Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father and Son

[@funtimes8296]

Sounds like something only a man this old and wise could write, but yet he wrote this at 20 years old. Your music is a blessing.

[@olenkamoura]

👏👏👏💓💓👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@brendadrumm9708]

A gemt

[@brendadrumm9708]

I meant a gent x

[@hectorzamora9400]

Categoriaaa uno de mis ídolos gracias totales Cat Stevens

[@hectorzamora9400]

Uno de mis ídolos Exelente y gracias totales Me Stevens

[@muddywaters538]

I am Greek. My father was the most wonderful man I ever met. I miss him. I pray to see him again someday.

[@pauljcrowley]

I listened to this song when I was the son. Now I’m the father telling my son to be patient.

[@mragunathan1627]

I actually got goosebumps when sang the sons part, just magnificent

[@ADreamForInsomniacs]

I recall this was my anthem of rebellion, my evidence that dad would never understand no matter how hard I tried. Now I watch my daughters and just want to say, “chill please- take it in”

[@sewellanne]

I just messaged my son with this video. xx

[@dexxie77]

Yep me to

[@johnwilliambeeching6824]

Me also,now my son has 3 son's I would sing this song to him 🤗

[@nightfly8063]

Yusuf you are LOVED by many! Your music will be played a century from now!

[@MarkusBHZ]

Dear Yusuf, my father taught me your song when I was a child. It was his way of explaining the world to me. He passed away last year but I've had the priviledge to say goodbye to him. I said to him that he could go in peace for he has raised well two brothers and he has a wonderful granddaughter. It was the last song I've listened with my father. Thank you so much for this precious gift. Be in peace!

[@honiahakaa]

god have mercy on his soul im sorry for your loss brother be strong

[@fredaj3847]

May his soul RIP 🙏

[@abouttime5000]

Beautifully written Markus. Life is so very short and love so wonderful.

[@spacejam9550]

RIP

[@Caperhere]

🎶and though you want him to last forever You know he never will And the patches make the goodbye harder still🎶❤️

[@antodm23]

He's finally old enough to sing the song he wrote back in '70.

[@joeburge7026]

Best comment I've ever read on KZbin. And I've spent years on here x

[@tomm2359]

He sang it from a different point if view in the 70s and again now. That is what makes this a work of art that stands the test of time.

[@MrGesichtsface]

You didnt get the Text, its from both sides a view.

[@m123g]

This song makes me cry every time. Cheers to everyone out there who has lost their father

[@malikaihoon7337]

I first heard it on guardians of galaxy and i cried

[@dechinta]

This is the 10th Fathers Day I haven't gotten to see my Daddy's beautiful blue eyes or hear his sweet voice,

[@rbendana1967]

Yes! 🤗🙏🏼

[@AladinWazani]

Shaun worrell I am so sorry to her that. I set alone in a different country as my father lays in hospital. It is hard not being able to be at his bed side. I pray for him and for borders to open soon.

[@scooobydoo69]

me 2 i lost mine in march

[@pbt6775]

He was the Son when he first sang it, and now he is the Father seasoned by the years

[@richardtaylor8595]

I have always loved this song. When I was young I was to busy being stupid. I thank God that when my father was dying I was layed off work in 2008 and I got to sit by my father for the last 3 months of his life. I got to know him better than I ever did growing up and he was a wonderfull W.W 2 veteran who was a wonderful man. I only wish I would have listened to him more growing up because he was so wise beyond his years. Love you Dad . Rest in peace Robert W.Taylor. Love ya pops.

[@caroleyre]

❤️

[@rohelkhan]

My father passed away, there is so much I wanna tell him of how much I miss him. Cheers to all the sons and daughter who lost their father.

[@jeremiahwoods1845]

Sorry to hear that

[@Cinderella999-l5r]

Happy Fathers day to all good fathers out there.

[@rufeilrahtieh7885]

Fathers day today?

[@scottyoung3523]

Thank You

[@Discover-Ireland]

Thank you ☘️

[@888edu4U]

I got to work on this one trying to extend it into all fathers, because my own wasn´t and isn´t that good, and actually after last year me healing even the slightest of his damages, this year he made sure our relationship would now brake again because of the level of insults because he could not take a joke when I told him my sisters and I would now laugh so much because of seeing how in this life you harvest what you sew?... because him being neurotic we had to be like super extra careful with every little thing or the day would break. And now that we have kids, he´s the one having to be careful with that mouth of his. So... today, with the best sons I could wish for, I must at least thank him for giving me the life, even though abandoned young. And at the end of the day... it was with his records that I knew of Cat Stevens. I would spend hours looking at the covers and listening to Cat´s songs since childhood, so that along with many other positives we have to focus on. No doubt we can screw up until our last day on Earth, if life is for learning and we learn from mistakes, I understood we´re prone to make them till that final day. Happy fathers day to every single father out there, each with their own crosses to bear.

[@Discover-Ireland]

Eddy Mendoza I’m sad to read what you have been through and am glad your healing. You enjoy your day and god bless 👍

[@liamhartmusic]

So beautiful I can’t even cry because I see clearly.

[@arkosen0709]

What a voice, Like vintage wine..nothing to write about the lyrics, this is evergreen

[@habob797]

I just want to know. Why did he leave? And why did he came back

[@rationalsceptic7634]

He doesn't hit the high notes any more 😟

[@linguasyndicate8444]

@@rationalsceptic7634 you should listen to the song till the end. He did hit it at last

[@alparslantaptk5471]

@@habob797 he didnt want to be a star he wanted to have a deep humble life and turned back when he was enough mature to live without vanity

[@matischauveau4209]

@@habob797 go read about his life, it's super interesting

[@nerissakirkland2219]

kids! listen to this song !!!!!!!!and feel it!!!!!!! It has a pretty good lesson in life ...........love it!!!!!!!

[@lindasnyder6879]

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Sir, I listened to this song 51 years ago when we were both young and could appreciate the sons stance clearly--felt we were not truly heard, how we just had to live our dreams and that no one could truly understand the deep feelings as an artist.. Now we both are older and can better see the father's side and understand exactly what his meaning was. Thank you for providing this timeless, heartfelt and deeply emotional song. Still loving it at age 61!

[@jp-mc2bp]

71and still gives me chills

[@lindasnyder6879]

@@jp-mc2bp I know, right? :)

[@Sagefrolic]

Your musuc has profoundly moved me throughout my life. God bless you absolutely legendary

[@joshuamercer7527]

My dads favorite song, he passed before I was born 18 years ago but I feel he still lives in me he loved this song and the song also helped me get through hard times ❤️🙏🏽

[@pussycatlover6522]

god bless his soul and forgives his sins.

[@johangreybe5552]

Wow, Joshua . . . Keep up your spirit so that your father will be proud of you. Striving and struggling is the only way to grow

[@somayabassim125]

Hope you’re doing well 🌿god bless you 💛

[@Al-nt8tn]

Of course he does. Love 💕 is eternal. We will all get to see our loved ones again one day.

[@gll1947]

That's beautiful. I'm glad you feel connected through music

[@1960janey]

Beautiful Yusuf Mr. Cat Stevens. You sound beautiful. Thank you.

[@WildWestRosie]

Am I the only one who had always wanted to hear this with Yusuf and his own son? Even back in the 70s, I'd think, "He's the son now, just wait until he's the father".

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

When I was watching his interview, I thought there would be a version with him now and back then doing it together.

[@martinreichenbachmusiker]

I would also like to hear that

[@markephraim5557]

He sang it to his son at his induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. He was sitting in the front row.

[@greghenderson4582]

Two guys from Atlanta Ga Rick Snyder and Pat Coletta known as Ben Dover and Tennessee Tucker did this song so well this doesn’t sound right !

[@kennethwhite5558]

@@greghenderson4582 he doesn't jump an octave up on the first "son speaking" section. Interesting choice.

[@scottbaker4534]

Yusuf ought to do one of those time-shift duets with his younger self. Get footage of his younger self to play "the son" and he, now much older, "the father". It would be beautiful. Bless you, Yusuf for this timeless rendition of what "has always been the same, same old story".

[@manithor7572]

Scott Baker; then, all he will need is the holly spirit😆😆😆😆

[@andbo7937]

He actually did that on his re-recorded version of Tea For the Tillerman!

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Scott! this is a wonderful idea actually

[@scottbaker4534]

@@andbo7937 Can you post a link to a video as I described? I would love to see that.

[@andbo7937]

@@scottbaker4534 so he re-recorded Tea for the Tillerman somewhat recently and this song uses takes from the original recording for the “son” sections

[@KlaudiaAlvarez]

There is no better way to start a Sunday. Thanks, Yusef/Cat.

[@KlaudiaAlvarez]

*Yusuf

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

I watched his interview on Sunday Morning.

[@stelvis1984ify]

@@KlaudiaAlvarez Steven Georgiou before he islamified himself.

[@marcelnicolas3247]

@@KlaudiaAlvarez Hello how are you doing today...

[@MikeLikesChannel]

Amazing he wrote this profound song at all of 20 years old. Wisdom well beyond his years.

[@ellenpot6726]

Yusuf you were my first English teacher !! I was about 10 years old and my father would translate a few of your songs in to Dutch. They were like short stories and taught me about life. Now I am 57 and my father is 84 . He is still doing well and now supporting his grandson ,Farah. Peace for you and your family.

[@vanessanfowler]

Ahhh... time. I saw Cat play this in Dunfermline when I was very very young. Now... old and happy too.

[@marcelnicolas3247]

Hello how are you doing today...

[@scootlights503]

Yusuf I don’t know if you read these comments, your music has touched so many deep in their soul. I’ve played guitar my whole life and this song almost brings me to tears. You have a gift from God we all benefit by your generosity sharing this gift with the world. God bless you

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh beautiful as ever I have always loved you and your music you have some of the best music most loving songs I’ve ever heard ever since I was a young teen first time I heard you a eight track tape I use to Walk around and listen to all your songs oh beautiful music hope you’re doing well God bless you🥰🙏💕🦋

[@ronfreeman5857]

Listened to this when i was the son..now i am the grandfather...and we are old...but happy...peace to you all..

[@Olegskij]

I never had the pleasure to have this talk. Strict stepfather and no connection with my real father. 10 years old in 1971 this song helped me very much really much... still does - thank you mr. Stevens - still get tears from this song.

[@lauremora3256]

By far one of the best song ever written ❤️❤️❤️ his voice is amazing

[@navyindian2080]

Love you Mr Yusuf Stevens. God Bless

[@stevepearsall3447]

What a man, just gets better with age.

[@ManniGaming]

Seems like with higher age the song & performance just gets better and tru'er :-)

[@jslitton]

me,, too

[@carrot8749]

Agreed

[@kronika13]

Absolutely you have right!...

[@dagazraido]

Thankyou for the performance. You are like a blues singer age only flavours the music. Thankyou again

[@johnpellegrino6701]

Just beautiful. I just lost my dad and this was the first song that came on iHeartRadio when I went for a walk today. It's so real and gave me goosebumps. Mr. Stevens, you sound as good as you did 50 years ago. It's a shame that 99% of today's music can't hold a candle to you, even 50 years later

[@pyroed7044]

Sorry for your loss mate.

[@rushyamir]

RIP to your dad. Its Yusuf Islam now btw.

[@johnpellegrino6701]

Thank you brother. Sorry I'm just seeing your message now. Everything was a big blur to me then.​@@pyroed7044

[@johnpellegrino6701]

​@@rushyamirthank you and I stand corrected. Yes I do remember he changed his name. I just always remember him as Cat Stevens. How many artists can sound this good 50 years later?

[@kyhl6159]

Seeing him sing this song older, makes cry even harder when I hear this.

[@BAlif-fh4mq]

Owner of (Ustad) Yusuf Islam's LPs, cassettes.... One of the greatest creative minds of our age.... A pride of our community.... Salam, Bangladesh.

[@drvee1983]

I performed this back in ' 76 ' in college. I picked up my father's guitar tonight to do it again after seeing famous musicians do an on-line 50th Anniversary celebration of the album. I'm celebrating Yusef/Cat is still here to perform it, and so are we.

[@cm1jon610]

My dad loved this song. I sent your video to my step brother and told him how much it meant to him. We lost our dad 20 years. Now my brother has a son and this song will be special to him. Thank you!

[@pbatommy]

He still sounds amazing.

[@stephanier7811]

I have loved his singing since the 70's. He is such a soulful man and his songs will live on long after he is gone. You are very loved, Yusuf.

[@keistanreeves59]

Thank you Yusuf. I am and always shall remain a fan.😎✌Kez.

[@jw4321]

Emotional, strong yet gentle reminder of the short time we have together.

[@fastingfocused4586]

Thank you for coming back. I love it so much. You walked with me at 17, and now you can walk with me again. Peace and Love from Australia

[@martinbuckenmaier4372]

Such formidable class, no matter if he's Cat or Yusuf. This song stands out.

[@tassiered]

That last verse. Really got me. What a legend.

[@JayFLopez]

My grandmother is about to pass away from covid and I can't stop playing this song on repeat. Something about this reminds me of her, and of my father, who is losing his mother. Thank you for helping me express this grief, Yusuf.

[@marcelocdarocha2060]

I'm a Brazilian old man, and I have kept this song very close to my heart for many decades now.

[@123456789flash123]

God bless you brother, and god bless all of us right now, may all the trouble in your hearts find peace. Happy father's Day to all the father's out there, cherish the time you have with them now before it's too late. Have a blessed day everyone

[@lisabarillaro4424]

Along with the Beatles, Cat Stevens is my favorite... Very unique... Saw his concert in Montreal back in the 70's...has lost a little bit of that angst in his voice over the years, but still sounds incredible... ☮💓

[@petergunner8666]

Lisa Barillaro it sounds not very good anymore🎤Miss the young Cat Stevens

[@lisabarillaro4424]

@@petergunner8666 For me he will always be Cat Stevens!... I still have a collection of his vinyl albums and I will always be a loyal fan... ✌🤗☯☮

[@hassanhssina2022]

I loved this song every time, then Mr yusef is the better singer of the world... Hassan from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@Ponchiegomezsaso]

Just listen to his beautiful voice , a sweet new version of Father and Son that brings me to tears on this day as I think of my Dad . aw what a wonderful surprise for Fathers day, Happy Fathers day Yusuf and to all Fathers everywhere. 💗

[@michaelnoor8423]

You are his true fan i see you in every one of his video 😂😂😂

[@richardwilliam5970]

Hi Sandra, how are you doing?

[@singingoldsongs]

Thank you Yusuf for a lifetime of wonderful music, we will meet in heaven.

[@johnkitchiner1252]

Now my dad is very old at 98, there is also the time the son has gone away but returns to look after his old and dearest father. Thank you sSO much Yusuf or Cat( as I knew him then) ..... God bless, and to all the wonderful grandfather's! for such another wonderful emotive melody.

[@dagda825]

Mr Yusuf. I'm the old man now and your music is a gift from The Prophet. Thank you, you mean a great deal to me.

[@boris.dupont]

My father and I rarely talk in a direct way, we use other people's actions and words as a platform or a screen to express our feelings and emotions and this is the song that he always comes back to. I owe you a lot. Thank you!

[@annejohnston8696]

Isn't that the way of things x

[@steliosc.4686]

I had the same issue with my father until the day i looked him in the eyes and i said to him Dad i love you. I felt like my soul went to heaven and came back. Its not easy but never too late to do it until is too late.

[@boris.dupont]

@@steliosc.4686 Thanks for your message that brings tears to my eyes but as much as I'd love to do it I don't think I can handle it

[@helenesandrowitz7660]

After struggling with the young man voice, he finally gets up there. Go Yusuf!

[@marcelnicolas3247]

Hello how are you doing today...

[@astroash]

Isn't it absolutely beautiful that when he wrote this song at the age of twenty, he'd have related more to the perspective the son. And now at seventy one, he has gone through both the perspectives in his life!

[@suciromantir4323]

such a wonderful song

[@jsmcguireIII]

Never miss the chance to tell your sons you love them.

[@bertobarto]

My father just passed and this song is everything.

[@nikkigallagher163]

It’s odd yet beautiful how I’ve listened to you sing this as 3 different generations - first as the son, then as the father watching his son grow up (when you remade it with Roman Keating)...and now you’re the loving grandpa watching over his grown son and grandson while you sing this song with a level of wisdom, patience and love you’ve gained over the years.

[@GYPSYJEANIE]

Love love the guitar and the song!

[@steveoberman9581]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@giorgioromano898]

Stupenda bellissima commovente!!grandissimo eccezionale cat stevens thank you so much you are wonderful ❤❤❤❤

[@davidwood351]

Thank you Yusuf, I’m a long time fan.

[@goulash31]

Love this song. May God bless you, Yusuf.

[@ravimatta792]

I agree

[@brendadrumm9708]

I've. Liked him since day one x

[@leticiam8804]

I was only 11 eleven and l fall un LOVE with Cat

[@leticiam8804]

LOVE you

[@leticiam8804]

Three a song called Where are you...Sing It please

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

For me a true masterpiece...and what great, incredible artist..

[@andyhemus2964]

his voice gives me tingles. Loved Cat since the early 70's

[@eddiewolfe2187]

Hello from Newzealand. Love this song. Love you. You are such a beautiful man you make the world a better place. Bless😘

[@hano7307]

Assalamualaikum Yusuf. I had a dream yesternight and your song "Morning Has Broken" was in it. So today I searched to see how you are doing and Alhamdulillah for your wellbeing ⚘⚘⚘ May Allah grant you and your family health and happiness. Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@andybeckman8606]

"Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. Allah will probably consider you both to be infidels.

[@dinalaee4770]

@@andybeckman8606 nah just you being for being a brat

[@andybeckman8606]

@@dinalaee4770 A brat I may or may not be but I fail to see how that has any bearing on their being infidels.

[@Feeding-Stray-Cats]

i love those people who hold dear to their faith and not make them become jerks, like seeing other religion as less then them, those are people with big heart and with wide wings of mercy, will have true peace in this life and here-after foreverafter

[@andybeckman8606]

@@Feeding-Stray-Cats Hang on, but if you don't see other religions as less then you do not have faith any more than a punter has in a horse he put a bet in because she cannot decide what horse to gamble on but desperately wants to gamble wants to gamble as a first priority.

[@welshxfile1479]

This song never gets old ...

[@nancyorlando5459]

I just melt when I hear you sing. I LOVE Your Voice. Always Have. You were always my best musician.

[@marcelnicolas3247]

Hello how are you doing today...

[@stephaniea1828]

LOVE this format. I love your songs and am trying to learn to play them on guitar. This is the perfect format to see and hear your beautiful songs. Would love to see more songs in this format. Thank you for the music that you have shared with me (and the world)

[@nicoleperron3315]

An old favorite, thank you, my dad was 39 when he died accidentally. Happy Father's Day to you Yusuf and God bless you. I wish you many years with your children.

[@caroleyre]

❤️

[@shazzasmart4539]

God bless

[@smbatharutyunyan3953]

best song ever

[@craigduckett6927]

Yes! Yes! YES!!! I am so GLAD you've embraced the HEART of your music again and have given yourself the freedom to perform. Peace. Peace. Peace.

[@sambo6088]

50 years.... I am only 29 and yet my mother and father when they were together would always listen to this... After they broke up I only heard my mum ever play it... My dad died 2 months ago and none of his children could attend his funeral because of this virus... Atleast when I listen to this I can hear how my dad loved me... I have 3 kids myself now.. I am old, But I'm happy.... Thanks for singing this again for us Yusuf. You are a light in a very dark world.

[@Manasses1961]

You can never ever beat Class. He is CLASS.

[@NipponKiwi]

Thank you for performing at the Christchurch Memorial! Will never forget it!

[@ashleystearns2486]

Still gorgeous song from a still beautiful, beautiful man. Even if he can’t hit all the high notes anymore what he gives is heartbreakingly authentic. So glad I got to be alive while he walks the earth and sings life’s glories.

[@patbel6375]

Evergreen! Lovely memories! Be blessed Mr. Stevens 😊

[@billymorton8934]

I started listening to Cat Stevens in 1971 at the age of 13. I was instantly a fan !

[@celiaansell4860]

Still the best love all his stuff

[@paulotoole7332]

I have followed Cat Stevens from his being in music, and still do, songs all have a story, and make sense. He is so Blessed.

[@heltonms3041]

My father passed away recently. When it completed 1 month that's the song that came to my mind

[@محمدحسين-و2و2ب]

😢

[@BlaiseTighe]

This was playing on the radio on the way home from visiting my dads grave today. Talk about being choked up.

[@caroleyre]

❤️

[@chip9649]

Hope your doing well freind.

[@sal4992]

This song is unbelievable. He played it young and old! Brilliant artist. Legend.

[@j.c.a2872]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing a tear to my eyes on this Fathers; Day, you're one of the beautiful souls who has walked this earth, and I thank God for having shared you and your music to the world, Bless you Sir !!!!

[@MrMustafaQadri]

Still brilliant after all these years!

[@hadijahn]

The definition of a classic song.

[@gzambranomejia]

It´s a Beautiful Song , greetings from Peru

[@alainmercier9087]

Thank Yusuf, I"m 56 but when I was young I listening this song everyday... Thak again , always the same great voice.... Alain

[@noloferratus]

I love this!

[@Steveachester]

The more I listen to this awesome song, the more I love it. Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there.

[@AndrewKerr2406]

Just a genius and no longer truly appreciated for that genius

[@johnsmith5465]

Then he was the son and played the father's role, now he's the father and plays the son's one. Can feel it in his voice, I guess.

[@gailanderson3345]

It's sounding like he's singing to his sons generations and readying for his leaving again onto the next. Creator will have Yusuf and we'll have his legacy.

[@everyday775]

That's unity, that's harmony, just happiness

[@marcelaposada1752]

Loving you always thanks forever ❤️🌟

[@akbright4892]

Sigh, why do I cry everytime I hear this? It continues to bring out such emotions with in

[@revertedakhi]

There is no other singer can.take this song to the next level but him.

[@michaelleahcim4507]

An iconic song

[@josephclay3864]

Was a huge fan in the sixties and seventies, and I’m still one. You and your music are timeless and you still have the ability to bless us with your God given talent. Thank you so much and may God continue to richly bless you!!