The Year Of The Cat-Live /Al Stewart/ Album (The Best Of Al Stewart) (1976)

[@rangerider51]

I never get tired of this kind of music. That garbage they play nowadays, they can take to the dump.

[@hungryhipoe24]

right there with you

[@Joker-cp8md]

AMEN...

[@MJ-dq8ik]

I love this song, too. But I dont understand when someone loves a song from long ago then feels to need to make a sweeping statement like everything nowadays is "garbage". That is just not true. There is so much great music being made right now - 2024 - just as beautiful & melodic & catchy as Year Of The Cat. You just have to know where to find it. Avett Brothers, Olive Jones, Bob Schneider, Dawes, Blind Pilot, Josh Ritter, Jason Isbell, Smooth Hound Smith, Iron & Wine, etc.

[@rangerider51]

@@MJ-dq8ikWell I guess I’m just old fashioned. I’m 73 so i think I’ll just continue to enjoy the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@johnfisher7143]

A dreamy song, always takes me to a happy place, young love, not a care in the world, living in the moment. Perfect.

[@victorialevy6689]

This takes me all the back to my teen years. I'm 62 now and it seems like only yesterday. I love this group, the song and the video. Amazing!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@merrykayepueblo6564]

Same here. It was my favorite song when it first came out. Still love it!

[@tschoonhoven2011]

Hear, Hear!!!!

[@hermangouw]

Likewise … i will turn 64yo later this year … this song was released when i was in my mid teen. 😍

[@huskerrrr]

I’m 62 too and it’s a banger!

[@soniabarbuto2970]

Me too! ❤

[@msnvrmnd94]

An utter masterpiece. If there was an award for “Song of the decade” this would be it. Along with lyrics that transports you to an innocent time so precious, and beautiful instrumentation the generations living now will never know, this song defines the 70’s.

[@kellyperry1315]

The 70s will be remembered for ALL the awesome music.

[@cm8989]

It certainly is a great tune. I heard it for the first time in years the other day. Your comment is spot on.

[@silviac221]

Some 70s music sounds still great but a little dated now. Not this song. It could have been written last year.

[@ralphsmith4215]

You're so, so, right!

[@jorgekossio5759]

En una época donde el talentos brotaban de las calles garages pueblos..había miles de grupos talentosos..Algo les pasó a estas generaciones..que tuvieron la música en su ADN...Hoy ya no...Hay que contarles a nuestros generaciones posteriores a nosotros...Este fenómeno..un saludo..desde México

[@roseannsanders2778]

The performance of this song is a perfect example of synergy. Each instrument, the vocals, and the lyrics all meld together into a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. No need to go on, as many of the comments here nailed all the nuances and captivating aspects of this song. Simply mesmerizing.

[@YouChwb]

This song along with Baker St and songs from Boz Scaggs, Pink Floyd, Stones and others was what made of that time period parallel to disco music, and flowed into the 80s, it sure was a spoil for choice back then. Makes me always think how we moved away from that kind of middle of the road music.

[@MyOneFiftiethOfADollar]

Such a piquantly stated effulgence of your heart! Slightly spoiled by your dictionary definition of synergy, but still an accurate capturing of your emotional experience.

[@lisar915r9]

Who's the pianist? He's excellent. Also, I like what AL was wearing in this video.

[@roseannsanders2778]

@@lisar915r9 The pianist is Peter Wood. Agree, he is excellent on this song! Me, too, on Al's garb; like the jacket.

[@rogerpss9333]

​@@lisar915r9Peter John Wood (9 April 1950 - 1993) was an English musician, a Keyboardist born in Middlesex, England. RIP.

[@merrykayepueblo6564]

One of the most unique songs I’ve ever heard.

[@FernandoG-pd4op]

The sax solo at the end of music makes me cry😢😢 beautifull song 😍😍😍

[@MrPlantpot20]

The great Phil Kenzie.

[@signdesigners4146]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how you play LIVE music. Pure live music. Great performance.

[@YouChwb]

Smooth sounds of the 70's.

[@Oportunidades369]

Could not be more agree♥️

[@swimpy3838]

I think it's perfectly done. So cool.

[@turbodog57]

Agreed. When it was about the music, not how well a singer could dance.

[@suryanima_chandranima]

_Especially_ considering how I watched _this_ one [kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqXZ6ZrZ690i6c] first. Uggh. Thank goodness I found the actual live audio.

[@CaptainQueue]

This song came out a month after I married my soul mate in 1976 and became our anthem for our first year of love. It takes me back. We are still going strong -- 45 years together June 2021.

[@belladane9182]

Happy anniversary!!!!!!!

[@peternewman3487]

I hadn’t been married very long when I listened to this beautiful song one evening late in 1976 and sadly I realised that I had made a massive mistake marrying the woman that I had married and sadly this song will always remind me of that evening. My marriage only lasted two years and three days and I never married again due to a massive distrust of women.

[@nicholassteel5529]

Wow!🙏✌️👍

[@ralphmedina5519]

wow, I envey you well done.

[@bradley1523]

Love that ! You have no idea how luck you are ! Congrats man xox

[@hwy1310]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down needs to have their head checked.

[@deonburgett6606]

Wouldn't do any good. Thry do not have anything up there

[@amandanewton8757]

I'm listening to this genius Musician in 2020 who is with me still listening????

[@rigelmoon9030]

Not me.

[@kennyg1560]

I am, Amanda. Never be anything to match this I'm sorry to say.

[@jeffhansen8076]

Yeah totally with you .....one of the best all-time ......vocal, lyrics, guitar, and haunting saxaphone ....

[@dks13827]

AZ

[@fema1340]

Io

[@citizenpaul8289]

One of the greatest sax solos ever! The dude could make it talk like the big man.

[@Patrick-ih9cp]

The best sax solo, Baker's Street, imo.

[@biffsockpow2273]

This is one of the greatest songs ever written. That is not mere hyperbole. It is a fact. The lyrics are not only one of the greatest lyric poems ever written, but the music complements it perfectly. It is a song that transports you to another place and another time. Everything seems strange and beautiful at the same time. It is a place you don't want to leave, and a place your mind and spirit return to again and again for a restorative drink in its waters. Thank you so much, Al, for this timeless masterpiece. I hope it lives on until the end of time.

[@Marlonlabrie]

This comment is as good as the song🙌

[@thebordernow]

Agreed - the lyrics are just so dense with mood-evoking and visual imagery, every line so clever you just can't help smiling and appreciating the lyrical genius. A short-form compressed romantic story set to 4 1/2 minutes of unforgettable music. And as you said, just such a rolling, hook-filled melody, it's a perfect match for the incredible lyrics. (However, to be honest, for the life of me I could never figure out what was "The Year of the Cat"! 🤣)

[@biffsockpow2273]

@@Marlonlabrie Thank you, Marlon! That is very kind of you!

[@bellazoe1]

Scotland developed the two greatest songwriters/singers in Stewart and Gerry rafferty.

[@biffsockpow2273]

@@bellazoe1 No arguments from me! I listened to their music heavily throughout the late 70s, all through the 80s ... and even now. Their music has stood the test of time.

[@davidgoldman4530]

“She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a water color in the rain”.....one of the best lines ever written.

[@gordonspond]

Exactly. My daughter is a visual artist and I once asked her if she could beat that line with one of her paintings. Still waiting... 😀

[@owensweetland342]

Or a thong. Lol.

[@MrTPain]

@@gordonspond interesting to hear about your good connection with your daughter 😀 I wish that for every body every day. -dad

[@MrTPain]

Dave! The VISUALS 10 different people. 10 different scenes.

[@MrTPain]

@@owensweetland342 ha

[@fordguy61mi]

They don’t make songs like this anymore. I grew up in the best music era ever and this is a perfect example. Never gets old and this live version is awesome.

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

2024 here! Never gets old!

[@christinewhite6835]

I’m on about listen six or seven; this live version is great.

[@jmcee6122]

It starts with a haunting piano solo, moves into fascinating lyrics with a uniquely beautiful voice and ends with a stunning sax solo. I never stop loving this song. All these years.

[@ricthornton2958]

Perfectly described my friend!! The piano throughout is truly haunting.

[@keith9482]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU well said👍🏻👍🏻😎stumbled upon this very interesting character who dissects and reacts to great music 😊he has an eclectic taste you might enjoy!!

[@keith9482]

[e-mail] Tanner kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU 👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@lagioconda4534]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎷

[@spooge33]

Yup, You nailed it.

[@GenesisH20]

It’s 2021 and every time I listen to this I’m transported back to 1976. The year or the cat is a timeless symphony of beautiful memories.

[@Shena2526]

So true. Remember the song by Nielsson Harry everybody's talking 💥💥💥🤗 what a song

[@marieannkamp1924]

❤️ ❤️ Yess I'm with you👍 there are so many good songs written in the 70ties. And they still will be listening in the next 50 years. No one song of today is as good as the 70ties songs have been. 🎼💞🎸🎹🥁

[@pondgazer1]

Me too. There's nothing like this these days in my opinion!!

[@skeezix8156]

76 was a damn good year. I was just a kid but Queen, Boston, Thin Lizzy to name a few were killing it.

[@TYB1970]

Have 2 versions of this: instrumental and with singing. Both are beautiful

[@avictorbell2835]

There are times at 65 that I really miss the 70's, 1976 in particular when I was 18 This album is a musical memory of a year that held so much promise There has never been a year since that held so much magic

[@charlesveg]

71 myself and I am right there with you.

[@JimJones-gd2jy]

70’s 70’s 70’s 70’s 70’s the music was soo beautiful . . . I’m crying

[@fernandobazo6369]

Howdy from Texas....I’m 61 now and this music brings memories of good old times. If I ever get my time machine working, I’m going straight to the 70’s and this time I’m staying there and never going to leave

[@wandasanders4193]

My wish as well

[@christopherallen9580]

@@wandasanders4193 Me also!

[@hishamelfiki8111]

Cheers

[@hishamelfiki8111]

@@wandasanders4193 Cheers

[@edhynes1701]

I’d be there in a flash, believe me.

[@geraldorford]

This song is timeless, it never seems to become out dated.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Kind of like a really nice massage for your ears..........

[@dongray6834]

Good music and lyrics never becomes outdated .

[@juancarlosgarciamartos1551]

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[@sebastianotorre9897]

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[@xisburnttoast5372]

this is the epitome of 70s tunes.....if you ask me

[@letitrest4662]

I had the privilege of growing through my teen years in the 1970's . Am I biased ? I feel like we had the best music then, and it makes me feel sorry for the young people today. Baker Street, Just The Way You Are, by Billy Joel. All the great Elton John, Billy Joel, Al Stewart, Gary Wright, Seals and Crofts, America, The Eagles. That music still makes me feel young. Still get the same gut feeling from it.

[@ob7483]

Saw America not two weeks ago. One of the best concerts I've ever seen in 50 years of concerts.

[@rllapte]

Your mention of Baker Street really caught my eye. I'm a few years older than you but I was raised by my very restrictive grandparents. Less sheltered, more like a captive so it took me a few years to fully get me feet under me after graduating HS in '72. So, to a degree we were in the same place in the 70s. A few of my favorites, of course the Beatles (truly a one of one), Billy Joel, Three Dog Night, Bad Company, Rod Stewart, Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt among the many. Conversely, I'm or at least was, more of an 80s guy as far as music and pop culture goes. However, this is about 2 songs that I closely associate. Year of the Cat and Baker Street. I've always associated those to songs very closely although there is no absolutely objective reason for doing so. Thus, you could say that it is my own visceral response which is correct. Superficially, they are similar in that they were both recorded by Scottish artists, both "one hit wonders" and both rose to No. 8 on Billboard. I won't delve into the artistry other than to say both songs are uniquely rich, original have meaningful lyrics that speak of love but neither are conventional love songs. They both convey a wistful melancholy that reaches into the soul. Two great, great songs that are probably underappreciated.

[@letitrest4662]

@@ob7483 Wow ! What an iconic group. There own sound, their own tunes that are just so easily recognized as theirs, if one knows them. To this day when I hear; Sister Golden Hair, one of my class mates that I had a crush on comes to mind, as if we're still sitting in English class.

[@vueltaskelter414]

This and Gerry Rafferty’s Baker St are the sound track of growing up in the 1970’s for me. Such a lovely song. So good to see all the positive comments too. Thank you Al Stewart.

[@rigelmoon9030]

There's no decade of music greater than the '70's. If you love music, you're probably stuck there. And, what's wrong with that?

[@rob858585]

Yes! Those two are such special records.

[@christinemurphy5679]

@@rigelmoon9030 You are ABSOLUTELY correct. Never again will we have good music like the 70's !!! I'm 72 and only listen to the GREAT musicians we had back in the 70's. ❤

[@rigelmoon9030]

@@christinemurphy5679 Don't ever stop listening. There are so many great memories on the OGWT. I love that 'Star Kicker' button. I have 2 long sleeve t-shirts, but gotta get me the button.😀

[@williampack8669]

Gerry Rafferty’s Baker St and Al Stewart songs pretty much own Saxophone.

[@sadiesponge7577]

This song is a masterpiece. I have loved this song for 40 years and will never get sick of it. So instrumental.

[@MrTPain]

And entirely supplemental to your well-being oh yes

[@colinrunciman5166]

All great songs, are out grief, a mans life and better because of that. I'm extremely glad that Al Struert is ok, his still haunts me, rgds Colin Runciman.

[@nnaflessa5469]

Hello from Greece 💙 This song is one of the most beautiful. I love it 💜💞

[@fivestring65ify]

Al Stewart is one of the best artists of the seventies. This song never gets old.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Just makes me feel GOOD........Calming and Restful........

[@1to1class]

I was at his concert at Coachhouse in San Juan Capistrano 2 years ago, he was just as good, if not better because he was quite humorous. The sagacity came with age. :)

[@AndrewSmith-uz8bg]

It is a beautiful song! The English are just excellent musicians!

[@dannysunay8099]

I remember listening to this song while driving with my uncle to a ballgame. It lit my interest in playing the piano.

[@hueroski]

My dog doesn't like this song for some reason.

[@cesarnavas3304]

Había tanta y tan maravillosa música en el final de los 70's y principios de los 80's que, grandes temas no tienen en la actualidad tanta difusión, como este.

[@jaimeramos5292]

¡Fue la época de oro de la música pop a nivel mundial!

[@sharonburnett3560]

Really doesn't get much better than this. Forty-four years later this still sounds fresh!

[@jorgechacalos8976]

Quiero escuchar una canciom

[@jorgechacalos8976]

Que se escucha tormentas .de ..bread dde esa epoca emblematica

[@jorgechacalos8976]

Me puede decir

[@doylebarrett9449]

One of my all time favorite songs, great musicians!

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

"FRESH" indeed!!

[@OmarLuna1981]

This is probably THE MOST BEAUTIFUL song of the 70s.

[@NorseMan633]

Just an absolute timeless classic. So many instruments all blending together in complete synchronization to produce such great music. Today's musical talent should all watch how real music is made. And way back from 1976 I might add. The music back then is so much better than today.

[@enriqueasebez4834]

My god, does this bring back memories. I was a 22 year old in the US Air Force stationed in Spain. All we had was AFN, radio Luxembourg, and all the albums we could get our hands on. And in Europe, this song was on so much. Thank god for KZbin. I’d never seen Al Stewart performing this until just now! Such a beautiful song, it never gets old.

[@dickeyjung]

Who's listening THIS in this COVID-19 QUARANTINE , MAR-2020 ?

[@juniorrocha6112]

THE YEAR OF THE VIRUS

[@jorgeaugustonozela6430]

Recordar é viver...principalmente as coisas boas que já foram feitas!

[@phillipgreen59uk]

Me! 😷

[@peck404]

Takes me back to being 7----- LOVE IT🤩🤩🥀🎼🎸

[@administradormarwill6290]

Año del gato, este año es el año de la unión y de reflexión en el mundo, tal vez si se nos paso la mano con la naturaleza y estamos pagando las consecuencias, espero que la vida en adelante sea otra, cuídense hermanos humanos

[@jamesmaass8929]

This song is a masterpiece. When I worked in radio and played songs like this, actual records on the radio I took some songs for granted, now I look back and think what an honor it was to play them for my listeners in a bygone era. No technology in those days just the music

[@angiebieze942]

Boy I miss those days...

[@jamesmaass8929]

@@angiebieze942 me too

[@jamesmaass8929]

Radio was an awesome career in its day, I didn't have the voice they liked in those days, but I still managed to work pretty regularly

[@angiebieze942]

Check out the video, Ace "How Long" . It's Al Stewart on drums!! Hee hee!!

[@angiebieze942]

@@jamesmaass8929 Wish I could sing. My neighbors hate me cause I crank up my sound bar and sing at the top of my lungs dancing around:) Hee Hee! Bet it was cool working at a radio station but to DJ!! Fun! I envy you.

[@RALLO10]

Who is watching this in 2019? One of my all time favourite songs.

[@sauldavidgonzalez536]

I, I like a lot this song. N. Time passages too

[@martysmith9184]

Of course. Never get tired of this.

[@ricardojana4477]

I' m sorry. I play this song in all side where i can. I like it. I play guitar and piano for this. I'm music. I' ts very good. Song of excelence forever. Congrat full.

[@thefussyfeline]

This song is a masterpiece!

[@juanpimentel5577]

This song is one of my favorites too. I wanted to hear the instrumental part in the middle of the song. I always thought there was a violin but actually is a keyboard! Oh well nevermind! Excellent song!

[@josemariadiazdominguez8878]

Cuántos días y noches,no paraba de oír,el año del gato,y sigo a mis 63 años,hasta que vaya perdiendo mi memoria,que poco a poco se me olvidan cosas y me acuerdo de mi juventud y voy perdiendo memoria,pero aún sigo aquí,saludos para todos los seguidores desde Málaga,España

[@arturorodriguez9522]

Nunca permitas que tu mente olvide (escribe tus recuerdos, tus vivencias), porque vida: no es la que vivimos, si no la que recordamos... saludos desde México...

[@josemariadiazdominguez8878]

@@arturorodriguez9522 Gracias,Arturo,sigo oyendo mi música,y deseo que mi mente siga,y sí escribo para no olvidar,cuando me desorientó siempre escucho música y leo,gracias,un fuerte saludo,gracias

[@jorgekossio5759]

La juventud..en el rock...era la esencia..de su genialidad..Está generación.de miles de musicos.talentosos.en el Rock...creanme .NO SE VOLVERA A REPETIR..Los escucharán por varias generaciones..futuras..sin duda..un saludo ..desde mexico

[@josemariadiazdominguez8878]

@@arturorodriguez9522 no se puede controlar la mente,pero yó sigo disfrutando,gracias

[@thecloud9show]

1976- Clean, tight, well produced, no smoke & mirrors, amazing lyrics, humble artists. Im honored to watch this.

[@keith9482]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU Rick, spot on👍🏻👍🏻stumbled upon this very interesting character who dissects and reacts to great music!

[@keith9482]

Pete David kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tonetwisters]

Ladies and gentlemen ... I have been a guitarist for 57+ years and I can guarantee you will never hear a live vocal performance better than this one or more true to the original recording.

[@jairushughes2884]

You are exactly right. This live performance shows just how good they really are.

[@monmixer]

Some musicians actually like to perform and are smart enough not to make the recordings to difficult to replicate live with a normal size group on musicians. To many moving parts makes any thing more difficult.

[@philiptucci2458]

I agree, I have never heard a better live performance

[@GaryFox11000]

Fantastic musicians , vocal Piano intro is hauntingly beautiful. Music takes me away to the wonderful creative 70's Greatest decade in modern music ! 👍♥️

[@robertisbell3262]

@@GaryFox11000 I saw them play several times, back in the 80's. The band trades instruments throughout and they stay tight. Yes, fantastic musicians.

[@ronaldwynn6440]

She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain...What a great lyric 💖

[@bertwoodshack6617]

Beautiful lyrics..

[@clairedelune2011]

She comes in incense and patchouly....lovely 70's...

[@fourswords2003]

One of the best lyrics ever written. The who song has beautiful imagery.

[@thebordernow]

@@clairedelune2011 and That was the incredibly creative rhyming lyric to: "While she looks at you so cooly And her eyes shine like the moon in the sea" !

[@shelleykrier7417]

"you've thrown away your choice...you've lost your ticket....so you have to stay on"... I've thrown away my ticket many times just to see what would happen. I always survived and got better. I am grateful.

[@wolfurystryxx5878]

Pure, Listening, Pleasure. I never tire of listening to this great song.

[@EdMelendez]

What? No choreography? No explosions? No smoke machine? No blinking and blinding lights flashing in your eyes? How can this even be music?

[@andaryal256]

music doesn't have to be all choreography,explosions,smoke machine,blinking and blinding lights flashing in your eyes to be good music. Music is the language of as all

[@sarahpark4207]

Aiden, he's being sarcastic.

[@EdMelendez]

Zing!

[@344chop]

Now that's so true I'm laughing so hard in agreement Thanks

[@Imachowderhead]

Ed Melendez I miss the days of bands playing thier own instruments on stage.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

Al Stewart said after he finished The Year of the Cat, “If that’s not a hit, then I can’t make a hit.” And obviously it was. What a brilliant song and record.

[@pondgazer1]

It was one of my favorites back then. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@karinapenido]

Love

[@karinapenido]

@@pondgazer1 I agree

[@rongrumbine7815]

Fantastic album

[@pinkydogbear]

great song

[@stevegass6965]

The first song I learned to play on the piano. 45 years later and I'm still playing it. It is timeless, just like Time Passages. Al is a Magnificent musician!

[@vikassingh-xu9km]

Let's see your piano playing video Sir🙏

[@dennylibertario2246]

But, did you know that the fellow playing the piano for Al in this performance was none other than the guitarist, Peter White? He handled keys and eventually guitar for Al, but here, I'm almost certain that was him at the piano. He is one of the most well known smooth jazz artists on classical or nylon string guitar in the world. Check him out.

[@Flakeskidny85]

@@dennylibertario2246 Hey Denny! I think Peter White is actually playing the electronic keyboards in this video/version - but you're right he's a fantastic musician. I think the piano player here is Peter Wood.

[@JesusSanchez-vb4lz]

🎼🎵🎶🥰😎🤟

[@craigallegrezza1876]

An absolute masterpiece! And for them to sound so good on this live, is really impressive!

[@dallasj244]

excellent BBC taxpayer funded studio, and the musicians are excellent! "The Old Grey Whistle Test" is so funny of a name. If an old grey hair doorman whistles your tune, it's a hit! LOL

[@northlander4370]

Hey kids , this is what we listened to .....and they were really playing those instruments !

[@pvnkbunny13]

What you won’t believe is that i’m 13 years old and I listen to this song, I know amazing right? I don’t listen to the crappy music of this generation.

[@nimrodbong8173]

@@pvnkbunny13 you need an award for that?

[@marknathanks7592]

I would say an award is in order. Good taste of real melodical three dimentional music

[@j.j.upright4010]

@@pvnkbunny13 🚽 CRAP. . .THE "C" IS SILENT!! 😂

[@ianflanagan7939]

True musicians

[@haydenmedley]

Wow, a seven-piece band, actually playing their instruments and singing live, with their stuff together and making real music that well replicates their album sound. I feel blessed to be old enough to remember such.

[@MrPizza063]

this is what you call real music and musicians playing live a fantastic and brilliant song

[@anthonyboerio4955]

You need to search "Old Grey Whistle Test" and find all the awesome live performances from this show. OGWT was the best!!!!

[@dougl.6461]

Joe Medley- back when "artists and musicians" Actually played the instrument the Hit was created on!

[@jamesmcguckin6288]

Doug L. Wasn't Medley one of the riteous bros

[@08grampa]

Maybe Riotous Bros

[@PatriotNC1]

Back when musicians could write, sing, and play instruments of all kinds. Sadly lacking today. Miss all these good old tunes.

[@romo2674]

Music is fine. You are old.

[@darrenmcgovern1969]

@@romo2674 you are wrong. People who use the old card clearly lack intelligence. Music is corporate now.

[@romo2674]

@@darrenmcgovern1969 ok

[@carlapuerto5330]

@@darrenmcgovern1969 rxx9x,

[@jesusbarbosa3733]

Pobres Regeetontos Deberían Aprender que es Arte .

[@davidcastelli7893]

My God what a classic. And to sound this good live . It does not get any better . Thank you

[@Mztee0731]

Old school singers sound so much better because they sang with passion. With feeling. They're voices were beautiful. They SANG.

[@jdp1955x]

Driving up highway 81 in the middle of Kansas in my old MG in the spring of 1977, drinking a little beer, listening to this song will forever be in my memory.....

[@manojkumargangadharan9263]

Driving on a 2 lane highway in North paravoor, Kerala, India, on 20th Aug 2020 , listening to 'the year of the cat from Toyota Etios's CD player, i can visualise of those good olden days yo are missing now.....

[@timmynormand4818]

@@manojkumargangadharan9263 1977 cruising in my cougar smoking reefer what a memory

[@palafox2237]

Seems funny that so many of us - me included - know exactly what we were doing while listening this song in '77. Brothers & sisters on common ground.

[@timmynormand4818]

@@palafox2237 haha your so rite an now I can't remember what I did yesterday but can visualize what I did in 77. You nailed it peace

[@roberthultz9023]

Driving my maroon '70 Challenger up Illinois 159 to School on a snowy day .

[@CastleVaniak]

One of the greatest songs ever written and produced

[@ivetoldyouonce]

I agree. When it came out I thought it was boring. But over time I think, musically, it is a master work.

[@az_desert_hermit9507]

My dad would play this song over and over when it came out. I was about 4 years old and it became my favorite song. Still to this day, I can’t get enough of it.

[@nazli8325]

Agree

[@mikepatrick5909]

a pop masterpiece

[@PattonGuitar]

Alan Parsons is a genius and deserves to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

[@jrsdsu1986]

Al Stewart is so underrated. Amazing singer-songwriter.

[@KendallKelly]

Not only is his voice and the musicians amazing but the recording is top notch! Beautiful!!!!!!

[@superkar92]

When I was a teenager, I found this record in a 99 cent bin at a music store. I didn’t even have a record player, but I just saw it and had to buy it. It ended up getting accidentally destroyed, but I fell in love with the song after looking it up online. Over a decade later I went to the same music store, and found this record AGAIN in the 99 cent bin. Of course I had to buy it. I finally just acquired a record player. I’m going to see if the record is in good enough condition to finally hear it as I originally discovered it.

[@arottie4097]

What's a record player?? Haha! Looong live vinyl records! I hear they may be making a come back? My 13 yr old daughter asked for one. He & her friend are always playing it with it!! ; )

[@timwarneka5681]

... and ...? How did it sound, Karly?

[@dcfincher]

It is one of my all time favorite albums that I never get tired of listening to.

[@stejer211]

@@timwarneka5681 She accidentally destroyed it.

[@TheFedetex]

I first heard this music when i was 19, now after many years, 44, sounds great

[@johnlamon3397]

I was 15 when I heard this song for the first time and nothing has compared since, what a masterpiece.

[@colby7325]

Everything is perfect about this song. Great melody, meaningful lyrics, beautiful solos, unique voice, and excellent overall execution!

[@clivelee6219]

A real classic! Never get tired of listening to this!!

[@lizardlordlordoflizards5096]

Yes - everything is perfect - just perfect.

[@jetpower6857]

saw him Santa Monica Civic 1976. 16yr. old. we snuck in ended up 4th row. bota bag tequila sunrise. thai stick. actually remember it like it was yesterday. we lived in extraordinary times

[@brod7501]

That piano!! Dreamy! And the sax!!!

[@danieldominguez7505]

Saxo lo interpreta Alan Parson!

[@sharoncahill4522]

Perfect combo

[@kargs5krun]

Pianist, incredible skill.....and perfect hair/style!!!

[@markastoforoff7838]

Some songs are beyond description, this is one. Amazing.

[@keith9482]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU Mark, incredible 👍🏻👍🏻stumbled upon this very interesting character who dissects and reacts to great music!!

[@dongray6834]

Mark Astoforoff the description is quality.

[@vinceleonard4584]

more like Year of the Bat !

[@AnabellFereira]

I was just trying to classify it with no success

[@cesarespinoza8581]

I agree

[@jannamcconnell5791]

after growing up with this fabulous song I finally saw him last year... it was surreal... I was 6 again and at the dentist office... 70's music is really the best...

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Janna McConnell very sweet ✌️

[@fivestring65ify]

Memories. The memories.

[@ElisaSilva-s3y]

Senhor que musica maravilhosa só pra quem tem um gosto afinadissimo....Grande cantor compositor voz explendorosa doce suave .Grande Al Stewart!!!!🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷

[@redmoneylady2213]

Let me get this straight: People playing instruments, singing, grooving out? Sign me up! I am a 60's baby ❤️

[@MrErdner]

It's not that rare. You just have to visit the right live music venues.

[@redmoneylady2213]

@@MrErdner , this is not my first rodeo. That was a sarcastic comment. Lol. I grew up listening to this band too. I listen to live bands but some are not that great here on the beach in Florida. I travel for good music.

[@stealthskater5674]

Born in 1988 and I love music from the '60s,'70s,&'80's I Looooooove Old School ✌️👊🤘

[@fcool]

mmhh… right here, they are not playing, nor singing

[@peterkane1737]

Hehe so am i

[@jeffv.4781]

The music today doesn't even come close to what we all enjoyed back in the day! I'm so glad I was around when the Year of the Cat came out. So much talent! All the lyrics have a meaning! Something we can all relate to! Awsome!!!!🙂

[@davestreatfield2527]

It really doesn't get any better than this does it ! What a gem ! Good wishes to all you like minded folk from Cambridge , England !

[@ETA1000]

What can we say... It's one of the greatest songs of all time... Brother AL... Way to go man... 😉

[@gregcalfee4335]

I was coming home from my third date with my high school girlfriend and things had worked out grand. On a long stretch of empty road I turned on the radio and this came on. That moment is frozen in memory till I die.

[@123yeahyeahno]

Yup, that's how it happens.

[@gustavoberenyi8695]

I think you are exagerating

[@peternewman3487]

Greg Calfee, That happened to me when Kate Bush wuthering heights came on my car radio. I had to stop and listen to it.

[@Areflection4]

A beautiful memory that resonates with our age group.

[@stephenstrange4512]

Time stand Still

[@marcoalexandreabramoski7521]

Depois de um dia cansativo,chegar em casa beber um vinho e ouvir essa música é um presente para os ouvidos,essa música é linda demais!

[@0814Romina]

Así es, la estoy disfrutando viendo el atardecer y recordando cuando salió esta canción (era una jovencita), y a falta de vino una tisana. Saudações de México

[@junuiorbismarck]

Exatamente!!

[@analuciamonsores9289]

Linda demais mesmo,amo.

[@leticiasolano4904]

Ojalá que los jóvenes de ahora, escucharan éste tipo de música!!! A uno de mis nietos le encanta.

[@luishumbertoruizbetanzos4261]

Yo las escucho y traduzco la letra

[@RubenGomez-bh8mh]

Es un hermoso tema, que tengo muy lindos recuerdos y si ojalá puedan escuchar esta hermosa música.abrazo de oso.

[@RubenGomez-bh8mh]

Es un hermoso tema, que tengo muy lindos recuerdos y si ojalá puedan escuchar esta hermosa música.abrazo de oso.

[@SDsailor7]

Tu nieto tiene buen gusto musical. Tengo cuatro copias de este disco. Saludos

[@SDsailor7]

Al Stewart tiene varios exelentes albums no solo este. Time passages, Antartica, Past present and future y otros mas.

[@ndotl]

12/27/2021: I have listened this this dozens of times, and only today remembered to upvote it.

[@GaryFox11000]

Masterpiece ! How can anyone not like this song. Stewarts haunting voice , lyrics , Peter White . So tasty ; as good as it gets ! Wow 🏖

[@tinalovett4086]

This will forever be one of my favorite songs ever written. The Great talented Al Stewart Blessed us with an outstanding depth of desire , that could only be poured straight from His Heart and Soul. Sweet Sweet Music , the kind that is felt within , and causes one to stop and listen. God Bless You Al. 💝 🤗 🙏

[@johnwalls7170]

Who's listening in February 2020?!

[@johnwalls7170]

@Moogie B Love this time 💕

[@arturolopez1550]

John Walls I do bro ,good memories?

[@johnwalls7170]

@@arturolopez1550 oh yeah! Good memories ❤️

[@mumbles552]

Right now. Almost midnight. Feb 11 2020.

[@TheSmiley1shooter]

Me also my parents! im so grateful they put me on this

[@danekurnhart4121]

One of my all-time favorite live videos ever made. The filming, the quality, the unbelievable musicianship, and Al Stewart brings a tear to my eye it’s so damn good. Peter White looks like Tom Hanks.

[@alloallie]

This is one of my favourite songs ever, and this video shows why: great lyrics, amazing musicality, that harmony of instruments, a gorgeous melody. It's perfect !

[@RedClayFH]

Absolutely agree.

[@nayimsalah5585]

Alexis I can play it 10 times in a day...heaven song...never will be back again this quality

[@davidswiatek6532]

Hear Hear.

[@dallasj244]

I thought that was Eddie Van Halen at the beginning there for a second wow! And this is one of the top 10 songs of the 70s, I can never escape playing it almost weekly for over 30 years now as an adult! The musicianship, story, variety, and mood it gives is so warm, like a fat loaf sitting on your lap, purring!

[@mayosia007]

I was a child when my mother showed me that song, now I'm 20 and I still loving it! an amazing song.

[@divyaa9522]

i am 56, n this song still amazes me

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

This is a timeless song, it will never get old!

[@kevindumont3284]

This song takes me back to a much simpler time. Pure classic song!!

[@patyguatemala1550]

I was 17 years old. The best time!!. I lived the best of my life with this song!!.If God granted me a wish, I would ask to return to that time. No doubt!!.

[@kittylozon4661]

Same here, going back to where I was 14 y/o. I love this song, truly takes me back in time.

[@guyloehr5820]

as would I.... graduated in 76...

[@SoniaMdq]

I was 17, 4th year in secondary school.

[@HummingbirdEighty8]

Paty, me too! Oh, how I wish!😭💓

[@cherixbiggs5819]

We were 24, newlywed...we drove to work together to good jobs....had no clue that was as good as life was ever gonna get. Great song....love Al’s beautiful accent!❤️❤️

[@luke_duke01]

The piano intro is from heaven.. Just amazing!

[@rz945j2p41dom]

Who is the guy playing piano from the beginning?

[@luke_duke01]

I think its Peter Wood .. Correct me if Im wrong

[@rz945j2p41dom]

Thank you Tyler L., I don't think so, I've seen Peter Wood pictures. Must be someone else.

[@206or16]

Yes, Peter Wood is the pianist. He co-wrote "Year Of The Cat" with Al Stewart. Not to be confused with Peter White, who is playing the other keyboard.

[@luke_duke01]

Thank you so much for your response! I appreciate it!

[@TheHorsebox2]

Guitar solo. Sax solo. Piano solo. This song has everything. And a truly beautiful piece of music. One of my favourites.

[@markeastman5249]

2022 I’m still listening. Makes me go Back to 1972. A great year. Thank you

[@MarkBoyd]

40+ years later...good songs just sound better as they age. This is just a wonderful song and the band nails it live here. Respect.

[@brunoheidrich9671]

What a music ! Need no choreography, smoke machine, explosions ! Great ! Its all - AL STEWART !!!

[@laurenceraiser4064]

SO VERY TRUE!

[@dougl.6461]

Bruno Heidrich he looks like Harrison

[@patriciahall4668]

I can't tell you how much I love everything about this song and this particular live performance... the amazing lyrics, great music, the artistry of each musician, the whole ensemble. I was too young to fully "get" this song when I first heard it as a child, but I remember I loved it then, and now as an adult I have a much greater appreciation for it. Songs like this are timeless and I hope my young child -- now the same age I was when I first hear this -- likewise will retain and grow an appreciation for "real" music such as this, such beautiful poetry set to sound. Thanks, Al Stewart and band!

[@paulp757]

Well said.

[@vinnyvsalval]

Great band, great song. Puts you in a great mood. A real band.

[@christopherguzman8050]

The 70s was a very cool time. The fashion, the vibe.

[@robertbecker2910]

Incredible song. Brings back so many memories. That saxophone though!

[@robertopereira9202]

Que delícia aos meus cinquenta e oito anos estou aqui ,escutando essa maravilha .será que nesse exato momento tem alguém escutando comigo?

[@silvioedmar50]

Eu e sempre 45 anos eu tenho

[@higinovitor5075]

Sim tem com os meus 59 (geração 1961)kkkkk. Vivendo, lembrando, curtindo. Show Rio de Janeiro. Brasil

[@robertomelo6617]

estamos juntos.

[@sandrabeto5560]

Euzinha 💖💖💖💖💖

[@sandrabeto5560]

Amo d++++++😍😍😍😍

[@nanzeez7023]

Who doesn't love Al Stewart,he had a totally unique sound. Beautiful songs and lyrics.

[@angelwalker979]

1976. I was 15 years old. What a magical time. This song takes me right back. A masterpiece. Thank you Al. ❤

[@wesleyrabb6182]

Everything is so clean and precise. Great song that was perfectly arranged and produced. Great musicians making great music is something that is sorely missed today!!!

[@comeonman5300]

The Year Of The Cat has an incredible, moving and tender longevity to it. Every aspect of it is perfect.

[@luisfelixluyoyactayo4369]

Tremendo recuerdo de la juventud... aquellos 13 años que no volverán... hoy con 57 años... hermosa canción...

[@anasalinas2116]

Todos vivimos nuesrtros pequeños recuerdos al cavo de estos largos años aun tenemos nuestras canciones favoritas guardados temo que no alcazara el prezioso tiempo!?💕

[@naladaiana6535]

las mejores canciones ya se escribieron

[@JesusMartinez-ti8oi]

Sí.tambien está en la memoria de mi juventud. ¡ Hermosa!

[@RubenGarcia-gx1pn]

Tengo la misma edad y mis recuerdos desde la primaria con esta maravillosa música hasta el día de hoy; recuerdos de Nvo Laredo y Laredo Tx ahora desde Houston Tx sigo con mi música que no me aburre sino me relaja y transporta a esos años que no volverán

[@sprezzatura8755]

If a song of this quality came out today I think I would fall out of my chair in shock. Mesmerizing.

[@miguelhuertas7512]

...NOOOOO NOOOO... ENAMORADO POR SIEMPRE DE ESTA BELLA OBRA DE ARTE MUSICAL...excelente buen gusto y elegancia... gracias Al Stewart por tanto talento...

[@maritzagonzalez4002]

Totalmente de acuerdo, una joya musical, de las que ya no hay. Que belleza poder seguir escuchando esta exquisitez de música

[@rodrigogomez3814]

Imagínense el sonido la pureza y calidad artísticas de estos genios como ellos ninguno tuve la suerte de haber vivido con estos genios tengo 55 años es como si fuera ayer recordar es vivir saludos desde lima perú

[@alejandrogodoy8816]

espectacular el comentario, mis viejos me criaron con esta musica. tengo 34. abrazo

[@jaimehernandeztrejo558]

Mi estimado RODRIGO, igual es el sentimiento que me arropa, cada vez que escucho este tipo de melodias , me inyecta un sentimiento tan hermoso, es como si estuviera en el paraiso, asi de ese tamaño, tengo tu misma edad, un abrazo y saludos donde quiera que te encuentres, desde REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS, MEXIO.

[@patriciavela9693]

Hoy tengo casi 55 años y está canción me enamora de la vida. Me gustaría tener la traducción.

[@antonioalfarobolivar4006]

Saludos al Grande Perú 🇵🇪, desde Chile 🇨🇱...

[@jorgebenavides5417]

Recuerdo que los grupos locales se esforzaban por hacer una interpretacion de esta cancion pero obviamente los acordes los tiempos el ritmo tenia que estar casi perfectos por lo menos para que se pareciese a la original era todo un reto..gran recuerdo

[@swordofthespirit8478]

The Piano work on this song is second to none....Amazing

[@man4allseasonz]

Sophisticated commenters here! I love al Stewart. Im so grateful my dad introduces me to him when I was a teenager (I'm 34-- not the normal demographic for al Stewart fans). I love the deep ballads. Such beauty....

[@burfordt.justice424]

It's a great song that unlocks and invokes many different feelings in your head in many ways.. haunting, nostalgic, makes you think.. and if you are over 35 takes you to a certain place.

[@karlsimon6277]

Burford T. Justice lol. I agree. Reminds me of long ago. When people could do interesting music.

[@Cesarremis]

According with you Karl Simon

[@makingtheswedish]

So true

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

It could never be described in a better way. This is exactly what I feel everytime I listen to The year of the Cat. All sorts of feelings, missing things and people that I've loved but that are now long gone.

[@garrynorris7719]

So true

[@oscartrujillo649]

Excelente canción...me transporta a los años que salí, en la secundaria, del Colegio. Hoy, a mis 65 años, siento lo mismo que la primera vez y me hace muy Feliz. Un saludo desde mi pueblo de Los Choros ,en la cuarta Región, LA SERENA ,CHILE.

[@ronanguiano8367]

This live version is flawless. The musicians appear to be masters of their instrumental craft.

[@lostsock275]

ron anguiano -Totally agree!

[@craigsimons817]

A great song, beautiful lyrics and perfectly performed by real, talented musicians who have studied and know their art. A lot of today’s music sounds like chancers running amok in a recording studio without permission to be there.