Yusuf/Cat Stevens & Eddie Vedder - Father and Son Live - Global Citizen Festival 2016

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No copyright infringement intended. Just trying to spread the word about this great performance and great cause!

[@joseemmanuelsequera9483]

uncanny when I last gave a ride to my dad and drove him to the hospital cause he got sick this played in the radio while we're on our way 🥺 that's the last time I ever spent with him alive just after a few days he passed... he taught me how to drive ... 😞 I miss everytime that we're together on long trips, traffic, and eating out I miss every second of it, I really miss you dad I'm sorry I couldn't give back for everything that you've done for me ... I'm sorry and I love you ... 💔

[@deeanna5814]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@MrStupidHead]

Your dad hears you. I dont know how, but that level of pain and emotion between father and son is a tie that binds across time and space.

[@sabinetenberge2888]

♥️

[@chickie8252]

Dad knows......

[@chrisvandal4280]

I lost my dad last January. On my way home after he passed, my wife and I stopped at a roadside diner. Diners were alway a favorite of his. A little boy playing with the jukebox turned on my dad’s favorite song, Operator by Jim Croce. In that moment I found peace. Your dad knows that he was loved. Just watch and listen and you’ll find peace.

[@gerrimann9869]

I love him since I was 16 year old. I am now 64..and my feelings for him has never lost..

[@ummshams8954]

Same here. His influence on me went beyond the handsome face, gorgeous voice, and the soulful songs. 45+ years later, Yusuf/Cat Stevens is still a delight to listen to! Ma sha Allāh.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

Such a profound song. Once the rebellious son I now have two sons of my own and I understand both roles that this song describes so well.

[@guymontag9577]

You're not alone.

[@jayknight3625]

Amen 🙏

[@jeffwilsonfhb]

Never been able to listen to this song without tears.

[@woodrowcall3269]

That’s because the words are so true. Then when you get older you realize just how great and right your father was. At least I did.

[@kd253]

I agree,one minute you are the son,next you are a dad,and then altogether..

[@melaniesharp397]

Same!

[@harbinger_9152]

I have 4 boys and think of them listening to this when they have kids. My tears are from wondering if I will be listening with them.

[@mrkurt64]

One of my favourite Cat Stevens' song. I really love this duet of two great singers and musicians !

[@frankkalland7171]

What a great fantastic song :)

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@frankkalland7171 on a great album Tea For The Tillerman

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@frankkalland7171 on a great album Tea For The Tillerman

[@krisg3984]

Eddie can get those deep low notes and the emotive highs . Good to see great live jams again - life is short- we must celebrate each day - let music bring us together . Start that Peace Train again ! ❤

[@ipi223]

Good to see great live jams again - life is short- we must celebrate each day - ...............well said!

[@maliadoss7572]

Cat Stevens' music is timeless. 🥰

[@ChiIeboy]

As are his politics ... straight out of Medieval times when women were whipped until they lost consciousness, then revived so they could be whipped some more. If you're lucky, a female relative will suffer something similar and you can put on some Cat Stevens tunes and sing along.

[@pakababy3710]

@@ChiIeboy Such a fool.

[@ishcaby1231]

Those are facts

[@thanhphojay2626]

Are you seriously telling me I just discovered this tonight!!? Wtf. So happy to hear this

[@jafrasar1]

Yes,…. Wow! Incredible voices of generations!

[@heatherg2160]

Same - how did I miss it?

[@michaelrossbacher2978]

yes I just found that masterpiece as well

[@jimwelsh997]

You are not the only one just seeing this. Or hearing anything about this. Damn EDDIE is a great dude. I have seen him on stage with THE WHO a few times. Showing the younger fans how really great the music is from the 60s and 70s . The greatest music ever

[@christinecurtin2389]

I just found it now.

[@austinap2248]

I think it's amazing how many people/bands that Ed has sang with who were his idols when he was young.

[@AlmendraJam]

y todos lo aman 🥰

[@mattytucker79]

he gives them so much respect, great to see. I can only dream of going to a concert and seeing Eddie walk out to sing a song with them .

[@ale8n]

I've watched other video of Yusuf singing Wild World with Chris Cornell (RIP). In both videos, the joy of Yusuf to share his music with those musicians. For me, two generations that marked me, Yusuf when I was a kid, my father used to play lots of songs of Yusuf, and then as teen Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Audioslave where part of those years. Amazing.

[@reneeryan2820]

Their voices and the emotion they put into this song 🎵 is beautiful.

[@hanamadness]

I got goosebumps watching my two fav musicians sharing their energy on the same stage. 🥺😭❤

[@misty1tl]

Yeah, they’re amazing.

[@janinabbjdjfonlymusic459]

Cat Stevens was the fav singer from my father, I love his voice too. I love that performance with Eddie, that song helps me today, than my father is dued for 2 month, and today it is his heavently Birthday

[@mattytucker79]

1000%

[@cyberlizardcouk]

today we buried my father. at the funeral we played Moonshadow which was a song my father would always sing to me at bedtime as a child, but Father and Son is far and away my favourite song.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

so good to see and hear Cat Stevens happy, well, and in good voice.

[@MLeibs]

Eddie’s voice and vibe go good with everyone. ❤

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@twwtjohns]

Eddie Vetter has always shown great respect for Cat Stephens and his music, even doing covers of his songs in concert. While their voices don't synch all that well their spiritually does.

[@dcollins850]

Disagree. Theirs voices are not supposed to synch. It’s the voices of the old, wise carefully juxtaposed with the young angry man.

[@marnesmum]

It's Vedder

[@cozyslor]

@@dcollins850 Bingo. Thought the same.

[@petermathews9298]

Correct

[@jn8819]

@@marnesmum it’s also Stevens 😅

[@RC0703]

Two great voices. I've always loved this song and it's awesome to hear Eddie Vedder sing w/ Cat Stevens. Extra special.

[@debramiller3548]

I was there when Cat Stevens first appeared. To see him again . Is an absolute blessing. Thank you Yusuf /Cat Stevens

[@markmunger9978]

This beautiful rendition made me miss my Old Man. Eddie knocked his solo out of the park and Yusuf has stayed true to his art. Loved it.

[@rickhenry1833]

I picture my Dad before he passed on, telling me in paraphrased words the lyrics of this beautiful song about how life works. it brings tears of happiness knowing he is in a better place. This is a very powerful and moving song.

[@jessestaggs2136]

I love the way this song was set up. The way the two of them changed roles in the song makes it seem like instead of the one father to son dynamic of the original, this makes it like the son is now the father passing on the knowledge that was given to him by his own father. Simply wonderful.

[@blaiseamybensley5739]

It really feels like it’s so intended too. When Eddie comes with the father’s part it’s like “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it’s not time to make a change…!” And at the looks they exchange to each other! There’s even a perfect angle where Yusuf’s the son and Eddie’s looking over his shoulder, playing the dad! :)

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Still got it after all these years pure classic voice and song ✌

[@dennykeaton9701]

Has he recovered from his mental issues that caused him to retire so young?

[@loispetch]

I love when Eddie joins the party❤

[@thunderousapplause]

i'd like to join HIS party. Oops did I say that out loud oh dear.

[@mattytucker79]

how I wish I could have seen these 2 perform together in person. Love how Eddie who is a musical king himself, always gives so much respect to anyone he performs with and their songs.

[@ndeepsify]

This is a such a beautiful song, on my running playlist because of the feelings it evokes, and when Eddie Vedder comes in, “from the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen” - everything Eddie Vedder covers is smooth - wow!

[@gibsalisbury]

What a performance. So happy to see Cat singing his beautiful songs again.

[@catherinecheek7990]

Two of my Top 10. I love Yusuf and Eddie. Great job, boys.

[@andyperry2984]

Cat Stevens and Eddie Veddet sound great together. Gotta mix the old and the older.

[@evelynmousseau611]

What a wonderful combination of the generations .......so so beautiful .......just truly time enhancing ........thank you Sir Yusuf and Master Vedder ......just so heart touching the expression and words ........... if we humans would ... listen .........thank you my wonderful musicians ........ I'm 78 ... and just can't turn off "u-tube' all afternoon ........ so grateful, so bringing back our youth ...

[@paulspencer5613]

Hope you have a good sp

[@paulspencer5613]

Hope you have a good speaker to listen from Sounds great

[@pamnichols7877]

I lost my daddy almost 3 years ago.,My only son just had a son 4.5 months ago. This is so beautiful!!!!

[@miclex6894]

this song is a great masterpiece ..there are so many meaning while listening this ..i cant find the words to say my feelings ,,..this is LEGEND ..

[@maryloutravis7102]

I love KZbin and the minds who enable me to See, Hear and Feel the Energy and Magic of the musicians and performers of the world. Today is 12/04/2022. I am 64 yrs. of age. Cat Stevens, as I remember his name, has carried me through life. I thank all who have made this recording possible.

[@jyesucevitz]

normally i don't care for eddie vedder but he hit it ouf the park here.

[@tanyacable7190]

This is amazing, two greats. Cat Stevens will forever be my favorite singer!

[@filyp1984]

Eddie is mine :)

[@brandondavenport6147]

Awesome to see these two legends singing

[@patrickmullen7756]

This a very beautiful song for me when I was 19 there came a time when I realized that I had to leave home. And this song helped me through that transition. Thank you, Yusaf you sang at the right place and the right time. Pax vobiscum

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Et cum spiritu tuo “Child’s Song” by Tom Rush did the same for me.

[@lwbroussard]

This song has always been a duet! We play it that way.

[@dinlendiricidrtv]

İnsanoğluna müzik yapabilme kabiliyetini,ses tellerini, sesleri, kulakları, duyguları yaratan, elleri, gözleri, aklı, düşünme yeteneğini veren Yüce Yaratıcıya, Rabbimize sonsuz şükürler olsun 🤲 Elhamdülillah 🤲🇹🇷🙋

[@danafry7085]

guitar player's great.when there are 4 musicians on the stage all of them should be acknowledged.

[@patrickjordan7547]

2 great human beings blending their voice on a beautiful song thank you and peace be with us all!

[@rodkay69]

Yes. One drug free, One drug induced

[@MrDandaman137]

the hug at the end is the best part, so authentic!

[@janinabbjdjfonlymusic459]

With this song I wish my father a heavently happy Birthday today. I miss you so much. That song helop me today!

[@brandonhuluk1873]

This song hits hard being that I'm a father of a teen boy. Two amazing musicians/voices in rock music. Great duet. ❤️

[@inanutshellnmore8927]

Very Great with both of them. How great 👍

[@wagneramauri]

Que música linda... Maravilhosa

[@micemr76]

Wow. What once in a lifetime combination. Best of two generations

[@jezebel1630]

Thank you for the great music

[@user-mk5jx3kp1j]

Beautiful. Their voices blended perfectly. But a fist pump to the guitarist with the hat … that solo was outstanding.

[@terasasanders8155]

I have the chills ! Brings so many memories of the Past ! Add Eddie Makes it even better !

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Teresa for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@fatimasilva6810]

Dois gigantes da música

[@lindachristie8374]

This song makes me think of a man I fell in love with in high school. I was from the US and he was from Greece. He came to see me before going to college. My mother told me his father would not approve of me and he would meet others in college...and I broke it off. One of my greatest regrets ever.

[@effiemooney8477]

That explains tons, both of them have touched my soul forever, OMG, thank you both!!!

[@MidnightRangeTM]

I woulda never thought they would sound so much alike. Really nice.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

They do not !

[@judithlewis1277]

Wow! I have always liked Cat Steven's & this song with Eddy Vedder is great. Love it

[@hunterscott7592]

Extraordinarily well done!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@robertwiesler381]

Absolutely fantastic Two great singers

[@jurgensinnaeve201]

The voice of Eddie Vedder is so beautiful!

[@mountaindweller777]

This was beautiful. Thank you.

[@Jlopes1425]

what a great musical moment i love this song is one of the songs of my life :)

[@michaelfaber9342]

I liked that hug! That was beautiful.

[@angelli4394]

First time seeing this, gave me chills. So, so good

[@lauragroce3816]

Beautiful duo. Beautiful place. I use to be there. Young. Young

[@nicholecehelski4127]

Such a classic, great song

[@thunderousapplause]

I like the camera angles where I see the immense of the stage. Imagine being just one little person walking out onto that huge stage. No problem say Yusuf and Eddie. Eddie throws on his sunglasses and strolls out. So great.

[@pattineal1675]

OMG - glorious collaboration! So beautiful. Thank you'

[@effiemooney8477]

OMG, two of my greatest artist together, amazing souls, TY!

[@bijukumarkn4626]

they hug at each other that is actually timeless. tear in me

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

That was great. Thank you.

[@texomajohn2916]

I am seventy five and loved this song when I was nineteen, I now have a son. And love it in a very different way.

[@pamelaraposo3953]

this is so beautiful... the song, their voices. makes me choke up.

[@danielbaladad5959]

So beautiful.

[@russellcarter1872]

Cat Stevens still sounds amazing. Eddie does well on this tune. Bravo 👏

[@aaronfelman1000]

Saw this that day, couldn’t believe what I was seeing!

[@jonathanhackbarth9668]

Awesome! So beautiful!

[@mariadelurdesmoreiraborges9586]

Que maravilha, bendita a hora em que volto a ouvir-vos. Adoro-vos ❤️❤️ ❤️

[@magicalmindtransformation3474]

This is just precious and soul nurturing. Thank you both for bringing tears to my eyes and heart. Tears of joy and remembrance

[@williambutterfield7551]

the first time i heard this, i broke down in tears. Being sensitive has been a blessing for all of my 74 years🥰

[@kauntykiki]

I can't listen to this song without crying.

[@veridianaaugusto5488]

I love them too much, I really do. It was wonderful!!❤❤

[@inspiredlivingllc5588]

This song always brings me to tears. It's so beautiful. My dad had a band play it before I left to go study in Europe years ago. ❤

[@bassdonaldo56]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@clarkgrayhame1250]

This was awesome hearing Eddie Vedder singing with Yusaf Islam.

[@melaniesharp397]

I swear - I have been looking for this performance since I saw it the day of broadcast. It’s clearly been up for years, but today it popped up in a grouping of David Crosby videos! The blending voices of Yusuf/Cat and Eddie has such a beautiful tone. This song usually brings me to tears anyway, but Eddie’s voice added this ache - too hard to explain in words, but it brings all the feels! ❤❤

[@dylanvisco2413]

I love this

[@oscarxavier1640]

Inoxidable canción...40 años después me sigue conmoviendo...

[@lizgoldstein4256]

This is gold. I’m so glad Cat came back after all these years - and he still sounds amazing.

[@pedroaranzabal59]

Muchas gracias por todo siempre amigos

[@scm0717]

That was beautiful. Yusuf/Cat Stevens sounds great and I loved their duet.

[@simonl1785]

Excellent combination pairing for a superb song

[@rhondalong942]

This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. . .A blast from the past but even better with the addition of Eddie Vedder. I've been a fan of Cat Stevens since I was 15 years old - but Eddie brings it all together and it makes me smile. Two greats in one video!

[@rickyshepard9342]

Really cool, thanks

[@marcgrenier9431]

Thank you, Yesef/Cat for being back.

[@terrietravis3203]

Still a babe, his songs still make me cry after 50 years.

[@shannon58482]

Exceptional truely exceptional love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@lisalovelace6784]

It is good so see Cat Stevens, singing his beautiful songs again, still sounds amazing and what I have given to see him in concert, when I was a teenager.

[@srgrounds]

What a pair of legends!!

[@GabyConrad]

die wandlung zu sehen v.beiden-ganz einfach sehr gefühlvoll u.schön!!!!

[@chickie8252]

My love to everyone out there! Listen we've got to keep the faith! I don't know about everybody else, but here in North Jersey the sun hasn't come out in a long time. I feel like it's a reflection of everybody feeling sort of depressed. We are going to get through everything we're going through, as long as we keep the faith! Going to get better! Hang in there everybody!

[@michaelrossbacher2978]

I'm speechless, another song that my father has introduced me... wish I could embrace him right now!

[@LeoJBatt]

This is EXCELLENT!!!!