Al Stewart - Year of the Cat (REACTION) with my wife

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@KelE-mq8bv 2 ай бұрын

This has always been one of my favorites. The studio version is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. Please listen to it, even if just for yourself.

@steveullrich7737 2 ай бұрын

I agree the studio version is sublime. From a time when musicians created beautiful music.

@DixieBlue 2 ай бұрын

I agree. I enjoy this live version, but the studio version is a sonic masterpiece!

@nkovi7424 2 ай бұрын

Music IS such a joy .... these folks are right - you MUST listen to the studio version. It is a masterpiece.

@philipberger621 2 ай бұрын

I cringed a little when I saw a live version. This isn't bad, just missing a few strings.

@amadormediero3978 Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. The studio version is just brilliant.

@Jude_196 2 ай бұрын

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress....running like a watercolor in the rain"....BEAUTIFUL LYRICS!!! ❤❤❤❤

@donaldduck2139 2 ай бұрын

yes very beautiful lyric and easy to remember

@2869may 12 күн бұрын

Absolutely...!

@777colin1 Ай бұрын

When you put the brilliance of Al Stewart lyrics together with the Production of Alan Parsons, you have perfection.

@bumperu 2 ай бұрын

Painting pictures with melody and lyrics. That is Al Stewart.

@erickvermeulen9734 2 ай бұрын

Songwriters like Al Stewart should be called troubadours

@DavidTateVA 2 ай бұрын

Like pretty much all Old Grey Whistle Test performances, this was a great live take -- but the studio original is legendary for the quality of the instrumental performances and the engineering. Real strings, spanish guitar and electric guitar, and a stunning sax solo. Check it out some time!

@neptune9 2 ай бұрын

As good as this live version was, (and it was!) you owe it to yourself to hear the studio cut from the album. It's an absolute masterpiece produced and engineered by Alan Parsons. The entire Year of the Cat album is magnificent.

@jeffstevens4262 8 күн бұрын

Al is a British (Scottish) singer/songwriter/performer. One of our finest.

@luisalbertocalla6649 Ай бұрын

Hello friends! They chose the wrong version to react to this wonderful classic. The studio version is simply magical! The instruments didn't sound so good live. If you liked this, you'll love the studio version even more! Greetings from Tandil, Argentina! 🇦🇷🤗

@billg763 2 ай бұрын

In all my years (69) I have never seen a live version of this incredible song. Thank you for this!

@Vinterfrid 2 ай бұрын

Pity though that this live version is not as good as the original.

@craigmarkowski7156 2 ай бұрын

You took the words right out of my mouth , I'm 62 then listening to this song since my teenagers , And i have never seen or heard the live version , it was actually really good ! Nothing can beat the studio version though !

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy being 69.I lose that tag in 12 days....lol

@billg763 2 ай бұрын

@@Isleofskye Just call me Junior!

@sourisvoleur4854 2 ай бұрын

I've seen him in concert a dozen times. Of course he always plays this. He says there are two kinds of people in the auditorium. Those who have all his albums, and their significant others who got dragged along. And they probably have never heard anything of his but YOTC. So he plays it for them. Also, he says, he makes all his money off that song, so it has allowed him to live the lifestyle he loves -- touring and playing music. Every time it's different, never the same as the album which is total perfection, but always great to hear.

@TheMikeman1971 Ай бұрын

Love this song !

@jimfrederick3907 2 ай бұрын

"Year of the Cat", then "Time Passages", then "Song on the Radio". All masterpieces.

@MisterJ56 2 ай бұрын

Great song. Almost everyone of my age (68), some younger, some older (music minded) do have this album (with the same name) in their collection !

@jaumepiquebernaus1853 2 ай бұрын

I do . I'm 62 and the vinyl àlbum still with me .!!

@brucedillinger9448 2 ай бұрын

I proudly owned this album. The whole thing is wonderful!

@Gordonroyce 2 ай бұрын

Hear after the studio version.😊

@davidreed1096 2 ай бұрын

I’m 64 years old. And I’ve been a metal head most of my life. But in my teenage years I loved this song, and still do. Time Passages is another great song by him. I love your reactions guys.

@user-sr4gw3gs4v 2 ай бұрын

The Studio Version is also worth listening to. Time Passages and Dark Water are also great tracks! Al Stewart is a great story teller!

@procopiusaugustus6231 2 ай бұрын

Love me some Al Stewart. This song is the perfect soft rock of the ‘70s. You’re right that we took this for granted at the time.

@bobduerwald9805 2 ай бұрын

Modern Times is a great song by Al Stewart meeting a friend he hasn't seen in 15 years at a bar and reminiscing about the good old days. It is a very smooth song with a superior guitar solo at the end.

@philipberger621 2 ай бұрын

This is a universally loved song. Picture a bazaar in Morocco.

@MikeInMD1961 2 ай бұрын

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain . . ." What a terrific lyric. Great reactions as usual, guys.

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

Still my favourite lyric:)

@AW11-e4h 2 ай бұрын

It’s a perfectly recorded song on the album.

@darkmatter6714 2 ай бұрын

British musicians man. So much more sophistication than the American ones.

@keithcarper8809 2 ай бұрын

A favorite. So well written and performed. I love the transition from guitar to sax. So beautiful. Thanks for enjoying. ☮💚🎶

@erikaasland2866 3 күн бұрын

Al is still touring at nearly 80 years of age. I saw him a few months back in Los Angeles with the Empty Pockets!

@clivejackson3128 2 ай бұрын

Classic!

@user-vf1oj9lv3v 2 ай бұрын

This song just takes you on a journey of pure magic, I have loved this song for decades.

@roccaclassico9028 2 ай бұрын

Another great song by Al Stewart is, "On the Border", which is about gun-runners during the Spanish Civil War. It has wonderful acoustic classical guitar finger-picking.

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant Call..

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this.NOW imagine Pink Floyd's: "Dark Side Of The Mppn" Engineer: Alan Parsons, who you know, engineering THIS, and you a PERFECT Studio version, which you deserve to hear. This was around 1977 and this is how I remember Al with long hair and an Afghan Coat and think 50 years later I saw a picture of him and he looked like a small Town Bank Manager. It was quite a shock but not really surprising after 50 years:). He is my favourite modern lyricist "In a silk dress running like a Water Colour in the Rain" and his knowledge of history is immense in "Roads To Moscow" "On The Border" "Time Passages" etc. A wonderful musician, still touring.:(

@darrylgrimaldi5101 2 ай бұрын

This is what sunshine and carefree days feel like - very romantic! Driving down the road with your fingers dangling through the air

@johnpbh 2 ай бұрын

I remember watching this the evening it was broadcast,.. and of course I had the album on the turntable.. on repeat. The point about those ties were there were so many bands of this quality that every week there would be an album coming out that you needed to get... I loved Al Steward then and I still love his music... And he's still touring. Which is the wonderful thing. And yes, I still play this album.. take it off the shelf and let my mind float back to those times... Keep on Rocking.

@BlizzardSeeker 2 ай бұрын

You will most likely enjoy "Roads to Moscow", 'On the Boarder", and "Modern Times" by Al Stewart.

@anthonybalistreri5226 2 ай бұрын

I really miss these live music programs. We had "Don Kirshner's In Concert" and "Midnight Special". Wish we had Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops in the US.

@tektoniks_architects 2 ай бұрын

Iconic, brilliant song. Great memories.

@Biden4more 2 ай бұрын

This song is a masterpiece. The use of instruments in that order in that composition is genius. It's in my top 10 ever.

@svtinker 2 ай бұрын

Studio version a must

@StephenAllison-gl2ky 2 ай бұрын

Y’all are beautiful people. Thank you for the joy you show.

@phila3884 2 ай бұрын

In America, his song was *So* big- it defined the late 70's for a lot of us. All over the radio for years.

@betsyduane3461 2 ай бұрын

This is partly about the movie Casablanca (1942) “In 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…

@stevecollins9450 2 ай бұрын

I had Al Stewart's greatest hits on cassette around 40 years ago. When discs came around this was the first one I purchased.

@DavidSingerSongwtr 2 ай бұрын

Time Passages another must listen by him recorded around the same time as this song.

@philbell5774 2 ай бұрын

Now you need to listen to On The Border by Al Stewart!

@elliedogify 2 ай бұрын

One of the classic songs of the rock and roll era. Brilliant instrumentation.

@mitzifrancis9843 2 ай бұрын

The studio version of this song is definitely a must listen. This live version is laudable but just doesn't compare to the lusciousness of the original.

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

One Million Per Cent.

@cynergy4 2 ай бұрын

Awww, I've always loved this song. Thanks for your lovely reaction!

@erikaasland2866 3 күн бұрын

Fantastic! The next one to listen to would be "On the Border" with Spanish guitar!

@beeseewill2407 2 ай бұрын

Check out Al Stewart "Times Passages".and Gerry Rafferty " "Right Down the Line"

@garyd6421 Ай бұрын

I was fifeteen years old when I first watched this same broadcast of the Old Grey Whistle test in October 1976 it used to come on at 11pm on a Thursday night, i could not believe what i had just heard and the next day at school i was still humming it. And then low and behold i got it for Christmas that Year. The year of Cat album, still got it 48 years later. Great reaction guys

@MemoBar100 2 ай бұрын

What a great song!!! Lyrics are remarkable, considering the story, musica too. Alan Parson's producción appears allá around. 👏👏👏👏👏

@pawelec66 2 ай бұрын

Those were the days when musicians actually played the instruments.

@davidsibley7329 2 ай бұрын

The studio version is one of the best produced ever. You owe it to yourselves to listen to it. Love your reaction. Thanks.

@paullilley3879 2 ай бұрын

Pardon me for saying but I'm disappointed you didn't do the studio version! But now that you're here there is so much of this genius for you to explore ❤

@757optim 2 ай бұрын

Such a cool arragement.

@JohnBullard 2 ай бұрын

Al Stewart's songs about historical occurrences are masterful and beautiful. ROADS TO MOSCOW. Eyes of Nostradamus, etc.

@ochjim 2 ай бұрын

And Palace of Versailles, as well as Man For All Seasons . . . Many brilliant songs.

@tireshredderjoe8894 2 ай бұрын

Never saw this live version, pretty neat!

@penshaw2 2 ай бұрын

The best storyteller and lyricist by far in music. You should try Roads To Moscow, Modern Times, Hellen and Casandra, Merlin's Time, Night Train To Munich etc - so good. He used to share an apartment with Paul Simon and at that time he was the one more famous! Seen him 4 times and every time was great!

@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf 2 ай бұрын

Master class in Musicianship ❤️

@Jude_196 2 ай бұрын

LOVE AL STEWART!!! SO GOOD!! There are many by him that are VERY GOOD! ENJOY!!! Thanks for the GREAT REACTIONS, YOU-TWO!! HUGS!!

@scottrbloom 2 ай бұрын

Inspired in part by the characters, (and actors,) in the movie Casablanca.

@donaldanderson6604 2 ай бұрын

Old Grey Whistle Test was a wonderful show; no audience, just the music played live. Thank goodness for the BBC. This is a great live version of a classic track.

@GS-xt8fu 2 ай бұрын

Excellent. Live. No auto tune in-those days. Wonderful

@willieboy3011 2 ай бұрын

That song takes me back to maybe the best year of my life. Just out of the army, back from overseas, and into the warm arms of civilian life. "Incense and patchouli" is my memory also.

@karensheline6958 2 ай бұрын

This is a great “dancing around the kitchen” song ❣️

@donaldcoffey800 2 ай бұрын

Great song and artists, probably my all time favourite, no, not probably, it is in fact. Unrelated, Andre, have you ever been told that you resemble a young Jean Reno,the actor?

@MerchantOfAlba 2 ай бұрын

Oh my...yes, i see it! (Dominika here) Young Jean Reno! It's the eyes! 👀 Many thanks 😊

@pdub2253 2 ай бұрын

Masterpiece!🎉

@user-lu9dz8om3j 2 ай бұрын

"Time Passages" is a most excellent tune. Much like "Year of the Cat". It reaches down into me. 👍👍😎🇺🇸

@danielmesery2904 2 ай бұрын

Great Album 🎶✌️🌎

@roballen5718 2 ай бұрын

been a fan since '69. back then, he was acoustic folk and told stories about life. then, in '76, he brought out the folk/rock album, year of the cat, and completely refused to have anything more to do with his earlier work. he won't even say why. he is the master story teller. this whole album is masterful, having been produced by alan parsons, who had produced dark side of the moon. he once said that he had wished that he the voice to become a 'real' rock singer, strong and husky, but i'm so glad he didn't, as he became the totally original artist that he is here. road to moscow is a great song of his

@neuvocastezero1838 2 ай бұрын

You should also check out "Time Passages", another huge hit of his.

@SG-js2qn 2 ай бұрын

Al Stewart is not quite a one-hit wonder, but this song is exceptional.

@MrPolleyr 2 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your reactions. It is true what someone else said before about us (older people) reliving the excitement and joy of this music….through you two. Thank you for all the time, effort and energy you devote to your channel. It means a lot to all of us. The problem with today’s music is, it is all controlled by computers. They use beat tracks instead of real drums. The vocals are synthesized and manipulated with filters and electronic processors , half the time the people aren’t even good singers to begin with. Because everything is computer controlled there is no room for spontaneity or musical expression. All the music sounds the same and it’s boring and repetitive. Thank God there are people like you. Keep up the great job. Cheers from Canada 👍🎸🎶😎🇨🇦

@MerchantOfAlba 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. We are truly enjoying the journey through the music from the past! And completely agree with you about popular modern music. The main thing is missing, it's soul. Much love and all the best from Romania 💚

@wpollock1 2 ай бұрын

The whole album is fantastic- I really like “Lord Grenville” as it is a historical song about a real event and the melody is gorgeous. It is off the same album - The Year of the Cat.

@Isleofskye 2 ай бұрын

On The Border and so many others. I have just ordered The CD for my car. I am always about 20 years behind:)

@hughmitchell3262 2 ай бұрын

You have to listen to the studio version as it's fantastic!

@cindysimpson1046 2 ай бұрын

Well if you liked this, you need some "Time Passages" in your life. So smooth.

@diceau 2 ай бұрын

this has always been one of my favourite songs, i remember when it came out.

@flash1660 5 күн бұрын

You owe it to yourself to hear the studio version produced by Alan Parsons. It is awesome.

@ianbennett1491 2 ай бұрын

I loved a song by Al called on the border.Brilliant song .Check it out.

@willfromyadkinville 2 ай бұрын

hes such a great story teller!

@xwakedogx 2 ай бұрын

I have 8 cats (and 4 dogs) and play this song to them on guitar all the time - they love it!

@MerchantOfAlba 2 ай бұрын

Amazing 🐶🐱🎸💚

@dannycasson1551 2 ай бұрын

What a Classic! Music is a joy with beautiful songs as this.

@leslieanderson5889 2 ай бұрын

Love the show

@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq 2 ай бұрын

I think you should listen to the studio version which is perfect with production by Alan Parsons.

@matthewoconnor5838 2 ай бұрын

One of my favourite singer songwriters.such a classic song.

@BrendanAshton 2 ай бұрын

I saw Al Stewart a few years ago live and he east still fantastic, it was a double header gig with Iain Matthews and both of them still have it. When they played year of the cat at the point the where the saxophone played, the saxophonist appear at the back of the theatre and and walk through the audience to the stage it was amazing. Dominica has it spot on at its best music touches the soul and makes you glad to be alive and there are still people out there doing it of all ages, and despite nostalgia you have always have to know where to look : listen for it despite many people rise tinted view of the past.

@edwardlondon6131 2 ай бұрын

Both of you always put a smile 😊 on my face with your modesty & comments. ( Thanks )

@MerchantOfAlba 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 😁💚 Thank you for enjoying our videos 🙂

@dalemcmillan7231 2 ай бұрын

Love the Song and the album❤❤

@brucedillinger9448 2 ай бұрын

Such a great song from a stellar album!

@MarcVanLaere-zr5im 2 ай бұрын

Love this song ❤

@davewilson9219 2 ай бұрын

Amazing tune. Still on my playlist.

@user-oe9hj9yl7m 2 ай бұрын

Ah !!! The Old Grey Whistle Test the best weekly music programme. We couldn’t wait for it every week. Whispering Bob hosting it - he was as much a star as the musicians. Happy days never to return. Great pity.

@katrinaprescott5911 2 ай бұрын

You mentioned that you couldn't hear an accent. I can, but I would not have guessed Scottish. It sounded like northern England to my American ear.

@pete3883 Ай бұрын

great musicans

@gts2677 2 ай бұрын

Try On the Border from the same album..great songs from a sadly underestimated musiscian..nice reactions, folks, thank you

@gts2677 2 ай бұрын

Gah..musician..

@alexcerdan4500 2 ай бұрын

Very good song and so is Time Passages

@renekarfinger8341 2 ай бұрын

Hello Both, now you've the Chance! David Gilmour returnes to Royal Albert Hall in October for 6 Concerts! Preorder starts on Thursday. Hopefully i'll see you there!

@jarrodbinthenc6810 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@joelliebler5690 2 ай бұрын

Unforgettable tune and story. Al has many more great songs with interesting stories like Time Passages, On The Border, and Modern Times. You will love them all!The original recording is far superior to this live version adding the great sax solo with so much more feeling to it!

@IanDarley 2 ай бұрын

This song actually made Dominica's cheeks turn rosy 🙂

@dgator3599 2 ай бұрын

Studio version is so much better. More refined, longer and clearer. Give it a try when you have time!

@santellanr 2 ай бұрын

This was very good, but the studio version is great.

@andreacavalli3363 2 ай бұрын

One of my childhood songs, thank you! Ok guys, I subscribed to the channel, you are too nice. I would love to see a reaction video to Steve Hackett's Spectral Mornings live 2019. Thank you