Yusuf / Cat Stevens - How Can I Tell You (Live, 1971)

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'How Can I Tell You' performed live in 1971.
LYRICS:
How can I tell you
That I love you
I love you
But I can't think of right words to say
I long to tell you
That I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
But my words just blow away
Just blow away
It always ends up to one thing, honey
And I can't think of right words to say
Wherever I am girl
I'm always walking with you
I'm always walking with you
But I look and you're not there
Whoever I'm with
I'm always, always talking to you
I'm always talking to you
And I'm sad that you can't hear
Sad that you can't hear
It always ends up to one thing, honey
When I look and you're not there
I need to know you
Need to feel my arms around you
Feel my arms around you
Like a sea around a shore
Each night and day I pray
In hope that I might find you
In hope that I might find you
Because hearts can do no more
Hearts can do no more
It always ends up to one thing, honey
Still I kneel upon the floor
How can I tell you
That I love you
I love you
But I can't think of right words to say
I long to tell you
That I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
But my words just blow away
Just blow away
It always ends up to one thing, honey
And I can't think of right words to say
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[@theresafox2816]

My husband couldn’t tell me that he loved me . He wasn’t brought up with love or affection . After 41years of marriage he finally told me through this song ❤ Thank you Cat Stevens 😢😢 1:24

[@lanacain]

😊😊😊🫠🫠

[@heidrunmaas851]

Was für eine schöne Geschichte. Habe Ähnliches erlebt .Immer wenn ich ins Auto stieg hat mein Mann mir ein besonderes Lied abgespielt .😊😊Er konnte es Anfangs nicht aussprechen dass er mich liebt.Ich habe aber verstanden.❤❤❤❤❤

[@heidrunmaas851]

Wir waren 25 Jahre zusammen bis er gestorben ist. Habe mir die CD von seinen Songs,die er mir immer vorspielte ,gekauft .Schön,dass jemand auch so etwas erlebt hat,wie ich . Erinnerungen sind so wertvoll ❤❤❤❤

[@rickythomas7304]

I sang this song to my first love in the 9th grade.... I was 14.....At 69 years old I wake up in the middle of the night....And I get up close to her and I still sing this song.....

[@michelguerinel9692]

I was 18, and it's always the same emotion . I'm now 69, and I tell those "out of time" magic words to the woman I love. She discovers, each time

[@pandapopluvsursnor]

This is the sweetest thing

[@paddington3028]

You are a very lucky man

[@wendyfischer1461]

❤

[@rickythomas7304]

@Wendy Fischer I'm laffin!....She wears a C-Pap and I don't a bit of rest!...😂

[@pgiogallo]

It’s the most beautiful love song ever written and performed. You’re hearing directly from Cat’s soul here. No intermediary. No filters.

[@eevagirl]

It is beautiful and so is Songbird Christine McVee and First Time Ever Roberta Flack. Yep it's certainly up there

[@ejb5659]

I have never in my life seen a singer inhabit every single word of a song like this- with such pure passion. This performance is absolutely perfect.

[@melindalevine]

Yes, yes! You’re absolutely right. Each word and intonation is perfection. I live in NYC, and today my wallet and identity cards were stolen. This song is the only thing that has brought peace, comfort and love back into my heart.

[@ejb5659]

@@melindalevine Really sorry to hear what happened to you. Happened to me, too, years ago. Like your comments. I super like Great Gatsby, too.

[@sandrasedivy1686]

@@melindalevine I’m so sorry. 💔 May you find comfort that no one can ever take Cat Stevens from you.

[@jill8895]

❤

[@karlwoods8657]

Lovely song this song went right in my head back in 1971 when it was out I was only 10 back then I was into other music like slade and Marc bolan but listening to this song now make think of my past 😢 and we're did it go I've become so sentimental and I for my lost youth great song and sung brilliantly

[@robfink6050]

I play this song in memory of my wife Teresa almost every day. She left this world last October. Thank you . This song says it all.

[@pinetree2492]

I could listen to this rendition a hundred times and still want to hear it a hundred times more.

[@canterbury1964]

Me too

[@lindadanecker9289]

@@canterbury1964 %

[@tadeubarbosa9879]

So do I. Relaxing, take me to heaven!

[@kthstefani]

Me as well. It makes me think of someone I haven't seen in a long time and knowing that I never will see him again and he just lives right down the street. There are no words I can say that would make him even talk to me.

[@jenjung1090]

Me too I love this song.

[@CatT1987]

This is my favorite song by Cat Stevens. One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. ❤️

[@lawrenceparsons2464]

I feel the same way!!!

[@paulgray2928]

Ditto

[@joachimburkhardt655]

Sorry ... Not one of ... THIS SONG IS FEELING WHAT LOVE IS if your soul is prepared to let it inside

[@robinwalmsley896]

Agreed 100%

[@charlescachia4645]

YES.

[@mamabear107]

Your music comforted me as a young girl going through horrific abuse. I had a transistor radio that I hid under my mattress. At night, I would stay up late into the night listening to all the best artists of that time. While I enjoyed the music I heard through my little radio, your songs were the ones that made me feel safe. Thank you so much. To this day I play your music and am so grateful that you've shared your incredible songwriting and singing talents with the world.

[@carolkelly1324]

Happy to hear that Cat was there for you in such a profound way... Such a wonderful artist, beautiful music.

[@neilsarath9812]

Stay strong sister. 💪

[@humanbeing8272]

😢

[@joannalayen9722]

Bless you. Thinking of you

[@jeandistefano5486]

Angel's are on this earth to help us in our time of great need Cat is one of them. Gina in lights

[@blairsterling6141]

This came from our generation of peace, love, tolerance, and forgiveness. We didn't shoot kids in schools. We didn't shoot people in grocery stores. We advocated PEACE, LOVE, ACCEPTANCE. We didn't own guns. We had the courage and the guts to love.

[@natalierampone9750]

So true. And people wonder why there is so many mental health issues.

[@clydeletreta6325]

Yes, good old days when love ruled..😊

[@richardagreen]

☮️💙

[@leafyrox]

Except for the atrocity that was the Vietnam War

[@lynn6677]

@@leafyroxthat was the government...not the people

[@philippayoung3336]

I first heard this in 1976 when I was 16. My boyfriend, who was away for months in the navy wrote to me and told me to listen to it , he said it was how he felt. We've been together for 48 years!

[@jada6632]

My high school girlfriend introduced me to Cat 6 years after we broke up. We're in our mid-forties now and she's newly single.....she is still the girl of my dreams.

[@philippayoung3336]

Kismet - if you are both single, go for it xx

[@renardturner4023]

The man

[@merklingassoc]

One of his more beautiful songs.....yet I love them all as much today as I did back in the 70's.

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

Songs like "How can I tell you" were my only companion in the 70s as an adolescent girl who was very unhappy. I have no words to describe how your music was my only solace during those days. I don't know if you will ever personally see these words but I truly hope you do so you understand what impact your music had on most of us at that time

[@Richard-qx6el]

I know exactly how you feel Bonny.

[@AndreaWestlake306]

You are so Beautiful.

[@samcopernicus]

as an adolescent girl discovering his music now I am just in awe... songs like this one, Don't Be Shy, Sitting, King of Trees (I could just list every song of his from here honestly..), they strike something deep within me. I wish more people my age were exposed to these gems

[@1tylerose]

Same here

[@natalierampone9750]

Know how you feel. Very tough childhood. He helped me through it.

[@joh331]

He sings of peace, love, belief and quiet sadness. His songs are for all of us, everywhere. .

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

beautifully said 💗

[@Michael65429]

Agreed ☮️♥️

[@yacinedesigner8572]

Agreed ❤❤❤

[@peterrradizeski2176]

Perfect said about this song-I saw him in person 1973 in New Haven, Ct. he had a Moonshadow behind him when he was singing -then a train when he was singing Peace Train and it went on for all his song

[@doriswalsh5149]

So talented I’m so glad I was in this time of classic songs never to be repeated.

[@jeffsaperstein4296]

He so touched my heart as a young man, There was such sensitivity and profound sadness combined with a beautiful voice and presence. Our generation was so lucky to have these great artists.

[@joecodraro7271]

Absolutely

[@pathacker4963]

Same here as a woman that grew up in the sixties. We had great voices then. Wish the kids today did.

[@yellowstonekv959]

Agree. I forgot how much I still love this song. 🥺

[@leticiam8804]

yess..i miss that times

[@aneetnaidu]

Autotune ruined the music industry

[@rogermurray8553]

He's such an essential figure in the evoluton of popular music. Never valued enough for his contribution in my opinion.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

do u read quran roger

[@lindalavino1279]

ICON FOR HIS ERA!❤

[@britturk123]

He is in every hall of fame regarding music so I think he is not doing too bad roger.

[@rickhewitt852]

He did confuse alot of people back in the day including myself, I'M so glad hes still around, i played and performed his songs. Where do the children play being a personal favorite, and still all too relevant 50 years later, thank you

[@missglitteryone]

Such a beautiful song written and sung by an exceptional person. God bless him always. He touches so many hearts.

[@angelamcconnell7592]

Timeless 😇

[@januszptak5522]

I'm celebrating his 69 birthdate together,born the same year and he's still by far my favourite singer. I wish him many more years of Heath and happiness .

[@henribalthazar4618]

76 ans

[@Explorations84]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard - I'm 37 years of age...

[@bubbybearist]

🙂🙂🙂

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

This is one of the most heart-wrenching love songs. Yusuf represents everything music should be. He's gently laid bare his soul through his music 💖

[@AndreaWestlake306]

💙💙💚💚💙💙

[@marypopa8937]

i will never stop loving u. when i hear yourself singing when u were young in the 70s the passion wakes up. i miss my chances to be with u

[@dalejanovsky987]

Cat Steven's is /was dope

[@traceyhughes4636]

I speak to my mam every day, I hope she hears me 😢😢

[@christelek5415]

@@traceyhughes4636 😢

[@CandaceScott-c3j]

I remember discovering this song, and how much it moved me. We were so lucky to have music like this growing up. It really shaped our lives in a way that we can never explain.

[@nancykelly9393]

Yes.

[@heinzkoenig8831]

Cat Stevens was THE singer for dreamers as I was in the 1970th. Maybe now is the time for this kind of music to return ?

[@mardon210567]

it was never really away

[@stewcountrysongsstew4980]

@@mardon210567 was just gunna say that

[@clearfield2009]

Heinz Koenig his music never left my heart. No return in order 💥🤷🏼‍♀️💕🌈💕‼️

[@daisies53]

Oh yes yes yes! I have always loved Cat Stevens songs! They really are just so beautiful! My brother knew Cat Stevens and said he is a really nice person!

[@peterrradizeski2176]

I fully agree with you -we need a new Cat Stevens is there is one out their

[@MervynNeill]

This is pure music and after all these years it still gives me goosebumps. It's even more relevant now that my wife passed away in April 2024 it was so sudden that I never got to play this at her funeral. Cat Stevens will always be one of this country's greatest song writers and this song is right up there with the greatest love songs of all time.

[@mariaisabelcolmenares2608]

La escribió y cantó en español el grupo Genesis de Colombia, ellos son los creadores de esta canción, Humberto Monroy

[@Jens-tc5yz]

​@@mariaisabelcolmenares2608 Genesis ❤❤❤

[@Mary-cr6og]

His music touched my soul as a teenager. And as an aged soul it still does.

[@priscillakunneke8395]

Hi my boys are 31 years old twins and they grew up with Cat Stevens from my husband and me 🎉

[@catnipnbone]

I feel the same way. I loved him in 1971 and still do ❤

[@sandrasedivy1686]

Indeed, me, too. He sings from deep within his heart.

[@nancydriscoll507]

He has soothed my Soul in my teenage yes and now at 67 yrs old he still does! Love this touching and meaningful song so much.God Bless u All who are here!❤

[@stevesgaming7475]

Same here. Him and George Harrison were my gods.

[@tondirice3002]

This song was played at my wedding. I am 74 years old! Loved Cat Stevens’ music!

[@samobaidi1979]

No matter how many times I hear this beautiful song, I want to hear more and more. It's just amazing and meaningful.

[@natalierampone9750]

I repeat it at least a dozen times. Love it.

[@carolynambrose830]

Gentle, poignant & heart breakingly true. I first heard this song when I was 14. I'm now 59 the words & music still haunt me.

[@harmonygordon6901]

@Jennifer Puhl oh Jenifer. I am DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. My deepest sympathy.

[@khaledalmaeena3413]

I still do listen to at 62

[@honourisnotbought.4225]

@Jennifer Puhl So sorry for your loss, may she, your wonderful angel rest in peace.

[@Oh_I_Will]

Carolyn Ambrose 59 and your still haunted. Grow up already and move on with your vague life

[@Oh_I_Will]

Jennifer Puhl hmmm...last time you stated it was a Son who over dosed. Quick freaking TROLLING videos, dumb arse

[@barbfrazier4435]

I was 16 and working after school at a job for $1.25 an hour. The first check I got in the ‘70’s from my job I bought a Cat Stevens album. I listen in the morning before school, at night, every chance I got. I loved this man and his music as a young girl. I turn 65 today and started out the day with my favorite artist. Yusuf/Cat Stevens. His music brings back so many memories. What a wonderful man and incredibly gifted artist. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I missed you but I’m glad to see you back performing occasionally. You moulded my mind and heart you kind man. Thank you.

[@greatlambrini8722]

A genius. Magic, love, peace and the most moving songs ever.

[@eco-gransheffield2070]

I have chosen this song for my funeral, Cat Stevens as been with me all mý life.I need to leave this message with those who lved me.

[@nancykelly9393]

This is so beautiful! A perfect song for a wedding or a funeral. For every day.

[@punkrockrules205]

How can I tell you That I love you I love you But I can't think of right words to say I long to tell you That I'm always thinking of you I'm always thinking of you But my words just blow away Just blow away It always ends up to one thing, honey And I can't think of right words to say Wherever I am girl I'm always walking with you I'm always walking with you But I look and you're not there Whoever I'm with I'm always, always talking to you I'm always talking to you And I'm sad that you can't hear Sad that you can't hear It always ends up to one thing, honey When I look and you're not there I need to know you Need to feel my arms around you Feel my arms around you Like a sea around a shore Each night and day I pray In hope that I might find you In hope that I might find you Because heart's can do no more Can do no more It always ends up to one thing, honey Still I kneel upon the floor How can I tell you That I love you I love you But I can't think of right words to say I long to tell you That I'm always thinking of you I'm always thinking of you It always ends up to one thing, honey And I can't think of right words to say

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

The most beautiful Love song that has ever been written and sung, all the longing for love in one sweet song.

[@urchill1]

So true.

[@Lieberhawilhelmine]

Yes

[@neilburton2803]

In truth this song exemplifies the man whom I was blessed to meet many years ago . . No

[@neilburton2803]

Love in in its purest

[@dnabart]

Luis Miguel "contigo aprendi" is really close. Anita Baker "you bring me Joy"

[@paavoviuhko7250]

I know a lot of married people hold this song sacred to their relationship but for me this song is sung by someone to a deeply loved person who can never actually be had but remains impossible to ever be attained. The feeling to me is almost religious, like approaching to God impossibly.

[@mickeyjudge7298]

Yes indeed. That’s how it hits me also, in a very personal way.

[@andreaseriksson8803]

You are most possibly correct.

[@marianagoisneves4611]

One of the most beautiful song I' ve ever heard.

[@danielkus8696]

Still my favorite artist of all time.

[@Unit38]

A song for my generation. Old guys like me who have always fumbled the important words to the loves of our lives.

[@mortengaardse4302]

me too

[@jessiebaker9313]

I hope you met the right sweet girl.

[@bronz12]

I made 50 couple of days ago and they don't make music like this anymore..... When I get married, this is the music I'll use for my wife to be to walk down the isle...

[@Unit38]

@@jessiebaker9313 I did, 34 years ago. Long before the emergence of the modern "Metro" male, she walked down the aisle with me, knowing I was "romantically challenged." We've been together all of these years. By the by, over the years I have learned a few things since.

[@paulgray2928]

I feel you brother

[@orangetrollful]

I loved this song as a young teen. My husband recently passed and this song is now my life. Love you always Jeff. Thanks for this song Yusuf.

[@iansteele7439]

Stay strong ❤sorry for your loss. from Scunthorpe England

[@ElaineThorne-w5e]

I lost mine too and you will get there but keep playing the songs that remind you because, everyone I mean everyone needs a real good cry. Also try and remember the real good times ❤

[@paulacol2142]

Sending you blessings of peace ,light and Love ❤️, thinking of you , so sorry for your loss 🕯️

[@paulacol2142]

Sending you blessings of peace and love

[@deborahsmith5667]

I have absolutely loved Cat Stephens since the early 70's and still do today at 69 yrs. old!!!! Love his music!

[@jochenstruck9764]

Ein Lied, das anschaulich ausdrückt, was man fühlt, wenn man einen geliebten Menschen verloren hat. Unendliche Traurigkeit. 😢

[@marieeireandbreizh3900]

Ou simplement quand on est loin l'un de l'autre... J'aime beaucoup cette chanson. 👍

[@35itsracer]

My late wife used to love Cat Stevens/Yusuf's music. I miss her and will love her forever. When I pray to her, I sing this song. She liked my voice...

[@charliehanks446]

Sure She Smiling with Love from Above 💞 Love Real,Not Fade Away 224🎶🎸☮️

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Sweet, your late wife must love it.

[@thesimulation9651]

She was lucky to have you, may her memory be a blessing

[@simphonyaya982]

Assalamualaikum.. This song was introduced by my husband .. Really..this song is so peaceful.. Who did watch in 2020 ? 😀

[@alixojaxojaali215]

Wa alaykum us salaam.

[@amrnpictures5833]

Waalaikumussalam (peace be upon you)

[@brighteyezz1506]

I loved CAT STEVEN'S as a child. Reminds me of the LOVE OF MY MOTHER. SHALOM

[@monticae]

WaAlaikum asSalam wa Rahmatullah! 😊

[@cherieshetler9700]

Beautiful!!

[@mirsadpriganica9129]

There is something in his songs directly inspired from Heaven. And his voice, absolutely unique. Hearts are deeply touched by most of his songs.Tears fall down. You created for all generations and times. God bless You Yusuf for all you have done for humanity.

[@paulacol2142]

I believe he was singing to God all his inspiration coming from above , listen to the line in ' how can I tell you ' he says ' and still I kneel upon the floor ' Thank you cat / Yusuf you truly helped me in my journey I saw my daddy collapse I front of me aged six my daddy was 43 years old it happened in 1973 after he died I was horrificly abused traumatized torched , I've completed trauma therapy recently and my therapist told me I'm abuse free from humans for the first time at age 57 , I feel blessed and humbled to be here I'm learning to forgive .🕯️✨🌙

[@paulacol2142]

And ' how can I tell you ' Cat / Yusuf you've been a blessing in my life ,and I LOVE YOU ❤️

[@Dylan-w6r]

My fiancé passed away December last year and this song has hit me massively. Cat/yusif’s music has helped me so much. Thank you so very much yusif ❤️ we played how can I tell you and sad Lisa at her funeral.. thank you again yusif

[@hanneshuette]

❤🙏🏻

[@ellenbauer1470]

I play this song over and over......missing my Mother.😢❤😊

[@brankobelfranin8815]

She is in a better place. I lost my sister to suicide 20 years ago, and her son (my nephew to overdose) in 2019 I know they are somewhere far better than this world. I do miss them dearly.

[@jaredhutchings1220]

Bless you ❤

[@Dylan-w6r]

@@brankobelfranin8815it’s understandable im sorry for your loss 😢😢

[@robinwalmsley896]

The most beautiful love song ever written

[@theresafox2816]

I agree 💯percent with you 0:06 ❤

[@coleenthomas5322]

I can't think of right words to say about how much I love this song.

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

Each night and day I pray in hope that I might find you, because hearts can do no more.

[@robinberg3888]

The line that gets me every time.

[@codurisacrenumerice8888]

Same 💙

[@doogalloonni]

Very well said indeed.

[@dilceiaaparecidadearaujo6346]

Liiinda música!!!! Sou fã desse ícone!!!!

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

❤❤❤❤❤....Hope with my 56years for a touch of this....😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

[@dianabarahona2233]

Seeking divine love and imagining that love embodied in a woman. This is why the first time one falls in love, one feels the closest to the divine.

[@richardgreen9393]

Diana Barahona wow... very well put...the first time is so significant

[@rosariocanaval8424]

Yessssss

[@dee-tx5jd]

I'm seeing this song with 555093 views and I'm waiting for my divine lover 🤘🏻

[@johnpod]

Cat was as good as singing and songwriting gets. This could be the best love song ever; definitely in the top 5. And Alun Davies....what a perfect accompanist to Cat.

[@tonybianco7897]

Amazing and beautiful song.. I had this on a few weeks back and my beautiful lady came in and caught me in floods of tears. Hugging me and kissing me just broke me even more. Love you Anna 💘 x

[@lovehorses2669]

Cat Stevens, a poet, a musician and a singer. Pure talent.

[@claud1able]

His songs still touch my heart even after 51 years

[@charlescachia4645]

Love, like time Claudia, has no measure

[@kateblair2242]

Yes... Claudia... his music is so beautiful....the soundtrack to my life x

[@half-lifewife]

Hear, hear.

[@suzannesmith8320]

And mine at 72 years.Same age as Cat.

[@martie13]

After Vietnam how could it not? It was what we needed then but it continues to resonate. I was 29 when this song came out. (I'm 6 years older than him).

[@rcweber1953]

One of the most beautiful men ever to grace the earth.

[@paulineharris5701]

He is perfect

[@carriegreen8262]

Absolutely

[@colettedemaria1009]

It’s incredible for such a young man to write a song like this ! I would love to know in what circumstances he wrote it . This song seems to spring out of his heart litteraly

[@deepasanyal3989]

@@colettedemaria1009 who else but a young man could write such a love song?

[@evenstarundomiel2642]

Such a beautiful and deeply-felt and expressed song, I don't think there has been another singer who communicates his words and concepts so meaningfully as Yusuf. A God-given talent equal to no-one.

[@gafairbanks2434]

Check out Billy Falcon .💜

[@evenstarundomiel2642]

@@gafairbanks2434 Thank you

[@romanahmed6664]

I am 43 and I heard this song for the first time today. Strange that Ive never heard it on the radio, but I'm glad that I heard it today, as it makes me thank god for my beautiful wife, and the love I have for her. Absolutely beautiful song.

[@carollizc]

You're a little young to have heard on the radio. This was current in the early 70s.

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

Better late, than never. Check out his album “Tea for ,the Tillerman”. As a young woman, I wore this record out. At 71 yo, I listen to Yusuf & my youth flashes through my mind.

[@kathrynramsay5104]

wow thats nice to hear and that you appreciate your wife so much.

[@nunyobinezz]

Same, I'm 39 just heard it for the 1st time today.

[@josephluna3128]

Lani Hall also has a version of this song. Check it out..

[@bassventura8813]

Ultimate tear jerker if you have lost someone u love🥺😢 I think most of us here have...

[@paulacol2142]

😢❤️🕯️

[@ElaineThorne-w5e]

I totally agree😢

[@consumertester5665]

I remember when he was at the height of his musical fame, back in the seventies. I thought he was the coolest guy on the planet. This is one of the world’s great love songs.

[@hollydavis5498]

At 70 his music is still magnificent, passionate and full of love

[@margieguilfordwoman]

Cat worked with me at the first place I worked in Va.....nice guy and very quiet....BUT sweet as they come!

[@melissabartuccio1373]

I played this at my sister’s funeral. My dad used to sing your songs to us at night in lieu of reading. I still listen to them to this day. Love the storytelling of them ❤️

[@jsterling6805]

Beautiful and thoughtful message to your sister. She surely loved it.

[@carlamoura3235]

😢🙏 prayers

[@struthersboyz4990]

Listening to cat stevens is like getting the chance at the end of your life to speak to your first love....

[@monicapacke7082]

What truly wonderful definition ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MrYorickJenkins]

What a beautiful comment

[@Echomillcottage]

You were the person...the one. You were the singer that addressed my heart right up front..the second I heard your voice. It tied me to the love of my life, who I later married. All these beautiful words put to song...forever in our memories and hearts. I hope you know the impact you had on so many. You are the one.

[@karlstorm7224]

Old Cat Stevens songs evoke the good old days of my youth. I can't stop feeling nostalgic listening to them.

[@taprocks56]

A boyfriend that I loved wrote this song on paper for me after I was engaged... and not to him... I have never forgotten that bold action... still haunting me after 45 years..

[@taprocks56]

No🥲

[@heyandre1]

How brave.

[@missglitteryone]

Oh wow, that is so beautiful. Know that you were loved. I was once and l threw it away. Will never get over it. But we need to remember .... we were loved xxxx

[@fm6419]

not such great timing

[@cookiebee5991]

I walked away from someone who loved me a lot, 63 years ago....I still bad also.

[@richardstewart9974]

My wife of 46 years is out of town visiting our latest grandchild. I just sent this to her. 🩷❤️🧡💛💛🩶

[@MGDCrown559]

Such beauty in his words and music! Thanks Man you helped so many so much. Music heals the heart ache and smooths the roughness this world can bring. Thanks again, your gentle spirit is such a blessing.

[@h.nicolejorgensen2077]

I never get tired of hearing this song. So beautiful and sensitivity done.

[@Flix-d3j]

I am 70 and I had a dear friend back in the 1970s who introduced me to Cat Stevens and it dawned on me recently that he was gay and he just couldn't tell me that this song tells of how he felt towards me. Poor Michael, he as his father did, died young 41 I believe and this song always brings back lovely memories. He got me into motorcycles and we took off on a loooong ride to Northern NSW on our Yamaha 350 R5s.

[@keetahbrough]

He did tell you he loved you.. didn't he. You got the message. xo

[@yuvalmaoz6550]

The singer who was ahead of his time, sang about love in his unique and poetic way

[@carlamoura3235]

Yes❤

[@zackward1863]

Beautiful and sad it says it all I miss u

[@pocopico7409]

This is likely my favorite Cat Stevens song EVER! It was SO beautiful and he sang it so well. It brings back so many memories of my youth to hear this. I never thought this song got the attention it deserved. If I remember correctly, it never was a "hit" song or a song played in the top 40 or on radio. So a lot of people probably never heard this song unless they were a big Cat Stevens fan and bought the album. Even a lot of Cat Stevens fans likely missed out on some of his best songs, and that was because they probably didn't buy "Mona Bone Jakon". That album was as magical as Teaser and the Firecat and Tea for the Tillerman, but SO many totally missed out on it because it was one of his earliest albums before he made it really big. How he had such fine music at such a young age is truly incredible. He was truly gifted.

[@monicapacke7082]

What else could be said I wondet❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@sharonallison9922]

I JUST LOVE THE CAT.....STILL....❤🙏🏻🤍

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

I will love you forever Yusuf, and I can't think of right words to say ❤

[@samanthahuth4075]

I play this for my late husband...10 yrs you've been gone...l miss you and love you so much...you never get over loosing someone you love..especially when they're so young...sleep in peace....Xxxx

[@paulacol2142]

Im sending you blessings of peace,light and Love ..Love is everything ❤️🕯️

[@juliewinter2632]

This is my favourite Cat Stevens song it’s very deep and meaningful and sad but beautiful at the same time 💕

[@LindaPerry_337]

You let a person know that you love them by your actions. By planning and living a beautiful life with them. You put them first before others.

[@seaweedhero1707]

How can I tell you that I love you I love you But I can’t think of right words to say And I long to tell you that I’m always thinking of you I’m always thinking of you But my words just blow away Just blow away It always ends up to one thing, honey And I can’t think of right words to say Oh oh oh oh Wherever I am, girl, I’m always walking with you I’m always walking with you But I look and you’re not there And whoever I’m with, I’m always, always talking to you I’m always talking to you And I’m sad that you can’t hear Sad that you can’t hear It always ends up to one thing, honey When I look and you’re not there I need to know you, need to feel my arms around you Feel my arms around you Like a sea around a shore Each night and day, I pray in hope that I might find you In hope that I might find you Because heart’s can do no more It always ends up to one thing honey Still I kneel upon the floor How can I tell you that I love you I love you But I can’t think of right words to say I long to tell you that I’m always thinking of you I’m always thinking of you It always ends up to one thing honey And I can’t think of right words to say Oh oh oh oh oh oh

[@dieterleitner584]

Dear Cat Stevens,You touch my heart to tears.there is suffer,there is joy.we have to live both sides.

[@robynlynnellebaker3378]

Just...❤️ So beautiful (the man and his music)

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Robyn 👋

[@melaniemaben4526]

The ultimate love song. Don’t think another human could connect more. May be it’s a message from Spirit💫. Love Cat 🙏

[@2510katjo]

Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics. His music is very special, very unique and heartfelt.

[@MaggieSmith-lt3ev]

And beautiful man ♥️

[@southernman22]

Ever love a girl like that?

[@grisellpena4336]

This is one of the songs that I can listen to over and over and over...it makes me sad but feel!it touches my soul my heart thank you for this beautiful gift that saves my being reminding me of the simple things in this World full of pain and loss specially these days without music,love,empathy,sympathy w

[@catstevens1834]

Thanks dear I really appreciate the love and support from you

[@xzaros]

I sang this to my dad when I was 8 years old, he passed away recently I am 35 now. The words hunny I swapped for daddy and girl for dad

[@rmm1774]

The thing about a Cat Stevens ballad is that it keeps bouncing around in your brain for the rest of the day.

[@markanthonybartolo2902]

1 word: MASTERPIECE!!!!!! Such an underrated song

[@justthetruth4]

Laurie, Twenty years ago I said goodbye to you and several friends... nothing formal, we just drifted apart after an intense couple of years working to protect our food supply and promote organic farming. . I recently reached out to Mark and you, Laurie. Mark and I began talking irregularly, but you and I did not... I didn't try enough(?)... I was concerned my contact was unwelcome I love you Laurie, and found out you passed away recently, alone, in a medical rehab center... and I wasn't there for you. Cat's song now has a profoundly different meaning for me I sing "How Can I Tell You" for you, my lost love. I'm reliving all I can remember... I miss and love you sweetheart, but I am permanently saddened. "... I'm always walking with you. But I look and you're not there..." Michael

[@kristintaggart6706]

Just been wanting to tell people lately "I love you", and this song helps me do that

[@mannonmission1]

the fact that you want to tell people "I love you" makes you a very special person....I wish I knew you

[@GerdaBlock]

ich liebe Cat Stevans seit ich 14 Jahre alt bin . I ch bin jetzt 66..- Und egal welcher Religion oder was auch immer er zugetan ist, ich liebe seine Lyrics,..

[@NickeP86]

In my world, this is one of the best songs written ever!

[@caroletonks7977]

Incredibly beautiful song

[@AndyArnold-uz5yo]

This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battle with cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, life could be so unfair most times but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts

[@nancykelly9393]

What a beautiful man. Physically and spiritually. Even then he was writing songs of longing for Allah. Because this song is not about romance, it is about the deep longing for the Lord.

[@laurafulcher7890]

Not sure about that....

[@amritawhitman8112]

Wow I haven't heard this song in a very, very long time! I used to play it over and over again back then. I went to his concerts whenever he performed in NYC. Good times!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

do u read quran .

[@amritawhitman8112]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 I haven't read it yet.

[@cormacdavid7355]

@@amritawhitman8112 how are you doing today, hope you’re good??

[@samcopernicus]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 do u

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

@@samcopernicus .,yeap i do

[@jyostnaahmed5457]

Easily the most beautiful love song ever ❤️

[@esrakaya3057]

We all have felt this sensation at least one time in our life. Thanks for that you reflected our beatiful feelings.

[@pabloperez4063]

Me in may 1984, after school

[@esrakaya3057]

@@pabloperez4063 what happened then? Are you married with her?

[@diasehmai]

This is one of a handful of songs that melts me every time I hear it. I go to a deeply ruminative and emotional place. Thank you Cat.

[@nancykincaid2652]

Yes. Thank you Cat.

[@hcm444]

I agree. This song is special, but not very well known. I find it odd that not many people know this masterpiece.

[@Paris_london892]

Also reminds me of a man i know whom has been here for me as ive went through absolute hell for years and he stood up for me and came to me at the right time after i lost someone whom i loved so so much.that died.

[@ianferguson6804]

First love, sweet love, all consuming love. Love so hot and bright and doomed to burn out too soon. Never forgotten and longed for all life long.

[@mlnorris327]

My first bf and I started dating in 1971 and split in 1977 and every time I heard this song I cried.

[@Catstevens012]

Hi 👋 I'm Cat Stevens Thanks for your love and support.

[@elisarubi1484]

I dream of the day, someone feels this way about me. You give me infinite hope that there’s someone for me

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

This is such a beautiful song for all of us who have wallowed in unrequited love. Cat expresses the pain very believably. It makes me want to cry each time I listen.

[@kthstefani]

I know what you're saying so well.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

@@kthstefani My song "Heart Walk" is along the same lines. Check it out on KZbin and let me know what you think. It is autobiographical.

[@kthstefani]

@@gwynenglishnielsen8596 Thanks I will do that.

[@tomasstride9590]

Like so many others I experienced this song for the first time in the seventies when I was still a young man. It deeply spoke to me of the pain of unrequited love. Of course in those days I did not know that this was to be the only love I would ever experience.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I am sorry that your first love was your truest and perhaps only. But at least you did experience it. My music on KZbin reflects a recent break-up with a man who I thought was my soulmate but turned out to be someone else. We were together for nearly 25 years. But at least I got two good songs out of it! We always have to count our blessings.

[@AmericanVanGogh]

I can think of no finer and lovelier ballad written before or since...❤