This is an old Christian hymn that Stevens rerecorded and made into a top ten hit in 1971 that was all over the radio. It has the same effect on me that it appeared to have on you.

❤ Always loved him.

Inspiring is correct, and uplifting. This was an old hymn that Cat Stevens brought back to life. That piano arrangement was the work of Rick Wakeman, original keyboardist for the group Yes. One of my favorite Cat Stevens songs!

My wife and I had this song sung at our wedding. It will be 40 years ago in July.

So beautiful and evocative. It’s one of those songs that you think must have always existed. Just perfect.

And that beautiful piano played by Rick Wakeman from the band Yes!

So many great Cat Stevens' songs...but this is one of my favorites. Please react to "Moonshadow" as well!

Cat's "Tea for the Tillerman" album was wonderful. He was always a very spiritual person, and many of his songs reflected that.

Cat Stevens is a musical genius. He has SO many great songs to his credit. Even 50 years later, his music is wonderful. Timrless.

The Most Uplifting Song He Ever Wrote,, Bob (Nesta) Marley "Three Little Birds" 🙏 ❤

Those were the days!!! So many memories!! I’m so glad I found this page. You are adorable!!! Just an old lady 👵🏻 from Oregon. 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

Growing up with Cat Stevens was such a sweet and innocent time. All his songs are quite beautiful and have a wise story to tell. Please take a listen to Sad Lisa, or Father and Son.

When I first moved to Cambridge for school, from North Carolina, to greet the newness of the experience, I began nearly every morning with this song playing in my mind. Ever fresh as the morning dew. Like to think I still am. :) Gratitude will give a life an immediate upgrade. This, like "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", shows the power of softness. Soft power is lasting power. Rather than being uplifting hymns, so much of music has been reduced to yelling.

To correct a lot of people, the tune of the verse is based on a 17th century BAGPIPE tune that comes from the Isle of Mull in Scotland, named after the town of Bunnesan, It was originally used in the 1800s for a Christmas carol. In the 1930s, the poet Eleanor Farjeon adapted one of her poems, Morning has Broken, to the music for a children's hymnal. To help stretch the tune to get the 3 minutes needed for Top 40 radio of the early 70s, Rick Wakeman used inspiration from the work he was doing for his piece, Catherine Howard to write the interludes as well as a key change and repetition of the first verse to create the "chorus"(Cat Stevens wanted him to use the actual music of Catherine Howard)

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Embracing the beauty of the world.

I am so glad I was a little kid growing up in the 70s with all of this amazing music playing on the radio every single day.

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Gives you a joy and happiness of a truly innocent and loving world.

I like his voice as well. It like a musical hug.

The words were written by British Author Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, and the melody was an old Gaelic Hymn.

As a toddler I distinctly remember this song and that Carpenter's tune "Top of the World" being taught and sung in my preschool. New songs on the radio, moved right into the curriculum. Imagine that today! What would be taught?

For me, 'Morning Has Broken', rekindles the ambience of infant school morning assembly and the faint whiff of yesterday's spam fritters lingering in the air. Though a hymn with child like attachment, Cat ensured it also has enduring appeal for adults too.

Every time I watch one of this young ladies' reactions, I think back to the 1978 Toto song "Angela". The chorus: "It's a silly situation - It's just infatuation - No need to be sorry". Check it out.

This is one of my favorite hymns. The melody was borrowed from an old Scots/Gaelic tune . . . can't recall the name just now. Way back then, it would usually be played/sung at Easter Sunrise services. Always grabs at my sinuses a little bit (has to be sinuses - songs don't make a grown man cry)

This was a good selection. '70s folk, pop, rock and soul often had direct or indirect spiritual themes,

Love Cat❤✌😎

So, so happy that you’ve been introduced to this masterpiece.

I attended the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California one Sunday morning in the seventies and the congregation sang Morning has Broken. I thought wow they're singing Cat Stevens. Then I realized it was a very old hymn in the hymn book. I never knew that before then. Amazing! Always loved this song and how different it was from Wild World.

I like playing this song while operating the electric mine shovel.

This song has always had a calming affect on me but with a slight melancholy to it but in a good way.

His "Tea for the Tillerman" album is a classic and doesn't have a bad track on it.

Cat Stevens put the chords to the song he found in a hymnbook at a bookstore 'Morning has broken'. It was written by Eleanor Farieon, a child's poetry writer. He had hear the hymn while at primary school. xx 🌞🌞🌞

Used to sing this at school in morning assembly in the50’s

cat Stevens...what a voice back in the day ,and Rick wakemen on piano pure brilliance

Cat Stevens took this old hymn and made it his! What a beautiful song about finding God's handiwork all over the earth. Although he eventually chose Islam, he was searching for God during this period. He had been in the hospital for a length of time with tuberculosis and "Trouble" was more than likely written during this time (I could be wrong...I'm sure there's a musicologist out there who will correct me if I am lol). I have been a fan of his for many, many years. We played his song "Oh Very Young" at my sister's memorial service because she loved that song so much. For something a little more upbeat it's hard to beat "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" or even his cover of "Another Saturday Night".

We use to sing this in church.

Reminds me of going to a YMCA summer camp in 1979. They had a church service on Sunday morning and played this song.

Cat asked Rick Wakeman to play keyboards on that track. Rick plays for Yes. GOAT

Now that's . . . a sunrise song .

Lovely song and you have gorgeous hair❤

RIICK WAKEMAN ON PIANO

its quite a thought that you can wake up and see the most beautiful things that have ever been seen

Just dont forget that this is the guy who affirmed the DEATH pronouncement on Salmon Rushdie

This was a very popular song in British Schools in the 1970s

Sounds like Rick Wakeman in piano. In fact just checking it was. Interestingly I was at a Rick Wakeman Christmas show a couple of years back and pretty sure he played this on the piano.

This is a hymn. Cat made it a hit song.

the great thing with this song is how he modulates from D major to C major then back again.

Hi sweet Angela, I have been a big fan for a long time. I binge watch you channel and love your reactions. If you have not already I would love to see you react to the studio version of Triumph’s song “Lay it on the Line”. It has an amazing message with amazing musicality. But the lyrics are uplifting and motivating! Thanks, Rob

This is a song that has come to my mind many, many mornings over the past 5 decades... And "Moonshadow" is likewise a tune that has come to mind on many evenings. Thanx Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam!!!

Peace Train, Bitter Blue, and so many more.

Angela looking good 🥰 Cat truly has a great voice this is actually a cover of a catholic hymn. 🙏🏽✌🏽🌎🌍🌏♥️

Thanks Angela for responding in a previous reaction! When you said wait til Friday, I thought you were finally going to play Joni Sledge and her sisters singing Lost In Music, but I will accept this gesture with gratitude regardless! I hope one day soon you play Joni Sledge's song for all to hear and admire! Have a great one!

He was the first singer-songwriter I became obsessed with, hunting down his records wherever I could find them (one in the gift shop of a car wash). This is from Teaser and the Firecat, and was one of the few songs I was listening to back then that my Mother loved. That magnificent piano was arranged and played by Rick Wakeman. Really love this 70s thing you're doing now, as that's when I started seriously getting into music.

Anything Cat is worth a listen! In case of the theme 'Morning', you also should check out Bee Gees with 'Morning Of My Life'. Roundabout 1972 to see live on a british TV-show, to find on YT. Just a beautiful performance at all.

Beautiful lady, Cat Stevens is one of the best poets of the late 20th Century. Someone probably already mentioned this, but this song is an old hymn that Cat Stevens reworked into a hit song.

This is an awesome song. With so many Dads not being around for their kids it’s a wonderful message about how important fatherhood is in a child’s life! Great choice of song!

Rick Wakeman from the band “Yes”plays the piano in this recording.

Beautiful!!! Thank you!!!

Beautiful song, great reaction, wonderful reactor!!

His song Bitter Blue is another great one to check out.

Great reaction I really like cat Stevens this song is sung probley every Sunday morning and still sung in every Episcopalian church and every church some where through out the earth lol there's about 6 other verses but it's a beautiful song cat covered it beautifully great great reaction keep spreading the music God-bless.❤

Thank You For Reacting To My Favorite Cat Stevens Song.... It Is A Beautiful Song 🎵!!! It Is Also My Foster Parent's Wedding Song.... Keep Up The Great Work 👍 👏 👌!!!! Love Your Channel!!!! And I Love The 70`s Music Reactions!!!!!

A song to lift your spirits in the morning

No education in the music of the 70s would be complete without digesting Tea for the Tillerman and the Teaser and the Firecat albums by Cat Stevens. Bravo! Great pick and fine reaction. With Angela, the reaction is plain to see in her face, and this was a great example. The smile dimple gesture said it all. 😊

I grew up with this song on the radio and have heard it sung in Churches as well.

On this theme, there where a few rock musicals in the early 70's (Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell) that had lots of singles on the radio... Good Easter show material..

He did the arrangement with Rick Wakeman, who is on piano here.

Beautiful melody and lyrics. Truly timeless.

Written by an English Lady, Elenore Farjon.

Cat Stevens was one beautiful man! He was gone from music for years and years after converting to Islam and changing his name to Yusuf Islam in 1977. He came back in 2006.

Piano by Rick Wakenan , words by Eleanor Farjeon, melody very old Scottish.

this song for sure belongs to the 25 Top Songs music ever recorded/made in music History...???? Even when I was a child it was amazing/Beautifull now forward 50 Years later it has the same MAGIC effect/Feelings on me as an old Fart...???? Thats just Music Magic...???? Same catogery as Robin Gibb 1969 Saved by the Bells/I startet a joke.....

I looove Cat Stevens !!!!!

I used to have this on 8-track

When I was 21, 50 yrs ago, there was an emergency situation at a bldg, around 1k women and children were given Shelter at a bldg, they needed Security, I agreed to work there overnight. In the middle of the night, I remembered this song, I quietly sang this song to them, the place became very quiet and peaceful… I also sang “Moon Shadow”… it was a sweet experience. That night led to an epiphany that led to my becoming a Social Worker. I wanted to help people in trouble… and I did. I always remembered that night, it taught me that people in trouble, need people to let them know that they have people around them who care…

Awesome

This song along with “There is Love” by Peter, Paul and Mary’s Paul Stookey have probably been played at more weddings than any others

Beautiful song and great music. Thanks for the review

Rick Wakeman from Yes is playing the piano on this song.

Great reaction. Thank you.

Thank you Fantastic song!

You are so sweet and lovely Angela...

I SAW CAT STEVENS 5 YEARS AGO LIVE, THEY ARE REMIXING HIS RECORDS AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS WHERE I LIVE NEXTDOOR AT 1A ABBEY ROAD

Nice song 👍👍

The beauty of this performance is Rick Wakeman’s brilliant piano arrangement.

Saw Cat Stevens perform this live - Drury Lane Theatre London 1970. Try Moon shadow and Peace Train.

As far as I remember it’s good old Rick wakeman on the piano.

PEACE TRAIN BY CAT STEVENS ☮️😁

Father to Son by Cat would be the next one A beautiful & somewhat sad dialog between...Father & son Another nice one

Hi Angela......love your channel. Was just wandering how many mentions you got for Eric Carmen... " all by myself " in your dive into the 70s. He was very familiar to anyone of us listening to the radio back then

This song is very uplifting , God's Creation , The first morning , Great.

Yes, it is Sweet and uplifting. Sad, we don't get that so much from top artists now days. I know Anjalina Jorden will be one who if she can survive long enough in that toxic morass will bring back a lot of that. We will see.

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Great artist!

You HAVE to do Peace Train, esp now, peace.

On piano arranged and performed by Rick Wakeman. Simple and beautiful.

Check out his song "The Wind".

Check out Baby It's A Wild World. It's fire!✌️

You really should River, by Terry Reid. The greatest vocalist that I have ever heard.

1971, the year I was born, also foul year of our Lord. If you're into reading, check out Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, also written in '71.

Another good and popular song by Cat is Father and Son.