Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Wild World (Glastonbury 2023)

Yusuf / Cat Stevens performs Wild World at Glastonbury 2023.
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[@jwsm2]

Its awesome when the singer still sounds as good as the record like 50 years ago live no lip syncing.Yusuf what a brilliant singer/songwriter.

[@doncollins9782]

More importantly no auto tune!!

[@511robyno]

So 45 years of clean living, no booze, no funny tobacco and married to the same woman has some merits.!!!

[@raulcordero714]

He knows that's fraud, and he is a religion figure, that's a no no.he always sung live .

[@simonedgbaston]

​🇬🇧@511robyno I do remember Hearing Brother Yusuf saying something similar once 😂

[@happychappy27]

@@511robynosounds boring as fuck mind

[@wanagi006]

OMG he sounds like a day hasn't gone by since Wild World hit the billboards!!! Thanks for this !!

[@Baci302]

I KNOW!!!!!! OMG. He sounds exactly the same!

[@simonedgbaston]

🌻 I love all the versions especially the version on Footsteps in the Light sublime 🤲🏻SubhanAllah👑 ☝🏼

[@margaretschaffner9133]

He's a pop singer anyone can sing this song. @covers .. Where's his robes and whatever yussef? Also he has the popularity of Jimmy Cliff aka reggae dude covering the song.

[@wallysymons7540]

@@margaretschaffner9133 I agree this is a very easy song to sing and play live, not taking anything away form the performance but it's a very low energy song.

[@cherylpisterman8419]

@@margaretschaffner9133 what a sad person you must be. What do his robes have to do it? Sung simply and meaningfully in a white t-shirt WITH a crowd who would not have even been born in 1971.

[@mattjns]

I just LOVE that the kids are singing. What a songwriter. 😢

[@MeliDMR93]

They're probably like me, my 65 year old father made me grow up on Cat stevens (and plenty other 60s,70s and 80s music), my kids will know this song too!

[@davefb]

Some were talking, but for the ones like this, pretty much everyone was joining in.. It was pretty darned incredible. Still coming down :D

[@julie3895]

Same ❤

[@dosenwurst101]

You know it's really good Music when it lasts over many Generations

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

His writing surpasses or equals for me any other folk/pop song writing.

[@sophiabright8371]

Those young ones in the audience weren't even born when this song changed so many lives. Good job, Yusuf. You are an eternal genius. My honor to share a planet with you!

[@lionheart4552]

"He (Rushdie) must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear - if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." Yusuf Islam ( aka Cat Stevens ) On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie suffered a knife attack as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, United States.

[@loud7739]

His voice character hasn't changed. Always was good, still is. Moving songs.

[@kibibu]

Anyone under 50 is a young one by that metric!

[@mediumrick7667]

@@kibibu Yeah. I had this song on a 45. So anyone under 50 IS young! haha

[@sophiabright8371]

@@GaryLangEngr I do believe it was implied that they do indeed! :)

[@peterblack1639]

This man is the crown jewel of pop music . Walked away for decades then blessed us with his return.....peace and tranquility follows where ever Cat roams .

[@Sara-ny5od]

@peterblack1639 Nicely stated mate - Peace S

[@MrMurkosullivan]

@@Sara-ny5od peace? Do you know the things he said publicly about wanting an author to be killed. For his art... Peace my ass

[@marknorman3582]

Came back for 🤑?

[@knockedoutloaded]

​@MrMurkosullivan Just what I was thinking. The things he said about Salman Rushdie were horrific

[@berrowboy]

@@MrMurkosullivan He did go the fundamentalist route for many years as you correctly assert. In addition he stating that music was forbidden - especially decrying his "decadent westerner" personna and music as Cat Stevens. But he is a poet and a pilgrim and a preacher looking for the holy grail in Islamic theology.

[@marksimmons2616]

This was the best performance of this years Glastonbury by miles.

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

From these videos I would think that was the Viagra Boys one but this is good too

[@Neelloc83]

What a legend! He has't lost a thing in 50 years. How lucky those in attendance were. My father is the one who introduced me to him in 1972 when I was 11. He made me cassette tapes for my little tape recorder, and I would play them over and over. Cat Stevens /Yusef truly one of the all time greatest singer/songwriters of all time! ❤

[@lionheart4552]

"He (Rushdie) must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear - if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." Yusuf Islam ( aka Cat Stevens ) On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie suffered a knife attack as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, United States.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Una delle piu belle canzoni di Cat! Bellissimo concerto! 😊😍😘🤩🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯💘

[@Seaf-on3hx]

The first album I ever bought was Tea for the Tillerman. A great performance from Cat at Glastonbury. Huge respect.

[@zoefoster1873]

Love that album! Saw him at the Albert Hall in December 1975. Fancied him rotten then!

[@MrMurkosullivan]

I snapped my Tea for the Tillerman record the day Salman Rushdie was stabbed in his neck over making art.

[@maryannecarpenter4653]

I bought Tea for the Tillerman, too ! Great album.

[@sallyduros]

Me too

[@deborahgodley6980]

So glad that his music is reaching a whole new generation! He is timeless.He sounds just the same as when I fell in love with him and his music on the 70's as a teen.😊

[@SMariaKS]

So glad young people can see him as we did back in the 60s and 70s. His sings have gone right through my life with me. ❤

[@stevesgaming7475]

Damn right!

[@FayeSellars]

Remember this music as a very young child, My heart gets excited hearing it.

[@giteducalme]

He is sheer class, I love seeing the new generation singing with him.❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferforde8203]

Such an artist I got quite emotional watching him at Glastonbury loved him and his music for years

[@FayeSellars]

His music ,He sings down to earth, meek, with feelings ❤.

[@susanlucas6642]

I needed extensive radiotherapy and the staff played Cat for me during my treatments. His music got me through a tough time. God Bless him

[@potshot11]

I was in a coma after a serious car wreck in 2003. After weeks in the coma, my mom said one day she cued up some Cat Stevens music and it was the first time I'd shown any reaction to stimuli at all.

[@julieangel2011]

How beautiful! Amazing Peformance , one of the most beautiful songs, with the most beautiful voice! This is so magical, it brings such good feelings....Thank you Yusuf Cat Stevens! This is precious!❤✌🎵🎶🎸🎼

[@collorkids]

Yusuf you are a beautiful soul ❤❤❤ Thank you so much 🙏

[@mattbox87]

It must be gratifying for Yusuf to see the younger generations (and, heck, everybody!) enjoy his music as much as ever.

[@marcyking461]

I doubt the younger generations realize how truly lucky they are to see Cat Stevens/Yusuf in the flesh. He is a true legend in our own time and he has been for the past 50 years. So many great artists have come and gone over the years. I remember when Cat Steven's was being boycotted for wanting to follow his heart, and I couldn't bring myself to suffer the sacrifice of giving up his music. I'm happy to see that people have come to their senses and finally accepted Yusuf's life choices. To each their own, I say. In the meantime, I will always be grateful to Yusuf, or Cat, or whoever the man sees himself as for the gift's he has/is given/giving us all in his music.

[@LulasSong]

Young people especially can relate.❤

[@hollywoodartchick]

It moves me to see Yusuf raising the energy of such a huge crowd, all taking in the love and sweetness he's always put out there for us to share. So grateful he's performing again.

[@tonydalton459]

Watched his whole set. He was terrific. Voice still sounding great.

[@mikestevenson576]

It's wild to me all the decades he withheld this from people.

[@EthanLong]

One of the greatest songwriters on record

[@jcc5904]

No question, one of the most artistic musical artists of our time. Sadly, he still hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves!

[@whatthemoondoes3568]

@@jcc5904quite right too, you don’t tend to deserve recognition when you say you would carry out the murder of an author if instructed by the Iranian religious authority

[@350SL]

@@whatthemoondoes3568 what a knob you are!

[@jcc5904]

​@whatthemoondoes3568 It's funny @Whatever - the one casting the stone is usually the one who is capable of the very action. Have a nice day!!😀

[@whatthemoondoes3568]

@@jcc5904 last time I checked I hadn’t considered murdering someone for writing a book, but don’t let the truth get in the way eh.

[@debrarogers7776]

That voice,,, legend

[@evhdlc]

what a tune, what a man

[@DanHeather]

What an incredible performance. This man had the spirit of an Angel back in the '70s, and he still does.

[@lionheart4552]

"He (Rushdie) must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear - if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." Yusuf Islam ( aka Cat Stevens ) On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie suffered a knife attack as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, United States.

[@whitelines3097]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipm4mKOEjtdlhdE

[@Ron71997]

Wow - he sounds so good, no difference then he did with the original over 50 years ago. He still looks great and that voice did not change at all. Nice to see him performing here.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Voice not as strong,

[@Dirtmodmaniac]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636he’s like what 75 ??? Give him a break man smh 🤦‍♂️

[@CatsandJP]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 you get up there at his age and perform…at least he’s doing it.

[@ronfreeman5857]

Yeah.. Respect to the Cat..

[@knockedoutloaded]

​@willynelson3410 Like he gave Salman Rushdie a break when he called for his murder. Perlease!

[@Sean_1970-ED]

Fantastic artist! Above all a fantastic man & inspiration 💚🤝🇮🇪

[@gnlout7403]

Fantastic man? Wtf? Jesus christ, man

[@Sean_1970-ED]

@gnlout7403 Cheers for biting 🤣I have not got a clue apart from he was Cat Stephens l🤣🤣 Inform me what he has done to upset you. I only like the song 🍀👍

[@MrPercussionPete]

Living legend. He wrote some of the finest songs ever.

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️ Writes 🌙

[@josephesposito3499]

@@simonedgbaston YES he's still viable

[@AdiFarhanYusof]

This kinda song will be sung forever. Thank you for your piece of mind.

[@Lucboe1162]

The soundtrack of my uni days back in ‘72…so glad to have him back!

[@SMariaKS]

Same here 👍

[@wanagi006]

The Cat is Back !! 🙂

[@griswald7156]

Curiously the Cat crept onto the stage crooned and crept off again. Love him..

[@MaggieSmith-z3h]

Still moving us all 😢 x

[@ala.r609]

Great song of Yusuf, the one and only Old Cat, his music with it's deep spiritual and romantic once again to reunite his old fans world wide, and young people to value what's true, and noble for the future.

[@fadarope]

One of the greatest songwriters from the 60's until today!!!❤

[@markbailey418]

So awesome to here a song from my teenage yrs still sounding so good today . Thanks

[@jcc5904]

Yusuf, epic performance today. Your new album is stunningly beautiful. I have followed you since the early 70's. Sometimes, the journey has been frustrating. I can honestly say now the Cat has musically come home. Amazing!!!!Thank you!!!!!!!

[@raymondsawyer8626]

His lyrics are so poetic, I went to my great nephew's christening recently in a church and one of his songs was played in the ceremony and it was so beautiful ,it begins morning has broken

[@adrianpeters2020]

It’s a hymn I remember singing it in church when I was a kid in England sixty years ago.

[@raymondsawyer8626]

@@adrianpeters2020 I was not aware that it was composed by a lady back in the day when I made the comment but his version is beautiful ,in fact the hymn sung by anyone is uplifting

[@adrianpeters2020]

When my dad passed four years ago we choose three pieces of music for his memorial service. Hallelujah (k.d. Lang version), How Great Thou Art (Elvis’ version) and Morning Has Broken (Cat Stevens’ version).

[@lionheart4552]

"He (Rushdie) must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear - if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." Yusuf Islam ( aka Cat Stevens ) On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie suffered a knife attack as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, United States.

[@potshot11]

What a beautiful video. All these years and Yusuf still has it. Wow!

[@dougpotosky4102]

Legend of Legends! This is incredible how great Cat Steven's still sounds. From one of the truly classic albums ever recorded! Glastonbury always gives honor & respect to the special musicians playing on stage.

[@PeterDoornbos1981]

Yusuf, if you're reading this, if you ever play the Netherlands, I so be there! Your music got me through a very VERY dark time. It was one of those small rays of light in a very dark place

[@eugenesteenhuisen4065]

Amazing how his voice has held up over the years. This was my Sunday morning music when I was younger. Made me feel very happy and still does.

[@kkbandchannel]

beautiful voice!!! so many years passed by and he still sounds like an angel

[@Catsib65]

So happy he has brought some peace back🤟🏼

[@hidayamztz1085]

Love seeing people are enjoying and not recording with phone!

[@AlpMuse]

Omg you are so right! That's a huge party of why I love watching these videos!!

[@lekid5332]

I think he touch the feeling and sound of Majicat 1976 tour. He struggled for 15 years since his comeback with the right approach. This is the best I’ve heard him since the 70s

[@alisonjordan]

Cat Stevens was AMAZING at Glastonbury....🎵🎶 It turned out to be a memorable Musical 🎤 Weekend.🌞

[@lionheart4552]

"He (Rushdie) must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear - if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." Yusuf Islam ( aka Cat Stevens ) On August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie suffered a knife attack as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, United States.

[@sharonvincent1427]

I adore this man. He has a beautiful spirit.

[@jamestucker1012]

Now that's how to sing & play music what a fantastic performance from the very start to that last note. No messing about just great music.

[@ploppill34]

Best sounding vocals of anyone in Glastonbury❤

[@marcintime]

Couldn't agree more. For me the best act at Glastonbury this year!

[@mikeorr9533]

Indeed Even Elton was crap despite singing many of his hits. Retire with what little grace you have left Elton. Cat Stevens was amazing. Almost as good as ever

[@andrewdavy9921]

@@marcintime Gun's and Rose's stole the whole weekend

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@mikeorr9533Elton sounded good on the slower songs

[@kJ922-h3j]

Believe it or not Rick Ashley actually sounded great, especially doing The Smiths covers

[@maureensinclair3946]

Yusuf was 40+ years ahead of his time. Still timeless

[@arnoldustwumasi1253]

Beautiful voice you’re truly blessed

[@Rk-il5ll]

I agree MashaAllah 💎

[@simonedgbaston]

​@@Rk-il5ll🦋 As salamu alaykum jazak Allah khair Yes 🤲🏻MashaAllah👑 ☝🏼

[@doro7786]

Looking good 💪

[@del5606]

Very impressed. He sounds 20, looks great and has aged fabulously well. And of course his songs speak louder than words

[@viz8746]

OMG! - This was just brilliant - voice still as beautiful as ever! 🙏

[@karenhalgeddes6807]

Wonderful performance by a superb performer. One of my favourite performers when I was young, and he still has it!

[@simonedgbaston]

🌻 All His Music is great Brother Yusuf is truly a Blessing 🤲🏻MashaAllah 👑 ☝🏼

[@ala.r609]

Great music of Cat Stevens, bring backs the era of unity by romance, love, and brotherhood.

[@whitelines3097]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipm4mKOEjtdlhdE

[@saykolar9528]

*Yusuf Islam

[@Alanoffer]

Can’t beat these golden oldies 😅

[@clowncarqingdao]

Oddly, he has more than his fair share of "Golden Oldies" which are also "New and True"

[@RockChick]

Omg that was absolutely brilliant. He's still got great vocals ❤

[@paulrob55]

50 years later still sounds like a young man!

[@natalibra]

Music - the great equaliser and harmoniser - beautiful! So lovely to see Yusuf/Cat as part of this!!

[@cristinesands9969]

Sounds exactly the same as the first time - such a talented, gorgeous man. Thank you ❤

[@moskii-kb8un]

One of the great singer songwriters of the 70s

[@MaggieSmith-z3h]

Of all time We're blessed to have lived at the same time ❤❤

[@MrACOUSTICPETE]

Really surprised that the " young 'uns " we're so familiar with the songs ! An epic and very sincere performance , how refreshing ,great stuff !

[@thorodin555]

Que de souvenirs. Merci monsieur,de nous faire encore rêver.

[@davidtomlinson2239]

TRULY AMAZING ! I'm always glad to see yesteryear's talented musicians performing as well as they did years ago ! It renews my spirit, and convinces me that some people get better with time .😊

[@cherylpisterman8419]

Simplicity at its best. The majority of that audience was not even born when that song was first sung/recorded. It was the song that my father sung to me when I left home way back when it would play on the old LP. " 'Cause I never want to see you sad girl Don't be a bad girl." "It's hard to get by just upon a smile."

[@pedrosarti9468]

God bless this man and his voice.

[@rmooney1000]

What a great performance… he still has it all❤

[@greavsiethespur]

Any idea the names of the backing vocalists? They were amazing!

[@drumtheater2112]

Izzy Chase is the right one.

[@greavsiethespur]

@@drumtheater2112 Thanks for the info! 👍

[@gracetanski4082]

Back in jr high and high school my art teachers had his record playing or 8 track playing his music all the time. Was the most rememorable time of my young life. It is wonderful he sounds the same but even better. God Bless him.

[@gracetanski4082]

Forgot to put that my son is in his mid 30's he loves the Father and Son song brings tears to his eyes because his dad always told him some of the things when things got tough.

[@Sara-ny5od]

He sounds Brilliant and LOOKS Fantasktic too!! He ages very well....BLESS - Peace S

[@lockleaze]

This song has great significance in my life. My boyfriend/fiancé, then husband used to sing the chorus to me whenever something scary happened. After his death in 2011 I was walking through Bristol on my way to work and a busker was singing it. Then in 2012 I thought I would get away from it all, after the sad events of 2011, and booked a holiday in America, a touring holiday of the California Coast, etc.. I was in Palm Springs one evening and this song was being performed at a Karaoke bar. Uncanny. So much for getting away from it all! I think I can therefore call this song “Our Song”.

[@huseyinrahmi2778]

😢

[@reedmartin8212]

Sounds supernatural.

[@lyndablythe8207]

Love this song... brought back so many memories and tears;) Beautifully sang again in Glastonbury :)

[@davidtsmith33]

So good to see him stil performing. And still sounding good too.

[@JoelWende]

Wow! I know he has been back doing music for a while now, but this really feels like the true return of Cat Stevens!

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️ Yes since the mid 90s all amazing 🌙

[@andrewhillyard2024]

Amazing! He's still got the voice!

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Wild World...great lyrics and a favorite of mine...;-)

[@oliverwoodcock5307]

Can't wait to buy his new album, over the moon that Cat is back. Delighted how many people were singing along. Wish I had been there 🙏

[@roeepries5657]

Legend! Sounds so beautiful after all those years ❤❤

[@odile1335]

We ARE living in a wild world ..... PEACE be with you

[@gnlout7403]

Right dude

[@djizzah]

This guy was a big star here in Australia during the sixties just like everywhere else, and his voice sounds exactly the same 50 years later, amazing talent

[@clairehorsfall1674]

A legend in so many ways.A real Humble Soul..full of Love compassion & a true gentleman. He was way ahead of his time since 60.s & 70,s. God bless Yusaf Beautiful soul..yrs truly Charana Claire ❤❤

[@chrisusher6903]

This man is an absolute legend. Never let drink or drugs corrupt him. His voice is the same from the 70s x

[@MrKevinStraub]

He did have trouble with drink for a period.

[@alfapaul5593]

@@MrKevinStraub That was before he became a Muslim and he was in his twenties. Islam took drugs and alcohol away from him.

[@leeann2676]

It's great to see him still doing what he does best!❤

[@robwhite461]

I wonder if they realise how blessed they are to see Cat live. Most my age 59 would definitely treasure that experience.

[@sweetpeanmolly]

WoW! Amazing sound! Wishing everyone a wonderful time! ❤

[@brummiali1998]

He found islam.and found a beautiful wife ......who supports yousuf islam .........

[@eurogael]

Must be a great feeling hearing 100k people singing the words to a song you wrote 50 years prior.

[@macktravels68]

Legend!!! So good. One and Only!!

[@patwhelan1040]

His voice is still amazing xxxx

[@viviennethorpe1035]

OMG!!! Yusuf..please come to Dublin ❤❤❤..I grew up with you on my bedroom wall from age 15..Im now 66...adore your music and your Spirituality...Vivienne ❤

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

He sounds great - obviously has taken care of his voice. This remains one of my favourite of his songs, after Morning Has Broken.

[@danieldaniels7571]

Morning Has Broken is absolutely magical

[@zeynepmontanez6515]

What a wonderful surprise listen to you in 2023, dear Yusuf!

[@kamerarosak]

We need more videos of his timeless performance at Glastonbury!

[@mikeorr9533]

I know Nothing in iPlayer

[@stephenpointer7572]

Glastonbury, Yusuf / Cat Stevens: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0ft9yq6 via @bbciplayer. Full set here!

[@Maria.R]

I`m so happy to hear Cat`s voise after meny years 👌❤❤❤

[@danieldomachowske9871]

What’s it like to hear an audience sing the song that you wrote 50 years ago? That must be a self-assuring feeling. ❤

[@krissmith9361]

I love these songs. Love Yusuf ! He still sounds and looks great!

[@lukedaley17]

Father and son will always be Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ greatest hit. Hearing Peter Quill play it in Guardians vol 2 was a fantastic addition also.

[@anjo2932]

I literally was in tears when he sung that song , I used to sing that song to my baby boy who is now father himself, such good memories.

[@Exiledk]

Uhm... "Matthew and son"...

[@katespear1233]

Loved him in college - 50 years ago- and love him now.

[@broadcasttttable]

Love all the age ranges in the crowd singing along.

[@ck9509]

Saw him in 1976, was great

[@karendiplock9317]

I have always loved Cat Stevens music. and Wow the crowds there are amazing!!! Nice to see everyone happy and enjoying this great event.

[@donalkennedy6393]

That snare hit at the start of the chorus is so jarring. He sounds amazing!

[@MrRockSteady]

From Youssef to Yusuf it's always a great pleasure to listen to your music but to hear you live is another level all together 🙏🏽

[@glenneinon7099]

Just amazing his voice has not changed over the years. Peace and Love Cat, Yusuf.

[@mattpedley6705]

Was there and will cherrish it for my life.