Cat Stevens/Yusuf is the one who gives me courage on the rare occasion I have to fly.
I always loved flying - but after 2001, have been torn apart every time by the Stasi TSA. Locally, in state, federally and internationally. Don't know why me, but they always pull me aside and tear my clothing and backpack apart. For 21 years. While my family stands and watches. I've learned to LOVE trains, ferries and cars.
After September 2001, I used to say to people next to me in line "This is the step right before the gas chambers."
I was sure my fellow humans would not submit to government bodily invasion and we would all make short shrift of the new TSA.
I was surprised and saddened that I turned out to be an outlier relatively alone in pointing out this was “unconstitutional”.
It was then that I realized most fellow humans, friends and family, did not want to do the work of examining. Anything. And that for some, “safety” was more important than liberty. And that the fear of death trumped all for my species. That closing their eyes tightly to the obvious ridiculousness of the September 2001 narrative was preferable to the work of resistance.
Our longtime Senator Ted Stevens' wife's name was Cat (Catherine) Stevens, and SHE was on a list and torn apart for years until, finally, someone, somehow resolved that she was not THAT Cat Stevens.
“We are privileged to be able to create a glimpse of unity through music,” Yusuf said in a statement. “However, if you want to make the Peace Train real, then you need two tracks: one track has to be Justice, and the other must be Well-being. Everybody should have access to these two things, then the Peace Train can really get going.”
One of the best plague years videos - always loved the song - bittersweetly joyous. THANK YOU, Mark, for posting and thanks to the brilliant musicians! Another (O'Jays) train leaving the station with a stellar vibe: https://youtu.be/_BlkTSKqE_8 . OF COURSE, for a slower glide, Stand Up with The Isley's: https://youtu.be/foFK6q7kF9Y Get these on a running loop? .....pure heaven....are you ready?
in an interview he said he was following a more extreme form of Islam and at some point realized he was interpreting the Quran wrong and now is let's say a Reform version of Islam...I'm glad he didn't support the fatwa on Rushdie although at the time I thought he did. What I mean is he is wearing normal clothes and making music and behaving in a more normal way than he had for many years.
Cat Stevens has aged brilliantly and beautifully. Oh how we long for the old days when humanity was not being hunted by itself, when it was a forgone conclusion that each generation would live a little better than the one before. We have lost so much. There are no words to describe the beauty we have broken. We must turn back to our creator and ask that Holy One for restoration. There us no other way.
I have fond memories of listening to Cat Stevens in my teens. I listened to the LPs over and over and over. Thanks for sharing this compilation. What great memories. Is he or will he once again making music as Yusuf? I do hope so!
I love him, thank you Mark.
Cat Stevens/Yusuf is the one who gives me courage on the rare occasion I have to fly.
I always loved flying - but after 2001, have been torn apart every time by the Stasi TSA. Locally, in state, federally and internationally. Don't know why me, but they always pull me aside and tear my clothing and backpack apart. For 21 years. While my family stands and watches. I've learned to LOVE trains, ferries and cars.
After September 2001, I used to say to people next to me in line "This is the step right before the gas chambers."
I was sure my fellow humans would not submit to government bodily invasion and we would all make short shrift of the new TSA.
I was surprised and saddened that I turned out to be an outlier relatively alone in pointing out this was “unconstitutional”.
It was then that I realized most fellow humans, friends and family, did not want to do the work of examining. Anything. And that for some, “safety” was more important than liberty. And that the fear of death trumped all for my species. That closing their eyes tightly to the obvious ridiculousness of the September 2001 narrative was preferable to the work of resistance.
Our longtime Senator Ted Stevens' wife's name was Cat (Catherine) Stevens, and SHE was on a list and torn apart for years until, finally, someone, somehow resolved that she was not THAT Cat Stevens.
“We are privileged to be able to create a glimpse of unity through music,” Yusuf said in a statement. “However, if you want to make the Peace Train real, then you need two tracks: one track has to be Justice, and the other must be Well-being. Everybody should have access to these two things, then the Peace Train can really get going.”
Cat was amazing. Great music.
Sad news...18 yr old Canadian water ski champion died yesterday. Sudden death...unknown cause.
Thanks, that was excellent. Brought tears to my eyes. Maybe someday....
Love this. Thanks, MCM, for all you do for us.
One of the best plague years videos - always loved the song - bittersweetly joyous. THANK YOU, Mark, for posting and thanks to the brilliant musicians! Another (O'Jays) train leaving the station with a stellar vibe: https://youtu.be/_BlkTSKqE_8 . OF COURSE, for a slower glide, Stand Up with The Isley's: https://youtu.be/foFK6q7kF9Y Get these on a running loop? .....pure heaven....are you ready?
in an interview he said he was following a more extreme form of Islam and at some point realized he was interpreting the Quran wrong and now is let's say a Reform version of Islam...I'm glad he didn't support the fatwa on Rushdie although at the time I thought he did. What I mean is he is wearing normal clothes and making music and behaving in a more normal way than he had for many years.
Dreamin about the world as one…. Under Islam. Remember that’s their explicit goal.
Thank you! Loved that Peace Train video! One of my favorites is Morning has Broken, when he was Cat Stevens!
Great song. It lifted my spirits.
The citizens of the world want peace.
Love Cat Stevens- a voice of truth for sure.
Wonderful music & message. Thank you Mark
Cat Stevens has aged brilliantly and beautifully. Oh how we long for the old days when humanity was not being hunted by itself, when it was a forgone conclusion that each generation would live a little better than the one before. We have lost so much. There are no words to describe the beauty we have broken. We must turn back to our creator and ask that Holy One for restoration. There us no other way.
I have fond memories of listening to Cat Stevens in my teens. I listened to the LPs over and over and over. Thanks for sharing this compilation. What great memories. Is he or will he once again making music as Yusuf? I do hope so!
Thank you for this inspiring and moving rendition. Love it.
Aww - thank you for this! Exquisite, uplifting & timeless.