I was only 8 years old when Cat Stevens became my very first crush! There was something so extraordinarily gentle about him, and he was extremely handsome to my eyes.... I'm now 56 and he still has it! 🎶💜🎶
Cat Steven’s, Jim Croce, Don McClean and others are such touchstones to my very young childhood and never fail to make me smile . My sisters were 11 and 13 years older than me, and I remember being able to sing all 8 minutes of American Pie with them when I was in kindergarten. This song was one of my favorites, and has only become more poignant as the years pass. …Your only dancing on this earth for a short while …The patches made the goodbye harder still Sigh… followed by a wistful smile. It’s extremely hard for me to reconcile that the beautiful, thoughtful, hopeful person who wrote these beautiful words is the same person who called for another human being to be put to death. He wrote this song while exploring Buddhism, and now won’t even sing the line about riding the great white bird into heaven because of the those are Buddhist hopes. It just makes me a bit sad.
I wonder how you can be this gifted, and leave it all behind for decades. I don't think he will ever know how much his music has meant, enduringly, to so many. And how much it will continue to mean. All I can say is, thank you.
Cat Steven’s, Jim Croce, Don McClean and others are such touchstones to my very young childhood and never fail to make me smile. My sisters were 11 and 13 years older than me and I remember being able to sing all 8 minutes of American Pie with them when I was in kindergarten. This song was also one of my favorites, and only has become more poignant as a get older… … Your only dancing on this earth for a short while … The patches makes the good bye harder still Sigh, followed by a wistful smile. It’s extremely hard for me to reconcile that the thoughtful, hopeful, peaceful person who wrote these beautiful words is the same person who called for another human being to be put to death. He wrote this song while exploring Buddhism, and now won’t even sing will you ride the great white bird into Heaven because it is a Buddhist reference. Just makes me a bit sad.
One of the most unique song writers of the 20th century, Cat Stevens, ..with a voice that simply has no equal. Quite amazing to see this masterpiece of a person after so many years. It would also be a good thing to take particular notice of the genuine humility of this man, as he once again expresses the music that was always in him during his absence.
Cat Stevens has always been a musical beacon of light for me. This song and Morning Has Broken have such powerful meanings, and I am thankful to have been exposed to such a superb musician, playing and singing his songs, with exquisite lyrics.
Oh....that's so pretty. Thank you Yusaf. It's been such a pleasure watching this concert in Chile'. What a thrill it must have been to attend. God bless you 🙏 ❤️.
Cat Stevens even as Yussuf is greater as years passes, but I missed the backvocal lady angel voice as it is in the original version of this song, I guess she was Suzanne Lynch's, who gave such an enchantment to this beautiful song..!
el Festival de Viña del Mar...siempre a la vanguardia de las grandes producciones.....estamos en otro nivel los Chilenos....Viva Chile, Viva la Musica, buena, y larga vida a Cat Stevens......que bellas melodías...
CAT STEVENS, continua maravilhosamente maduro e belo como sempre , na interpretação de suas memoráveis canções jamais esquecidas por aqueles que sempre lhe admiraram. Amamos voce, tão querido YUSUF Cat Stevens.
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These comments are bringing a tear to my eye
In the 70’s he sang this song passionately. Now he sings it wisely and knowingly..
he too is getting older, isn't he....?!
Alhamdulillah❤
Oh so true.
Je ne vois pas ce que la vieillesse vient à voir quand on a gardé le talent... Good 😻
I was only 8 years old when Cat Stevens became my very first crush! There was something so extraordinarily gentle about him, and he was extremely handsome to my eyes.... I'm now 56 and he still has it! 🎶💜🎶
Yes, drop dead gorgeous in his youth. Still very handsome, but back in the 1970's, had as many groupies as anyone in the industry! ❤❤❤
Same to me. And he"s still very handsome.
Cat Steven’s, Jim Croce, Don McClean and others are such touchstones to my very young childhood and never fail to make me smile . My sisters were 11 and 13 years older than me, and I remember being able to sing all 8 minutes of American Pie with them when I was in kindergarten.
This song was one of my favorites, and has only become more poignant as the years pass.
…Your only dancing on this earth for a short while
…The patches made the goodbye harder still
Sigh… followed by a wistful smile.
It’s extremely hard for me to reconcile that the beautiful, thoughtful, hopeful person who wrote these beautiful words is the same person who called for another human being to be put to death.
He wrote this song while exploring Buddhism, and now won’t even sing the line about riding the great white bird into heaven because of the those are Buddhist hopes. It just makes me a bit sad.
I wonder how you can be this gifted, and leave it all behind for decades. I don't think he will ever know how much his music has meant, enduringly, to so many. And how much it will continue to mean. All I can say is, thank you.
Left music for the sake of the most high Allah swt
Were only dancing on this earth for a short while .. lets love one another . Thank you Yusuf for this beautiful and thoughtful song.
Right!! Yes.
Sandra Kral t
Cant agree more
Cat Steven’s, Jim Croce, Don McClean and others are such touchstones to my very young childhood and never fail to make me smile. My sisters were 11 and 13 years older than me and I remember being able to sing all 8 minutes of American Pie with them when I was in kindergarten.
This song was also one of my favorites, and only has become more poignant as a get older…
… Your only dancing on this earth for a short while
… The patches makes the good bye harder still
Sigh, followed by a wistful smile.
It’s extremely hard for me to reconcile that the thoughtful, hopeful, peaceful person who wrote these beautiful words is the same person who called for another human being to be put to death.
He wrote this song while exploring Buddhism, and now won’t even sing will you ride the great white bird into Heaven because it is a Buddhist reference. Just makes me a bit sad.
Beautiful song - extraordinary rendition.
One of the most unique song writers of the 20th century, Cat Stevens, ..with a voice
that simply has no equal. Quite amazing to see this masterpiece of a person after
so many years. It would also be a good thing to take particular notice of the genuine humility of this man, as he once again expresses the music that was always in him during
his absence.
This is his best and most meaningful song.
and he still sounds the same. This made me cry.
me too!
Great music listen to your music all my life
Same here...this was one of my favorite songs growing up and he still sounds great...
Joey Yoshl
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Cat Stevens has always been a musical beacon of light for me. This song and Morning Has Broken have such powerful meanings, and I am thankful to have been exposed to such a superb musician, playing and singing his songs, with exquisite lyrics.
It’s like his music is nursery rhymes for adults. Just beautiful
Possibly the best rock tune ever made.
It’s just a good happy feel great song...we need more of this right now...2020
5/2023❤❤❤😊
Wow it is like he never went away his voice is still beautiful, forever in my heart.
we are not lost keepit going cat
no matter the missing years, he does not disappoint! thank you!
Cat Stevens... legend! He will always be legendary.
Una leyenda de leyendas!
I’m so glad you came back, Cat. You were truly missed by me and many, many others. Your imprint on me persists.
Love this song so much. He still has this wonderful voice.
'Wow, I had his 8 track back in the 70/ and his voice is still the same.....amazing.
For my daughter she’s 46 today. I sang it to her every day every time we felt life had to go on
Good grief, what a poet!
better than ever !!!!!!!!
Masterpiece.!!!
Simplemente sublime!!!
Such and thoughtful & meaningful, nostalgic & phenomenal comments... Brought a tear to my eye ... Thank you all!
Wow....taking me back to the old times....we really missed some good music.
This song is and will always be for my father
Oh....that's so pretty. Thank you Yusaf. It's been such a pleasure watching this concert in Chile'. What a thrill it must have been to attend. God bless you 🙏 ❤️.
cannot wait for him to be a Kennedy Honors awardee- and the artists who would perform his songs..
La calidad se mantiene desde los 70 hasta hoy 50 años después forever GRANDE EL GATO
Toda una leyenda!!
This guy has a remarkable voice
So brilliant.
Una de mis favoritas. 💙
Arghhhh his voice... really melts my heart.... love your voice ...yusuf
Incredible. ...
This is the very best version of this song! Wonderful!😊
He's lost nothing but gained so much
So much magic in that. As I child, I had so many dreams.
A great teacher. The the father of my heart. Thank you, Yusuf, for enriching my life.
He has still got it ,
something about his voice makes me feel like a baby in my dad’s arms - being rocked to sleep or something
Sounds amazing still - a true blessing to us all
Gorgeous song and lyric.
🥀Amazing Song! Thanks for posting this I've loved it since the 70s beautiful lyrics vocals and music. God Bless you 🥀✌🥀
Thats such a fatastic,hearttouching Song .Thank you Cat Stevens 🙏💗
me recuerda mi juventud un maestro cat stevens
Cat stevens 💋 🇫🇷
Beautiful Song
Glorious. Unbeatable.
Cat Stevens even as Yussuf is greater as years passes, but I missed the backvocal lady angel voice as it is in the original version of this song, I guess she was Suzanne Lynch's, who gave such an enchantment to this beautiful song..!
I MISSED the backround vocals also!
Oh God, how I miss that man, the one that doesn't exist anymore.
hermosa musica
el Festival de Viña del Mar...siempre a la vanguardia de las grandes producciones.....estamos en otro nivel los Chilenos....Viva Chile, Viva la Musica, buena, y larga vida a Cat Stevens......que bellas melodías...
SIEMPRE ADMIRANDOTE CAT, GRACIAS FESTIVAL DE VIÑA POR REGALARNOS ESTA BELLEZA DE ARTISTA.
I love how DEEP some of his songs are x
Just remarkable! Great!!!
I have this on Apple play on repeat in my car.
Wow fantastic🌹🌹🌹💙
Never gets old.
Extraordinario
looking back at the sweet and bad times
Amazing ❤
One of the world Best
Nice songs❤️👍👌
Wow...😮 💕 Love
Thank you. Cat
Lovely, fantastic
Still so good❤❤
I believe that one day soon this message of peace and unity that this man has carried will be realized….
Always Cat Stevens.
Wish to see him live soon..
I fuckin' love this. Thank you for uploading.
His voice. Always
Genio eterno
EPIC
AMO CAT,
YUSUF CAT STEVENS,
I'm love OH VERY YOUNG
He's still got it !!
One of the great Philosophers of our time
CAT STEVENS,
continua maravilhosamente maduro e belo como sempre , na interpretação de suas memoráveis canções jamais esquecidas por aqueles que sempre lhe admiraram. Amamos voce, tão querido YUSUF Cat Stevens.
Legend is Cat stevens. FOLK SONGS are good
A beautiful poignant song but yet sad cat Stevens voice is wonderful
CAT STEVENS, my love!
Simplesmente maravilhoso 🫶🏾🙏🏽
Superb
You're only dancing on this earth for a short while...
As good as it gets_____ thanks again
CAT STEVEN É O CARA !
Fico imaginando...
Cat Steven , Paul Saymon e James Taylor cantando está música!!!!!!
You know he never will!
A voz dele parece só melhorar com o tempo!!!!
Obrigado, lindo!..
Linda canção ❤
💚💚💚💚💚
Good question from Yusof / Cat Steven
Somehow this live version is even more beautiful that the studio version.
I always loved those dark curly locks….oh very young