I was at this performance. It was at the Key Arena in Seattle for Michael Moore's Slacker Uprising tour. This was by far the most memorable event of the evening.
@GROUP1GAV Judging from the tags on this, and if my memory serves correctly, this video is from the DVD of Michael Moore's documentary Slacker Uprising. Which was released in 2008. As for where and when the actual show took place, maybe the OP has more info... the documentary uses clips from several similar concerts and rallies that occurred at 'college towns' in 'swing states', just prior to the 2004 US presidential election.
@MonstrousJohnny Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam was born Steven Demetre Georgiou. I think you're also thinking of Sting -- his real name is Gordon Sumner. But yeah, Eddie Vedder and Cat Stevens are my favorites as well. :)
@GROUP1GAV Actually, it's just 'Yusuf'. Much like "Cat Stevens" was a 'professional name' or 'stage name', he now only uses his first name for performing. And while it may be mere semantics, to some, the complications with Romanization of Arabic names is ostensibly the reason that he was denied entry to the U.S. -- since the Arabic version of "Joseph' can actually be written in dozens of 'Westernized' variants. Though everyone knows the soundtrack for Harold & Maude was the REAL reason.
this clip is from the Michael Moore film Slacker Uprising and I believe he meant that Cat Stevens would have wanted to be there... great film highly recommend watching it.
interesting, what did eddie mean when he said "cat stevens" couldnt be here tonight? did he mean the old cat stevens isnt around anymore, or in a literal sense?
He's still alive- he changed his name to Yusuf islam when he converted to Muslim. He was deported by the USA in 2004, maybe that's when thisconcert was from..? But apparantly, it was a mistake with a real terrorist with a similar name
Thanks
7680rmm 1 month ago
Thank you Mr. Eddie Vetter
7680rmm 1 month ago
Beautiful cover of a beautiful song thanks for uploading the vid
buelligan1964 1 month ago
<3
pridden76 1 month ago
omg
STOFLAT 1 month ago
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adiwarman13 3 months ago
my little martin!
librelones 3 months ago
Great song and the most magical voice on the planet meet in here...
clacar 3 months ago
I'm supposed to do an essay, I end up watching Pearl Jam.
PearlJamL0ver 3 months ago
@PearlJamL0ver
pearl jam will teach you more than your teachers :)
LIVINGONTHEDOLE 3 months ago
I love him!! There no word to discribe his voice and talent!
marciacardosodelima 4 months ago
Amen
clinto767 4 months ago
It's the second coming of Gordon Lightfoot! Tom Jones takes Elvis to Broadway!
oakdaddy 4 months ago
I was at this performance. It was at the Key Arena in Seattle for Michael Moore's Slacker Uprising tour. This was by far the most memorable event of the evening.
"We All Walk The Long Road"
RunCdub 5 months ago
6 people are shy
konjojebach 5 months ago
A song to uplift and give us strength. Thanks Eddie.
W78516 5 months ago
where is this gig? love how eddie just makes people feel when he sings man!
AdamVanHalen1 5 months ago
I swear Eddie could sing just "Happy Birthday" and it would be AMAZING! :) LUV YOU EDDIE! :D
KickazzRedhead 7 months ago
Great song
sam8027 7 months ago
Eddie Vedder
Cat Stevens
AMAZING!
SirJalea 8 months ago
wow ... way creapy he sounds so much like yusuf!!!
nat4flick 8 months ago
This is so beautiful-Eddie is the man!
ceejay0207 9 months ago
One of my favourite songs of all time, and to be treated the the 'Man' singing it is undescribable!
Where was this show, and what year was it recorded...? Anyone???
GROUP1GAV 1 year ago
@GROUP1GAV Judging from the tags on this, and if my memory serves correctly, this video is from the DVD of Michael Moore's documentary Slacker Uprising. Which was released in 2008. As for where and when the actual show took place, maybe the OP has more info... the documentary uses clips from several similar concerts and rallies that occurred at 'college towns' in 'swing states', just prior to the 2004 US presidential election.
mememutation 11 months ago
some real shit.
PlaygroundPolitician 1 year ago
im inlove with that acoustic. has an oldskool kind of feel to it
jonnnyyb3 1 year ago
IIII LLLUUVVV EDDDIIEE VEEDDEEERRR --- He speaks to my soul
hathawaykm 1 year ago
I LOVE YOU EDDIE VEDDER (no homo)
hathawaykm 1 year ago
Semantics for the name...isn't his real name Gordon or Steve? Eddie Vedder - this is awesome...Cat Stevens is my favorite.
MonstrousJohnny 1 year ago
@MonstrousJohnny Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam was born Steven Demetre Georgiou. I think you're also thinking of Sting -- his real name is Gordon Sumner. But yeah, Eddie Vedder and Cat Stevens are my favorites as well. :)
moonshadow158 1 year ago
His voice is so amazing ...
BarneysMusicIsGood 1 year ago
1:32 says it all.
attributionerr 1 year ago
@attributionerr
woman at 1:32 is just simply beautiful
madie31 1 year ago
@madie31 thats cat stevens daughter i beleive
robertk2007 8 months ago
Eddie makes everyones songs More AMAZING...
1BigSlick 1 year ago
thanks for posting this...
give2fly 1 year ago
a lot better than rozy
j311wicks 1 year ago
really truly an inspiration
damanjoseperez 1 year ago
great song even greater singer
damanjoseperez 1 year ago
Thanks to eddie for singin: this song and helping me find CAT!!!!!
crpaul48 1 year ago
Eddie es un maestro...sin duda q si!
ImDanyRamones 1 year ago
btw its yusef islam :)
JD45567 1 year ago
@JD45567 actually the spelling is Yusuf not yusef.. but it really is Cat Stevens who wrote this ::)
Aurarisma 1 year ago
@JD45567 It's actually Yusuf Islam...
GROUP1GAV 1 year ago
@GROUP1GAV Actually, it's just 'Yusuf'. Much like "Cat Stevens" was a 'professional name' or 'stage name', he now only uses his first name for performing. And while it may be mere semantics, to some, the complications with Romanization of Arabic names is ostensibly the reason that he was denied entry to the U.S. -- since the Arabic version of "Joseph' can actually be written in dozens of 'Westernized' variants. Though everyone knows the soundtrack for Harold & Maude was the REAL reason.
mememutation 11 months ago
Melanie Seggie
pearljamman82 1 year ago
I love his voice...I'm never tired to listen to him...<3<3<3
pantareione 1 year ago
wow
nasafakedit 1 year ago
Totally gay for eddie !!! Love you man !
EdMaGoFa 1 year ago
@EdMaGoFa eddie for president
KingKKevinKev 1 year ago
Eddie Vedder doing Cat Stevens...I love this!
moonshadow158 1 year ago
this clip is from the Michael Moore film Slacker Uprising and I believe he meant that Cat Stevens would have wanted to be there... great film highly recommend watching it.
jjsorden38 1 year ago
I love his voice with this song.
I love his voice period. This is definitely my favorite cover of all time.
ReeceMcMillin 1 year ago
this cover is better than the original
robertk2007 1 year ago
interesting, what did eddie mean when he said "cat stevens" couldnt be here tonight? did he mean the old cat stevens isnt around anymore, or in a literal sense?
robertk2007 1 year ago
Yusef Islam.....
Zindianlb31 1 year ago
He's still alive- he changed his name to Yusuf islam when he converted to Muslim. He was deported by the USA in 2004, maybe that's when thisconcert was from..? But apparantly, it was a mistake with a real terrorist with a similar name
juggernaut33x 1 year ago
@juggernaut33x converted to Islam my friend, that is the name of the religion:) no worries
tikinparmar 1 year ago
"Cat" Yusuf Islam is my Mac daddy.
Kitty
^-^
MACSMovies 1 year ago
great song !!!!
wesweazle 2 years ago 3
1:33 OMG what a beautiful girl. A breathe of fresh air.
eelakh 2 years ago 7
It's Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) daughter. Saw her on Yorios' concert in London, she's also very kind.
FMRees 2 years ago
wow she must be a pearl jam fan.
sabaqat 1 year ago
I love Yusuf nothing compares to the magic of Cat Stevens.
But this is'nt so bad,
nicely done actually!
considering his up against the absolute best! Very nice :)
fallingpearl 2 years ago 6
Great cover, of a great Cat Stevens(Yusuf) song.) Has to be the best compliment, when others cover a singer/songwriters songs.
thiaanthony 2 years ago 2
wow. awesome eddie!
gugliuzza 2 years ago 2
5 stars! best cover ever of this song!
thanks Eddie.
thanks PJ!
thehavoc3 2 years ago 2
that was nice
5 stars
Dannoneusk91 2 years ago
I love that he is a Cat Stevens fan.....my two favorite singers in one :)
schoen1979 2 years ago 6
GIRL AT 1:33 ilove you!!!!
scienceissalvation 2 years ago 6
I love you 1.33 girl
untitledmfc 2 years ago
Yusuf sings it better but it's good that Eddie is a fan and sings this song as well as other Cat Stevens songs.
No one like Cat Stevens
mmmcorgan 2 years ago 5
I love this song even when it's not preformed by Cat Stevens.
JonathanMartin42 2 years ago 9
cat stevens is the man, this song rocks
i don't think his voice is the best for this song though
peaceric 2 years ago 3
I tend to disagree slightly. I think Vedder covered it pretty good :)
Love both Eddie and Yusuf!
bdvzim 2 years ago
I want to marry 1:33 girl....Eddie and PJ por vida
Codeman82 2 years ago 15
lmao
MasterVee69 2 years ago
se siente del putas....tenia que ser eddie vedder.....la mejor voz que existe!!
rockaom 2 years ago 4
awesome
gsamps85 2 years ago 8
is he the best or what????
kennypritchett72 2 years ago 6
Awesome
buzzpal 3 years ago 47
You nailed it there
bdvzim 3 years ago
so fucking good
mrauda07 3 years ago 47
I agree an amazing song and amazing voice, I could listen to Eddie all day, not hard to look at either.
evedderrocks 3 years ago 49
Very touching side of Eddie. It makes me tear up!
jaber 3 years ago 43
How can one not tear up listening to this? Absolutely incredible.
jaber 3 years ago 43
I think I just felt the earth moving! Oh no, that's just Eddie singing straight into my heart again.. :)
55akire55 3 years ago 44
Amazing song and amazing voice
Cherokee85 3 years ago 39