Yusuf Islam - Where do the children play

[@rickicoughlan8299]

I like him better as Yusuf, because the Cat was searching and Yusuf found what he was searching for. You gotta be happy about that. The man has brought happiness to millions and millions of people in the global community through his music and has done only good for his islamic community. A total legend!

[@hadouth1]

I agree Ricki. I think he found his Yusuf way!

[@JeriPaulette]

Yusuf " warms my heart" with his music been listening to him for 40 years his music will never go out of style.

[@karenduarte1035]

Cat or Yusuf? Who cares? I'll always love his music!

[@princeicio]

Assholes care.

[@princeicio]

***** What do you want?

[@gillesdolembreux8264]

Karen Duarte sooooo true ... same here

[@BayanARedah]

👍

[@bobuppendown7277]

i'll always love his music, but would have preferred it if he hadn't become a devotee of a religion that advocates throwing gay people to their deaths from very high buildings. If you think i'm wrong, read the Qu'ran.

[@drglobalhealth]

I love you Yusuf/Cat!!! What a beautiful loving heart you have and have always had! Thank you for for your the decades of beautiful, inspirational music you've made-- and helped us to grow up-- on. Don't ever listen to those hateful, immature, jealous, sorry individuals out there. You are and always have been beautiful. God Bless you!

[@daveradstock7507]

I know Yusuf Islam as Cat Stevens, a man who created a body of work still admired the world over, a great songwriter amongst a pantheon of songwriters that emerged in the late sixties and seventies, Diamond, Dylan, Mitchell, Young, etc... he has been away too long, great to hear these songs sang in these modern times, they have a new poignancy given these somewhat uncertain and worrying times.

[@roctb333]

+Dave Radstock Oh, I SO agree with you! I feel we were so blessed to live young, especially, during the 60s & 70s. The music was exceptional.

[@eddiehawkins7049]

+Jill Antrobus We were privileged, but listening now to songs like this makes me wonder how much we really listened. :(

[@MrMephisto38]

+Eddie Hawkins good question Eddie. I would be inclined to say "not hard enough" but then, isn't that rue of us all? ;) xx

[@nancylinde4564]

+MrMephisto38 ah but there is a huge difference in listening and hearing. one must really hear something to make a change. unfortunately the world is full of listeners and have very few that have heard the words

[@MrMephisto38]

Nancy...I love you. You speak truth. ;) xx

[@BflyMom_212]

Still loving Him now as I did 35+ year's ago. Never get tired of hearing Him sing!! A great singer and songwriter!! 👍 💜 👂🎸 🎼 🎶 🎤 🎹 💜 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ruxandrawengerter6948]

❤️❤️💕💕😘😍😍😘💄💋👄🎚

[@sisterdiggins]

This song was such a huge message to me as a child . This version is amazing and I am happy to see he is performing again. Thank you.

[@QuickeMart]

Absolutely stunning. His voice is one in a Trillion. Unmatched, incomparable, incredible talent. It's an honour to be living at the same time as this wonderful man. To be able to enjoy his work as Cat Stevens, and now as Yusuf Islam is just wonderful. Talent and passion transcend all bickering and arguments, and all religions and stereotypes. Beautiful music and a beautiful world.

[@johnangelrodriguez7016]

Cat Stevens is a living Legend

[@jasondoust4935]

+john angel rodriguez And as Yusuf Islam, he's just as musically wonderful. Roadsinger is an outstanding album. As for the haters, well, they don't sound like much fun to have a beer with, do they?

[@rayjett1494]

my first concert was at the l.a.forum for his "majicat" tour....loved him then, still do....brings tears to my eyes to see him reconsiled to his music..........shalom!

[@Mohsen19051960]

نحبك في الله يا يوسف، ربنا يبارك في عمرك و يزيدك إيمانآ

[@ThomasVoss]

I'm a few months from turning 50 and I feel blessed to of been able to enjoy his music as a young boy and today as well.

[@humbertobruniguitar]

My life is divided in two: before and after Cat Stevens. I grew up listening to his outstanding and unique voice timbre and the soulful compositions by Cat Stevens. Thank you for existing !!!

[@realshaoran4514]

The best thing about Yusuf is that in all the year his voice hasn't changed that much. What an amazing song

[@harrypaul7329]

Real Shaoran his voice is not as smooth as before

[@shermanway123]

Real Shaoran .. im telling you.its even better now.. great song.. great artist ..

[@JoyDancer1000]

Yusuf touches me now at the very core of my being as he did 40 years ago. What a beautiful Soul! Somehow, I lost touch with both the music and the message...was longing for it when I searched the internet...and am so glad I found both again! Thank you Yusuf!

[@04299330]

Talk about inner peace. I grew up on Cat, & may he use that beautiful voice to the fullest he can, One of the finest artists of the 20/21 century

[@mcguindp]

I love the way he came back to play his old material again, recognising that he has embarked on a new life, but also making all his fans so happy to see him back performing again. He's a real keeper.

[@larrymiller4008]

One of the first albums I ever knew the words to every song, was Tea for the tiller man. My mom was a big fan of Cat Stevens. She died 9 years ago, jamming out to folk rock today has reminded me of her a lot!

[@juliamedwid2955]

Larry Miller .she must have been a beautiful ladie. becouse his music is so beautiful it makes the heart sing. hope you had a great day jamming with mom. 💕

[@scubasteve7323]

I grew up with my parents listening to Cat stevens, James Taylor, and the Beatles while I was a child in the early 90’s. I “borrowed” their tea for the Tillerman CD when I was 14 and may have forgotten to give it back. I still have in my 2005 Corolla!

[@LogLady1018]

This song brings tears of joy and sorrow to all that understand words are more powerful with a simple tone in background . Bless you Yusuf for make my heart sing strong .

[@bouldergirl81]

Thanks so much for posting this , close my eyes and I'm right back with Cat in the 70s

[@elessarslove]

Yusef 🤗

[@59771006]

@@elessarslove Back in the 70s he was Cat

[@puffyg68]

Steven, Cat, Yusuf...Your music has always been magic and spiritual. Thank You!

[@yeraybhaunaniacosta7469]

you still got the magic that catch my soul...

[@emilytench]

Yeray Bhaunani Acosta mon Dieu

[@ganthony1]

Yusuf Islam has brought joy, peace and a connectedness that combats lonely souls through his musical virtuosity that most Ministers I know could never come close to approaching in tangible impact.

[@deborahal-muqahwi7778]

Time and faith have made no difference...........still a beautiful voice and amazing lyrics !!

[@andreasroth5027]

Danke für dieses Video. Für mich einer der gefühlvollsten, ehrlichsten und besten Sänger ever.

[@bhinderbinder]

I love this song because he asks the most important, most basic question. After we've landed on a comet, after we've exploded the atomic bomb, after we've landed on Mars, and maybe after we kill ourselves and our planet, where will the children play?

[@MaxxBourne]

Cat Stevens a man of peace, a man of god, and a rockstar, He is the first musician that I taylored my own music from and I will keep listening for as long as I am on this earth. Peace be with you.

[@cindyroll5164]

I grew up on his beautiful art, I don't care what religion he is, I am here for the art.

[@steady48]

The love of music and the heart and soul you put into it still lives! Beautiful!

[@juliewebb-pullman212]

still one of the most beautiful songs ever sung

[@johannisbritton7416]

Sang along to all his albums, knew every word by heart, he was the father I didn't have, preacher/teacher!!

[@autumn1231]

Some of his songs seem to have a common theme of children and the transition to adulthood. This one....Oh very Young...father and Son. They all make me sad. I'm 61 and I am still transitioning. I'm just faking my adulthood and it's very hard sometimes. All songs mentioned I find to be heartfelt and beautiful. Cat is obviously a very introspective guy. He seems to carry the burdens of being human with him and writes about his feelings so beautifully.

[@kentmcdonough6862]

I'm 57 and sometimes I have to stop and tell myself that I'm not twenty anymore and don't have "the rest of my life" ahead of me. Still transitioning - procrastination being one of my vices.

[@milesfielding6584]

I have always loved Yusuf (Cat ) and he still sings beautifully and writes great tunes. I thoroughly respect him for converting to Islam. I believe that True Muslims are wonderful people. Their faith is not one of violence but of love. There are people of all faiths who are misguided and bring shame on a things spiritual. Lets all try and live as one and love each other.

[@TheLeila72]

Hail Yusuf / Cat, what a beautiful musician and man!

[@tinakerber2868]

His songs have touched me in a way I cannot explain. His voice and the emotion he puts into his songs are unlike anything that I have heard. I cannot wait to get to the climax of one of his songs every single time I hear it- even if it's just a second of him belting out with full emotion. I wish music today had at least an essence of the emotion, power and meaning of that. He is an inspiration to me!

[@DavidThomas-sv1tk]

From Wikipedia: Immediately following the September 11 attacks on the United States, he said: I wish to express my heartfelt horror at the indiscriminate terrorist attacks committed against innocent people of the United States yesterday. While it is still not clear who carried out the attack, it must be stated that no right-thinking follower of Islam could possibly condone such an action. The Qur'an equates the murder of one innocent person with the murder of the whole of humanity. We pray for the families of all those who lost their lives in this unthinkable act of violence as well as all those injured; I hope to reflect the feelings of all Muslims and people around the world whose sympathies go out to the victims of this sorrowful moment.

[@davidhusband5022]

islamic apologist. fuck you, islam promotes the killing of non muslims, . look it up. fuck cat stevens, he is against humanity.

[@thewindshecriesmary]

david husband Why are you here? Do you like his music?

[@bobuppendown7277]

David Thomas :

[@j.b.booker7912]

@@davidhusband5022 / dont read the bible much do you? Lotta fucked up shit there as well. The persons interpretation matters more than the text.

[@rousnameeifar3123]

@@davidhusband5022 religion is personal choice and we all need to respect every ones choice; we only judge individuals with their actions and what they stand for. peel away the religious branding and see what is is individual's heart. what I see in David's heart is hatred and vulgarity. what I see in Yusuf's message is beauty, kindness and humanity.

[@TheDaringdave]

Yusuf's music helped shape my heart and my soul.At 56 years of living,it still brings a smile and sometimes a tear.One world.Peace.

[@59771006]

Who cares if Cat Stevens is now a Muslim all that matters is he's a great singer songwriter that's all that matters.

[@59771006]

Any chance you could translate that for me?

[@fatality153]

+Douglas Roth he said peace be with you...

[@59771006]

+Homesick Thanks English is the only language I speak so I had no idea what they had said.

[@marciafisher4268]

And you're an ass.

[@rahulbhaskar6790]

worry about trump..idiot...

[@musicman257]

guys like these it what kept me of the streets and out of trouble while kids in my neighborhood were getting high and getting in to trouble.thanks cat for such great music and keeping me on a straight and narow.

[@linaabusaoud6583]

I used to love Cat Stevens and now i even love hime more since he converted to Islam. May God bless you Yusuf

[@harrypaul7329]

Lina Abu Saoud why you loved him more .,because he's a convert to the ideology of hate. ?

[@pirot3785]

That simply isn't true. I know handful of Islamic people, and they are some of the most kind and understanding people I know, and it pains me to see people calling them murderers and terrorists.

[@douglasfernandes9969]

very beautiful this song an unforgettable classic of the 70's.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

sure am glad he's making music again...his songs are too good for him not to perform them.

[@susiesalter5290]

What a beauitful human inside n out .....and his music is pure soul light n love thankuxxxxx👌👌👌💓💜💓💜💓💜💓💜💓

[@robinc8903]

Use to listen to Cat Stevens in the early 70's and always loved him his voice and lovely music. I never knew where he went to but I did hear sad news that he was accused of terrorism....I had a hard time believing such a peace loving man would ever have anything to do with such hate, anger, and violence.

[@jeffreyd42055]

Seems you know nothing to little of the Religion for its the same as all Religion Love Peace and Unity with fellow man

[@robinc8903]

jeffreyd42055 I don't understand your point... You can take my comment and change it to what you think I meant....All I said was basically saying was I always believed Cat Stevens to be a peaceful man so hearing he was accused of terrorism was something I have a hard time believing....

[@robinc8903]

***** Yes religion is what people view it as......I am certainly not mixing it up with politics.....One comment and its taken out of context. Please re read my comment.

[@frankfooter4499]

God gave us a way to live in peace & harmony. He put it in The Bible! Satan, seeing it's truth said. "How can I fuck with this? I know I'll create religions" And so you have it. Cat, IMHO is a beautiful spirit that believes in loving his fellows. Plus he makes me smile. And if you're looking for terrorists, you need look no further than Washington DC. We are no less evil than the so called "EVIL doers. We are just better at covering it up , plus most American's are flag waving lemmings. They are no less brain washed than any others. God Bless America??? Why? We let rapists off, reward those in power that are taking away a right a day., plus. This country, I fought for, is over, we are just CTD. Enjoy Every Sandwich & TY 4 posting this. :)

[@robinc8903]

: )

[@roybaxter446]

Always puts his heart and soul into his music. Great performer who makes great music.

[@nilessmith1656]

great song! well! all of his songs are great.

[@privateuno8897]

Wish we had more entertainers like Cat / Yusuf..... a true humanitarian and beautiful soul.

[@pascalross2340]

cat stevens might be muslim who cares not all muslims are bad thats coming from me a roman cath... god bless you yusaf.. peace and love always

[@rolandmick5911]

pascal ross amen homie

[@Ripleys_mom]

pascal ross We all need to stop, listen and respect. A little love can go far.

[@1lyric007]

Love Love Love this SONG! Thank you for sharing! Love and Light :)

[@anicca100]

A beautiful man. Give thanks for your uplifting and inspiring music, we love you.

[@Stratogig]

I always loved Cat Stevens music and at the time bought his music, when he became a Muslim he said he didn't want to associate any longer with his music of the past and that angered many people. I don't care what he believes to be true, I'm only interested in his talent. And to all of you claiming Islam is violent maybe you should take a history lesson on Christianity, for 1000 years the Pope sent Crusaders to murder anyone who did not convert, Christianity history is written blood and destruction, how many cultures around the world have been decimated by the church? So don't throw stones.

[@getanorwexwebsite]

Always have loved Cat Stevens - I used to listen to his records over and over as a little kid and I STILL think he's brilliant. So glad to see him singing again!

[@halilyildirim89]

the only thing I see on Cat, is love , love and love.. It doesnt make me suprise that he found Allah..

[@lievenaw]

im in search of him too, can u send me a picture?

[@truthseeka-tsatsa5859]

lievenaw First look into the Sun for 1 minute....Then think about your comment....

[@tututindah8470]

david husband you get away from here. This is about his music and you keep talking about religion, do you have problem?

[@Skydawg909]

Thank you, I was just about to say that. There's just too many narrow minded fools who forget that it's the music of this beautiful man, this international treasure that really matters. What a wonderful version of this timeless song.

[@99999eve]

Lucky to have you Yusuf Islam as a muslim brother.

[@sallybowman-jones9683]

This voice was given to him from our creator. So glad to see him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. So glad that he is sharing what God has given him. He has proven to do NO HARM. A true man of God no matter what banner he carries. God bless him because God has blessed him.

[@jendrix56]

MASTERPIECE!!!!

[@bryanreeme8584]

A favorite poet sings praise, peace, & positivity.. and for the children. All good! An all time favorite tune

[@XY-ip7cq]

❤

[@michellehamm3863]

He's amazing

[@NobodyisD2Z]

His voice has not changed! It is the same quality he had over thirty years ago. Wonderful to listen to his singing.

[@kekeutara2285]

The very first lesson that I learnt from the Qur'an was the message of unity and peace.

[@davidhusband5022]

lol, what about the bit that says kill non believers??????

[@thomasschneider9931]

Thank you Yussuf for all this buitifull songs alonge all this years

[@leonelpoltosi1684]

Thank you, God. Thank you, Allah. Than you Yusuf. Thank you, Cat Stevens !!!

[@teresaoneill6438]

I would do anything to hear this man in person. Thank you so much for sharing this music video! I can't get enough of those guitars

[@tom474e]

I was a disappointed fan when He gave up his music. Its so good to Yusuf Cat Stevens back making great music. He sounds as good as ever.

[@marker011]

So beautiful. I am so happy that Yusuf is playing his songs again.

[@musicman257]

I think I wore out two copies of teafor tiller man out wheni was younger love this album one of his best todays msic sucks copare to this

[@MsLovieGirl]

So peaceful. He is so humble now. I think that comes with age more than anything. The lyrics are so appropriate for this day and time.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Interesting that people in the comments notice only now suddenly he is a Muslim when he already was one since the late 70s lol Prejudice?

[@esauerkraut7360]

Religion aside, this man has brought nothing but peaceful music to this world. Then and now, when you hear his music, do you feel something other than peace? How fortunate we are to have such an artist.

[@philandtrish]

nata chante - YOU (your quote) can't be that stupid. Can You? Please. Let people live their lives and respect them for what they believe in and what they feel in their hearts, religion aside. Ysuf? Cat? Doesn't matter... It's about respect for a great artist and a great human being, who gave himself to help others.

[@Yogamartial]

Reminds me of driving through East Berlin this was on the radio me and the boys loved this man and his tracks had to be full blast.

[@08rollyf]

His heart is open. stop and think

[@TheCalliopeSky]

He sounds great. One of the few singer songwriters of his era that still has his voice.

[@nanina112]

For the children of Gaza

[@QMPhilosophe]

Absolutely.

[@twinlorna]

Anna Russo Yes. #EndTheSiege.

[@davidmartin74]

gherrrie don't worry about Israeli children. They have alot of places to play but Gaza children even their free UN schools bombed by Israel ,they worry more about their lives than a playing areas

[@101myangels]

gherrrie and other haters? Children are born innocent of all the madness and only conditioned by those who should know better so YES for ALL children!

[@talexander2842]

What about Kurdish children? What about Assryian and Coptic children? What about Shi'a children getting blown up in schools? What about Rohingya children?

[@ifyouonlyk6556]

I’ve always loved him. Beautiful.

[@tarangita]

hopefully he doesn't get killed when he really talks about truth.... and lives his true nature..

[@liseblanchet8798]

J'ai connu Cat Stevens grâce à mon professeur d'anglais Mme Letellier. Depuis, ces textes m'allument et surtout me portent à réfléchir. Thank you for who you really are.

[@kajsorensen7081]

Then all of a sudden his guitar loaded with 10 pounds of C4 explodes and kills everyone in the room and down the street lol

[@derekbrightbill5621]

just like the false flag boston marathon ?

[@derekbrightbill5621]

Hello sheep, pleasure to meet you

[@stonie4242]

a man of peace so glad to hear you play once again

[@valkyriesardo278]

How is that a self-proclaimed Muslim can violate the faith by singing and playing a guitar and performing in public? This former songwriter supported the assasination of an author. And the crime? Blasphemy...just words on a a page expressing thoughts about more words on other pages. Expressing a thought s a death sentence. Cat Stevens drowned in an ocean yeas ago and something other dragged itself out of that water and onto the beach, hypocrisy. He sings of children, but the children of Islam are segregated at a young age, premature sexism, their innocence denied as they are packaged and sealed into predetermined roles..

[@PinchALoafSera]

+degree7 why does he say on his web site that he "was joking" when he made the comment and regrets it? Blasphemy may be a capital crime in the Bible, but ours is not a society governed by the Bible. That can't be said for Islamic nations and the Qu'ran. If a fatwa is called by a religious leader who is eligible to do so, carrying out the deed is not "vigilantism", it is a duty. Reminding the fervent that that is the case and that the religion calls for execution is in fact supporting the execution. I wonder if Rushdie got the joke like you do.

[@evacookie913]

+Valkyrie Sardo The journalists twisted his words. Try researching about it before believing things so readily.

[@evacookie913]

+Valkyrie Sardo It was a sarcastic joke he did when they asked him if he supported the author's persecution. It's like...imagine if someone asked you, "Would you kill someone if they littered the ground?" and you got offended and replied sarcastically "Suure, I'd smash them against the floor.". He confessed in an interview later that it was in bad taste.

[@svarteboks]

Because it's hil-fucking-larious to joke about a fatwah being called on a person! It was all just a joke, a ruse, a canard, Stevens and the Ayatollah had such a giggle together about old Rushdie pooping his pants and needing to go into hiding! Is that what you apologist idiots are claiming? He joked about it instead of saying it was bullshit. So he's a coward then and not a cold blooded killer? He still sucks.

[@evacookie913]

Sto Ager Dude...you don't even know what he said.

[@isidoraxoxo]

He is one of my fav singers, his songs are just AMAZING and si relaxing, yusuf islam is da bear

[@Turtl3Dov3]

Such a great song. Such a great singer. He is clearly a man of peace.

[@Greg07623]

What a wonderful artist. His music has brought me happiness for over 40 years. The gray in his hair and beard aside he barely looks a day older for those same 40 years.

[@templeman4]

Your song, "Where do the Children Play" inspires me as much today as it did when I heard it as a young man, my Muslim brother, Jusuf Islam. Glad to see you are working as a musician and songwriter again. Your songs carry a strong message about the importance of love and our desire for peace in our own lifetimes.

[@wellsice]

He's found inner peace and deserves as much for giving so much.

[@tinytimbit1]

I loved it. Powerful,excellent. He's still the only one that can sing these songs. His voice so glad I saw this video.

[@shlbycindy1]

His voice is still just as beautiful and soulful as it was 40 years ago.

[@jonathansmith3742]

My favorite song from a great artist. Then again, I like most of his songs. Peace

[@SethBalliett]

His voice is as beautiful and genuine today as it ever has been. Lovely.

[@Scotsgrey13]

I saw him once, in Memphis. He hasn't changed much. Still one of the greatest ever.

[@kevinenokakopua7922]

What a legend never, forgotten, musician who wrote and sang it with peaceful love for everyone on the planet .peacetrain has travelled the world it's time everyone gets aboard and chill

[@derekkirk1125]

I don't know what is in his heart, but his songs have given me peace, hope and love in mine

[@debbiesantini6310]

Cat Stevens is an example of what we should be. Walking in faith with a higher power. Changing mankind one at a time. Bring words of love and peace to all. In chance of improving the earth one day at a time. Peace to all those who hear.

[@dtmanaiadm]

He did 40yrs ago when i was 10 and he stills sounds great and what a great singer and song writer.

[@robertarthur887]

Wonderful. Thank you terminal man. Thank goodness I had an older sister playing these songs in the next room.

[@mikehughes9132]

great song so glad to hear him again after all these year love ya cat

[@sadlyclown666]

our fathers loved him when he was tchristian and now we love him and he is a muslim,so his religion not the reason of our love to this man,im muslim but i still call him cat stevens cuz i love his songs that man is just amazing and he will still for me even if he want to back christian again,i started love him without know that he is a muslim just like me,i loved him cuz of his music

[@riskybusiness911]

Wow! I have always admired this man.and his voice. He sounds excellent! Thanks Cat (Yusuf)...He stood for the good and man and by his own integrity. What's not to admire. A lot more should have that spirituality..a better world we would see instead of what we look at now. Religion? Whatever it is..we are better people for believing in God.

[@paully494]

A friend of the family got me hooked on cat stevens when i was about 9 yrs olds. awesome music. i still have the cassette from back in the 70's tea for the tillerman. awesome album!!