving of all the credit and goosebumps his sax solo has earned since 1976. As others have mentioned, White, Lamble, Stinson, and Kristianne were the nucleus of the band Shot In The Dark, which backed Stewart on subsequent album releases. HTH

[@SpiritofLaws]

+s gardner Thanks very much--so helpful.

[@srdjanjapanmusic5817]

Thanx !

[@peterhwhite]

That's Bryan Savage on sax in this video. Phil Kenzie had left the band just prior to this show.

[@josephgibbs3359]

The transition from the solo lead guitar to saxophone ,,,PRICELESS !!!

[@harrybyrd]

I'm so glad that I was in the TV studio when this was recorded! Thanks to Walter M.!

[@kevinfreeman4980]

Lucky dog!!!!

[@harrybyrd]

It was filmed in the TV studios of Radio Bremen where the Beat-Club was filmed a few years earlier. These studios were torn down three or four years ago.

[@laughingbad]

Legendary song, and that pianist robert hartford is just pure genius.

[@rogerwhitmarsh3644]

Robert Alpert

[@markmerletti8596]

Wow great memories. I was born in 1967 but remember this song.. 😁

[@pulpfan1933]

Same. Part of my youth and now I relate to it out of memories