you know when a person is doing what they are meant to do when you listen to cat and his music, he was born to do this, this is not learned from a book or school, he was born with this god given talent,, thank god for that!!!!
We have to say, he has a unique voice!! with his brilliant ability to change voice layers sometimes you think that there are more than one singer singing!!!
I saw him at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis sometime in the 70's. I was around 33 or 34. He had but one album out at that time, "Tea for the Tillerman." I loved every song on the record. I suspected then that he would write many more great songs. And of course, he did. And I agree, this is one of his best.
It's amazing how young he was when he wrote these songs. Eighteen when he wrote "Blackness on the night", At twenty one for 'Maybe your right' and so on. Its simply amazing.
I always felt that Cat Stevens was in a class of his own. He put "pure" heart and soul into his music- his lyrics were not just words that rhymed-- his lyrics leaped out at the listener- drawing them ever more closer- embracing them. As a singer and writer and performer- there is no one finer. JJ
@idratherbelucky@idratherbelucky I agree. Cat Stevens has everything. He writes beautiful songs, and is a great musician. His voice is distinct and beautiful, and he himself is handsome. He has all the elements, plus a beautiful soul, to make a great performer. He has so much charisma!
you know when a person is doing what they are meant to do when you listen to cat and his music, he was born to do this, this is not learned from a book or school, he was born with this god given talent,, thank god for that!!!!
csgoldengirl1 7 months ago 2
Haven't heard this in years! GREAT upload. The demos are so telling. Cat's talent as a writer, singer, and guitar player was genuine!
ImNoDylan 7 months ago
Music changed because people did :( Lets change back Im sick of Mac Music!!!
TheSingleCell 10 months ago
hes definitely one of the top five songwriters in the world
its made my day finding these demo's
youngsters today don't know how lucky they are being able access tracks like this on the internet.
when i was young i spent a fortune on LP's
jonnysoze 1 year ago
Need a good copy of Cat Stevens Shift That Log on here.
jarofants1 1 year ago
God I'm envious. That's an artist, foks. Tell your children.
mtroy0620 1 year ago 2
can any one remember him playing at the Van Dyke club ? Guz
nanapam100 1 year ago
We have to say, he has a unique voice!! with his brilliant ability to change voice layers sometimes you think that there are more than one singer singing!!!
I love this man...
ChangesIV 1 year ago
I saw him at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis sometime in the 70's. I was around 33 or 34. He had but one album out at that time, "Tea for the Tillerman." I loved every song on the record. I suspected then that he would write many more great songs. And of course, he did. And I agree, this is one of his best.
tremoloheart 2 years ago 4
Cat's lyrics, voice, and guitar are simply excellent here. One of his best songs.
KellyPardi 2 years ago 7
Beautiful to hear this 'raw' pre-official version
GABRIELEsongs 2 years ago 8
for sure; finding these demos and being able to access them here. WOW. What I treat. I've always loved his music.
tremoloheart 2 years ago 2
So fine; SO FINE! WOW - those looks, that voice, that talent and a lovely person helping widows and children. Great artist.
peacesurpassingall 2 years ago 9
Best version with the extra verse...here.
thiaanthony 2 years ago 2
this is one unforgettable song, that's for sure!!!!
bkerbis 2 years ago 8
This is pure musical genius on every level and it tugs at the heart too.
justintime42000 2 years ago 12
It's amazing how young he was when he wrote these songs. Eighteen when he wrote "Blackness on the night", At twenty one for 'Maybe your right' and so on. Its simply amazing.
a742246 2 years ago 23
Still my favourite .
thiaanthony 2 years ago 3
This is my favourite Cat Stevens song , ever. I can only ever think of him as Steven.
thiaanthony 2 years ago 5
love the laugh at the start of this. Great sound on this video. Thank you for posting it.
thiaanthony 2 years ago 4
so beautiful.
thiaanthony 2 years ago 5
I always felt that Cat Stevens was in a class of his own. He put "pure" heart and soul into his music- his lyrics were not just words that rhymed-- his lyrics leaped out at the listener- drawing them ever more closer- embracing them. As a singer and writer and performer- there is no one finer. JJ
idratherbelucky 3 years ago 29
well said,
I totally agree!
IMJUSTABEGINNER 2 years ago 7
@idratherbelucky You put is exactly right.....could not think of a better way to say what he was.....
midgedanny1 1 year ago
@idratherbelucky @idratherbelucky I agree. Cat Stevens has everything. He writes beautiful songs, and is a great musician. His voice is distinct and beautiful, and he himself is handsome. He has all the elements, plus a beautiful soul, to make a great performer. He has so much charisma!
Lainer1 2 months ago