Cat Stevens "How Can I Tell You?" :)

BBC TV Yusuf Islam Alun Davies-guitar Larry Steele-bass
perfection...

[@Riley0205]

Possibly the most beautiful melody and lyrics ever. Can never listen to it without the tears welling in my eyes. The kind of love he is singing about hurts sometimes.

[@mrjtgee]

I play this everytime I think of my daughter Olivia who was taken from us far too early. She was only with us for 86 days 17 hrs and 42 minutes when she passed, but she left a lasting impact. When i hear this song i always cry, but I always feel closer to her as well.

[@awomaninva55]

This song still makes me cry, even after 30 or so years since he first sang it. It's a truly beautiful song.

[@squirrels678]

Cat Stevens' music is what helped me bring my brother back from the deep, darkness of a coma and return to life. i will be forever grateful.

[@fallingpearl]

nobody sings like this any more.... so beautiful!

[@hot4inxs]

I love Cat Stevens beautiful rich expressive voice. If you have ever been deeply in love, this song says just what its like when you havent told them, cant be with them and you cant stop thinking about them. Its wonderful.

[@fallingpearl]

Could never get enough of his beautiful soul. What an amazing man!

[@jusepe456]

Singer and writer of eternal music....A few ones on earth are gifted with this. He's one. God bless him and peace to everyone

[@erkelly9]

Gentle man, gentle soul. Beautiful music that will always have a place in my day. I always find that this mans music helps me find my center amidst a crazy world. Thank you Yusuf/Cat for all of the joy.

[@lifeforcenrg]

man.....i have never herd this song before...and it moved me so much i am crying !..never has a song done that to me... i guess it resonates with how my life is at the moment !...beautiful song

[@7272257]

It sends shivers down my spine and makes the hairs on my neck stand up. A BRILLIANT piece of work, Cat.

[@fatamorgana2121]

A beautiful song from a man with a beautiful soul.

[@juckandew]

i dont think anyone can argue that this is the greatest love song of all time....the emotion is other worldly..

[@biglindseyfan77]

This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever made. My eyes tear up every time I listen to this. (:

[@fleuriebottle]

Such bittersweet memories - I met my future husband in 1972 and he dedicated this song to me. He made me feel so very special. After 28 years of marriage, I lost him. No reader he did not die, he found another. Beautiful, beautiful, lovely, sad but poignant song.

[@LilliePuttin]

Beauty comes in many forms, but I feel the first form must have been sound. Beautiful tones and words. This song brings tears to my eyes. I love it.

[@margaret19631]

You are the greatest !!! You represent peace . Ignore the ugly posts and keep singing your music that we should all embrass in this screwed up country.

[@jmacleve]

This so breaks my heart ... for the one I'll never have. I love you so and I always will.

[@gail20101]

such pure emotion, cant fail to touch the heart of anyone with a soul

[@4039213995]

Exceptionally superlative talent from an ordinary man with a beautiful gift ...

[@crypticcurls]

I first heard this song on my sister's Teaser and the Firecat albumn back in 1971. It's been just about my favourite song ever since then. Beautiful.

[@fallingpearl]

Still makes me cry, even though i have heard it about 10000 times. He has feelings deep enough to swim in.......wow such a soft and humble soul. Just love him

[@7272257]

Why is it just one gentle man like Cat Stevens was blessed with sooo much talent? He deserves all the praise that came each and every time he created yet another piece of work, always bordering on the genius.

[@duncan31358]

Islam,christian,catholic,atheist or whatever,just the greatest love song!

[@7272257]

One can take all my records from me, but please leave me with this one.

[@7272257]

Here is a musical genius at work! I ask is there anyone who can match this maestro's talent?

[@fleuriebottle]

Ah! such bittersweet memories. It was 1972 and I met my future husband and he dedicated this song to me. I was made to feel the most special girl. After 28 years of marriage I lost him. No reader he did not die, he found another. Has anyone got a time machine? - Beautiful, beautuful song

[@vwtch]

As I see so many of these wonderful performances by so many artists I am struck by a single thought - that it is meaningless to compare any of them with any others. To do so misses the point of art entirely. Just enjoy, folks. Each performance on its own merits.

[@TheRsuheimat]

Such beautiful and powerful lyrics...................Make me smile and cry at the same time!!!

[@moneomone]

I am speechless every time I hear this song as if I am hearing for the first time..awesome..

[@erkelly9]

To My Husband; with love

[@shoedoctor99]

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens.... unbelievably GIFTED.... BEST songwriter in the World Today.

[@igalflint]

this is exactly how i felt when i was 18 and was madly in love .

[@RJRlover117]

Lovethis song had really forgotten how GREAT it is!!!!!!!!!!

[@hot4inxs]

Yes I agree. It is a moving, beautiful masteriece that describes the aching longing of love so profoundly.

[@Sh3eEeL]

Yusuf Islam , i really can not stop listen to your songs , like every moment

[@JanetMi1]

I agree MyzDefy. Who cares if he is Yusef. He will always be Cat Stevens to me..He is Brilliant. I had the pleasure of seeing him in Concert. One of the best Concerts I have ever seen.

[@coal4life]

You really got me there. This song hits where it counts. When I first learned to play it I broke down in tears. And I wasn't even in love with anyone. Just alone and missing everyone I'd left behind.

[@fallingpearl]

he is so beautiful, such a soft and humble soul, god bless him always

[@7272257]

Best live performance - EVER!

[@johnk3363]

This song inspired me to learn guitar. Three years later, I am still playing and have started performing. Thank you Mr. Islam for changing my life.

[@7272257]

Here is a musical genius at work!

[@PatricioContrerasCea]

Being a young kid I was astounded by the interpretative strenght of his voice though I never had the chance to see him perform his show. The songs sounded perfect and I could listen to them for keeps in vinylo. Today, thanks to youtube I have the pleasure of watching and listenning this masterpiece and I am still surprised by the power of this artist. Naturaly himself he can mesmerize the toughest person with his talent.

[@cielitoxlindo]

by far the greatest love song I have EVER heard. And its meaning doesnt have to be just about a girl or a boy, or even a relationship, but anyone you miss with all your dearest heart. "i cant think of right words to say..."

[@katrindox]

Yes I agree with you and I like his song Father and son .He is a real master!!!

[@7272257]

Best live performance ever.

[@shirleycajucom]

im too much cying everytime i hear that song...i really love that song..

[@melendez47]

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece!

[@bunchie1966]

I love this one too; I also love "Rubylove" and "If I Laugh".

[@LikaTaka68]

Even after so many years Cat Stevens is unique. Wonderful... o beautiful gift to our ears and hearts. Just ... maravilhoso!

[@vwtch]

As I see so many of these wonderful performances by so many artists I am struck by a single thought - that it is meaningless to compare any of them with any others. To do so misses the point of art entirely. Just enjoy, folks. Each performance on its own merits.

[@coreyJ101]

This man changed music for me today.

[@MyzDefy]

dAYUM....i'M SO into the subltle words of Cat...Islam or not....Cat, you rock....singer/songwriter rock...you understand...I love you and your music...all of it...Islam or wtf ever....peace out

[@ciano417]

cat stevens fantastic songwriter and alun davies fantastic guitarist

[@cucurulito]

Please, someone tell me where can I learn this song in an easy way, i just love it but i'm not a great guitar player...though, i promise my best effort is someone helps me :)

[@fatamorgana2121]

this song is just so... deep.

[@WandaLopez]

Esta canción siempre me hará pensar en mi padre; fue él quien me descubrió a cat Stevens cuando aún era yo una niña...nunca gastaré completamente mis lágrimas con esta canción.... how can i tell you????

[@ATOMIKDOG23]

One of my favorite cat songs !!

[@dbt465]

Cat Stevens must have written this song about my feelings toward my sweeheart, Sherrie. I love her so much.

[@navangirl]

Alun is still playing alongside Cat/Yusuf

[@cambolio2001]

A wonderful song, I,m always remember my youth when I,m listening this song maybe one of the most beautiful in the pop history . . . Niceto.

[@mrsrowdy]

This beautiful song was used in a fantastic Dutch film I saw many years ago, it was about a young man dying of cancer in hospital. It was incredibly moving and I would love to see it again.

[@NeilerFreak]

Beautiful description. Probably the cats most moving and heartfelt love song.

[@billymad91]

The God is in Cat stevens

[@JanetMi1]

He was so awesome In concert. Fantastic !! Not to mention how HOT he was..Damn.

[@carruscainamoto]

HE IS THE BEST EVER

[@weirdguy75]

where as I disagree with his choice of worshipping, being a strong minded atheist, I admire his desire to help his fellow man. If Cat was to choose any faith Islam is among the most peaceful. they are not a nation of terrorists. I have only, in the past year, truly begun to enjoy his work but it has given me pespective on humanity. I do not condone to war without just cause. The atrocity that had occured in Iraq and Afghanistan was injust and to the tens of thousands lost I'm very sorry

[@peterwilliamham]

Thankyou for posting in my opinion one of the Best songs ever written!!! 5***** Stars Class!!!

[@fleuriebottle]

Truly beautiful! - Ah! bittersweet memories of that innocent time in 1972 when my future husband made me the most special girl ever, when he dedicated this song to me. 28 years later, I lost him. No reader, he did not die just left me for another. Has anyone got a time machine? :-)

[@recklessragdoll]

Does anyone else think he's really cute in this vid? Although even I think he's got a lil bit too much beard going on there! lol.

[@safrane95]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Have you seen Billy Joels youtube video "Goodnight My Angel" and Stephen Curtis Chapman's "With Hope" - both reassuring songs of little angels now in Heaven. As a Christian, I believe Olivia's just waiting for you in God's presence. Best wishes

[@niazi16]

the main thing your missing here is that not all Muslims blew up the twin towers. that's like blaming all Japanese for pearl harbor, all Germans for the death camps, or all Indians for Custers last stand, the point is that i found that on all the sites promoting peace and Love there are people trying to cause chaos and grief. but at the sites promoting death and destruction there seems to be a lot of support. this makes no sense. jordan32902

[@markey1221]

This song has brought happiness to many. I love it.

[@thiaanthony]

Lovely...from the 1971 programme. Such a beautiful song. The false starts making it even better.

[@jumpyourbone]

beautiful

[@NicOzark]

Such statements nowadays are even sadder, because it shows such a lack of knowledge and misunderstanding about the man and his life.

[@Wellgelm]

I love with song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shansab1]

love uuuuuuuuu brother yusuf may allah always be with uuuuuuu

[@dobieco1986]

Pls, listen the spanish version by compañia ilimitada... Como decirte cuanto te amo... In Cat's voice it would sound amazing in spanish

[@apl1373]

@cucurulito check out john frusciante's cover of it, just a couple easy chords but i cant remember what the are off the top of my head. it sounds pretty good

[@dwringer]

Obsessive instrument tuning is perhaps a sign of perfectionism, but in this context I think he would be wrong not to do so, as improper tuning would completely ruin the song for resale purposes - who wants to buy a live recording of an out-of-tune song?

[@marcreevesmusic]

one of my favourite songs :)

[@fallingpearl]

What a legend!

[@djexpo]

She's with you, always will, watching your step and taking care of you. ^-^

[@cherokeedonna83]

beautiful !

[@dbt465]

This is my song to Sherrie.

[@arabwomanblues]

I loved it, love it and will love it.

[@mannywilde]

3:37 part sounds so peaceful

[@rhcppetar95]

what's the year?

[@7272257]

Just one slight error here, peterwilliamham. It is not one of the best songs ever written. in my opinion, it is the BEST song ever written

[@dom082]

how can i tell you when i know i can't have you?

[@7272257]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@sistersuetube]

OOMG you don't have to tell me but you can show me AIIIIIEEE!!!!!1

[@Ukimix]

Wonderfull!!

[@11sandpiper]

Brilliant!

[@RJRlover117]

@Ukimix Right on!!!! AMEN!!! Love it!!!!!

[@jedionwax]

I completely agree!

[@turnipgreen17]

pure love

[@teamsleepnine]

this song....

[@damar28]

a very nice person