Yusuf / Cat Stevens - BBC Breakfast Interview (2014)

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[@kianoakley4522]

He's an absolute legend and has such a beautiful voice!

[@franciscogallardo8908]

uno de lo más grande de la música. lo recuerdo mucho. inmortal de la música inglesa .

[@steffanhoffmann]

​@@RebaMcEntireofficial. I have to say I love you in a song.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

​@@steffanhoffmannthat's Jim Croce's lyric!

[@786humaira1]

God bless you Yousuf with a long happy and healthy life.

[@byronharano2391]

AMEN!!

[@emaanhisham6754]

Ameen

[@nox6948]

Ameen

[@Sheyha]

Aamiin ya robb.

[@abigailmawi3800]

Amen 🙏.

[@theresa8317]

My father taught us to read with your albums, which I still own and play 50 years later. Much love💖

[@steamdean100]

Cat or Yusuf, that voice is God given.

[@lalodaniels1388]

Absolutely, and so is the music he composed.

[@stargazer1359]

A person can change.....religion, name, anything about themselves...Life is fluid and ever changing. Yusuf / Cat is treasure to us all.

[@NK-kf5ym]

Amazing talent Ma Sha Allah. Yusuf is A true legend and a pure genius.

[@ruthsayers1163]

He's CAT STEVENS. I know he became a Muslim a long time ago, but he'll always be CAT STEVENS to everybody who knows and loves his music. I hope he does more of his music, if he does any live concerts, I'll go and see him.

[@seanwhitman799]

Speak for yourself,... Cat's a douche bag!

[@MoMo-gy3cl]

@@ruthsayers1163 his name is Yusuf Islam , who is this cat stevens your on about ? Wake up

[@ruthsayers1163]

He changed his name to Yusuf Islam when he became a Muslim, but he was Cat Stevens before that, and everybody who knows and loves his music knows him as that.

[@ArnoldPranks]

Yusuf, you're one of the most spiritual artists I've ever come across. Always connecting to something Higher.

[@ashimov1970]

absolutely true

[@anasquraishi1862]

Spirituality, look for A. R. Rahman from India.

[@Sweety-ut8zw]

So can you

[@simonedgbaston]

How Allah contacted me in Christmas 2019 through the inspiration of Yusuf & The blessed prophet,Peace be upon him ⭐🌙

[@jamesbyersmusic]

I wish that he & George Harrison could have worked together!

[@melissarowe3550]

He's still got such an amazing voice!

[@fm6419]

Not quite the same and as resonant as it was

[@jacksonk.swaffardiii7820]

Because Islam put him on the right path of a clean life with no Alcohol, smoking, pork, fornication, late night parties and orgies......etc. That's why !

[@melissarowe3550]

@@jacksonk.swaffardiii7820 yes all that clean living would definitely help. Ultimately I think when someone sings so well it's because it comes straight from the soul. He was born with an amazing soul.

[@melissarowe3550]

@@fm6419 change is inevitable. He's still amazing🤩though.

[@fm6419]

@@melissarowe3550 of course it is and that was my point lol

[@user-kx4tu5ow7x]

He's so humble, so soft spoken more "organised" full of loves around him .... May Allah bless you all the time Brother Yusuf Islam a.k.a Cat Stevens

[@swedendive]

Alah 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ElKoubi1975]

​@@swedendive 6 months later and no one found your comment funny

[@TapalKuda]

cat stevens is a genius, no one can come up with greatest classic like father and sons , wild worlds etc.. bless your soul dude

[@samsen3965]

WHAT A HUMBLE CHARMING, TRUE HUMAN BEING is my man! Love you, eternally.

[@DiarmuidOhibicin]

Missed you Cat. I'm so glad you're back.

[@sheepdog2423]

@Paul Gandesa yes and he is a better person

[@ruthsayers1163]

I'm so pleased as well, and I'd love to come and listen to you in concert one day. Do you do concerts in the UK?????

[@britturk123]

Whoever his son is wherever he is Thank you.

[@elenamamais6047]

Yes - thank you dear son - I bless you for being the catalyst in your father's life.

[@jakefeisel7348]

Thank you Cat for blessing my life with your beautiful songs and magical voice.

[@rockabillycatz]

Am getting chills can’t get enough of cat Stevens what a gentleman and beautiful songwriter and singer god bless you cat,

[@victoriaaisha4668]

Family times listening to his album. I was 12 and all my 7 older brothers would always play his tunes. Father and Son my favorite . He is amazing. My father loved him, I love him, my son has personal pictures with Cat Stevens in Shajah and now my grandchild listens to Yousif

[@mangot589]

Victoria Aisha Me too. Sometimes I still get goosebumps when I hear him.

[@pateqmarea1891]

I have 7 brothers too They introduced me to Cat Steven's song

[@ruthsayers1163]

His music is absolutely amazing.

[@ricksiddiqui8354]

I met him in person in 1985, in Santa Clara, California. An amazing human and a remarkable artist.

[@niceguy6392]

He wrote songs that will go on forever and whenever we hear them we remember how his songs helped us at times in our lives, and we realise these songs of his are helping us to connect with ourselves again. You can't get any better than that although this man is most likely going to get better and better.. His singing voice and who he is as a person speaks volumes.

[@786humaira1]

I always wonder where Yousuf/ Cat Stevens got the energy to carry on and keep moving forwards , when he was attacked unfairly only because he became a Muslim. He stayed firm in his conviction inspite of so many baseless attacks on him.

[@asafali6965]

May be his faith gave him the energy

[@byronharano2391]

@@asafali6965 Ali....My God! Asaf Ali, Anita eshmok tamaam.

[@jd-rm6ks]

@Paul Gandesasimple mate, he found the truth.

[@S.jega94]

Paul Gandesa If you don’t understand why, I think you should try to understand why. People who embrace islam from another religions all have a reason why they did so, listen to his interview with Russel Brand he explained why he did so. Please listen to it so you can understand him better xx

[@tylerdordon99]

@Paul Gandesa very simple mate, true monotheism.

[@chivonfortney1656]

My mom is a huge huge fan and I grew up to her playing his music in our house while we cleaned or my momma painted and drew. She was an artist. I can't hear his voice and not think of mom and a special time in my life. ♥ sometimes I cry when I hear his songs because they remind me of my momma. I miss her. I only wish my mom could of met Yusuf.

[@Gailey379]

Loved you in the70’s , still love you today. Yusuf❤️

[@rhaegar2138]

Asalamualaikum Mr. Yusuf, you inspire us. Love 💓

[@nassyben8231]

Welcome back Yusuf, happy to hear your voice again, Just soft and plenty of expressive words, much love from Algeria....

[@laylaali5977]

I love cat Stephens AKA Yusuf Islam great human being and a artist.

[@ilyesibrahim787]

Such a kind intelligent human being. Whomever ALLAH guides is rightly guided and whomever ALLAH leaves stray no one will find them guidance, and the FINAL destination is to ALLAH. This life is a test.

[@supersurfer1]

Brother always quote the Aya number so a none believe can do research.

[@rubyparchment5523]

You said it just right, Brother Ilyas.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Fairy tales

[@nox6948]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 respect people's beliefs

[@nabadraadshe]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 telltales .

[@aguspmthamrin9905]

May Allah always protect you and all of your family, Brother. Salam from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

[@abonfireofmasks7702]

Welcome back. Your music has always been soulful. I grew up with your songs in the 70's London. You have always sung from the heart.

[@elenamamais6047]

His son was almost divinely guided to remind Cat of the gift he was given from birth from the Alpha and Omega. And that gift is a healing veil that covers so much of us. How important is it especially during these last years (a Covid year and now going on to two)- to hear these songs to remind us of who we are. Plus a new album - new inspiration! Thank you for the healing. Thank you for the reminder. Thank God for you Cat Stevens with part Greek blood and who you are now called Yusuf - Joseph - an important and blessed name to have. May the Peace Man - who we need more of - be blessed forever. Sending sincere love your way Peace Soul Man.

[@meyajones1317]

@Elena Mamais 7 minutes ago What beautiful message ...Bless you and bless Yusuf / Cat Stevens 💕

[@elenamamais6047]

@@meyajones1317 Blessings to you Meya! Isn't he not such a precious human being?

[@elenamamais6047]

@@RebaMcEntireofficial. Thank you so very much for sending me this little thank you gift.. I am thrilled.

[@elenamamais6047]

@@RebaMcEntireofficial. no - what is that about

[@Andalus710]

Father and son is one of the best and most emotional songs ever.

[@buddypop9358]

Love his new music as much as the old, and his voice mellowed to a beautifully warm tone. Thanks Yusuf

[@robertidonotsharemyfullnam496]

u know ur a rockstar if you convert to islam, become humble, have a family, and after decades later in the studio you still wear sunglasses XD

[@Caperhere]

Cool Cat.

[@sh230968]

still little bit of a celebrity and a rockstar

[@manueldumont3709]

For sure he's a RAck-STAR(even RA-SOL's>RAchaim, eRAhim & RAhMAN(SUN-MOON)

[@mattbod]

Yusef is a real deal what you see is what you get decent man.

[@manueldumont3709]

@@mattbod Unlike I-SLAM itself(what u("humble",etc)-see....is Different, to what u(BIGotry, MISSogyny, etc)-GET) . 🤮

[@eddiekelly3224]

Beautiful songs I grew up listening to, timeless melodies. Beautiful voice, chocolate tones, still listening today.

[@eddiekelly3224]

@@RebaMcEntireofficial. you are welcome x

[@solangeloe-sack-sioe1487]

How wonderful. Thank you Yusuf. You are here to stay!! Many generations will enjoy your music. Your music is really everlasting. We love you. 🌹

[@kamerarosak]

You're the best. May God bless you and keep you in good health.

[@puritanpioneer1646]

I love Cat Stevens

[@sylviahoyer-kupfer935]

his eyes are warm. Sein Blick ist schön.

[@sylviahoyer-kupfer935]

sanfte Stimme, ich glaub er sieht jünger aus wie er ist. Wann geboren Herr Yusuf?

[@dildic]

Do you love Jusuf Islam?

[@sylviahoyer-kupfer935]

Natürlich

[@johannag.848]

Me too

[@djamaluddin]

I love this guy.

[@Mommy-at-uae]

We love u yusuf cat, u r a noble singer and so honest... thanks for being u.

[@ahmadrizabasir7163]

I grew up listening to your songs. Thank you brother

[@ritaroquetto5658]

Yusuf / Cat Stevens thank you so much for sharing this interview with us. Loved it. 🤗🤗🤗

[@marcelnicolas3247]

Hello how are you doing today..

[@goodman5391]

May Allah (SWT) Almighty bless your soul the loveable Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Ameen. Masha'allah

[@aliciabartezaghi6963]

Exactly. Peace and wisdom be with you. 💛

[@choudharykholi6731]

Brother Yusuf may Allah bless you abundantly amen 🌹

[@annebrien8623]

Wow!. You are the Sunshine of my Life..waiting for the peace train.Ride on the Peace Train..We Live You Cat Steven's.hope to see u in Concert soon. 👍🇨🇦

[@RickHawkDavison]

Love Yusuf/ Cat. Forever + 1 day.

[@hafidismail8305]

When mixing wisdom with music we get the best artists

[@nathanscore]

i admire this man a lot. knowing he got in touch with his religion after spending a lot of time suffering at the hospital, just like i did, gives me a lot of strength. his song "the rain" is very comforting to me for various reasons because to know that such a great person thinks about the same things as me, who is a child compared to him both in terms of age and wisdom, has the same questions as me, eases my worries. i feel very grateful that i can listen to his music and gain strength from it.

[@neilsarath9812]

Such a humble man.

[@HK_Musician]

70 and still a genius songwriter. I absolutely love this guy and his music

[@byronharano2391]

Mr Yusuf still captures my heart. Mr Yusuf...EID Mubarak Habbi. Wallah....Salaam.

[@ahmadnaseem7458]

Cat Stevens is the only sensible person in music world. Yusuf you knew God real well. ALLAH be with you all the way ahead.Ameen

[@yusufcatsstevens2704]

Thanks for your love and support!!!!!

[@abigailmawi3800]

Amen 🙏. Yes, he is a blessed man. He received a special, amazing talent from Almighty God🤗.

[@jwon5614]

So excited about this new album!!!!! Please come to America🤗😄👍🏻👌🏻

[@Melodicblue42]

I grew up in the early 70's with 3 older sisters. My oldest sister had the best musical taste. My other 2 sisters listened to bubble gum music, but the oldest brought home Carole Kings Tapestry album. Carly Simon. The Moody Blues and a Cat Stevens album. His music became a back drop to my life. Most childhood memories are interwoven with his music. I remember which season it was when one of his songs were hits. I have a very short list of songs I consider to be the best songs ever written. To this day, i think "Peace Train" is one of the best songs ever recorded. From the arrangement, the recording, the lyrics, the background singers, the mixing of the tracks...its an absolute classic. To conceive that song and to make it a reality, for the world to enjoy is magical to me. Broke my damn heart when he retired from music. I would always wonder how many other gems he would have written that we would all know and cherish had he never took that break. But i get why he retired. Just happy he's back sharing the gift God gave him.

[@melisherwood9734]

Michael w Yes! I remember all that!

[@hball6695]

Yusuf's songs in the 70's were a huge part of my life and my journey. Wonderful to have him back!

[@contact3604]

What a treat to have him, and his music. Moira From England. ♥👏

[@scosta87]

His music is so beautiful with a lot of meaning❤

[@terrykelley9404]

I LOVE Cat Stevens. Such lovely lovely music. Oh such beyond great music in the 70s. Not even close in this new world

[@yusufcatsstevens2704]

Thanks for your love and support!!!!!

[@philipmartinseballos9847]

The song Morning Has Broken which he sung and I think,wrote,is a Christian song (that's how I see it).It's one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Actually, the song is a hymn written in the 19th century (I think)

[@aminawood1737]

Just beautiful 😍 songs are so melodic and bring tears to my eyes. Love to you always Yusuf. ❤

[@estellacohen7122]

I had the great pleasure of accidently meeting Yusuf on an elevator in Chicago!

[@markhill9275]

Yusuf, Cat, may the force be with you eternally! A truly thinking man!

[@luju2980]

Cat Stevens- seine Musik ist wunderschön und immer noch toll 😊

[@erwinwoodedge4885]

I have always loved the conviction he put into his performances!

[@jayjayjay4788]

Salaam to you and to all, Yusuf. Jazaku'Allah Khair.

[@halimausman9252]

Wa'alaikumus Salam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

[@palco22]

"I like my songs" ............and rightly so ! They are truly great songs and have been for over 50 years ! Thanks for all you do. (From Canada)

[@elydjulia5115]

First time I heard song "Wild World" at 1993 from Mr. Big cover. It is very beautiful song and I am really impressed. Thanks so much Yusuf/Cat for nice and touch lyrics. Previously I really like "morning has broken" a memorable song when I was young and grew up. May Allah always bless you.

[@brianlawhon2924]

A very good human being, Cat, or rather Yusef, speaks to so many of us.

[@aadxb9493]

I met Yusuf Cat Stevens in Houston in the ninety one I guess, he had the Arabic dress on. He gave a big lecture.

[@ny1resident]

They introduced the clip of him singing "Dying to Live", and made it sound like it was one of his new songs. But that song came out over 30 years ago and was written and performed by Edgar Winter. Weird that noone, including Cat, acknowledged it was not his song.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

I've always loved his music, am so glad he's sharing his music again. His voice has such a warm and touching quality.

[@raedawn7991]

thank you for coming back to us

[@By.ozalsa]

his voice has matured, never aged ❤

[@jihantrish2166]

MashaAllah he was indeed a very good looking man back then ,and he still is ❤ Genuinely feel happy for his decision to convert to be a Muslim. May Allah grant him true happiness in this world and hereafter InshaAllah

[@swedendive]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

Well good morning !! 💗 I am going to watch this now ! Thank you 🌹 What a sweet surprise 💗💗💗

[@danielmesery2904]

Glad I have his music

[@uwsgrrl2308]

I thank your son for bringing you back to us with your music. Love from Florida, US

[@yusufcatsstevens2704]

Thanks for your love and support!!!!!

[@uwsgrrl2308]

@@yusufcatsstevens2704 So nice that you replied. A fan since "Tea for the Tillerman" I wore out the album. The album is on my Iphone. Peace be with you & your family.

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

Bravo to the interviewers-they really listened to "Cat" and were spot on with their questions and comments.

[@TechSiyaad]

I think Yusuf Islam is on a mission to convey to people that Islam is beautiful and you can embrace it without leaving your roots.

[@lyletita]

Thanks for your uplifting songs! Yusuf/Cat is only the humblest man I've seen in the music industry!

[@adamlasry1691]

Music is universal. Those lucky to play an instrument and have a voice owe it to humanity to lift us from our daily grind... Thank you Yusuf.

[@dinlendiricidrtv]

İnsanoğluna müzik yapabilme kabiliyetini, düşünme yeteneğini,ses tellerini, kulakları, gözleri, aklı veren Yüce Yaratıcıya Rabbimize sonsuz şükürler olsun 👍 Elhamdülillah 🤲 Teşekkürler Yusuf / Cat Stevens 🇹🇷🙋👍

[@sylvielopez2686]

Tank you very much Yusuf Cat Stevens, now is possible to create a new music In lockdown , poems for everyone tank you very much for sharing this great interview merci beaucoup

[@joannaba4565]

I had troubled teen years back in the 70’s. Your music carried me through. I used to play and sing all your songs to myself. So lovely.

[@rohainanawa1081]

Cats Steven I will always be his a big fan since I was a teenager now am at my 50s still listening to his albums.. and as a muslimah myself, I am so happy that he reverted to Islam. May Allah protect you and always keep you in good health. Alhamdulillah 🙏🏼

[@Kritikateur]

In fact this Man is smooth and elegant as a Cat, when he sings and writes songs. Loved and still love his Great Body of Works. God bless you Mr. Stevens and Happy Xmas. C.A.👍😉😁😘

[@sultanniazi2394]

Loved 🥰 and adored you for decades. So happy to see you back.

[@sousaraz1201]

You are such a beautiful inspiration. Salaam alaykoum brother xxoo

[@ronin3133]

Irama masih berlagu dalam hatinya, ia terlalu indah utk diterjemahkan dalam apa pun juga bentuk suara atau warna. At this time, my brother Yusuf just enjoying every single time. May Allah grant all of us with jannah..

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing Interview with Yusef "Cat Stevens ", I've loved his music since the 70s I have his album "Tea For the Tiller Man" . To be honest I've always knew he was different from others in the music industry by his song's take Where Will The Children Play" song it's so involved with pain, love ect: everytime on that album alone is so amazing and very true to heart, I feel his words. I was barley a teen in 70s when I 1st heard his music and the meaning of but I was born into music by my Father, singer song writer inducted into the Country music hall of fame and honor in Macon, Ga in 1987. Music is in my blood so is my belief that people like Yusef is to carry on with his calling that's in his Soul. God Bless you Yusef much love with whome you are. Thank you for sharing your life n love in the music industry with us the fans🥀✌🥀☝️

[@adelao8921]

Greetings from Morocco

[@FayazKadir]

Alhamdulillah. Yusuf. We always enjoyed your songs for the good lyrics

[@sylviachristodoulou7339]

Love Cat Stevens💕

[@dildic]

Do you love Jusuf Islam?

[@ideas5663]

I used to listen to the songs with my children when we sat in the car. (Like the song: I look l see). Respectfull and also educational and beautiful. Thanks a lot.

[@karenlehtinen3013]

He's awesome. Love his music. I grew up with his music. We sang Morning has broken in 4th grade music class.

[@humairakhan970]

Thank you for sharing this with us. It's such a pleasure to get to know more about you, and your work.

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I'm surprised that he felt the need to put down his guitar once he got out of the music business. I played for a living many years ago, and when I stopped playing for money, I still played my guitar every day. It was my form of meditation--my connection to the divine.

[@wendyjensenmusic]

Such a beautiful and gentle soul. So glad I re-discovered your channel. Thank you for your gift of music.

[@scosta87]

Such a beautiful soul,it takes a lot to give up everything and focus in spiritual,have peace 🙏🤗

[@jsterling6805]

Such as a God given gift for decades. Yeah right.

[@staffy4389]

Brilliant singer and song writer,,,,thank you for the music in the 70s,,,,for me all your music is brilliant,,but , Father and Son , is special because my dad worked in England and came home twice a year,,,,but,,left us when I was 13..so never really had a Father.

[@aichaboutirame6590]

Cat left music world to protect his soul and enjoy life.he made the good decision.MJ and the elvis are sad exemples of the cruelty of this world.

[@dikarabarcah]

I like this comment, You are right.. may Allah bless us all..

[@jsterling6805]

Sure Cat left a GOD GIVEN GIFT. The gift of creating music as well as the voice to sing it with. The day the music died as well as Cat Stevens. All know why he gave up God’s blessing for decades.

[@laskartrece]

Beautiful interview!! Thank you Mr. Cat.

[@edhisantoso1269]

God bless you