WE BOTH NEEDED THIS TODAY..| FIRST TIME HEARING Cat Stevens - Father And Son REACTION

[@ahoneymonster6066]

If you cry when you hear this, it proves you're human.

[@mikeschenk4730]

I feel like crying is necessary when you listen to this song.

[@YoAnge1221]

I bawl every time ❤

[@abdelkaderamhis2212]

to be honest i cry everytime i hear this song

[@ahoneymonster6066]

@@mikeschenk4730 I'm glad I'm not alone. 🙂

[@ahoneymonster6066]

@@mikeschenk4730 Damn right!

[@goytabr]

40 years and thousands of listens later, this song still gives me goosebumps and moves me to tears. 😥

[@maryleonard6622]

Love all his music and his voice .

[@tamarz]

Must check out "Peace Train" "Morning Has Broken" "Moonshadow" "Where Do The Children Play". So many more great songs as well.

[@thomasmanning829]

You must have had the album too!

[@DavidJones-ox8tp]

...the first cut is deepest, written by Cat Stevens, sung by so many...including him.

[@helenarcarvalho]

And the album "Mona Bone Jakon" ...the songs Lilywhite, Fill my Eyes and Maybe you're right...

[@bigb6046]

100% Peace Train!

[@luckyspurs]

Man I absolutely adore Where Do The Children Play and If I Laugh especially.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Still makes me tear up after all these years. ❤️

[@audracrawford8836]

“Morning has Broken” or “Moonshadow” are more great songs!

[@ahoneymonster6066]

...and Lady D'Arbanville...

[@joeblow972]

Listened to this song a thousand times

[@tomsdotter3228]

Two great suggestions!

[@girl_overthinx]

"Peace Train" and "Can't Keep It In" are great songs too.

[@RitaBowen1]

Love both of these songs

[@adirong]

Listened to this my whole life, and have gone from singing with the son's voice, to the father's. He was so young when he wrote this, but so wise!

[@geraldtodd6633]

Yes Rob Squad, it is a tear jerker. I'm 76 years old and my father has been gone for 15 years. He had a long good life and we had many good times together. And here I am with no children going into my senior years widowed by myself. Songs like this really tugs at the heart strings. Good song, great reactions.

[@Talisman09]

I aspire to be just like you, Gerald

[@tinicum54]

I was 18 in 1972, I bought this album when it was released, my Father died on Labor Day 1972.

[@jake531ful]

Not quite as old as you, but I’m in the same position

[@greggpangle4385]

I was born in 1968. My parents were 41 and 39. My grandparents (on my dad's side) lived next door. A lot of my childhood was spent on my grandfather's porch, listening to to him tell stories about the farm he grew up on in the 1890s. My dad was born in 1928. I'm a musician. I have tried singing this song, and my voice cracks, it means so much to me. I love you guys. Been following for years. I'm a poor artist and musician, and don't have a way to contribute financially, but I hope that the fact that you give this old guy happiness, and that I could see us being friends and neighbors, can be ok. Much love, to both of you.

[@chrisleigh485]

Did you just say Yoko Ono congratulated you? Do you guys understand how unbelievable that is? You two should be proud of yourselves. You have created something so special that you attracted the attention of a true legendary icon. Hold onto it and share it with your precious baby and keep the music alive through him. I enjoy EVERY MINUTE of your videos. Thank you for sharing your musical journey with us.

[@ericrice5501]

Second that - congrats on the high level acknowledgement

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

@Lauren Lewis Why would they bother to make a Yoko Ono account LOL. Nobody younger than 30 knows who she is and it's only that age who would steal and make up false accounts. So it probably was Yoko Ono.

[@johnnyrvf]

Yoko Ono? I can live without an endorsement by her.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

@Lauren Lewis Been on long enough. I think 30 years would suffice, don't you?LOL

[@shannonrae5843]

Wow!!! I just read Yoko Ono said congratulations ? Unbelievable she saved John Lennon and got all the royalties n such that he should of had to begin with! Luv her

[@roryowens9703]

"From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen" is such a wonderful summation of teenage frustration at parents.

[@luckyspurs]

Even as someone with really warm, cuddly, encouraging, artistic parents, that line always gets to me. I think the son parts will always get to me more, no matter what age I am. I think that's kind of the point; Cat Stevens reminding fathers what it felt like when their own fathers couldn't understand their desperate need for independence.

[@7moonlight]

Yes, as another suggested "Morning Has Broken" is perhaps his most famous and "Wild World". Cat Stevens changed his name. Stevens formally converted to the Muslim faith on 23 December 1977, taking the name Yusuf Islam in 1978. That's why you see Yusuf on the videos alongside Cat Stevens. Thank you for your appreciation of the elders. Yes to Harry Chapin ("Cats in the Cradle") and Jim Croce ("Time in a Bottle") too.

[@livingnextdoortoallanreact4030]

@7moonlight I agree, time in a bottle please love the two of you, like your connection with each other even when neither of you have heard a song its evident how close you are by how you know how a piece will affect the other.. so sweet keep it up and know that you a loved xxx

[@BradReddekopp]

Yes, Jim Croce!

[@lonedinosaur13]

Morning has broken is a beautiful song

[@garybearman8771]

Actually... Dreams Go By is even a CLOSER lyrical song by Harry Chapin with this one.

[@johnanderson8096]

PEACE.............................

[@harmonys2102]

Oh did you all miss the fact that this is a dialogue back and forth between the father and son? It highlights the timeless struggle between the generations.

[@tomsdotter3228]

You are going to love everything he's done. It's a real "rabbit hole" 🤗.

[@theresamendoza9143]

Beautiful song beautiful message as you can see he has one voice and then he changes it up. One is the father and 1 is the son. Expressing their feelings.

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Amber, I saw it. I saw that 'melting into the moment' occur when Cat hit the final chorus in full voice, and you were ready to just drop into the sound of his singing. Cat is one of the blessings we had back in the 1970 to 1974 period, where he was dropping ridiculously good material - 6 albums in five years!! So many hits, and so many incredible, artful, soulful songs that were rarely played on radio.. The man was overflowing with musical passion, and he plays a great piano ("Sitting" is a great example), & a unique guitar, among many instruments. 'Tea for the Tillerman' (#206 on Rolling Stone's 500 Best Albums of All Time) to 'Foreigner' was his golden stretch. Hits: Wild World, Peace Train, Moonshadow, Morning Has Broken, Oh Very Young - any would be stellar on your YT. Standouts: The Wind, How Can I Tell You, How Many Times, Can't Keep It In, Where Do the Children Play, Silent Sunlight, Angelsea, Sorry, going overboard. Excited to see Stevens' effect taking hold with you, and just want to reel in a new devotee!

[@maryannturton9830]

You ate not going overboard,you are spot on!😊

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

@@maryannturton9830 TY Maryann!

[@1177kc]

I’ve been listening to How Can I Tell You this week. So lovely.

[@traviscarver4708]

“Take your time Think a lot Think of everything you’ve got For you will still be here tomorrow But your dreams may not…” Such a powerful statement.

[@jddelvec1870]

I’m 62 years old and in 8th grade Catholic School English our teacher spent an entire week, studying this song with us. I’ll never forget that.

[@ronaldbrown8792]

I would sang this as a young man before I had kids. I continue to sing it as my sons grew into adulthood. I now sing it as a grandfather. This song never gets old for me.

[@quikspecv4d]

One of my all time favorite Cat songs. Really anything from his “teaser and the firecat “ or “tea for the tillerman” albums are worth checking out.

[@dunringill1747]

Both are great albums

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Tea for the Tillerman. College/high school memories...

[@cozzaruckus]

Played them hundreds of times. Old-school style.

[@tomsdotter3228]

Right! Anything on either of those albums is great.

[@1177kc]

Buddha and the Chocolate Box would follow those.

[@christinewaide5249]

Just about everything he sings will give you a great emotional reaction. He’s amazing.

[@myopicseer]

He is not just a singer, he is a unique artist.

[@bayareathrasher666]

Cat is hands down my favorite singer/songwriter of the 1970. My father passed in 2008, this song makes me think of him and I weep like a baby

[@abelincoln3287]

Check out "Morning has broken", "Moon shadow", "Peace train", "Another Saturday night", "The first cut is the deepest"

[@Wolf.1.McLoed]

He will be always Cat Stevens

[@gmRandy1530]

My favorite cat stevens tune Love it

[@davecracchiolo6363]

I'm 67 yo and I miss my Grandfather to this day. I remember hearing this song on our local FM station I then went straight to Peaches and bought the album, still have it to this day. When Amber started to tear up so did I. Glad I found you two.

[@robertmiller2633]

Amber is bae !!!!

[@davecracchiolo6363]

@@robertmiller2633 What does Bae mean?

[@patriciamillin-j3s]

@@davecracchiolo6363 It’s means something like she’s a gorgeous “chick”, as we older folks used to say 😊. Maybe derived from “babe”?

[@davecracchiolo6363]

@@patriciamillin-j3s OK thanks....I have to agree she is most definitely a BAE.

[@patriciamillin-j3s]

@@davecracchiolo6363 😄 She is ☺️

[@owlbuquerqueturkey]

Cat Stevens really matches your love and peace vibe, and you'll just love him more, the more you listen.

[@SirOtter1]

This is one of those songs that never fails to get the waterworks going. Two weeks from today, I will become a grandpa for the fifth time, and everything in this song makes me think of my little Chloe and how I can hardly wait to spoil her absolutely rotten. Thanks for reacting to one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@kenlangston3451]

Cat’s in the Cradle by Harry Chapin is another great song about fatherhood that is very sad but still amazing.

[@1stltwife]

Yes!!! That's the best!!

[@Crownd1_]

Thinking the same thing. At 62, I appreciate that song. 😎✌

[@willcool713]

Always gets me. Saw it happening when I was young, tried to warm my dad that we'd lose touch, but, well, Cat's in the Cradle gets me in the feels.

[@NavvyMom]

@@willcool713 Sorry your relationship with your Dad went the way of the one in the song.

[@gribwitch]

Harry Chapin's best song was the well constructed "Taxi". It tells a personal story in such a poignant way.

[@springfieldprogressive8951]

Cat Stevens is definitely one of many male singer Legends of our time.

[@marychair10]

Every time I hear this sing I can´t stop crying; so beautiful. I understand you Amber, so many memories come back. It´s the power of music.

[@dougsusie2319]

More Cat Stevens please, this guy had some great songs and a great voice. ✌️☮️💕

[@Fortch13]

Harry Chapin "Cat's in the Cradle" is a must. Also, Crosby, Stills, and Nash "Teach Your Children Well".

[@joiedevivre2005]

That will definitely turn Jay into a big crying mess!

[@txheadshots]

Cat’s in the Cradle is a real tear jerker, for sure

[@Jaseph2]

This song is actually a dialogue between a father and son. The deep voice is the father and the high voice is the son. The sound quality was mad. You should do another reaction to this.

[@kevinpaul180]

You are absolutely right on all points.

[@rjjcms1]

Yes,there was some sound disturbance going on unfortunately. I'm glad at least that it wasn't my speakers suddenly throwing a wobbly.

[@brentcox7772]

Morning has broken and Moon shadow should be next! Nice reaction!🤘🔥

[@chrisalldis3375]

I am so glad i grew up in this era of great songs such as this one, a truly wonderful singer songwriter.

[@mikemiller3069]

I have been playing duets with my friend, Tim since we met as hired church musicians back in 1990 and this is one of the songs we cover. I sing the "father" parts and Tim sings the "son" parts and we both play guitar. It has always been one of my favorite songs that we do together. We will be playing in a benefit for Toys For Tots in December. I can't wait.

[@BC-ui9yt]

Would love to hear it!

[@NavvyMom]

Yeah, do either of you have a YT channel you could put it on for us to hear?

[@mikemiller3069]

@@NavvyMom Unfortunately, no. I do have a recording of us doing it but I haven't uploaded it. Thanks for asking though. Perhaps one of these days I will upload but I don't have any video so I'd have to use some old photos as a slide show since we recorded it in 1994.

[@sandradee131]

oh i love this song very emotional 😢

[@deonneparrish9850]

This song pulls at the heartstrings. "Morning is Broken" is my favorite song of his.

[@tigioma3761]

Cat Stevens is such a talent. "Father and Son" was featured in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 so you may have heard it then. Peace Train, Morning has Broken and so many other hits...

[@BigToeify]

Brought to tears here sitting at my desk at work. Car Steven’s holds a special place in my heart. Watching you hear this song for the first brings me so much joy. Thank you.

[@WhizzingFish12]

Hits so hard to any many with a son. When you realize that this is a man trying to communicate his love and wisdom to his son, who is not ready and able to hear it and pushes back on him, it becomes so much deeper. Timeless.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Beautiful with such a unique sound, This song is a conversation between a father and son, with the father counseling his son to stay home, settle down and find a girl, telling him this is the path to happiness - after all, it worked for him. The son, though, feels compelled to leave and is frustrated because his dad makes no effort to understand why or even hear him out. Thanks guys, Peace

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

just to let you know... there are tears here... and I am 64 years old. Its not the first time h earing this song, not by a long shot. Its one of my favorites. Its funny when you get 'older' ;songs change. Cats in the Cradle is a good example and so is this song.. When you are a young man... or even younger.. you hear your own story in the songs and you are of course the youngster... the one who isnt listened to. I can remember when this first came out and how much I felt the anguish of the young man because that is what I was. And then I had a son, and his mother took him away after the divorce even tho we had joint custody... she ran to another state. And then when I moved to the Seattle area to be with my dad... who had severe health issues, my girlfriend and I only had 5 cassette tapes to listen to and one of them was cat stevens greatest hits... I remember driving this pick up truck on its last legs... scared shitless driving thru the mountains and being comforted by this song... and now... 33 years later... I am the old guy... the grandpa.. wanting his son and his grandson to take some time and sit down, hang out with the old guy... let me tell you my stories... and my son and grandson.... are closer to you, then they are to me.. they are in Wichita...

[@serasmile6026]

Cat Stevens is one of my all-time favorites. Thank you so much for reacting

[@joesiano21]

I love the way he sings the song in 2 voices. One voice is the father and the other voice is the son.

[@anniesnyder3745]

Such a great song, & I agree with the other comments: “Wild World” was a huge hit & I remember hearing “Morning Has Broken” every Sunday at church!

[@wen-nz3sk]

Master poet. He's so many cool songs, "Moonshadow," "Peace Train," and pers fav "Morning Has Broken." Man I played the heck out of Tea for Tillerman LP all the time!! ❤👍🏽

[@KSDVLmom]

My mom is in open heart surgery as I listen to this. Bawling my eyes out waiting to hear. That's a good emotion to let out. Thank you. Now I'm listening to his rerecording of this now that he's my parents age.

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

My very best hopes are with you! Hang in there no matter what! Love and hope from Australia!

[@neilperry2224]

All the best to you and your mother and family. Hope she came out of the surgery OK?

[@KSDVLmom]

Thank you so much for the positive thoughts. She's still in the hospital recovering, hopefully bring released this weekend. Just in time for my dad to get back surgery. Can't wait to be with them tomorrow

[@sharoninglima1217]

Cat Stevens has been my favorite forever. He’s such a great singer/songwriter and his songs are so deep and impactful. He’s also a kind human. ❤❤❤

[@JonS0107]

“Morning Has Broken” (which was a 1900 hymn) and “Peace Train” are two musts from Cat Stevens (Yusuf). He recorded under Cat Stevens and then converted to Islam, changing his name to Yusuf.

[@billdecat855]

Peace train is my fav.

[@suenobles189]

He left the music industry when he converted. He was BIG, and we were shocked when he walked away when he the biggest. He has starting performing again, and may have released new album s.

[@Chrisfragger1]

Hope he doesn't change his mind later on that conversion, lol... I hear there's a high tax for leaving.

[@ddwm_mua]

This one's so powerful. I have listened to this in every stage of my life. It's like hearing a new song every time. Beautiful to see your reaction

[@rhondaroberts6021]

One of my most favorite lines "from the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen". Great choice.

[@MrFella09]

Every since my dad first sang this to me and showed me the song. I can never listen to the whole thing without crying. Im lucky my dad is still around. The reason I cry is not only because its such a great song. But it always makes me think of when the time will come when my dad wont be around anymore.

[@tohism]

Cat Stevens is an amazing poet and story teller that can sing and play instruments. I was introduced to Cat Stevens by one of my English teachers in high school when we were exploring poetry... We read what we thought were just poems and then listened to the songs. Great reaction... this song gets more and more impactful the older my father gets.

[@jakeblack212]

I picked up the Album at the Salvation Army Store. great song

[@girl_overthinx]

I played this for my Dad to hear the night before I left for boot camp in 1980. A way of saying it's time to do my own thing. Hearing Cat sing from both perspectives, Dad loved this song. Another great song of a parent child dynamic is Jim Croce's "I Got A Name". I always thought if I had a kid, that would be the song I would play to them, to empower them.

[@maryannturton9830]

Wow,what a memory!

[@metairieman55]

Along these same lines I would suggest Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle." Cheers.

[@watchwmn]

My foster brother and his hippie friends introduced me to a lot of good music at 13, they all were, 17,18, was their little city slicker friend. I would sit with them in a circle, play Peace Train, and we all would clap our hands to the rhythm in the right part...Cat Stevens, yah! My Brother played Wild World for me when I had to leave...

[@dbradx]

Another fantastic choice you guys! Cat Stevens is a brilliant songwriter and singer - the album that this song was on, 'Tea For The Tillerman', is one of my all-time favourite albums, guaranteed to take your soul to a better place. Peace and love from Canada.

[@peetyw8851]

I came upon Cat Stevens while strggling emotionally 50 years ago. His music and this song, especially, helped to pull me through. You two are fabulous!!

[@Gioveolympus]

This song actually is about generation gap: when he sings in the higher key, he's playing the kid's part who feels not understood by his father. That's why he has to "go away".

[@donnastory9701]

I was going to comment along these lines. It’s not that the son isn’t interested I hearing the stories. It’s more that the father thinks the son should live his life they way the father thinks. Yet the father doesn’t really know or understand the son.

[@KevinSchmitt77]

I've always thought that the song is about the generation gap of the WWII generation and their kids (the boomers). This is especially because the song was written around 1970 (on Tea for the Tillerman album) during the Vietnam War and their protests, after the Summer of Love, during the high of hippie culture. It was a time when society split in so many ways. The song highlights the two viewpoints; both being valid, but not compatible with each other.

[@IUBOSSFAN]

@@KevinSchmitt77 The song predates Tillerman, and was originally written as part of a proposed musical project called Revolussia. The son is contemplating leaving his village to fight in the Russian Revolution and his Father begs him to stay. The 2nd trip thru each verse includes a contra melody from the backing vocalists while Cat sings both Father/Son roles. It's the first time I remember this technique being employed, and it really adds to the brilliance of the lyrics...

[@Dr3amtime]

In a modern context, the song works very well as a conversation between a gay son who has chosen to live out of the closet and a father trying to discourage him from that lifestyle choice.

[@jacklewis5452]

You are correct but this song was the first song of a musical about the Russian revolution. Cat never finished the musical but the son in the song is going away to join the bolsheviks (Lenin/communists) to overthrow the Russian monarchy and do away with serfdom. The son is an idealist, the father is pragmatic. The father is trying to convince the son not to follow his dream but to stay home and live the life the father has lived.

[@meldonbrindley7093]

My favorite song. So emotional because as a parent you know what is best but the child must live their own lives. Plus his voice is amazing.

[@littleogeechee223]

Beautiful song. The deeper, calmer voice is the father and the slightly higher, more passionate and emotional voice is the son…

[@TanyaRando]

I LOVE Car Stevens, I was gutted when he stopped performing, his kids persuaded him to start again in recent years. Chris Cross is another fab one from the early 80's.

[@mirralux]

Amazing artist. “Peace Train” is one of my favorites. As well as “Moon Shadow” & “Morning has broken “

[@RobertEskew]

Jordan and Amber, I LOVE how you guys are so REAL!!! I enjoy your channel so much.

[@stevesilsby5288]

More, more, more Cat Stevens! His albums "Tea for the Tillerman", "Teaser and the Firecat", and "Catch Bull at Four" were filled with such great music. They were tremendously impactful on me when I was in High School. Suggested songs for reactions: Sad Lisa Miles From Nowhere On the Road to Find Out How Can I Tell You Morning Has Broken Bitterblue Sitting Many more of course, but these are IMHO real beauties outside of his big hits from the albums.

[@kmach1000]

I love How can I tell you! And Wild world, and Remember the days of the old schoolyard and... OMG! You're right, there are many more!

[@SM-jg8fr]

All great choices! Miles From Nowhere is one of the best rock anthems of all time. I would also add The Wind to this.

[@SM-jg8fr]

Moonshadow.

[@bradsaunders5367]

Miles from nowhere is absolutely fantastic. Lillywhite is one of the most peaceful songs I've ever listened to.

[@joannparker1977]

I so so wish I had listened - ASKED my wonderful Grandparents that would literally do anything for me- so many questions. But I can’t now. If they were still alive, they’d both be 116 years old. That’s mind-boggling. And I think about that crappy teenage attitude I had towards them. I truly loved them so much but I was too young and stupid to appreciate them. This song is a real tear jerker to me. Thank you guys for playing this. I’ve always loved Cat Stevens’ music.

[@dorothystorry1733]

Cat Stevens has a calming voice…. His song …Peace Train…. is fabulous as well…

[@bobbelleci9995]

Hi. In case you don't already know, he came onto the music scene in the 60s and had some great hits both in the UK and the US, then, he disappeared from the music scene. Following two decades in which he performed only music which met strict religious standards, he returned to making secular music in 2006. So he was gone a very long time. I had his vinyl record/album Catch Bull At Four.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

I tear up everytime I hear this song. Touches my soul.

[@harmonys2102]

Omg can’t believe you did this one! I’ve actually never met another person in real life who ever heard of this song. Can’t understand why it’s not more popular. Love the back-and-forth dialogue in the lyrics. He delivers it so well.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Cat Stevens Is An Absolutely Legendary Music Icon..He Began Writing Music At 15 Years Old..He Also Has A Huge Catalog Of Great Beautiful & Classic Music That's Well Worth Your Time To Explore.

[@simonegoyeneche114]

I’m so happy you feel as I always have listening to his songs and his angelic voice.

[@jessii27star]

He is a magical wonder. I grew up with his songs & lyrics. He has a special kind of magic. His name is now Yusaf Islam. A personal change that he made a long while ago. He has so many songs that you would truly enjoy. Wild World, Miles From Nowhere, Moonshadow...so many to listen to! Shine on you two...=)

[@lastresort9170]

Everytime i hear this song, i need to hide because i cant hold the tears back.

[@donnalawrence4666]

This has always been my favorite Cat Stevens song. Morning Has Broken is also beautiful and has a beautiful piano intro. He really has a lot of great songs and was very popular in the’70’s.

[@anenglishlife7210]

I’m so happy that you two wonderful young people have found our fabulous Cat Stevens... He is a beautiful human being and a musical genius with an incredible voice. I came “undone “with you the moment he opened his mouth. He’s still performing too! Listen to his album “ Tea for the Tillerman” you won’t be disappointed.

[@davecracchiolo6363]

AMEM to that.

[@dkuhs]

I was in Middle School when I discovered Cat Stevens . This was 1970/71 Tea for the Tillerman. Teaser & the Fire cat. Great memories!! Cat Stevens a legend!!

[@gribwitch]

"Tillerman" was pretty good, and had this terrific track, and "Wild World" as standouts, but also had a few fillers on it. His next effort -"Teaser And The Firecat" didn't. It was really good from start to finish. That's why it's his best work This was Cat at his peak. After that he was still successful, but his records became more uneven to average. Then he went into the religious muslim thing, and he changed his mane and dropped off the music scene.

[@molsongrrrl]

This song always makes me tear up. You can't go wrong with most Cat Stevens songs ... he's awesome!

[@Roadrun100]

I have heard this song for decades and it still hits me emotionally

[@bobsmith3227]

When he was younger he nearly died by drowning . He prayed to God to save him and he then he would dedicate his life to him. He researched all the different religions and decided on Islam and changed his name to Juseph Islam thank you for such honesty in your reactions. You have put another smile on my face thank you two and God bless you and may God shine a light on every step you take as a family

[@jacklewis5452]

I had read at the time that the reason Cat Stevens converted to Islam was because it gave him peace of mind. He had fallen into substance abuse and had plenty of women around and he was destroying his life, that's when he found Islam.....not after almost drowning as a kid since he didnt convert until 1977 when he was 29 years old and already a pop star.

[@bobsmith3227]

Not when he is a kid but read the book of Yusuf Islam and he says that when he was swimming in the ocean the tide started to pull him out to sea

[@sarge3570]

such a beautiful song. I cry every time I hear it. So much emotion and a moving voice.

[@josephscally6270]

The album Tea for the Tillerman was a large chunk of the soundtrack of my college years. I have loved Cat Stevens and his wonderfully unique voice since the day I first heard him. I know you have limited time for all the choices you are offered but if you get a chance, even in your spare time, ANYTHING from this album is amazing.

[@RobertEskew]

"Father and Son" is an extraordinary song!

[@rray848]

"Oh Very Young" by Cat Stevens is one of my favorites by him. You want a Father Son song... Try "The Living Years" by Mike + The Mechanics. That is Mike Rutherford's group... Mike is one of the founders of the group Genesis. Both groups you should give a listen to.

[@maryannturton9830]

YAAAASSSSSSS!

[@gitmobob6266]

Already reviewed by Jamber.

[@grahamcox662]

They have

[@bluesgrl6931]

Oh how I cried with you, Amber! I lost my Daddy so so young, 13 days after my 13th birthday on the 13th of July. But in those 13 years I had him, he imparted so much wisdom to me, sparked a passion in me for music (John Lennon was his favorite) and though of course my 4 boys never got the blessing of knowing him first-hand, I’ve tried my very best to tell them about him, his stories, his loves, his passions and yes, his pains. I hope I’ve managed this because he’s gone, and when I’m gone, who will really know who he was? My children. And hopefully their children, and so on…😢❤

[@JohnnyTalia]

I was 18 or 19 when I first heard this song. I never knew my father, never met him. Hearing this for the first time was like telling me that finding my own way was perfectly fine - that everyone has to do that, whether you have a role model or not. So it made me feel less abandoned. Thanks for bringing that memory back.

[@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey]

'Matthew and Son's' is another brilliant song of his very worth a listen.

[@brianberthiaume7930]

This song makes me weep also , I'm glad I'm not the only one, it's a very moving song , and his voice is just disarmingly rich

[@finndog67]

Jay, just think about how much more you get to pass on to your son and daughters now that you have this channel. One of the great things thing my son and I ever bonded with is the love of music. He thanked me recently for showing him all the different genres of music and the passion I have for them.

[@Dudlow]

One of my favourite Cat Stevens songs is 'Where Do The Children Play', and also 'Peace Train' which he's recently rerecorded with the Playing For Change group with musicians from all across the globe.

[@howardbrown911]

You two are such very special people and your kids are going to be exceptional adults when their time comes!

[@goreyfantod5213]

I love that you guys found meaning in this song that made it special for you. After all these years of listening to him, Yusuf Islam's (aka Cat Stevens), music can still bring me to tears. I haven't seen anyone else mention it, so I'll add this: the song is, "Father AND Son," i.e. it's a dialogue between the two, with the father trying to get the son to stay & listen to him and the son wanting to leave, but giving a speech more than actually listening. Islam has said himself that he saw it from both points of view and there are definite lyrics in the song that show us both father & son are right in some ways but wrong in others. Think about these lines: The father says to the son: "You're still young; that's your fault. There's so much you have to know." The son says, as much to himself as to his father: "How can I try to explain - when I do he turns away again... From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen." As much as the father offers some sound advice that the son would benefit from hearing, he's also being high-handed & condescending in a way that ensures his son will tune him out.

[@donalddeorio2237]

He starts singing as the father, then his voice goes up for the son. I have 3 sons and this song is very close to my heart. I have a good relationship with my sons and keep the lines of communication open with them

[@martinmyers8329]

Cat Stevens one of the most underrated artistes of all time , but never by me - fantastic !!

[@Kirkunik1]

I loved Cat Stevens. In the 70’s he was huge. Anybody who played and sang folk music ...like me...played his stuff. He changed his name and direction in life later on as the 80’s rolled in with the disco and hair bands. But during his time on the music scene he wrote and performed many many great songs. One of the most prolific artists of the day.

[@rbffbvs]

Please do ANYTHING from Cat Stevens. You will never regret it. "Wild World" is a must. You will love it, and it may make you cry.

[@alicesvideos]

I'd forgotten how physically beautiful he was, besides the songs and voices. That face, hair, beauty -- wow! This was a decade before MTV so I just pictures of him then.

[@prplcws]

Cat Stevens got me through a lot of turmoil in the 80's. This song is a back and forth between the father and son, then at the end, intertwined. It is genius writing.

[@rollotomassi6232]

"I love my Dog" one of my favorites that I didn't even know about until recently.