Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Where Do the Children Play (live, Yusuf’s Café Session, 2007)

[@TheUToobGirl]

Best thing to happen to music in a long time, Yusuf's coming back to musical performance.

[@xcv77263]

I thank God for introducing me to Cat Stevens, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton... and many more of these old gems... I started listening to them during my lonely years. They have kept me alive and given me hope...

[@puella555]

2024 I am still here. My fav

[@tastymouse]

Cats' music will endure the ages. It's just as relevant now as it was 45 years ago.

[@Aussie423]

You were my childhood. Cherished your albums, you saved me many times from despair. THANK YOU Yusuf Islam. ❤🎉

[@joancollier4488]

As now and always this man spoke with wisdom…

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

Would like to say Namaste to you.

[@ROAE-gs1li]

Wow this song speaks loud today.

[@kandykorn6136]

I was 12 years old when the song came out and it fit my life...in a sad way...a juvenile reformatory kind of way. It wasn't my fault. But then...I suppose it was. I was a child and reacting to my environment.

[@ahmedboudjema2269]

When I listen to Yusuf Islam.. I feel honesty, purity and wisdom..since I was 18 because I am 47 and I still love him. Thanks Sir Yusuf.

[@dianequick3127]

I am happy for you!

[@dianequick3127]

I did not make the comment above. I have no idea who did.

[@dianequick3127]

Though I really do like your comment.

[@ahmedboudjema2269]

@@dianequick3127 Thanks

[@davidturcotte5677]

He was our Cat, before he was Yousef, but he's still the worlds finest.

[@lauratompkins5006]

He's amazing. Still sounds the same as he did when I was 12.❤❤

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

I know we've come a long way, we're changing day to day, but tell me where do the children play ? This song brings tears to my eyes now, children are in the news everyday there is so much unkindness in our world, and the children are being trampled upon. I had hoped we would have answered this question long ago. Please keep asking it Yusuf. I love you ,Thank you .

[@Harrybo69]

that touched my heart

[@rjh1226]

Funny how one Cat Stevens song hooks you in and you end up listening to a bunch of his beautiful words and music for hours. Where will they play? We have to ensure they can , have a place to and are Free to Play . Peace , Happy Holidays and stay well.

[@joyceadrianne]

Your lyrics are so poignant and thought provoking. I remember laying on the grass on the side of the house I grew up in, watching the clouds rolling across the sky, finding shapes and all kinds of things. I remember riding my bike up and down the neighborhood; knowing at least 3 families on each block. Being adventurous was riding my bike with the Mayer boys, down by the railroad tracks, and trying not to let my Mom and Dad know. (They knew!). Where do children go now? They are not as free as I was. They have to stay close by so nothing untoward happens to them. They don’t know the fun of riding down a big hill on your bike, only to lose the pedals on a bump at bottom, hang on for dear life until the bike slows enough to get your feet back on, Laughing and screaming (there were only factories that were closed for the night) at the top of your lungs, and getting the righteous feeling that between God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit, you defied death in that one ride down that huge hill.

[@zeezee9670]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and writing them oh so well. What a great song. Like many other Cat Stevens songs, the lyrics from 1971seem not only poetic but prophetic and still ever relevant.

[@liamfitzgerald2084]

Wow still as relevant as the day it was written. What a beautiful soul he is

[@stephger3352]

Cat is the best!!👍❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!from France 👍👍👍👍

[@gro4239]

this song is like a fine piece of art.....

[@robertamontoya6228]

this was our class song in 1974

[@aribencanaan26]

Freshman year at college, vietnam, kent state and nixon - i took you on cassette tapes around the world with me, my beautiful boy. Why does that time seem so majestic today. Peace be with you, 'i carry you in my heart.'

[@cherylriley23]

Yusuf has been true to himself and his music. God bless.

[@Simon-nn4kf]

Cat's voice has become deeper and smoother over the years , outstanding .

[@mikebeeton4982]

WHAT A MAN !! We need many many more like him !

[@petereva2008]

My children don't play anymore. They are don't even call, let alone visit, they have children of their own. I don't think they even listen to music like this. It's unfortunate they don't

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

That is wrong grandparents day is very important.

[@DeirdreCatherineDoyle]

MY KIDS DO AND THE NEWBIES SINGING 4 ME. ITALY NEEDS SERIOUS ATTENTION RE THEIR SCARED OF INVOLVMENT. KIDS DANCE FOR ME HERE. SUPER COOL! USE LOADS OF SONGS ALL LANGUAGES! INCLUDING 'SIGNING 4 DEAF/HARD OF HEARING',

[@heatherwimberly5190]

Perhaps they will find their way back home to you. Keep them in your prayers and so will the Community of Saints.

[@nzalex1]

One if my beloved songs. Amazing song, the best message to the human world.

[@sonneversets3530]

The best message to mankind is the Bible.✝️ Coming to fruition faster than you can think.⌛️ Get right w/Jesus. He’s everyone’s Only Hope.

[@DustinBlythe]

Amazing how he sounds EXACTLY the same as 40 years ago!

[@sonneversets3530]

Yes, his unique voice has held up well. He didn’t sing it w/the same passion, however. Love his old music! Tea For the Tillerman is the best!

[@aregaali3587]

Beautiful melody and a wonderful message. In this time of pandemic crisis we need such soothing music. Thank you Yusuf Cat Stevens.

[@dianequick3127]

Agreed. And not only soothing music though soothing music of which provides provocative thinking.

[@n.f.amirm.8472]

Save our earth !

[@McC815]

My dad's top notch

[@carolynambrose8194]

Beautiful, enduring ballad. Part of my lifes soundtrack.

[@lindagail7780]

You sir, were beautiful back in the day, and you're still beautiful. I wish I could have seen you in person.

[@mikeutube7888]

i love his Music. Thank you Yusuf.

[@mastersmoosh9496]

Kindness is the greatest wisdom Beautiful song

[@patriciathewisher2315]

What a man.

[@jp-mc2bp]

This man has had more to say of peace in this world than any other artist. Please listen and live and love. We can fix this mess. It starts with you.

[@RodeDanny]

Love him❤❤

[@downtownLAking]

I'll never forget you were the last words you said to me

[@debdiamond9657]

Thank you for this and all your music.

[@joecaprani5772]

I was so looking forward to seeing you live at Cambridge Folk Festival 2020. I do hope they book you as soon as we're vaguely back on track. Meantime, stay safe and singing your wonderful songs. This one is probably more relevant now than ever.

[@pamcatello9136]

You were the best better then any music artist even the beatles. Gifted by god him self. You still got it. Good to see you singing. Only now you have life and hope in your eyes

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

He sings from his soul

[@farooledahir4672]

Thanks 🙏 brother

[@bluesbrother46]

Thanks for your music. I've heard it when i was 10 and i hear it now in my 56'

[@gerryrobertson973]

Thank you Sir Yusef!!!!!!!

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

You are loved by God.

[@mjc01]

Superb, then and now.

[@TheDirtyredbandana]

He wrote very good melodies and lyrics.

[@reidytodrone3876]

Very very cool ** Magic

[@tamaradudley7398]

BAD APPLE GAS...Fort Worth Texas was the last concert I was able to witness in Texas

[@brianbezett7976]

Cat Stevens ...We luv and care 4 u ..Sister in law in hospital ...Ur music so sweet

[@mondaledeireragea7602]

So much love!

[@DanitzaGoes]

❤Love you. For ever. Im 60 years old.🌎🇨🇴🙋🌹

[@carlosnaporodriguez1027]

Cat Steven looks so healthy on this video, no wrinkles, he aging amazingly well...spirituality has a tangible effect on the physical world. Sometimes.

[@martinshannon7632]

Fantastic thanks

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Magnificent song

[@mariaben75]

Ohhh siempre grande para mí, gracias 🙏

[@mertgul3388]

Legends

[@jonathansmith3742]

Where do the Children Play? On the Peace Train. That's where. Peace Yusuf

[@DeirdreCatherineDoyle]

HE CAME TO SING FOR MY STUDENTS.

[@azizboukotos603]

Since I discovered yusuf Islam music. My mood when listening to his song is like the bass guy at 1.02

[@emagard8076]

Just gotten better and better :)

[@asna3715]

Prayers and love

[@ludettecrisler3555]

This is why I love you so much and always will❤️

[@claudiovandelli881]

grazie !!

[@marcydenville1756]

Thanks Yusuf. The first time I heard Tea for the Tillerman, it was like great album." The first time I heard Where do the Children Play, I said to myself, "I'm doing that one." And i've done on front of audiences, gatherings, at home, for a long time. I do it pretty well. Mostly I copy your style!

[@sonneversets3530]

The love of my life had a very good friend who sounded so much like Cat. They played in Montauk together, the summer of ‘87, & drew huge crowds b/c hearing from the outside w/o seeing them, ppl were blown away that it wasn’t Cat! He was exact on ‘Lisa’ & my guy would sit that one out. They did Father & Son beautifully. Great memories. Wish I had a do over for just that time. I’d of done things quite differently. Alas, we get one round here. Next stop, eternity. And I look forward to seeing the love of my life here, for all of it, in God’s Great Heaven. Where a whole other kind of music will fill the air!🙌 Hope I see his friend there, too. And pray that ‘Cat’ realizes who his Savior is, before it’s too late.🙏

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Cat already knows God. What do you think this song is about? God's children.

[@analiakendrick9084]

I love this Song since 1976! My favorite Song, Yusuf Cat Stevens. It's fantastic and very important for me and my Family. 😍💚

[@lunarmoon423]

Playing his cd while washing the dishys, listening to his magical smooth beautiful voice,.. INTO WHITE.

[@martajunqueira4182]

...we've come a long way... We're changing...

[@musicman257]

This was pops favorite album still listin to it today always reminds of him

[@McC815]

What a person hope is out therd

[@JS-go8vt]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@JUSTSANDRUDEMANNSTORM]

Our children deserve to be children, protecting their innocence is my entire agenda - this planet WILL BE where they can play - safe and sound

[@marilynsmith5427]

This is very special to me thank you love always

[@daylefloyd6404]

Absolutely the best...as ever

[@claudiovandelli881]

Thank You, my friend ! friend of Your friends, friend of mine ! Health !! Where ever You are !

[@pedroaranzabal59]

Un fuerte abrazo a vuestra vida de todo corazón, muchas gracias por todo.

[@PChemato]

Yusuf, You will always be one of the best. This is my favourite song from your repertoire. I well remember what happened when you embraced islamism and how badly they treated you. Love!

[@selmaaraujo1249]

Minha música favorita. Linda demais!

[@McC815]

Just nice too be free and wild

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Just wondrous.

[@brucew.5177]

Better than Ever . . . 🙏

[@Dr.Seltsam100]

GOOSEBUMBS!!!!!

[@brianbezett7976]

So Happy 2 sing along with you ..She say we so close 2 sing along ..Think ..Dont know but lets hope so ...

[@ingomeyer9138]

Peace for all

[@semmelrektdichweg3883]

My Favorite ❤

[@petercarrillo751]

True prophet just the nicest guy in the world... to be nice it's really not that hard

[@sophielumpp4043]

❤❤❤

[@johnpadgham9771]

Very impressive! Great video. 👍

[@TexasAmericaUSA]

God bless you🙏

[@rosildanascimentodelima3376]

Amo essa musica .me emociono toda vez que ouço, assisti o filme que teve essa musica .ensina me a viver 💕💕💕💕💕

[@eugeish]

Que película?

[@sehiamegdoud4757]

Joli .....et très beau

[@Ibarbozza]

Thank you ...

[@pinkpanther8735]

he was so right

[@flamarionfeijao6217]

Too much beautiful

[@brianbezett7976]

He was the CAT ..

[@everyday775]

Where do the children play in you...

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

Thank you Cat Stevens for saying in the seventies that the total population was important. My father did special speeches through toast masters in the fifties and sixties to wake up others to take care of the planet. He was so innovative he encouraged soda bottles that could be returned for reuse and it encouraged children and adults to who needed income to recycle them so there would be less garbage on the planet: Because the glass ones can be refilled after being washed. They got money for them no one wanted to break them and cause flat bicycle and automobile tires. His name was Charles Peter. Be grateful the Pope said all nations should allow civil unions those decent choose alternate lifestyles. Glad Allah not want this for Muslim countries. Is best if those who were on illegal drugs do not make children because the children of humanity deserve to be born in innocence. I forgive the circle K guy who bought me gas three years ago of everything because he was all alone and needed my help and he was scared to say what he saw and went through all alone by himself. It is not okay to be greedy and make more machines. Fix what is here now and please not robots that look like people. Muslims like to live humble. Eon m... might be a little nuts and he will NOT WIN.

[@dianequick3127]

The five-string bass always intrigued me.

[@sergioricardobarbosa9560]

Grande cat Stevens

[@katewild2194]

Saw him live in 1967 a long time ago now was he any good ? I thought so.

[@runner1984]

Voice doesn't have same magical crackle as the original.

[@sonneversets3530]

Voice is there. The passion is not.

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Appreciate him nonetheless. His songs have brought joy and solace worldwide. Does your singing voice sound the same from 50 years ago?

[@keesracist3755]

Love you so mucy

[@McC815]

Nice look man I must say

[@daveswita5483]

True song great artis 10-4

[@EverySoulTastesDeath]

peace cho cho greener grass to come as dawud wharnsby sang sing sing children of the world... al Asr n end of the Mutafafeen..... Allahoma sulie ala Sayidna Muhammed w aalhi w sahbi w ajwajhi w all who follow them till the end day peace shalom salam