Yusuf/Cat Stevens: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@georgeedwards]

Skipped it

[@writereducator]

National Marxist Radio.

[@patrickcooper4362]

@@georgeedwardsdon’t blame ya

[@rpilarsk3]

@@writereducator you are neither a writer nor an educator. if you’re either, i wish you have no audience or classroom. i bet you jack it to fox news though 🤷

[@karenlovestosmile]

My father has dementia, but he knows every word to Father and Son, a song that has only grown in meaning to me over the years.

[@seanmolenkamp4034]

This is lovely!

[@helenkelly4355]

father and son is one of best songs ever written in my opinion.

[@laniebug7265]

So sorry for you and your dad. My 91 yo mom lives with me and has dementia. While she loved the music of her children’s time it’s Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and that era that she knows every word. Music soothes our soul and our minds as they slowly depart. My heart breaks at every lost memory.

[@Maliceah]

That opening speech by Bob Boilen was so moving, coming from a genuine place. Thank you for being so open.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I thought it was unnecessary and self indulgent.

[@jojobar5877]

@@Neil-Aspinall you sound fun

[@Neil-Aspinall]

@@jojobar5877 Joey I am fun indeed!

[@darcy-yo]

@@Neil-Aspinall I agree, actually, and Yusuf/Cat didn't seem in the mood to hear an anecdote--though I feel like Boilen deserves a bit of license for producing such a great series.

[@desrochesf]

@@Neil-Aspinall I thought your comment was unnecessary and self-indulgent.

[@mholtebeck]

"Father and Son" is such a beautiful song. When I first heard it, I heard as the son. Now- at a much older age, I hear it from the perspective of the father.

[@wyganter]

Mark Holtebeck Never heard that sing until today. It was okay, but wish he’d played “Wild World”.

[@montvm]

Same here. First heard it when I was in my very early 20's, as a Son.....And now i have a 10 year old Son so i too have heard it from both perspectives

[@timinla64]

I’ve always thought that was the intended irony of the song..

[@Seasherm]

I sang it for my father in 1973.

[@josephgrumet]

Mark Holtebeck Word up!!! My God so true friend.... me too, me too....

[@smanbh]

“It’s hard but it’s harder to ignore it.” So perfectly phrased for so many moments of our lives.

[@budsurtees4224]

After 5 decades, Cat Stevens is still a beautiful voice and his music is still precious. One of the best.

[@CherylPerson-pi5lq]

NOPE ..he is a sick fascist

[@740andrew]

listening to him sing is like getting a hug and someone saying, "Don't worry so much, it will all be okay". I could use more of that

[@emilygraham6196]

I was thinking the same thing like I just got a hug from Cat Stevens

[@danielvmelim.studio]

beautiful

[@holliroll8789]

Hearing First Cut like this is the hug I needed all year

[@holliroll8789]

Trying to believe that. This will remind me.

[@julianwaugh968]

I am sending you a hug ! And if you don't mind kissing frogs ......

[@dumpsterfaerie]

My dad passed away in 2008, but his soul lives on through those old cassettes I have of Cat Stevens and other bands like CCR and Bad Company. He bought them at a flee market in the 80's for 50 cents a piece, but they're by far my most significant material belongings. When I hear this familiar voice, I feel the greatest sense of nostalgia. All the memories of my dad and I lying in his bed listening to "Wild World","Moonshadow","Peace Train","Father and Son" ..All of those songs hold a very special place in my heart.

[@racer774]

+HeyyyCarriAnn12 - Touching story. Many songs remind me of my parents whom have both passed. As long as your memories and reminiscing are of happy times, just remember that your dad would never want you to be sad. His light lives on within you and I'm sure you carry it quite well. Just think how lucky you are for having such a loving, cool father.

[@JamesMiles619]

+HeyyyCarriAnn12 I enjoyed reading your story about your Dad. Thanks for sharing... Be well CarriAnn

[@mbookwalter700]

+HeyyyCarriAnn12 Same here. My dad passed away in 2010. I remember growing up listening to Cat Stevens and My dad singing along. His songs, style, and voice will always be special to me, too.

[@carnerotron]

+HeyyyCarriAnn12 These songs make me remmember our car trips from Lima to the north of Peru, 8 to 10hrs driving in the 80's, with a box of cassettes of CCR and Cat Stevens, my dad drove and I was very young.

[@tiberio135]

Hello, sorry for your loss. Your dad must have been around my age, he had great taste in music. Cat Stevens is absolutely one of the most talented author/singers of our time. It's unbelievable that he is considered """a danger to the national security of the u.s,""""

[@JackyRogue]

Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam story: I used to work for a Backline hire/Rehearsal studio in London. Yusuf was in for a fair bit during a summer a few years back possibly round about the year of the video. The summer was peak season for us. Finishing late one evening I left work after hearing him rehearsing his songs for the most part of an entire day throughout the building, many of which mean a great deal to me and very early on in my musical journey inspired me deeply. During my usual 10min walk from the studio to Bermondsey tube station, walking just ahead of me was Yusuf and who I think was his son taking the same route, I walked the entire time wanting to shake the man's hand and tell him how much his music meant to me and how much I admire him as an artist, but I didn't say a word. I still regret that to this day. So I must say watching Bob speak with Cat at the start of this video gave me some kind of vicarious relief that I never got to experience myself!

[@brahmburgers]

I'm 72, and have also experienced moments when I'm near someone famous who I admire, but being (a combination of) shy and not wanting to blurt into their lives (which has probably happened numerous times prior). .... instead hold back, For me, it's happened with Albert King, Linda Ronstadt, Donovan, Mick Fleetwood, Ray Davies.

[@elvissoto4661]

My father passed away from COVID in April, he was 57, those weeks were the worst weeks of my life, this song makes me tear, but it helps, RIP Dad 😔

[@kentbrandmeyer2104]

We have never met but please accept my condolences on your loss. The power of music as a means to remember and honor who we love and bring us all together is undeniable

[@conallxd2257]

im sorry for your loss, i lost my father in 2018 he was 49 himself. please honor your father in any way possible, even if this just means being happy and embracing life, thats what they would have wanted. Rest in peace

[@chloescat]

I'm sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.

[@julianwaugh968]

My dear fellow human, welcome to our club. I know the anguish you must feel, my father died and he was the world's #1 dad !( Seinfeld episode) If this is your first experience of death ,then get help , I have had 4 of my family die and quite frankly you come to terms with it. Remember them well, send out good vibes to the stars and the children of stardust. He will come back to you when you think of him. You dont have to build the Taj Mahal to honor him ,just be excellent to yourself and others

[@elvissoto4661]

@@julianwaugh968 thanks that’s the best reply I ever got

[@萩原順子-l6c]

Father and sun song taught me how to speak English. I used to write down the lyrics on my note book hundreds of times till I could memorize them completely.

[@julianwaugh968]

Well done! I hope you are doing well with your English You showed great initiative Just remember not every one speaks poetry .

[@AdFunk]

Seeing as you're learning English I thought you might appreciate me pointing out that it is "Father & Son". A father gives his son life. The sun gives us all life.

[@Dabberz1]

@@AdFunk 🙃🤘

[@DCLocal84]

That's such a cool story. Thank you for sharing.

[@marcdumont2275]

Hahaha that's amazing

[@elsagreen1476]

My father taught me 'Father and son' when I was a teenager. I'm his daughter, but the story that song tells is universal. Yusuf's voice doesn't sound a day older than in 1971.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

I am right with you! He played it again for me on record a few days before he died at 52, 15 years ago. Even at 26 I knew how heavy this song is. Our Dads are everything. :)

[@fredgien]

@@OfficialMyxomatosis I totally agree!

[@lorettarodman9117]

Fun observation, in the music video for father and son it’s a man that looks like a grandpa and his granddaughter. I always thought this was weird but then I thought: this song is universal, so it sings father and son but shows father and daughter or some variation.

[@azmike3572]

Anyone else teary-eyed listening to this song?

[@mausgrau]

his voice did not change a bit you are right - goosebumps for me since 30+ years

[@liamg1618]

Cat Stevens in his prime was the greatest singer songwriter and guitarist in the history of popular music in my opinion. His voice was also stunningly pure. The fact that he wrote Here Comes my Baby in 1967 is still hard to fathom, he was only 17. Of the great songwriters I put him right at the top with Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, etc.

[@mmennonno]

He still looks fantastic and his voice is incredible.

[@dubenstein6347]

Mike Mennonno he does and yes that iconic voice is right there

[@mercybuckets8268]

Takes care of himself. Everyone should. :-D

[@blackmore4]

I think his capacity for hypocrisy, particularly regarding his religious fundamentalism, is way more incredible.

[@humphreyblogut672]

@@blackmore4 Far less so than your stupidity.

[@pfzt]

@@blackmore4 would you say the same thing if he was christian? think long and hard about your answer.

[@nickandrews3834]

Not ashamed to say that brought a tear to my eye. What a beautiful soul. xx

[@andreacarvajalespinoza8300]

1:11 I was raised in Babylon 4:33 The first cut is the deepest 7:45 Doors 10:40 Father and son

[@catherinecheek7990]

He's now seventy years old, and still has that voice, pure raw talent. Thank you, Yusuf, for years of memories.

[@Arnold_X3]

0:40 what a heartfelt moment. He finally got the opportunity to tell his idol how much his art meant to him.

[@lindahart5413]

So many memories in these songs...I am 72 now, but these songs were monumental in my twenties and early thirties. Thanks NPR

[@pamjarvis4805]

i saw him live in 1969, very small,intimate underground club, and he has never left my heart

[@dstldthrlrmov-.-3256]

Bran Evans dude shut up, that’s a minuscule part of Islam and definitely not the reason people choose to convert. no way in hell that’s the sole reason someone would change their faith to it, and in the muslim community that’s practically seen in a joking light because no one cares for that. These people are here to enjoy Cat Stevens, not debate about Islamic customs

[@cippyjournals]

@how sad of a life you must have :( hope it gets better for you, you can only go up from where you're at

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

@ You know muslims are just as prone to ignoring the shitty parts of their book as christians, right?

[@biggiebaby3541]

@ Soft headed, inconsistent, hypocritical liberals, don't sweat it.

[@terrykelley9404]

Cat Stevens. Beautiful man and music. Thank you what a blessing you are. Father and son is such a touching song. It always makes me cry. I think why am I crying. Its touching. No matter when Ive heard it. God bless you.

[@agathalee3432]

I wrote in my journal this morning that I feared my heart was becoming numb during this pandemic, from seeing massive suffering and violence on screen day after day. Then this video just popped up on my screen. My heart is not numb, just afraid to feel and process, for I could not stop weeping when I heard him sing Father and Son. Someone once said, "You never know what's going to trigger the grief. It might be a song, a picture, a street intersection, the smell of a cup of coffee. It can be just about anything...and the wave comes crashing." It was a song for me. Thanks up popping up on my screen.

[@Andrew-qk7ri]

I've never related to a comment more... thank you for sharing, that was beautifully said!

[@kailianamcdonald7439]

Things will get better, love always remains, as fear passes away. I know how hard it is to lose loved ones and I've felt those same emotions. I understand now that death is tragic yet beautiful as I know the soul continues on and on.

[@evelynmousseau611]

How do you express to Yusuf ... the millions and millions of listeners that are so very deeply touched to hear his beautiful expression of life and how very grateful to U-tube that we have video and in 2023 can relive and revitalize our future ... This beautiful, beautiful man, this creature that was gifted to our Universe .... from the Universal Stars for we humans on earth ...... so grateful that Sir Yusuf has given me back my Youth and to be once again enhanced by this Prophet of knowledge and to be able to convey his soul for the betterment of this place we can Earth ....

[@margaritaleon2502]

I hardly talk to my dad. Our relationship is stranded and beyond repair. One thing he did give me was a box of LP records that i played and danced as a teen while he was on "business trips". One LP was "Tea for the Tillerman" and father and son was the first English song i learned from beginning to end. I don't have a lot of my dad right now, but i sure have Father and Son. Thank you! 🇪🇨

[@honkifyoulikeit]

I survived my youth listening to cat. He simplified those confusing years into small really relatable thoughts. This pulled me back 35 years when I hoped for the family and peace I have today. What a legend

[@robertmizek3315]

One of the most genuine and recognizable voices in contemporary music ever.

[@jessicad2999]

Can't believe I missed this concert! So easy to get wrapped up in life and your career and miss that your hero dropped by Tiny Desk 5years ago!

[@ruuddekoff1090]

It took me by surprise too, but what a beautiful surprise...

[@kennyj43]

I discovered Cat Stevens' music when I was in my early teens and I've been a fan ever since. I still love his music. Everyone comes to God in their own way and in their own time. His music has always been spiritual, uplifting and beautiful. It still is.

[@jan2bratt]

I love the way Bob Boilen seems so awestruck and admiring of Yusuf. Thanks for having him come to the tiny desk concert! Very much enjoyed seeing and listening to these new songs and old ones.

[@IndyRickHikes]

jan2bratt j

[@trav-c137]

@ only the radical jihadi believe that. there are many different types of Islamic versions of the religion. try to educate yourself a little on the things you speak or write about.

[@_yak]

@ a radical is unable to enjoy the simple beauty in front of their eyes and ears. Their ideology screams so loud that they can't simply listen and see. Go back and watch this video, really listen. Then read the comments you chose to leave, and ask who is the real radical.

[@humphreyblogut672]

@ Try not being a moron sometime. It's not that hard.

[@danaelona4081]

@@_yak bob couldve just listened instead of making it political. U know its true

[@CentraljocK]

NPR Tiny desk concerts are always amazing but I cant believe i was lucky enough to find this Diamond in the gold. Thank you Yusuf and NPR what a glorious day!

[@ankapleune]

Father and son. Still beautifully sung. Thank you Cat Stevens/Yusuf

[@ElizabethAyoub]

He was not a singer or songwriter, but a prophet of song and highest form of poetry. I'm formed because of him and S&G. Bless them all. Music like that is foreign to the current radio waves.

[@jaybats7865]

In November of 1972 I was 19 years old and had just moved to Miami Florida from Maryland. I went to see Cat Stevens perform at the Miami Beach Auditorium which had previously been the home of the Jackie Gleason Show. Cat Stevens was performing on stage that night with a full orchestra behind him. I was thoroughly blown away by his performance. His talent and stage presence was something I will never forget. I have been to dozens of concerts in the decades since then but none have touched my soul as deep as that night in Miami Beach. Thank you Cat

[@margarethughes3763]

My ex fiance and I loved Cat Stevens we listened to his music in the 70, he broke my heart, and I never got over it, The first cut is the deepest. Moonshadow, a new door opened for me recently in love.

[@TheOriginalMrBadaBing]

His voice is timeless.

[@cym247]

Impossible to forget you Yusuf Cat Stevens...his place in the best corner of the hearts...Thank you so much for this tiny concert...

[@ehughes1134]

My son and I had a falling out he hasnt spoke to me in over a year. I miss him. His siblings miss him. This song makes me cry but its cleansing. I send it to him. No response.

[@OriginalMangereBoy71]

Invite him home for a Sunday family lunch or dinner.. Just keep trying bro.🤙🏾

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Send him your love from the heart. Send him the best wishes from the heart. See in you mind things going well for him. Then leave it alone. Surrender it to God. Let go, let God. Meanwhile find any thoughts that make you happy. Never think sad thoughts about your son, instead fill yourself with good feelings about anything that makes you happy. Then just go about your like. When you feel good you attract good feeling experiences and it doesn't have to be about the issue you are struggling with because you can't feel bad and attract good. Find any reason to feel good like pet the cat or walk in the park or watch comedies.

[@fajriarmansya5541]

I’m really sorry to hear that. I wish you and your son will talk again anytime soon.

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

Parents are huge in a child's life. Your son may need to re-fashion how he sees you in his own mind. Hopefully, it's of importance that he reconnects.

[@makaikitchel1803]

Put the Chevy to the levy and make it work. Godspeed.

[@robertironside290]

HIs best songs are like personal prayers that translate beyond any dogma. Prayers of possibility, hope, peace... Wonderful gift to humanity as a whole is Yusuf the Catman! :-) Bless his heart!

[@wendyknoxleet]

Robert Ironside so well said

[@Ausblack]

You are aware this guy called for the execution of an author right?

[@joebhall5439]

Mr. Yusef Islam, I used to not sing because I did not like my voice. Then, when I was a junior in high school another kid sang "Father and Son" at a talent show audition. He sounded just like me. I've been singing ever since. Thank you for opening a door with your music. NPR thank you for sharing. Hey Bob, I just bought a guitar and and amp. Maybe, I'll do Tiny Desk one day.

[@lostintime8651]

I became a singer for the chicks. I stopped singing years ago. No more chicks.

[@StathisPanagou]

@@lostintime8651 rip

[@musicmad67]

You must continue. No one else sounds like you, and you have your own take on any song. Don't try to sound like anyone else 💚☮🎵🎸

[@bluemoonriver1926]

Joe this comes from some random stranger on the internet but I sincerely hope I see you on in a few years

[@johnsrabe]

Joe B Hall you must learn and play I Love by Tom T Hall!

[@peternolan2415]

I grew up on Cat Stevens music i remember learning to play his songs and today i still play them what a wonderful blessing thank you Yusuf...

[@dojifly]

Thank you. I have loved Cat Stevens for 53 years.

[@peivandryks5217]

I saw Yusuf in 2015 (about the time of this concert) in Chile, and I tell you all, he was born to be a musician. His voice, his compositions, his messages, an absolute talent. I'm glad I could attend his concert, his art has enlightened my awareness beautifully through the years.

[@martysun7096]

Grew up in Chicago.... Yusuf's music was a serious balm for the "older-heads" that were aged enough to really be affected by the times and what the nation was into.... they passed on the best artist to us. Yusuf is one of 'em.

[@imlostinthewoods]

Oh my... The First Cut... that voice, just wow! Such an amazingly talented poet and songwriter. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world again!

[@mortygoldmacher]

His voice is still unique and compelling 45 years after I started listening to him. What a treasure.

[@jimparfitt2330]

Wow....So good to see my old friend. His songs were such a huge part of my life....and still are swirling around my head very often.. Also, for me, "Father and Son" was just an iconic tune. God Bless you, Yusef !

[@chrisvenditti9122]

A true poet ....often can defy the rules of time, can bring us back to a memory so vivid u can taste the air, and can create change in less than 2 minutes...cat is a gift to us all and is among the best we have ever had...

[@tomf429]

I learned all of his songs on a guitar that I had taken with me for a Viet Nam tour of duty. When I got out in 1973, I traded that guitar in on a new Martin D-18 which I still play daily. Thank you, Yusuf/Cat Stevens for a lifetime of heartfelt music.

[@tamihegwood]

do you like John Prine? just curious, also great song writing from the era.

[@jmdbb]

That's an awesome story! I bet that D18 is even better than it was in 73.

[@dawnbell7826]

wow! you rock, wr love the USA from Canada

[@tomf429]

Tami Hegwood I play a John Prine songs daily. I didn’t become a fan until a few years go. I used to think he was a Dylan ripoff - But I was badly wrong.

[@tomf429]

jmdbb Paid $340 after trading in my Epiphone. Best money I ever spent.

[@YummyBaer]

That song Father and Son makes my eyes rain like a monsoon every time. Thanks Yusuf/Cat. Much Love to you from an old soul

[@raybrown8887]

Watching this video and remembering when I first heard Father and Son and later learned to play it. I is hard to listen without crying I don't have a relationship with my Father makes me sad but it is the way it is. Yusuf rocks and is getting better with age, I am 60 years old now and still play the song along with his music or video, really brings me peace deep inside.

[@MARCELGENIO7]

@ I support good music and pure souls The rest is shit like your comment

[@tiffanieqaisar4632]

I don't have a relationship with mine too. But I think of it as an anthem to all youth and sad how it begins in our youth and then we live to old age and we sound like the father. We essentially become our parents. But it's our destiny to correct their mistakes as well. 💛🧡❤

[@sherribauer884]

Everytime I hear Cat,Im thrown back when I was 17.Thank you for keeping your door open !

[@DH-mf2qt]

For anyone confused about his heart I think that first song says volumes. I will always listen attentively to all his creations. Timeless

[@VerissimusAurelius]

Yeah.

[@mrroderick1976]

I'm almost 45 years old. My father introduced his music when i was 12. It always made me relax and be in the now, the present. Beautiful music! Thank you Cat Stevens.

[@howbethdoesit5695]

Father and Son is such a powerful song. I am my sons Mother and this song is how I feel about my son, as his father actually failed him as a parent.

[@nagabilly]

Im sure your boy is glad to have you though!

[@detomsiga4051]

I dedicate to you HARD TO FIND THE WORDS by Cinderella on his behalf.

[@danboone1245]

One of my major musical influences growing up. I’m so glad for his songs which made me appreciate the words of songs. Later I got into hard rock/heavy metal beats, but his music will always hold a special place in my heart. Indeed, I chose “Father and Son” for my son’s funeral.

[@jackal8868]

You are one of the greatest Cat... literally one of the greatest voices of my life. I am so glad you came back to honor us with your love and music.

[@TheLonesomeSix]

Cat Stevens has long been an influence of mine. Some of the first songs I learned to play on guitar were played in this brief concert. It was great to hear them in this environment.

[@digitalteachers]

At 17 I lost my mother who I was so very close to ......this music saved my lost life as a boy.....and directed me for the next 10 years. Thank you Cat Stevens I still am alive and living life to the full :))

[@mlkcaioy2538]

Cat Stevens means much for me , I got a beautiful feeling in his music cuz it reminds me traveling with my mom and dad looking for the nature and staff like that , I remember that cuz the world used to be brighter than today

[@doyrayburn2668]

I loved this song back in the day, when I was young myself. Now, I am older and I have my own sons. This timeless song takes on a whole new meaning for me now as my youngest has left for California and I know that life as I have known it the last 25 years, is over. I never anticipated how difficult it would be to experience this from the other perspective. But I know, in my mind, that the meaning of life is not "discovered" but rather created by us, moment by moment, day by day and I must now accept being a dad in a different way. My mind knows this, but the heart just isn't listening...

[@Erica99-ps1sv]

This comment made me cry as much as the song did as my youngest son just moved also, to New York. He with his wife and my first grandson. I never imagined I'd be a long distance grandmother.

[@spindillio]

Doy Rayburn Your sons are lucky to have you.

[@nell5775]

This music has been playing as long as I’ve known my mum would play me all the greats when I was little and we’d dance to them in the kitchen her father did the same and everyone always closes their eyes for a moment when he starts to play because we all have those young memories that we carry with us

[@GavinLeBlonsky]

Cat Stevens has to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time. He’s up there with Lennon, McCartney and Dylan.

[@wolfgangfalck1250]

When he does music it's always like magic, I myself am not too much into this folksy singer songwriter kind of music but Cat/Yusuf makes it work in my ears in my mind in my brain and the whole body. I bet he forgot more about music than I'll ever learn. Great perfomer too, in his days. Always stunning to see so much talent...

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Cat Stevens = Legend ...side note: Dude looks cool af at his age✌

[@sandragriffiths9692]

How old is he then?

[@jessicad2999]

You mean hot? Lol

[@marshalltalk3619]

Sandŕa Griffiths 70 old

[@sandragriffiths9692]

@@marshalltalk3619 Thank you. Younger than me then😁

[@normasmith6491]

He looked pretty cool (hot) in the 1970’s too!

[@WGBHMusic]

He's able to draw you in with his voice immediately. No denying the man's talent. Fun surprise to see him on the Tiny Desk

[@motorcop505]

WGBH Music He can hum alone and he is still better than 99% of the others out there today.

[@DaphneTseMusic]

Wow, so amazing. Doors was absolutely heartbreaking and gorgeous. My mother just passed last month and I thought so much of her when hearing this new song. My mother loved Cat Stevens and we listened to him a lot. She especially loved Morning has broken and Where Do Children Play? Thank you, Yusuf for the beauty and healing you’ve brought into the world and continue inspiring.

[@zeldavenere6002]

I can’t seem to find the words that can accurately depict how this performance makes one feel ~ But maybe that’s the beauty of such projection, he is speaking playing on his behalf & ours Blessings from Aotearoa

[@KEZ-]

he truely is the most amazing song writer to live. Kiaora Whanau, Also from nz

[@tbeng12]

@@KEZ- Oh guess you haven't listened to that many songs and don't know that many artists do you

[@lukewilliam3601]

My dad and I would listen to Tea for the Tillerman on our way to all my little league games. I'll always think of those rides when I hear this man's beautiful voice.

[@merrittsparks271]

Father and son always brings me to tears. Crazy how the older you get the more relatable it gets.

[@mootbooxle]

I can feel his soul coming through! What a treat to hear him now! So glad he’s back. And here come the tears. 🙏

[@davidhartz8902]

Can you feel him in his soul fantasizing about killing Salman Rushdie?

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

Love this song. Brings back so many memories. Missing my sister, brother, mom and dad. Lost them all.

[@susihuber2388]

How comforting a sound! That makes regret sooooo much not talking to him when I saw him walking in the streets of beautiful Vienna two years ago. Chasing my then 4 year old I just only noticed that it was him a few seconds too late.

[@kangfesher]

Voice is still as lovely as ever. Chills.

[@BethBruch]

I first heard Yusuf's/Cat's music through my mother's voice. She would wake me with "Morning Has Broken." I simply assumed he covered children's songs that had been around forever in the ether--beautiful songs, but still. It wasn't until I made an offhand comment to that effect in my teens that she corrected me. I've been a fan ever since, and it has deepened as I've listened to more of the music he birthed into the world and gave form to. He has such an amazing superpower. I'm pleased to benefit from it.

[@ronmimnaugh7674]

Father and son was my favorite from this set. I hope he gets to play that song many more times in his lifetime.

[@SKOJCV]

Ron Mimnaugh Powerful song- has brought tears to my eyes before as a youngster and a grown man.

[@tytell77]

See his concert with Boyzone

[@Aritul]

Ron Mimnaugh I went to that one immediately.

[@tophr3509]

Love it as well. I wonder if he is tired of it lol

[@jeantourage420]

As far as I can remember, my dad has always loved this song and sung it to me. Brought tears to my eyes watching this

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Father and son makes me cry, but it's just so beautiful, I will always love cat Stevens/yusuf islam for his beautiful voice, and bob boiled is so heartwarming, Great Video!

[@uue2062]

This is just so uplifting - strong lyrics and beautiful harmony in voice and guitar! Yusuf/Cat Stevens forever!

[@santiagosus]

His music was pretty much the soundtrack of my childhood. I'm so happy he's coming out and playing shows again

[@BirdmanNorfolk]

I am so very glad you came back to music, but I guess you never really went away, still part of the soundtrack to my life, long may you keep on playing, still wonderful after all these years... well done NPR

[@unacarafea567]

Back in the day, Cat Stevens was my alter ego. I left the military and dove into his music. I looked like him. I sounded like him. Never as good as him. learned all of his songs and made a living playing them in public. Him and his music will be a part of me till the day I'm gone.

[@kimberly-xx3th]

Ty so very much for resurfacing. I've missed your voice so many years. BEAUTIFUL !

[@alexbroere2669]

When I was a kid my dad would play Tea for the Tillerman so I grew up with it. From Sad Lisa to Father and son loved all his songs. Now years later I still find myself putting that album on and thinking back to all those great memories.

[@RichM0410]

Cat Stevens has been a part of my life since 1970 at 8 years of age. Love his work and here in 2020 still listening 👍 1k disliked the video I’d been surprised IF there’d been 1. Hmmm

[@figvania4805]

Those are from people who cant play music

[@clare1061]

I can remember listening to the music as I cruised around in my old 71 T-Bird. When he stopped making music it was a major blow to what I listened to. He's a true gift to the world through the music he makes.

[@karenkueter8975]

I listened closely to the words of his soul, like the world did. Glad he keeps on singing to us - it’s food for our spirits.

[@anthonygostling]

Dear Yusuf you will always be Cat Stevens to me, been with you for years and always will be. Thanks for your songs.

[@lchi8265]

Started the day sharing this video with the Father of my now very grown-up 30 something children. He cried. Happy Fathers Day Cat. I am so grateful to you and your music for being an ever evolving part of my and my spouses life.

[@gtroyFJB]

Still have his albums. Listened to him allot when I was in my late teens and early twenties. I’m 66 and still love his music

[@covemangreg]

Yusuf shows you definitely don't need over production and dancers etc to fill the void. A singer, songwriter and am acoustic guitar. No auto-tune, just from the heart.

[@kathyd2595]

Unbelievable. I have always loved the beautiful voice of Cat Stephens. He is the ultimate storyteller, sharing wisdom, peace, and love.

[@gadaffi1000]

Nope. He shares murder and hate. His songs make him money.

[@jackjackson697]

He and I could not be further apart concerning faith. There really is no way that I can rationalize a religion based upon the Quran. That said, Yusaf presents himself as a quiet, humble and decent human being. He has a unique talent for songwriting/storytelling and his voice is as strong as ever. His message of peace and decency cannot be brushed away based upon his choice to follow the Muslim faith.

[@gadaffi1000]

@@jackjackson697 You obviously missed the part where Yusef volunteers to murder Salman Rushdie because he wrote things that didn't tally with his beliefs. Because he sings beautiful songs that makes it ok, yup? There are a few people I'd like to see crucified for hurting me but I accept that I might be regarded as repugnant for killing them. In mitigation of my crime, I will sing a lullaby and be forgiven. Job done.

[@GeekyOwls99]

I still remember listening to father and son on the radio in the car with my dad, and now here I am in 2020 watching this and it’s amazing how I can remember the lyrics word by word. I’m Glad that I have my dad who showed me n introduced me to the classics that will stay by me, from the darkest n brightest of day, till the end of time.

[@Nightstick24]

One of the very first memories I have, and the first memory of music I have is a Cat Stevens concert my parents took me too. The roof was dark and lit up little lights like stars in the night sky. It's the earliest memory I've got of music, and I still sing along every time I hear Cat Stevens!

[@JayGerland]

I think we are all Bob Boilen in this video. Thanks, Cat.

[@trishaallen9895]

So enjoyable to hear his music again. He is so talented as a musician as a poetic, as a song writer and vocalist. I just want to enjoy his gifts and really don't care about his personal life, that is his own. We have all missed years of his talent in our lives.

[@eps6483]

His voice doesn't change. He reminds me of my youth. It's still pleasant to hear him !

[@blissfulbaboon]

Father and Son is one of those songs that will always be as powerful as the day it was first penned and put to music

[@julieannemichelle]

I saw Cat Stevens in concert in the early 70’s at the Santa Monica Civic. He was and is outstanding live!

[@pitselehfanny]

My mother born in 1946 loved his music. I love it too. Miss her so much (she died in 2015 from the worst disease SLA)

[@iamthew0lf]

“Father and son” touched my soul right in the childhood.

[@stareeagle]

I love listening and watching him play the guitar, and all those great chord changes. Songs like poetry! Thanks for sharing this!

[@guitarsncarsnart]

His songs were large in my Teenage life. Especially as a young musician type.. What a strong talent....Father and Son here made me tear up as a 61 year old...Father...