Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Moonshadow (Live, 1971)

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[@chivonfortney1656]

This musician and his songs like this remind me of my momma who is sick right now. I'm going through a hard time. Please send positive vibes to my mom if u see this. 💔

[@Bimallove]

Hugs for you and prayers for your mom.

[@robcam001]

Positive vibes man 😊🥲

[@melissam325]

🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@SuperMCFIVE]

Sending love your way to you and your mother and a wish for good health and peace ❤🤗

[@binkydonna]

How is your Mama now?

[@user-ee8hi9kc8k]

I love the true hearted man cat u the best

[@mitchrope]

Definitely adding this song to my tailgating playlist for the Great American Eclipse of 2024.

[@caseyhansen4567]

Check out Carly Simon song your so vain . nova scocia to see the total eclipse of the sun

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

Why that song ​@@caseyhansen4567

[@goofe.washington953]

1971 - Freshman in college, coming of age, first real love, first sense of social awareness…and this music. It runs deep.

[@TnseWlms]

Thumbs up if you ever listened to or sang this song during an eclipse.

[@sylviajones6287]

lol!!! Listening to it right now

[@russelljackman1413]

YES!!! Right here, right now!

[@timk3539]

What else? Soundgarten "Black Hole Sun", Black Sabbath "Hole in the Sky", ...?

[@paulconvery680]

​@@timk3539 Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

[@TrailofRuin]

Too sad as I took my lil' puppy outside for an unforgettable walk.

[@bweaver760]

I miss the musicians who really could play their music with pure passion!

[@TCHorwood-xq7mw]

There're still plenty around, the problem is finding them among all the others.

[@sem1precious]

Joining the 2024 eclipse Playlist party☀️ 🌑🌙

[@richardtitzmann3217]

Yuppers may 30th 2024❤

[@alwaysblessed2629]

I was blessed to see Cat at the Forum on his Majik tour, 1976; I believe. I am now 70 years old and my memory fades, so I don’t quite remember the playlist. I do, however, remember what a great concert it was. Thank you Cat for all the great music. ❤️

[@jenamorris8608]

Still one of my favorites. I am sending it to my granddaughter who is learning guitar I hope she will learn this song for me.

[@SpellboundWolf]

If I ever lose my eyes, if my colors all run dry... Yes if I ever lose my eyes, I won't have to cry no more.

[@terryashton3541]

This guy is absolutely timeless, his voice has such a sweet and melodious sound and with his vibrato in the mix no wonder he has such a unique voice.

[@laurahess3417]

I came here on eclipse day! 😊

[@daverowswell909]

Sitting here in Medina, N.Y. waiting to see the eclipse and listening to Moon Shadow with my Grandbabies Talia and Vivi life goes on...

[@user-ho5mm8gn8h]

I still get chills and tear up after decades of listening to this Majestical Man...🎶🕊️💜

[@paulbanas5802]

One of the absolute best singers of our generation!!

[@sylviekins]

I totally agree- his work, His voice, what a blessing.

[@contactgabriella7094]

THE MUST, THE FIRST the moste fabulous musician

[@twiggy1253]

Any generation

[@mariaorourke5236]

A musician, poet and philosopher. A gift to us all.

[@jerrygreenhouse3097]

Great

[@millysue6226]

Wow I miss the music, when music was special and spiritual and artistic, you were one of the greats Cat ❤️

[@alexknox1596]

Now we have beiber and Taylor Swift.

[@kblake777]

There are still wonderful and spiritual artists, they're just not mainstream.

[@anitalove6003]

Was that man Beautiful or What!?

[@ewokwarrior2656]

He still is great and still singing. See his tiny desk video

[@kipphawley4514]

Well nowadays you can't able to hear any more groups or these types of Folks musician like him at all. So that nowadays have to rely on listening to theses classic tunes.

[@helenamos662]

Still sounds like yesterday

[@richardtitzmann3217]

And yet, so far in the past❤🤗

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Oh how I spent my teenage years swooning over this man ... along with Mr Bolan , Mr Dylan & Mr Gilmore & Donovan ..... I still do n I'm a Grandma now ! 😂😂😂

[@tessaburkhamer3856]

Mr.Bolon? Tommy Bolin?

[@mimimiraj7351]

You made me smile with Donovan..wow..memory lane

[@sugarmuffin319]

I'll be playing this during the 94.5 % of totality that I'll be getting in Massachusetts during the solar eclipse❤😊 🌝🌒🌚🌘🌝

[@sem1precious]

Me too ❤

[@dianeprigge595]

I sang this song to comfort myself while being held captive against my will.

[@0RiCeBuBbLeZ0]

Please elaborate?

[@tanyacable7190]

That is the most heartbreaking sentence I have ever read in my life 💔😥

[@mariaorourke5236]

Well it sounds like you lived to tell the tale. I hope things are better for you now. Music is a great comforter.

[@katk1958]

I kinda wondered why this lovely, whimsical song lingered in my mind for decades. Sadly, it foreshadowed my life. I was quite affected by an incurable neuromuscular disease by my 40's, and had to go on SSDI about 5 years later, leaving my beloved paralegal career. I now change the lyrics to "don't GET to work no more." Working is a *huge* privilege! Now, at 64, I'm homebound, practically bedridden. I am not surrendered to this horrendous physical state. I refuse to give up! My medical intervention has been severely lacking except for one loyal neurologist and my dear primary care provider NP. Their hands are tied by insurance though in what they can do for me. 😔 I try to remember not to moan or cry about my situation -- that only makes me feel worse. I must stay positive so as to not lose the little strength I have left. I do believe the moonshadow, the light, God Himself, follows me, keeps me, and even guides me when I'm still enough to listen to Him. Then... I hopefully, heed His instruction. ❤

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

Looking at the moon was never the same after I heard this beautiful song in 1971, somehow it seemed to glow brighter . 💖🌙

[@divyanshuprety]

Woah!!!

[@sylviahoyer-kupfer935]

He looks beautifuil

[@julieskec4307]

That's gorgeous

[@fob1xxl]

A very "special" time of music. This song rings back a very specific time of my youth. I was 25. It was the perfect expression for what I was feeling. Still young, still inexperienced, still naive, still looking for love. ✌️

[@effiemooney8477]

He opened my eyes in early 70's to a whole new world, bless you Yusif, my love always.

[@kristlepickles]

This reminds me of my mom, who passed unexpectedly in March. When I was growing up, this is a song she played a lot, the entirety of Tea for the Tillerman, really. I miss her. ❤

[@Beachbum471]

This makes me so sad… to realize that I am so old and it just seems like yesterday 😂

[@lesliesterling826]

I think this song is on Teaser and the Firecat Both albums are wonderful though Wishing you happy memories of your mom

[@Mina_Meow]

now I know why I felt like Moonlight Shadow sounded better in my childhood, it was actually Moonshadow.. beautiful song

[@elizabethbrunen3645]

Love this guy's music...LOVE IT

[@tanyacable7190]

My mom lost both of her legs and never once complained. "And if I ever loose my legs, I won't moan and I won't beg" I have that line tattooed on my forearm to remind me that you can handle anything life throws at you

[@sylviekins]

❤️

[@igorivanov299]

Inspirational

[@sylviekins]

Your Mom sounds like a very inspirational lady, bless her❤️

[@Norr992]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethyoung169]

Your mom is truly a hero! Love to you and your family!

[@0528Leetho]

I was going through tough time after though time, and my older friend at work told me to cry to feel better and then showed me this song. Changed my life

[@fantacer]

You got a good friend

[@Snowcrash777]

I was born when this song was released by Yusuf (Formerly Cat Stevens). My Mom was a Hippie and would play this song for my Sister and I when we were very young. As I grew older and more mature I started to understand this song and it's wonderful message that will always be true. No single part of you constitutes you and no matter what adversity you face there is always a flip side. So if you need me I'll be "leaping and hoping on a moon shadow". Peace!

[@squishmallowfan025]

Remember my parents listening to this in the early/mid 70s and even as a kid being impressed by him. It sounds so simple and it really isn't!

[@beachdreamer8552]

Reminds me of my mom and childhood 🩷

[@jonasslim]

Stephen Colbert has this regular bit where he asks celebrities questions and one of the questions is, "If you can only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?" My answer would be this song.

[@SiiriCressey]

As a hippie kid, this was one of my absolute favorite songs. It still is. There's something about the imagery of total freedom + dancing under the moon which appeals to my wild self.

[@goofe.washington953]

You’re not alone.

[@SiiriCressey]

@@goofe.washington953 You too?

[@doloresrambo7083]

me also@@SiiriCressey

[@christopherrussell2611]

Cat Steven’s was 17 /18 years old when he wrote these lyrics (I think this was the copy relative at the time). Conjures up a great picture of the young Cat. Absolutely adore this track, JaneR

[@krisg3984]

A man on a journey through life. An artist, a seeker and a calling. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@johnnycash6681]

I just lost my dad an he would sing this to me as a lullaby an it will always remind me of himan how he taught me to always stay optimistic

[@MsKakipi]

I could not love this man’s music any more than I do. Helped to shape my life. ❤

[@mariaorourke5236]

Mine too

[@NatalyaYa-bz4nf]

I'm being followed by a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow Leaping and hopping on a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow And if I ever lost my hands Lose my plough, lose my land Oh, if I ever lose my hands, oh if I won't have to work no more And if I ever lose my eyes If my colors all run dry Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh if I won't have to cry no more I'm being followed by a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow Leaping and hopping on a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow And if I ever lose my legs I won't moan and I won't beg Yeah, if I ever lose my legs, oh if I won't have to walk no more And if I ever lose my mouth All my teeth, north and south Yeah, if I ever lose my mouth, oh if I won't have to talk Did it take long to find me I asked the faithful light Did it take long to find me And are you going to stay the night I'm being followed by a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow Leaping and hopping on a moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow Moon shadow, moon shadow

[@rafaelvalseca551]

O don't have words. Many times yo be wirh children of free...

[@robertdennis3892]

Listened to this cool song during both total eclipses of 2017 in Nebraska, and 2024 in southern Missouri.

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

This song reminds me of my Mam dragging me from the radio to sit and eat ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@debbiiletchworth3920]

One of my dad's favorite guessing game songs!!! LOL 😅

[@jimwilson7397]

my father used to play this song for me when i was little. Its the only fond memory i have of him.

[@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw]

Still love Cat Stevens. 💕 ~. 1953. 0:06 🎶🍃🌸🍃🎶

[@Pam-bx2mm]

I was little when my sister and I sang this song together. Good memories

[@cheshirebowman4465]

The greatest song writer ever

[@renaephenix]

I was born in 1977 he is one if the most beautiful singers and my favorite I Ben listening too him since I was 10 and lived him then and I love him now and always! And I just wanna tell all of you I love you all.we all need too live eachother.

[@weinerexplosion]

You said it better than me....lots of love for everyone

[@Steveoqotsa]

What a legend,I’ve loved this song all my life & he’s still kicking ass At Glastonbury

[@Time2ski27]

Our educators allowed us to listen to music in grade school. I Love you Cat Stevens.

[@zebravo2842]

Great composer and musician, for me he will always be CAT STEVENS. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@user-gb6re9eg3i]

JUST GOT CHILLS WATCHING THIS!!!

[@sunnyvibes8528]

I stayed until the end!

[@juliewilson4847]

I sing this song at least once a week. It is very spiritual and childlike. Appreciate you. ❤️ 🌙

[@xzysyndrome]

This song to me is dark...and the most beautiful light cast. I have been singing this to my Son as a lullaby since he came home from the Hospital. He is twelve now...starting to do his own thing...but if I sit down with my guitar and play this...he becomes quiet...and eventually stops by for a hug.

[@cheshirebowman4465]

The Greatest song writer Britain ever had or will have. Beautiful music.

[@PeterDoornbos1981]

This song got me through such a dark period, I mean really dark like ending it all, but this song is like "No matter how dark it gets, it can always be worse but there's always light" and there are many songs like this, Thank you so much Cat / Yusuf (you actually kept me alive)

[@clandau1618]

Thank God and Cat/Yusuf you're still with us !!

[@PeterDoornbos1981]

@@clandau1618 thanks! I wanted to hang myself but then you listen to Moonshadow and then you realise it would just make no sense. So thanks Cat / Yussuf in some way you saved my life

[@timpurcell8028]

Stay strong brother. 🙏🏼

[@Glen-ft8ch]

What a great song !!! We need more Cat Stevens in this world !!!

[@TheLadrowski]

I was born in 1971. Beautiful artist and song

[@minaly21]

Yes, I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Leapin' and hoppin' on a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow And if I ever lose my hands Lose my plow, lose my land Oh, if I ever lose my hands Oh if, I won't have to work no more And if I ever lose my eyes If my colors all run dry Yes, if I ever lose my eyes Oh if, I won't have to cry no more Yes, I am bein' followed by a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Leapin' and hoppin' on a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow And if I ever lose my legs I won't moan, and I won't beg Oh, if I ever lose my legs Oh if, I won't have to walk no more And if I ever lose my mouth All my teeth, north and south Yes, if I ever lose my mouth Oh if, I won't have to talk Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light Oh, did it take long to find me? And are you gonna stay the night? I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Leapin' and hoppin' on a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow

[@hasansonmez7644]

The Faithful Light must be capitalized.

[@kriscammaer3403]

1971, the year I fell in love with Cat’s songs. These live performances are so cool!

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

This song was featured in the Netflix series This Is Us. There are so many great songs on the soundtrack from that magical music era.

[@hibaalqadasi5563]

God bless you Mr Stevens. You did the right thing by returning to perform. This is your da'waa...This is your calling. Peace.

[@user-uj9cc5ch5p]

I sing this song every full Moon. Mr. X

[@kimbarnett619]

So handsome

[@Jahlive69]

This song never gets old ❤️

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Is that a beer next to your stool cat ?? 😂 LOVE YOUR SONGS ❤ A PART OF MY CHILDHOOD. THANK YOU 🙏🇺🇸

[@martincowley6500]

Genius. Beautiful voice!! Great lyrics. Yusuf or cat. I don't care what you call yourself. You are a musical genius!!👍💪

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

I remember this coming out on the radio in the 1970s

[@TheSouthIsHot]

Let go of your attachments and you will find peace no matter your situation.

[@readyreckoner1592]

Cat Stevens' music is glorious and invaluable.

[@christophernicholls6067]

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens’ music is very healing for my anxiety and my canary loves his music too.

[@thegreenbird795]

anyone that insults Cats conversion to Islam loses all respect from me...

[@christophernicholls6067]

Me too - I don’t understand why anyone would have an issue with him converting to Islam anyway? It is his life and belief.

[@mariaorourke5236]

​​​​​​​@@christophernicholls6067I have worked in communities that have many Muslim families. I have generally found people to be kind and decent, hard working, and loving and family oriented, though nothing is perfect, and every barrel (of all shapes and sizes) has its rotten apples. I think it pays to be interested in one another and to value and be curious about difference, to reach out to each other. We have more that unites us than divides.

[@stankeen3647]

I've shared it everywhere

[@jeanblagden8793]

Cat Stevens/ Yusuf my life without his music cannot comprehend Love this song xx❤🐈💯

[@lowelllarsen5947]

50 years now it’s 2021 👏

[@danielhkhk7283]

The bridge that leads into the chorus is a masterpiece.

[@lancerx1759]

LEGEND!!! Peace be upon him

[@johnkeller574]

who's Yusef? He sounds like crap.

[@ajrockclub614]

🙏🏻💜

[@reidytodrone3876]

1971 that brings back some memories. Another superb song a classic

[@dankaradave]

This is old. This is good.

[@kimward5746]

A truly magical song

[@jeremyellismusic]

We used this song as bedtime music for our son for years, along with Morning Has Broken and Peter, Paul and Mary's Puff the Magic Dragon. Worked every time.

[@lucid_duct4209]

this is my dads song too .an me too 🙏💓 rest in peace all dads an moms

[@Navillus02]

I loved his voice and all of his songs. Listening to Cat Stevens was a big part of my younger years.

[@bubbybearist]

me too

[@NurAini-pn6bh]

His very handsome, and still

[@jessykaallany2661]

Excellent performance of a lovely song :-) Excellent performance of a lovely song :-) His very handsome, and still

[@sharonborley5408]

Dearest Yusuf can i take one moment to say thankyou for the enormity of the lessons you have taught me through your truth telling and the fact that when we feel weak wer're actually strong.. you are and will continue to be extraordinary indeed .. but thats through my eyes more importantly my soul ..There are so many beautiful pieces but my fav is I love My Dog... Because dogs are absolutely unconditionally loving and trustworthy..Sharon in australia . Take care and your family in this difficult time 😊

[@robertriefer9312]

Peace ✌

[@im_saved_by_grace]

I was 6 years old when I first heard cat Stevens LOVE HIM I'm 57 STILL LOVE HIM 💯

[@bronwynbaptista]

I remember the first time I herd this song , I must of been about 6 or 7 and it was an artist covering it live and I instantly fell in love with the song and made my parents play the song non it's the very first song I remember liking it's like I had an emotional connection to the song then already

[@dangerpowers4582]

This is one of the first songs I can recall hearing. I will always think of road trips with my grandparents when I listen to this song.

[@unknown24242424]

Such a great, peaceful song. By a great, peaceful artist.

[@dutchmanokelley2987]

The Car..He's back. Yesuf is back..

[@mariaorourke5236]

And what a blessing.

[@Finley67]

I have always liked that song.

[@Finley67]

Are Sami yusuf and cat Stevens related. Any one have that answer?

[@esrakaya3057]

@@Finley67 no, they're not

[@Finley67]

@@esrakaya3057 Thank you very much for letting me know. I was just googling it. Very Much appreciated. They are both wonderful singers.

[@paedu1989]

Totally Wonderfull... Classic Cat 🐈 1971, the year I fell in love with Cat’s songs. These live performances are so cool!

[@petergall8163]

Oh my God I love this music

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

I am 46 and never heard cat stevens sing . What a lovely song, is it meant to be sad cause I feel like crying now

[@mariaorourke5236]

I never saw/heard it as sad. I do think it reflected a young man becoming aware of and rehearsing what life might throw at him and how he would deal with that gracefully and stoically because there is always the beautiful and elusive moon shadow which transcends misfortune by lending us imagination and courage.

[@staceyboomboom8031]

It's literally the optimism anthem

[@jodiestonehill9318]

And we make do . Life carries on .

[@andrewsteinberg7728]

Cat is one lyrical genius

[@markwakely1498]

Mr Sir Yusuf/Cat Stevens, to me this and Morning has Broken are songs of my youth, looking forward to watching you at Glastonbury sir.

[@standforhumanitariancauses4756]

Amazing, beautiful lyrics, great voice and stellar performance. Cat Stevens is one of the best. I hope he's happy where ever he is today.

[@virginia7890]

Wow! 😍 😊