I never get tired of this kind of music. That garbage they play nowadays, they can take to the dump.
@hungryhipoe248 ай бұрын
right there with you
@Joker-cp8md7 ай бұрын
AMEN...
@MJ-dq8ik20 күн бұрын
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.
@rangerider5120 күн бұрын
@@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.
@johnfisher714310 ай бұрын
A dreamy song, always takes me to a happy place, young love, not a care in the world, living in the moment. Perfect.
@victorialevy668910 ай бұрын
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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@merrykayepueblo65646 ай бұрын
Same here. It was my favorite song when it first came out. Still love it!
@tschoonhoven20116 ай бұрын
Hear, Hear!!!!
@hermangouw6 ай бұрын
Likewise … i will turn 64yo later this year … this song was released when i was in my mid teen. 😍
@huskerrrr5 ай бұрын
I’m 62 too and it’s a banger!
@soniabarbuto29704 ай бұрын
Me too! ❤
@msnvrmnd94 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The 70s will be remembered for ALL the awesome music.
@cm8989 Жыл бұрын
It certainly is a great tune. I heard it for the first time in years the other day. Your comment is spot on.
@silviac221 Жыл бұрын
Some 70s music sounds still great but a little dated now. Not this song. It could have been written last year.
@ralphsmith4215 Жыл бұрын
You're so, so, right!
@jorgekossio57595 ай бұрын
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
@roseannsanders27782 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Who's the pianist? He's excellent. Also, I like what AL was wearing in this video.
@roseannsanders2778 Жыл бұрын
@@lisar915r9 The pianist is Peter Wood. Agree, he is excellent on this song! Me, too, on Al's garb; like the jacket.
@rogerpss9333 Жыл бұрын
@@lisar915r9Peter John Wood (9 April 1950 - 1993) was an English musician, a Keyboardist born in Middlesex, England. RIP.
@merrykayepueblo65646 ай бұрын
One of the most unique songs I’ve ever heard.
@FernandoG-pd4op7 ай бұрын
The sax solo at the end of music makes me cry😢😢 beautifull song 😍😍😍
@MrPlantpot205 күн бұрын
The great Phil Kenzie.
@signdesigners41462 жыл бұрын
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how you play LIVE music. Pure live music. Great performance.
@YouChwb Жыл бұрын
Smooth sounds of the 70's.
@Oportunidades369 Жыл бұрын
Could not be more agree♥️
@swimpy3838 Жыл бұрын
I think it's perfectly done. So cool.
@turbodog57 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. When it was about the music, not how well a singer could dance.
@suryanima_chandranima Жыл бұрын
_Especially_ considering how I watched _this_ one [kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqXZ6ZrZ690i6c] first. Uggh. Thank goodness I found the actual live audio.
@CaptainQueue3 жыл бұрын
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.
@belladane91823 жыл бұрын
Happy anniversary!!!!!!!
@peternewman34872 жыл бұрын
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.
@nicholassteel55292 жыл бұрын
Wow!🙏✌️👍
@ralphmedina55192 жыл бұрын
wow, I envey you well done.
@bradley15232 жыл бұрын
Love that ! You have no idea how luck you are ! Congrats man xox
@hwy13103 жыл бұрын
Whoever gave this a thumbs down needs to have their head checked.
@deonburgett66064 ай бұрын
Wouldn't do any good. Thry do not have anything up there
@amandanewton87574 жыл бұрын
I'm listening to this genius Musician in 2020 who is with me still listening????
@rigelmoon90304 жыл бұрын
Not me.
@kennyg15604 жыл бұрын
I am, Amanda. Never be anything to match this I'm sorry to say.
@jeffhansen80764 жыл бұрын
Yeah totally with you .....one of the best all-time ......vocal, lyrics, guitar, and haunting saxaphone ....
@dks138274 жыл бұрын
AZ
@fema13404 жыл бұрын
Io
@citizenpaul8289 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest sax solos ever! The dude could make it talk like the big man.
@Patrick-ih9cp8 ай бұрын
The best sax solo, Baker's Street, imo.
@biffsockpow22733 жыл бұрын
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.
@Marlonlabrie3 жыл бұрын
This comment is as good as the song🙌
@thebordernow3 жыл бұрын
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"! 🤣)
@biffsockpow22733 жыл бұрын
@@Marlonlabrie Thank you, Marlon! That is very kind of you!
@bellazoe13 жыл бұрын
Scotland developed the two greatest songwriters/singers in Stewart and Gerry rafferty.
@biffsockpow22733 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@davidgoldman45302 жыл бұрын
“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.
@gordonspond2 жыл бұрын
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... 😀
@owensweetland3422 жыл бұрын
Or a thong. Lol.
@MrTPain2 жыл бұрын
@@gordonspond interesting to hear about your good connection with your daughter 😀 I wish that for every body every day. -dad
@MrTPain2 жыл бұрын
Dave! The VISUALS 10 different people. 10 different scenes.
@MrTPain2 жыл бұрын
@@owensweetland342 ha
@fordguy61mi2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kimberlylegacy41904 ай бұрын
2024 here! Never gets old!
@christinewhite68352 ай бұрын
I’m on about listen six or seven; this live version is great.
@jmcee61224 жыл бұрын
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.
@ricthornton29584 жыл бұрын
Perfectly described my friend!! The piano throughout is truly haunting.
@keith94824 жыл бұрын
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!!
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.
@Shena25263 жыл бұрын
So true. Remember the song by Nielsson Harry everybody's talking 💥💥💥🤗 what a song
@marieannkamp19243 жыл бұрын
❤️ ❤️ 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. 🎼💞🎸🎹🥁
@pondgazer13 жыл бұрын
Me too. There's nothing like this these days in my opinion!!
@skeezix81563 жыл бұрын
76 was a damn good year. I was just a kid but Queen, Boston, Thin Lizzy to name a few were killing it.
@TYB19703 жыл бұрын
Have 2 versions of this: instrumental and with singing. Both are beautiful
@avictorbell2835 Жыл бұрын
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
@charlesvegАй бұрын
71 myself and I am right there with you.
@JimJones-gd2jy2 жыл бұрын
70’s 70’s 70’s 70’s 70’s the music was soo beautiful . . . I’m crying
@fernandobazo63693 жыл бұрын
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
@wandasanders41933 жыл бұрын
My wish as well
@christopherallen95803 жыл бұрын
@@wandasanders4193 Me also!
@hishamelfiki81113 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@hishamelfiki81113 жыл бұрын
@@wandasanders4193 Cheers
@edhynes17013 жыл бұрын
I’d be there in a flash, believe me.
@geraldorford4 жыл бұрын
This song is timeless, it never seems to become out dated.
@dwightdodd37343 жыл бұрын
Kind of like a really nice massage for your ears..........
this is the epitome of 70s tunes.....if you ask me
@letitrest46622 жыл бұрын
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.
@ob74832 жыл бұрын
Saw America not two weeks ago. One of the best concerts I've ever seen in 50 years of concerts.
@rllapte6 ай бұрын
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.
@letitrest46626 ай бұрын
@@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.
@vueltaskelter4142 жыл бұрын
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.
@rigelmoon90302 жыл бұрын
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?
@rob8585852 жыл бұрын
Yes! Those two are such special records.
@christinemurphy56792 жыл бұрын
@@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. ❤
@rigelmoon90302 жыл бұрын
@@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.😀
@williampack86698 ай бұрын
Gerry Rafferty’s Baker St and Al Stewart songs pretty much own Saxophone.
@sadiesponge75773 жыл бұрын
This song is a masterpiece. I have loved this song for 40 years and will never get sick of it. So instrumental.
@MrTPain2 жыл бұрын
And entirely supplemental to your well-being oh yes
@colinrunciman51662 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Greece 💙 This song is one of the most beautiful. I love it 💜💞
@fivestring65ify5 жыл бұрын
Al Stewart is one of the best artists of the seventies. This song never gets old.
@dwightdodd37344 жыл бұрын
Just makes me feel GOOD........Calming and Restful........
@1to1class4 жыл бұрын
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-uz8bg4 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful song! The English are just excellent musicians!
@dannysunay80994 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to this song while driving with my uncle to a ballgame. It lit my interest in playing the piano.
@hueroski4 жыл бұрын
My dog doesn't like this song for some reason.
@cesarnavas33047 ай бұрын
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.
@jaimeramos52925 күн бұрын
¡Fue la época de oro de la música pop a nivel mundial!
@sharonburnett35604 жыл бұрын
Really doesn't get much better than this. Forty-four years later this still sounds fresh!
@jorgechacalos89764 жыл бұрын
Quiero escuchar una canciom
@jorgechacalos89764 жыл бұрын
Que se escucha tormentas .de ..bread dde esa epoca emblematica
@jorgechacalos89764 жыл бұрын
Me puede decir
@doylebarrett94494 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs, great musicians!
@raygsbrelcik55784 жыл бұрын
"FRESH" indeed!!
@OmarLuna19817 ай бұрын
This is probably THE MOST BEAUTIFUL song of the 70s.
@NorseMan633 Жыл бұрын
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.
@enriqueasebez48342 жыл бұрын
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.
@dickeyjung4 жыл бұрын
Who's listening THIS in this COVID-19 QUARANTINE , MAR-2020 ?
@juniorrocha61124 жыл бұрын
THE YEAR OF THE VIRUS
@jorgeaugustonozela64304 жыл бұрын
Recordar é viver...principalmente as coisas boas que já foram feitas!
@phillipgreen59uk4 жыл бұрын
Me! 😷
@peck4044 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to being 7----- LOVE IT🤩🤩🥀🎼🎸
@administradormarwill62904 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesmaass89293 жыл бұрын
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
@angiebieze9423 жыл бұрын
Boy I miss those days...
@jamesmaass89293 жыл бұрын
@@angiebieze942 me too
@jamesmaass89293 жыл бұрын
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
@angiebieze9423 жыл бұрын
Check out the video, Ace "How Long" . It's Al Stewart on drums!! Hee hee!!
@angiebieze9423 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RALLO105 жыл бұрын
Who is watching this in 2019? One of my all time favourite songs.
@sauldavidgonzalez5365 жыл бұрын
I, I like a lot this song. N. Time passages too
@martysmith91845 жыл бұрын
Of course. Never get tired of this.
@ricardojana44775 жыл бұрын
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.
@thefussyfeline5 жыл бұрын
This song is a masterpiece!
@juanpimentel55775 жыл бұрын
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!
@josemariadiazdominguez88782 жыл бұрын
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
@arturorodriguez95222 жыл бұрын
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...
@josemariadiazdominguez88782 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@arturorodriguez9522 no se puede controlar la mente,pero yó sigo disfrutando,gracias
@thecloud9show4 жыл бұрын
1976- Clean, tight, well produced, no smoke & mirrors, amazing lyrics, humble artists. Im honored to watch this.
@keith94824 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU Rick, spot on👍🏻👍🏻stumbled upon this very interesting character who dissects and reacts to great music!
@keith94824 жыл бұрын
Pete David kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU 😎👍🏻👍🏻
@Tonetwisters5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jairushughes28845 жыл бұрын
You are exactly right. This live performance shows just how good they really are.
@monmixer5 жыл бұрын
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.
@philiptucci24585 жыл бұрын
I agree, I have never heard a better live performance
@GaryFox110004 жыл бұрын
Fantastic musicians , vocal Piano intro is hauntingly beautiful. Music takes me away to the wonderful creative 70's Greatest decade in modern music ! 👍♥️
@robertisbell32624 жыл бұрын
@@GaryFox11000 I saw them play several times, back in the 80's. The band trades instruments throughout and they stay tight. Yes, fantastic musicians.
@ronaldwynn64403 жыл бұрын
She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain...What a great lyric 💖
@bertwoodshack66173 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lyrics..
@clairedelune20113 жыл бұрын
She comes in incense and patchouly....lovely 70's...
@fourswords20033 жыл бұрын
One of the best lyrics ever written. The who song has beautiful imagery.
@thebordernow3 жыл бұрын
@@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" !
@shelleykrier74173 жыл бұрын
"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.
@wolfurystryxx58787 ай бұрын
Pure, Listening, Pleasure. I never tire of listening to this great song.
@EdMelendez8 жыл бұрын
What? No choreography? No explosions? No smoke machine? No blinking and blinding lights flashing in your eyes? How can this even be music?
@andaryal2568 жыл бұрын
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
@sarahpark42078 жыл бұрын
Aiden, he's being sarcastic.
@EdMelendez8 жыл бұрын
Zing!
@344chop7 жыл бұрын
Now that's so true I'm laughing so hard in agreement Thanks
@Imachowderhead7 жыл бұрын
Ed Melendez I miss the days of bands playing thier own instruments on stage.
@andrewtrotter90233 жыл бұрын
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.
@pondgazer13 жыл бұрын
It was one of my favorites back then. I remember it like it was yesterday.
@karinapenido3 жыл бұрын
Love
@karinapenido3 жыл бұрын
@@pondgazer1 I agree
@rongrumbine78153 жыл бұрын
Fantastic album
@pinkydogbear3 жыл бұрын
great song
@stevegass69653 жыл бұрын
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-xu9km2 жыл бұрын
Let's see your piano playing video Sir🙏
@dennylibertario22462 жыл бұрын
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.
@Flakeskidny852 жыл бұрын
@@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-vb4lz2 жыл бұрын
🎼🎵🎶🥰😎🤟
@craigallegrezza1876 Жыл бұрын
An absolute masterpiece! And for them to sound so good on this live, is really impressive!
@dallasj244 Жыл бұрын
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
@northlander43704 жыл бұрын
Hey kids , this is what we listened to .....and they were really playing those instruments !
@pvnkbunny133 жыл бұрын
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.
@nimrodbong81733 жыл бұрын
@@pvnkbunny13 you need an award for that?
@marknathanks75923 жыл бұрын
I would say an award is in order. Good taste of real melodical three dimentional music
@j.j.upright40103 жыл бұрын
@@pvnkbunny13 🚽 CRAP. . .THE "C" IS SILENT!! 😂
@ianflanagan79393 жыл бұрын
True musicians
@haydenmedley8 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrPizza0638 жыл бұрын
this is what you call real music and musicians playing live a fantastic and brilliant song
@anthonyboerio49557 жыл бұрын
You need to search "Old Grey Whistle Test" and find all the awesome live performances from this show. OGWT was the best!!!!
@dougl.64617 жыл бұрын
Joe Medley- back when "artists and musicians" Actually played the instrument the Hit was created on!
@jamesmcguckin62887 жыл бұрын
Doug L. Wasn't Medley one of the riteous bros
@08grampa7 жыл бұрын
Maybe Riotous Bros
@PatriotNC14 жыл бұрын
Back when musicians could write, sing, and play instruments of all kinds. Sadly lacking today. Miss all these good old tunes.
@romo26744 жыл бұрын
Music is fine. You are old.
@darrenmcgovern19694 жыл бұрын
@@romo2674 you are wrong. People who use the old card clearly lack intelligence. Music is corporate now.
@romo26744 жыл бұрын
@@darrenmcgovern1969 ok
@carlapuerto53304 жыл бұрын
@@darrenmcgovern1969 rxx9x,
@jesusbarbosa37334 жыл бұрын
Pobres Regeetontos Deberían Aprender que es Arte .
@davidcastelli78932 жыл бұрын
My God what a classic. And to sound this good live . It does not get any better . Thank you
@Mztee0731 Жыл бұрын
Old school singers sound so much better because they sang with passion. With feeling. They're voices were beautiful. They SANG.
@jdp1955x4 жыл бұрын
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.....
@manojkumargangadharan92634 жыл бұрын
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.....
@timmynormand48183 жыл бұрын
@@manojkumargangadharan9263 1977 cruising in my cougar smoking reefer what a memory
@palafox22373 жыл бұрын
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.
@timmynormand48183 жыл бұрын
@@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
@roberthultz90233 жыл бұрын
Driving my maroon '70 Challenger up Illinois 159 to School on a snowy day .
@CastleVaniak5 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever written and produced
@ivetoldyouonce4 жыл бұрын
I agree. When it came out I thought it was boring. But over time I think, musically, it is a master work.
@az_desert_hermit95074 жыл бұрын
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.
@nazli83254 жыл бұрын
Agree
@mikepatrick59093 жыл бұрын
a pop masterpiece
@PattonGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Alan Parsons is a genius and deserves to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!
@jrsdsu19864 жыл бұрын
Al Stewart is so underrated. Amazing singer-songwriter.
@KendallKelly Жыл бұрын
Not only is his voice and the musicians amazing but the recording is top notch! Beautiful!!!!!!
@superkar924 жыл бұрын
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.
@arottie40974 жыл бұрын
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!! ; )
@timwarneka56814 жыл бұрын
... and ...? How did it sound, Karly?
@dcfincher4 жыл бұрын
It is one of my all time favorite albums that I never get tired of listening to.
@stejer2114 жыл бұрын
@@timwarneka5681 She accidentally destroyed it.
@TheFedetex4 жыл бұрын
I first heard this music when i was 19, now after many years, 44, sounds great
@johnlamon33974 жыл бұрын
I was 15 when I heard this song for the first time and nothing has compared since, what a masterpiece.
@colby73253 жыл бұрын
Everything is perfect about this song. Great melody, meaningful lyrics, beautiful solos, unique voice, and excellent overall execution!
@clivelee62193 жыл бұрын
A real classic! Never get tired of listening to this!!
@lizardlordlordoflizards50963 жыл бұрын
Yes - everything is perfect - just perfect.
@jetpower68572 жыл бұрын
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
Some songs are beyond description, this is one. Amazing.
@keith94824 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q9pYWVn8uArdU Mark, incredible 👍🏻👍🏻stumbled upon this very interesting character who dissects and reacts to great music!!
@dongray68344 жыл бұрын
Mark Astoforoff the description is quality.
@vinceleonard45844 жыл бұрын
more like Year of the Bat !
@AnabellFereira4 жыл бұрын
I was just trying to classify it with no success
@cesarespinoza85814 жыл бұрын
I agree
@jannamcconnell57917 жыл бұрын
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...
@barbaramccroy86635 жыл бұрын
Janna McConnell very sweet ✌️
@fivestring65ify5 жыл бұрын
Memories. The memories.
@ElisaSilva-s3y Жыл бұрын
Senhor que musica maravilhosa só pra quem tem um gosto afinadissimo....Grande cantor compositor voz explendorosa doce suave .Grande Al Stewart!!!!🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷🎶🎶🌷
@redmoneylady22134 жыл бұрын
Let me get this straight: People playing instruments, singing, grooving out? Sign me up! I am a 60's baby ❤️
@MrErdner4 жыл бұрын
It's not that rare. You just have to visit the right live music venues.
@redmoneylady22134 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@stealthskater56744 жыл бұрын
Born in 1988 and I love music from the '60s,'70s,&'80's I Looooooove Old School ✌️👊🤘
@fcool4 жыл бұрын
mmhh… right here, they are not playing, nor singing
@peterkane17373 жыл бұрын
Hehe so am i
@jeffv.47812 жыл бұрын
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!!!!🙂
@davestreatfield25272 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What can we say... It's one of the greatest songs of all time... Brother AL... Way to go man... 😉
@gregcalfee43356 жыл бұрын
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.
@123yeahyeahno5 жыл бұрын
Yup, that's how it happens.
@gustavoberenyi86955 жыл бұрын
I think you are exagerating
@peternewman34875 жыл бұрын
Greg Calfee, That happened to me when Kate Bush wuthering heights came on my car radio. I had to stop and listen to it.
@Areflection45 жыл бұрын
A beautiful memory that resonates with our age group.
@stephenstrange45125 жыл бұрын
Time stand Still
@marcoalexandreabramoski75214 жыл бұрын
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!
@0814Romina3 жыл бұрын
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
@junuiorbismarck3 жыл бұрын
Exatamente!!
@analuciamonsores92893 жыл бұрын
Linda demais mesmo,amo.
@leticiasolano49042 жыл бұрын
Ojalá que los jóvenes de ahora, escucharan éste tipo de música!!! A uno de mis nietos le encanta.
@luishumbertoruizbetanzos42612 жыл бұрын
Yo las escucho y traduzco la letra
@RubenGomez-bh8mh2 жыл бұрын
Es un hermoso tema, que tengo muy lindos recuerdos y si ojalá puedan escuchar esta hermosa música.abrazo de oso.
@RubenGomez-bh8mh2 жыл бұрын
Es un hermoso tema, que tengo muy lindos recuerdos y si ojalá puedan escuchar esta hermosa música.abrazo de oso.
@SDsailor72 жыл бұрын
Tu nieto tiene buen gusto musical. Tengo cuatro copias de este disco. Saludos
@SDsailor72 жыл бұрын
Al Stewart tiene varios exelentes albums no solo este. Time passages, Antartica, Past present and future y otros mas.
@ndotl2 жыл бұрын
12/27/2021: I have listened this this dozens of times, and only today remembered to upvote it.
@GaryFox110004 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece ! How can anyone not like this song. Stewarts haunting voice , lyrics , Peter White . So tasty ; as good as it gets ! Wow 🏖
@tinalovett40862 жыл бұрын
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. 💝 🤗 🙏
@johnwalls71704 жыл бұрын
Who's listening in February 2020?!
@johnwalls71704 жыл бұрын
@Moogie B Love this time 💕
@arturolopez15504 жыл бұрын
John Walls I do bro ,good memories?
@johnwalls71704 жыл бұрын
@@arturolopez1550 oh yeah! Good memories ❤️
@mumbles5524 жыл бұрын
Right now. Almost midnight. Feb 11 2020.
@TheSmiley1shooter4 жыл бұрын
Me also my parents! im so grateful they put me on this
@danekurnhart41217 ай бұрын
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.
@alloallie6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@RedClayFH5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree.
@nayimsalah55855 жыл бұрын
Alexis I can play it 10 times in a day...heaven song...never will be back again this quality
@davidswiatek65324 жыл бұрын
Hear Hear.
@dallasj244 Жыл бұрын
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!
@mayosia0078 жыл бұрын
I was a child when my mother showed me that song, now I'm 20 and I still loving it! an amazing song.
@divyaa95226 жыл бұрын
i am 56, n this song still amazes me
@toreg.nyhammer63285 жыл бұрын
This is a timeless song, it will never get old!
@kevindumont3284 Жыл бұрын
This song takes me back to a much simpler time. Pure classic song!!
@patyguatemala15505 жыл бұрын
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!!.
@kittylozon46615 жыл бұрын
Same here, going back to where I was 14 y/o. I love this song, truly takes me back in time.
@guyloehr58204 жыл бұрын
as would I.... graduated in 76...
@SoniaMdq4 жыл бұрын
I was 17, 4th year in secondary school.
@HummingbirdEighty84 жыл бұрын
Paty, me too! Oh, how I wish!😭💓
@cherixbiggs58194 жыл бұрын
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_duke018 жыл бұрын
The piano intro is from heaven.. Just amazing!
@rz945j2p41dom8 жыл бұрын
Who is the guy playing piano from the beginning?
@luke_duke018 жыл бұрын
I think its Peter Wood .. Correct me if Im wrong
@rz945j2p41dom8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tyler L., I don't think so, I've seen Peter Wood pictures. Must be someone else.
@206or168 жыл бұрын
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_duke018 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your response! I appreciate it!
@TheHorsebox26 жыл бұрын
Guitar solo. Sax solo. Piano solo. This song has everything. And a truly beautiful piece of music. One of my favourites.
@markeastman52492 жыл бұрын
2022 I’m still listening. Makes me go Back to 1972. A great year. Thank you
@MarkBoyd7 жыл бұрын
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.
@brunoheidrich96718 жыл бұрын
What a music ! Need no choreography, smoke machine, explosions ! Great ! Its all - AL STEWART !!!
@laurenceraiser40648 жыл бұрын
SO VERY TRUE!
@dougl.64617 жыл бұрын
Bruno Heidrich he looks like Harrison
@patriciahall46688 жыл бұрын
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!
@paulp7576 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@vinnyvsalval5 жыл бұрын
Great band, great song. Puts you in a great mood. A real band.
@christopherguzman8050 Жыл бұрын
The 70s was a very cool time. The fashion, the vibe.
@robertbecker29102 жыл бұрын
Incredible song. Brings back so many memories. That saxophone though!
@robertopereira92023 жыл бұрын
Que delícia aos meus cinquenta e oito anos estou aqui ,escutando essa maravilha .será que nesse exato momento tem alguém escutando comigo?
@silvioedmar503 жыл бұрын
Eu e sempre 45 anos eu tenho
@higinovitor50753 жыл бұрын
Sim tem com os meus 59 (geração 1961)kkkkk. Vivendo, lembrando, curtindo. Show Rio de Janeiro. Brasil
@robertomelo66173 жыл бұрын
estamos juntos.
@sandrabeto55603 жыл бұрын
Euzinha 💖💖💖💖💖
@sandrabeto55603 жыл бұрын
Amo d++++++😍😍😍😍
@nanzeez70234 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love Al Stewart,he had a totally unique sound. Beautiful songs and lyrics.
@angelwalker979 Жыл бұрын
1976. I was 15 years old. What a magical time. This song takes me right back. A masterpiece. Thank you Al. ❤
@wesleyrabb61822 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@comeonman53005 жыл бұрын
The Year Of The Cat has an incredible, moving and tender longevity to it. Every aspect of it is perfect.
@luisfelixluyoyactayo43693 жыл бұрын
Tremendo recuerdo de la juventud... aquellos 13 años que no volverán... hoy con 57 años... hermosa canción...
@anasalinas21163 жыл бұрын
Todos vivimos nuesrtros pequeños recuerdos al cavo de estos largos años aun tenemos nuestras canciones favoritas guardados temo que no alcazara el prezioso tiempo!?💕
@naladaiana65353 жыл бұрын
las mejores canciones ya se escribieron
@JesusMartinez-ti8oi3 жыл бұрын
Sí.tambien está en la memoria de mi juventud. ¡ Hermosa!
@RubenGarcia-gx1pn3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If a song of this quality came out today I think I would fall out of my chair in shock. Mesmerizing.
@miguelhuertas75123 жыл бұрын
...NOOOOO NOOOO... ENAMORADO POR SIEMPRE DE ESTA BELLA OBRA DE ARTE MUSICAL...excelente buen gusto y elegancia... gracias Al Stewart por tanto talento...
@maritzagonzalez40023 жыл бұрын
Totalmente de acuerdo, una joya musical, de las que ya no hay. Que belleza poder seguir escuchando esta exquisitez de música
@rodrigogomez38143 жыл бұрын
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
@alejandrogodoy88163 жыл бұрын
espectacular el comentario, mis viejos me criaron con esta musica. tengo 34. abrazo
@jaimehernandeztrejo5583 жыл бұрын
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.
@patriciavela96933 жыл бұрын
Hoy tengo casi 55 años y está canción me enamora de la vida. Me gustaría tener la traducción.
@antonioalfarobolivar40062 жыл бұрын
Saludos al Grande Perú 🇵🇪, desde Chile 🇨🇱...
@jorgebenavides54172 жыл бұрын
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
@swordofthespirit84785 жыл бұрын
The Piano work on this song is second to none....Amazing
@man4allseasonz Жыл бұрын
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.justice4247 жыл бұрын
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.
@karlsimon62776 жыл бұрын
Burford T. Justice lol. I agree. Reminds me of long ago. When people could do interesting music.
@Cesarremis6 жыл бұрын
According with you Karl Simon
@makingtheswedish5 жыл бұрын
So true
@BrazilianLivingAbroad5 жыл бұрын
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.
@garrynorris77195 жыл бұрын
So true
@oscartrujillo6492 жыл бұрын
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.
@ronanguiano83677 жыл бұрын
This live version is flawless. The musicians appear to be masters of their instrumental craft.
@lostsock2755 жыл бұрын
ron anguiano -Totally agree!
@craigsimons8177 ай бұрын
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.