Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat (1976)

[OlimpoMarcelo]

On a morning from a Bogart movie

In a country where they turn back time

You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre

Contemplating a crime

She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running

Like a watercolor in the rain

Don't bother asking for explanations

She'll just tell you that she came

In the year of the cat

[OlimpoMarcelo]

She doesn't give you time for questions

As she locks up your arm in hers

And you follow 'till your sense of which direction

Completely disappears

By the blue tiled walls near the market stalls

There's a hidden door she leads you to

These days, she says, I feel my life

Just like a river running through

The year of the cat

[OlimpoMarcelo]

Well, she looks at you so coolly

And her eyes shine like the moon in the sea

She comes in incense and patchouli

So you take her, to find what's waiting inside

The year of the cat

[OlimpoMarcelo]

Well morning comes and you're still with her

And the bus and the tourists are gone

And you've thrown away your choice and lost your ticket

So you have to stay on

But the drumbeat strains of the night remain

In the rhythm of the new-born day

You know sometime you're bound to leave her

But for now you're going to stay

In the year of the cat

[karen77777vegas]

great voice beautiful and perfect!!!!!!!!!! total love

[Homertoeclipper]

Ah yes...back in 77/78 Getting Stoned with Janie, listening to this song. Never forget you, you were a little fireplug and I should have jumped your bones, but I knew the chemistry wasn't there for the long term. I also didn't want to be a rebound guy when you were thinking about your ex. Still, you were an important part of my life. Thanks for all the good weed and conversation!

[Libstergirl74]

I just love this song its a classic!

[buzzclick500]

I saw him live with the then-new love of my life at the Universal Ampitheater(before it had a roof)on August 9, 1977. Security told me, "TWO photos, and that's it." The photos are long gone, but the memory is lifelong. A totally unique genre of music(I've BEEN to the "blue-tiled walls near the market stalls") with one of the greatest women who ever lived. ;])

[flattrackforever]

ya know this is a great tune my big sis nanc turned me on to it thanks

[drhodes621]

I've posted this on FB a few times. Awesome tune!

[misterbaldy]

I think that this is just one of those songs that is just a pleasure to listen to. It's just so well crafted and arranged, and Al Stewart's voice is just so great to listen to.

I think that's why this song is still a favorite of mine after all these years.

[jbct61]

Esta canción se la dedico a mi amiga Elizabeth, amiga de la prepa, de las clases de Inglés en Harmon Hall y de otras aventuras. Solo se que vive en Australia, pero no se los detalles, si al menos tuviese su e-mail. De cualquier forma Elizabeth, te dedico esta canción con muchísimo cariño, desde México.. Javier Bernal

[unloved5600]

I miss this music.. When I first heard this song I was so mesmerized.

[mloclamt]

Love it!!!!'

[gussygusabla]

Another great song, and it still is...

[ARGOSTHEBESTDISCOTHE]

Los arreglos musicales que tiene esta melodía son increibles ,sumado a la voz espectacular de Al Stewart la convierten en una de las mejores baladas de la historia.

[orionifo]

the song is so beautiful and full of rhythm , always gave me the chills!

[karenblueford8]

I love love love love this song no more like that today, bad times thank God for this music no more like this in this world. The world is to wicked. Thank God for the memories, Thank God. Love and pease and soul forever. Love you Al Steward love you forever may God bless you..

[ikeplus1]

Go Al, something about those baby-boomers-they are right on.

[Francisavh]

un peu déçu par le son mais très jolie version publique, j'adore

[annagraullera96]

i'll NEVER be sick of this song

[OTRINITY]

the piano in the beginning of this songs just does things to me I cant explain. Heavenly, something only music can do. sigh.....

[AngelTheShadowTiger]

i dont understand this....

[gustavoaguilera70]

great song... one more...



[inventomx]

This music is the DNA of my generation

[bobbyozb]

Nice guitar solo by Al !!

[Parisianamapola]

Great song Kid! thanks for sharing!

[manuelwtu]

times , times and my city guaymas sonora in front of the bahia where i was born i remember my friends street 28

[burientopteam]

One of my first favorite songs as a kid. Great stuff.

[VincentVega8111]

In the '76 I was 14 and I was in love, was so long ago but this song ring through my ears and push my heart as if it were yesterday. Thanks to post this video.

[T8HPO]

@VincentVega8111 in 1976 I was 5 going on 6, but I still remember these classic songs while with my mom going to school, great music even though being a teen in the 80s era, still great 20th century music.

[ikeplus1]

Its a mellow trip enjoy like us.Go Al, what talent to move the world-if they allow it..

[ziopi5963]

...the world, in the years 60 / 80, churning out an incredible number of artists who would be remembered even beyond...

[BernietheShredder]

Simply one of the greatest songs ever written! Love it!

[StevieB1362]

Classic piano intro. Kudos to the band ! ! Cool video. Thanks for posting it. It's ALWAYS neat to see the song performed instead of still photos & an album cover. Al Stewart ROCKS ! ! !

[MegaFelicino]

Voce simile a quella dei Pet Shop Boys.

[bachgirl69]

grazie per aver caricato questo video, che nostalgia!!!

[SuperDebs59]

R.I.P Barney...This one's for You... Sept 54-May 83

[PIZZMAURO]

D+++++++++++++++++++++++++



[Ross17033]

Great Video, thanks for uploading.... brings back good memories