"Peace Train" featuring Yusuf / Cat Stevens | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
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“Peace Train” - Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ timeless anthem of hope and unity - was originally released on the classic album 'Teaser and the Firecat' in 1971 and was Stevens’ first US Top 10 hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This Song Around The World version features more than 25 musicians from 12 countries and unites Yusuf / Cat Stevens, singing and playing a beautiful white piano in a tranquil open air setting in Istanbul, Turkey, with musicians such as five time Grammy Award winning blues/americana artist Keb’ Mo’; Grammy nominated Senegalese artist Baaba Maal; Silkroad’s Rhiannon Giddens-also a Grammy Award winner; Ghassan Birumi playing the oud in Ramallah, Palestine; musicians from the Silkroad Ensemble in Rhinebeck, New York; Pat Simmons (The Doobie Brothers) and James “Hutch” Hutchinson (bass player with Bonnie Raitt) performing in Maui, Hawaii; and bringing together conflict regions with Tushar Lall playing the harmonium in Delhi, India, and Joshua Amjad playing the Kartaal in Karachi, Pakistan.
"Everyone jump upon the Peace Train" and let's make this world a better place. Happy International Day of Peace. One Love!!! #InternationalDayofPeace #WorldPeaceDay
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Thanks to all the wonderfully talented performers for contributing to this performance and for helping to spread the message of Peace. ☮
Thanks for making such a beautiful song with such a powerful message
Well done by all, your legacy lives on sir! You've walked the walk & sung the song .. Best wishes to you!
Your voice is a soulful as it was 50 years ago. Thank you for your music. Cheers from Akron, Ohio.
Yusuf, my son 6 years old loves this song and smiles when you come on. He is on the autism spectrum and his sensitivity and wisdom never ceases to awe me.He is amazing and Peace Train has his stamp of approval. Thank you!!
And thank you for all your beautiful and inspiring music that will always make our lifes a little better❤️🙏
I was crying a mere 30 seconds in, not only because it was so beautiful to see and hear this song played by so many diverse artists or because I wish so much we could have peace, but because I also remember when this song first came out and it hit me hard just how very little things have changed over the decades since. It feels as if no time has passed, and we’re older, but not at all wiser. But I still hope for better every single day. Peace. 🕊💙
Pretty much took the words right out of my keyboard there. I might add that more than ever we seem to be sliding towards the abyss every day.
Totally agree 🌈♥️
Ditto. As someone else already said, you took the words right out of my keyboard.
now I am crying with you .. after reading what you wrote, I feel the same, 1970 to 2021. When will we understand ?
I was teary eyed at the first chord...
I jumped on the peace train 50 years ago. It hasn't left the station.
You're not looking hard enough. Cynicism will get you exactly nowhere.
So true, Brother. Humans would rather tear up the tracks than build them. Very sad.
Cat Stevens jumped OFF THE PEACE TRAIN decades ago. There is this episode of a documentary about Dubai’s airport, where he is forbidden boarding a plain to America, because he is considered persona non grata, he will never be allowed entry because he is a major donor to islamic organisations that promote terror and jihad. This is your peace fighter, you clueless buffoons
Yusuf ‘Cat’ Stevens still has that wonderful voice that hasn’t faltered. Hearing him sing just a few bars sends me back to when I was 13 and my big sistered was playing the record over and over on our stereo.
I was 18 and already a performing musician when Peace Train came out. Loved this, and other Cat Stevens tunes.
*I* played it over and over when you were 13. I must have gotten it as a gift, because I was 13 when it came out....
Me too, exactly like that, except it was my mom instead of sibling.
@@embarkation1977 my mother was born in 1922.... I think I was the only Cat Stevens fan in my household....
@Tommygun 264 Your words appeared at the same time as my thoughts. It’s exactly how I got introduced to all of his wonderful songs!
Folks say that this song is as relevant as when it was written - and yes, I have been hearing this for 50 years now. I disagree. It is MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER. Anybody who cannot shed a tear to this anthem is just not alive. Thank you, Yusuf, for music that transcends generations, and will for generations to come - if we don't destroy ourselves first. PEACE. ✌️
As the world seems to be slipping further and further from any sort of peace, always remember that the engine of the "peace train" starts within your heart!
@@georgelenard5253 THIS. We can't bring peace to a world desperate for it if we first don't have peace in our hearts 💚💙
Brought tears to my eyes
@@tenshimoon Very good point, my friends
@@pattyayers
Yeah it’s singing about COMMUNISM!
God is Republican!
Jesus hates scum!
MAGA Trump 2024 and forever!
I'd like to leave my message here to thank you for sharing this video. I'll be coming back to listen again every time someone likes my comment!
This video of one of my all-time favorites came across my RUclips feed today. I have listened and loved many different versions of "Peace Train" over the years, but this IS SO SPECIAL! Thank you for sharing that I'm not the only newcomer to the party. Cat Stevens WAS and IS one of the lighthouses in our world. Lead on, Brave Yusuf❤
Playing for Change should be nominated and win the Nobel Prize for Peace!
I totally agree with you.
I so agree!
Yup, we need to focus on the things that bring us together instead of what divides us. And nothing brings people together as fast a good foot tapping tune.
Definitely, take Obummers off him for being fake and give it to them!
Amen.
A tip of the hat to the people who mix these tracks, who take recordings from musicians all over the globe and blend them so seamlessly. The production manages to weave all the performances into a unified whole, where every voice and instrument is heard, and given prominence at the proper time, yet each serves the purpose of serving the song. Our song.
I believe that this exemplifies perfectly the message that Playing For Change is trying to project. Well done.
You are so right, It's an art unto itself
Well said. The audio visual is absolutely superb. 10/10.
Absolutely agree, Jahn. Without the magnificent efforts of those skilled people -- all toiling behind the scenes -- our appreciation for this type of performance would be quite different. Magic like that is truly best left to the pros. 😀
Couldn't agree more. Thank you all!
I also agree. Watching these videos makes me feel good. Like this world still has a chance.
10/8/23: We need this more than ever
Beautiful! To see people working together from all over the world to transmit a message of peace gives me so much hope. Let's all pray for a change!
Peace Train, love from Canada, August 2024
So much hope in 1971 has taken a beating in the intervening years. But hope is still with us.
Hope is the Last Thing to die. KEEP IT ALIVE
"The Daily News asks her for the dope.
She says, 'Man, the dope's that there's still hope.' "
@@two-toneblue4872 She's a casualty. Hope has always been there, will always be there along with strife. It's all about attention and where you put your energy. She gave up, too bad.
Oh thank you so much for this! I was 7 when Peace Train was released and was immediately a forever follower and lover of Cat Stevens', his music, and message.
Now at 60 I can say I have never been able to listen to this song with out tearing up, always in a good way, today was no exception!
Thank you to all the players here, Cat and everyone else- our world is so much better with you all in it - I pray for love throughout the world every day and maybe, just maybe, a few more people today will also jump on the Peace Train and share more love for, with, and of our neighbors throughout the world. :)
October 2022 In the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, dear God, through Your intercession, please stop this war against Ukraine & stop Russian aggression. Amen.
(thanks for praying with me.)
I am just another old cry baby that loves Cat Stevens. I agree with all the others here and am proud of the young people of today there are many of them that I am hopeful will be able to make some changes in this troubled world of ours. I will happily do what ever I can to help them.
You are just corrupt to the bone and completely indifferent to the suffering of his victims.
@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727 I have no idea what your talking about.
@@johnpagejr.7628 He openly called for the killing of Salman Rushdie saying his reason was the bounty set by Khomeini which mesans he approves the hanging of Khomeini's critics using cranes in order to have the world bow to islamic extremism. That makes him a terrorist by definition.
@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727WTF???
@@LizaJane-i3l The extremist formerly known as Cat Stevens openly promoted terror attacks.
The world need a peace train!!!
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Loved it. May we see social justice and world peace in our time
Can I say what an awesome medium this has become. I will forever be a fan of this band of musicians and their cause!
$5 a month Playing for Change membership.
@@apostleis soon
Yusuf's cause is burning people alive.
So when do you become truly awake on reality?
Just beautiful.... when Yusuf/Cat Stevens starts to sing... it gives me chills ( that voice never ages- gets better with time)
Me too - and they did a great job with the video.
I feel the same way.
This song was played this summer as my father was lowered into the earth. He loved Cat Stevens and the album from which this came. His ( and our) surname is Peace x
@@claremccarron3058 My condolences to your family and all of his friends...May he RIP.
@@Ron71997 thank you so much x
Replaying because a Peace Train is needed this sad day in the Middle East blessings to the lost lives
Oh, the time has passed. Why do I think the world and especially those who entertained us haven't grown as old as I?
What a beautiful song to wake up to. Good morning world. Let's ride the Peace Train! 😊
And a beautiful song to end the day with too🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏾🙌🏾🥰
With any luck this song and this message can spread around the world.
We certainly hope so, Yusuf Cat Stevens has been at it for the last 50 years. We hear him but we don't seem to listen.
In the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, dear God stop this war against Ukraine & stop Russian aggression. Amen. thanks for praying with me.
peace
Beautifully brilliant - I started to cry when Yusuf came in. What a beautiful soul, amazing message and wonderful production. We need more of this in the world today. Peace my friends…
Such a HUGE Cat Steven's fan - his voice is still freakin awesome!
Me too.
Same here~
me too this song was on radio growing up this is a wonderful vid i started tearing up too still love cat stevens music ☺😊❤👍
Even without Yusuf joining in this would be a gift to the world. With the man who created it I think its a gift for all time. LIVE IT
🕊 I melted when he sang as he had a big impact back when he was used in my reversion 🙏Subhan'Allah👑 ☝
Watching this again today with the state of the world now brings me to tears. We have learnt nothing, done nothing to make this dream come true.😪
so so true
We've been pussyfied for to many years. It's hard to play catch up at this stage
More than 2 years later, we’re still searching for peace
Now is a man who has been playing love for years. Having all these voices are beautiful. Love Yusuf...
I've loved this man since the early 70s.
So beautiful it bought me to tears , it is a powerful song, uniting us in Peace and Love .. Thank you Yusuf and Playing for Change .. let Peace for all be our mission today and always.
Except he calls for the murder of people he doesn't like.
This song is needed to lift our hopes and our hearts now more than ever. ✌💜
December 2023 In the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, dear God, through Your intercession,
please stop all war & aggression. Let us live in PEACE. Amen.
We know the words....NOW for the hard part.......Let's ALL practice what we preach. How much more wonderful life will be. Smile. Say hi to a stranger. Be kind. It really is simple.......and contagous. Peace.
I can't stop listening and watching over and over.
My God how Beautiful the sound... my God!
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Ditto. I've lost count. This one, "The Weight", and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" are three of my favorites, and they all bring tears to my eyes.
Touches you're soul makes you feel Love for Everyone huh?
ditto
This video is exactly what the song was about. Bravo.
As long as we have this song, we have hope. Thank you, Yusef, Playing for Change, and all of my magnificent, radiant brothers and sisters who played this song for us.
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No auto tune, no quivering voice moving up and down 5 octaves. Ahhhhh what a relief.
Amen
It absolutely guts me that so many people out there choose war, violence, and hate, when there is so much beautiful art, music, and delicious food from from all across the world to experience. We have the power and technology to make the life pleasant from start to finish, yet there are those that insist on making the human experience a dehumanizing experience.
Incredible, I didn't think Cat Stevens would ever sing again. Why isn't this number 1 on the featured charts?
He's been back since 2006... But he doesn't get the coverage because he's a Muslim.
@@p8pillon I’ve seen him once or twice on some late night show - but not enough, and no doubt you’re right.
Just search him online...you'll find plenty of "recent" interviews and live performances. His old fans still adore him, and he's got plenty of new fans that are learning about him. I honestly don't think his choice to be a Muslim is an issue. If you're talking years ago, then yes. But people are more accepting now. That's just honest opinion.
@@worschtee1 yes I think so
@@p8pillon Even if he had stayed in the music business post-1978, his subsequent music was destined not to be commercially viable. Sad, but true.
As a lifelong musician for over 60 years, I have always believed and also experienced; that music is truly universal and brings people together. "Playing for a change" shows first hand that this belief is alive and well. Thanks to all of the world musicians, artists, sound and visual engineers, and everyone involved who makes this possible through the magic of the internet and their love of the music.
I concur. Throughout my life, music has a tremendous healing effect. I was in from the get go after hearing All Along The Watchtower sung by Playing for Change. Sweeeeeeeeeet.
yes thanks!!!!!!
Peace is what we all need
We need this now more than ever. Cat’s voice is still wonderful. Brilliant song.
I love this version. Musicians and singers from all over the world and showing cultures all over the world, singing this song. Together. 🙏☮️
This is the world I want to live in! Been waiting for the "Peace Train" for 50 years. Thanks to all the musicians here and to Yusef - all love and peace!
I fell in love with my husband while listening to Cat Stevens (Yusuf) in the early 70's. His amazing music and lyrics have stayed with us for almost 50 years. If only the world had listened to and applied his words then... It is wonderful to experience Peace Train with Yusuf and an array of such beautiful artists.
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@@yusufcatstevens5917 , 3.4.22. Hello, my friend. I've loved this song 🎵 ❤ since I was a very young person. I've stumbled across this amazing version. We have grown older, and hopefully wiser together. Sharing, again, with hope and prayers of peace on Earth. May you be blessed 🙌. Thanks for the music.
I don't have any words. I've been hoping for Playing for Change to do "Peace Train" for a long time now, and right now I just need to go dry my eyes. This was beautiful. Thank you.
How 'bout Drift Away next! And All You Need is Love with McCartney and starr...
Cat Stevens…. He was as big as it got and he walked away from it all… I have all his albums… What a beautiful soul
Stumbled onto this GEM this morning. White haired, white bearded Yusuf / Cat Stevens' voice hasn't changed. Great to see and hear Rhiannon Giddens in there! Love her voice!
Yes!
This clip is wonderful and hearing both Stevens and Giddens - wow. Have to look her up.
Rhiannon has a beautiful voice!
shouldn't we all just watch this each and every morning as soon as we wake up? when will we learn.....
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How is the weather conditions over there 👉
I won’t tell you how many times I watch this video daily since I stumbled upon it!
August 2023 In the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, dear God, through Your intercession,
please stop this war against Ukraine & stop Russian aggression. Amen.
(thanks for praying with me.)
WE need THE PEACE TRAIN now more than EVER, please come aboard.
Love playing for change.thankyou
Still a Classic. Beautiful.
I was too!! When things get me down, I watch Playing for change..✌✌✌
What a wonderful celebration of global unity and peace. Congratulation to you all. Peace Train sounding louder!
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The Playing for Change songs are just fantastic. Thank you to all involved xxx
So great seeing Yusuf Islam again.
@Bert Of course.
I love too See my Family here, again again for all Times 🙂❤️🙏 Thanks Human Family🌱
This song never ages, is always relevant, and is still very moving. This is a brilliant rendition. Cat’s voice is unmistakable and so good.
I am on The Peace Train! Who's with me?!! Everybody get up on the peace train!! Needed more than ever! NOW!!
Keb Mo and Rhiannon in the same video!!!!! Excellent job by everyone! ✌️
I watched his tears hit the stage...I'm so blessed
Was my high school (class of ‘88) graduation song. Great song of hope. I hope for more peace among the humans on this earth.
Want to know how this song was made? Check out our Deconstructed series:
www.playingforchange.com/videos/deconstructed-peace-train
We need this song and this movement more than ever. Peace!
The most wonderful message we all should embrace.
I grew up listening to this song. This has me crying tears of joy!
Me too... I was in 6th grade!
Cat still has the magic
we need a global community and music is the way to start. Thank you,. Yusuf
This old crust punk has a tear in his eye, what a beautiful cover.
♥️... keep rolling Peace Train. World wide love. I hope this world can have less hate and more love. We can do it. Join in. ♥️
Lovely, and good to see you again Yusuf. Please don't be a stranger!
That’s what the world needs right now a PEACE TRAIN. 💟☮️
The world has always needed a peace train. The only thing that can bring that are respect for our wonderful diverse cultures and the principles of life before greed and eradication to amass power.
@@MichaelRS44 Very true
Why doesn't he go to Afghanistan, Syria etc and sing for those bringing terror to people,??? I'm sure the religion of peace could help.
@@stringer-ik1pc How do you know he has he hasn’t?
@@pattyayers Stevens called for the death of Salmon Rushdie. Still think he is about "peace"?
All we need now is PEACE.
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Always so inspiring Thankyou All ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful beautiful beautiful... peace is the only answer!
Just Beautiful! The man has the most calming voice in the history of music. Also congrats to Joshua! Finally someone from Pakistan.
Poignant to have India and Pakistan playing on the same screen.
There are two pakistanis in this 0:13 Rahat Ali on Flute and 1:32 Aziz Kazi on kartaal.. The name Joshua Amjad was a mistake.. So peace ♥️ love from Pakistan to our fav Yousuf Cat to Baaba Maal and everyone involved in this.
@@QuaidAhmed oh Damn I missed Rahat! This is a great moment
I love this song. 8 years ago I played it about 10 times in a row to help me get ready to teach (elementary school). Today it is getting some air time again. I'm going to share it with my students tomorrow. Love the Peace Train.
Now I've been crying lately
Thinkin' about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?
'Cause out on the edge of darkness
There rides a peace train
Oh, peace train take this country
Come take me home again
One Love……I’ve been on this Peace ☮️ Train since the 70’s! Peace and blessings for us all!🌺
Healing tears overcome me. Thank you for expression our prayers for peace!
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A song so powerful, making me feel like I belong to humanity, and the side of it that doesn't reach the media headlines.
One day it will.
Another beautiful son from the Cat that brought me back into a whole new world filled with people of the world. Yes I was a hippie back in the day and still think I am.
Me too. Don't give up the faith. There is a better world out there. We just have to stand together. Peace, Love, Beauty, Truth: For All & For All Time.
Time to grow people ! ..embrace peace or lose this world.
Great in '71 and still great!
Que viva el gran Cat Stevens un muy buen compositor y con un gran carisma espiritual que viva la.musica Peter de Colombia gratitud y bendiciones
Touched My Soul
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Wow ! Who doesn't love Cat Stevens
With a huge lump in my throat, and tears, I knew this would touch me again. And although my original vinyl version hasn't worn out, it always seems like I'm hearing this song for the first time. Maybe that means, don't give up on hope and peace. Thank you Playing for Change, and Yusuf.
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I love it when a singer allows the other voices to shine on his song before he enters the mix. No ego here! I love it!
We need a peace train even more than when this video was made.
I already knew and loved Yusuf, Rhiannon, and Keb Mo, and I'm proud to say I didn't burst into involuntary tears until I heard the choir from Hattiesburg. That is what Heaven sounds like.
I don't know how you keep coming up with the unique and uniquely gifted artists you do, but I hope you never stop.
I’ve loved Ms Giddens since I first stumbled across the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Keb’ Mo’ even longer than that. now throw in Yusuf and the wonderful performers worldwide… what’s not to like? 🤗
@@howlinhobbit Yusuf is from long before Keb Mo' and CCD.... 🙂❤
@@MelissaThompson432 - yes, I know that. I had just hit my teens when it was released and I listened to it a lot.
@@tiggypete3053 yeeess!!!!!
Keep the Spirit alive. Only God can guide and judge us. All gouverments on earth are illegal. One love. Thanks for the lovin Peace vibes.
Greetings from Bavaria germany
In 1971, I believe here in Portland, Or a local radio station started playing this and continued as long as they got requests. This included joining a Peace Train by car up to a local hill and around. I don't know how long it played but I was up most of the night listening as a passenger in a car. The song still gives hope and tears seeing how far we have to go.
WOW! CHILLS, TEARS, SMILES, CAT, PEACE ! ! !
The world needs more of this right now. Peace to all.
Peace! We should all strive for it!
Crying in the first 30 seconds too...this is incredibly beautiful. So many voices coming together to sing a song which meant so much to so many of us in our youth. Always pray for peace without ceasing...
January 2024 In the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, dear God, through Your intercession,
please stop all war & aggression. Let us live in PEACE. Amen.
Stop religion then.🙄
@@emmarae4322 Stop wars
Ohhhhhhh, The POWER of MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful song beautiful people!
So so beautiful ! The world needs a giant Peace Train !