Yusuf Islam the artist previously known as Cat Stevens

[Icy Gull]

Seems to have made a musical comeback as I've heard some of his new stuff on Radio 2. Sounds exactly the same as his old stuff to me, which I admit to quite liking but he doesn't seem to have progressed after decades of sabbatical (that is probably totally the wrong choice of word ).

What are NSC posters views and your favourite or if you don't like him most irritating song?


I used to really like the whole side Foreigner Suite and I think I am inspired to download it.

Morning Has Broken, however, does my head in.

 

[Hungry Joe]

Where Do The Children Play?, class.

 

[bigbadbonkingbob]

I remember enjoying Matthew and Son very much when I was in my childhood. It was the trumpet bit that went "pa-pa-pa-pa-paaaaaaah-paaaaaaah-pa-pa-pa-pa pa-pa-pa-pah" that really did it for me.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Bring tea for the tillerman.........

Glad a new generation is going to get a chance to dig the Cat, who, I believe is an Albion supporter.

 

[n1 gull]

The Cat is a total dude. Tea for the Tillerman is a fantastic lp, which I've not listened to in ages. Not sure if he's an Albion fan, but he certainly sounds like he should be.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I believe everyone I like is an Albion supporter. It makes them even nicer.

 

[Hungry Joe]

He lives in a council flat in Leeds doesn't he? Still, we'll claim him.

 

[Icy Gull]

Also got refused entry into the US due to security worries


Cat Stevens refused entry to US

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

"How can I tell you" and "Into white" are my personal favourites

 

[Wardy]

His version of Father and Son is by far his best song. Though like all his stuff.

 

[gwpdylan]

Have got a great Bootleg of him in concert at BBc. All time fave track was Lady D'Arbanville...classic track

 

[Staypuft]

My wife likes " I love my dog more than I love you".....Got the best off and tend to listen to first 7 or 8 tracks then get a bit bored. Spose I should listen to lyrics etc but they all sound sameish.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Wild World.

He was a star.

 

[Lush]

Harold and Maude soundtrack

 

[Binney on acid]

A truely great talent. 'Wild world' must be one of the greatest songs ever written.

 

[Gully]

Saw him on the box a while back, can't say I remember him from when he was Cat Stephens, but he sounded ok and will probably headline at Glastonbury next year.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

The Cat is a total dude. Tea for the Tillerman is a fantastic lp, which I've not listened to in ages. Not sure if he's an Albion fan, but he certainly sounds like he should be.

Did ne not pen the lines....

Seagulls sing your hearts away
'Cause while the sinners sin, the children play

Oh Lord how they play and play
For that happy day, for that happy day

a clear reference to Falmer.