I bought a cheap radio from a roadside shack in the Saudi desert in the 1991 Gulf war. Early next morning i turned it on as the sun rose up across the desert and this song was playing. A bird landed in the wing mirror of my truck as ‘black bird has spoken’ was sung.
@jim5746Ай бұрын
Fantastic story !!
@Abi-dv6mcАй бұрын
That's incredible !
@elwoodgroves784814 күн бұрын
How I love Cat Stevens and this beautiful song. What a blessing to the world. Thank you, Yusef!!!
@jim57464 ай бұрын
This man is so talented and a musical genius, a true one of a kind.
@Deejaay83urj384 ай бұрын
Fully
@NarimanKhan-or7fu3 ай бұрын
He has such calmness & peace . Its written all over his face.
@barbararoller7340Ай бұрын
Love this song so much! It never fails to lift me up!
@peggycunningham1306 Жыл бұрын
I can listen to this song over and over again and never get tired of it. Truly beautiful.
@tricianindel7909 Жыл бұрын
It is a song that has nothing but good in it. It is gratefulness for the things we take for granted. It is truly beautiful and uplifting.
@jechialexander2290 Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@pedrold Жыл бұрын
It goes on beeing incredible after all this time!!!😀
@jeanclaudevivier7126 Жыл бұрын
Elle traverse le temps avec moi et tout ceux qui aiment cette magnifique chanson.
@nateswanke3368 Жыл бұрын
same you can just feel his emotion he puts into it
@raymondpauly55762 жыл бұрын
This is a hymn praising God's greatness and his Creation!
@nickprica31272 жыл бұрын
god bless you there is not enough understanding that god has given us ever thing
@jreeder6168 Жыл бұрын
@@nickprica3127 Written by a Jewish lady who accepted Christ now being sung by a Muslim gentleman. There is hope yet.
@Bulletguy07 Жыл бұрын
@@jreeder6168 And the piano on the original recording played by Rick Wakeman, a Christian. Funny old world eh?
@billhart9832 Жыл бұрын
The transcendental nature of music as the universal language, encompassing all the points from your OP and the commenters.
@marilynarmstrong5237 Жыл бұрын
Yes and hardly anyone realize this is a HYMN. A beautiful hymn and not sung nearly often enough.
@landoevora61532 жыл бұрын
In my 70s now and never miss listening to this beatiful song to praise the Lord for His goodness and wondrous creations.
@vanessaparker62322 жыл бұрын
Amen
@tdamtoft Жыл бұрын
In my 50s now and heard it in my teens, will listen to and love it for as long as I live.
@dgulseth Жыл бұрын
Please play this at my funeral
@gilbertsoupras5669 Жыл бұрын
Same 🙏
@dennishobbs6890 Жыл бұрын
Praise for the abundance of everything that we need to live good lives what more do we need!
@iancockburn99182 ай бұрын
Praise God for such a beautiful piece. And the way he sings it is great. Simple, just acoustic guitar and piano as backing instruments. At times its the simple things that put over the most powerful message. This piece does just that. I am myself a born again Christian and also a music lover.enjoy it every time.
@bobromphf96442 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever made!
@alanpeel3450 Жыл бұрын
Yep.
@safelyanonymous5717 Жыл бұрын
@@alanpeel3450 got to know this song late as i recently purchased this LP on vinyl (remastered @abbey road studios) and this song along is worth it. Incredible!!! cat stevens is in a league of his own
@SansNeural Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, but it's hard to square in my mind with the completely mindless lyrics.
@bikhercasa2891 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ yes i love it !!!!...😅
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
@@SansNeural they are only 'mindless' to someone who does NOT know God. You think you know a lot - but know nothing.
@mikesblack552 жыл бұрын
This song provides optimism and goodness. This is what we need.
@christophedallaporta88362 жыл бұрын
What we need is awareness and reaction. No thing's is get better unless we act. It has got so bad that trying to pretend it's gonna be Allright eventually is not even gonna get through the one day. Bad news keep coming from every direction. No one though does the one bit to correct it.
@AMEER-114- Жыл бұрын
Both incomplete and wrong... JESUS KINGDOM is coming to earth thru HIS earthen vessels.
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
You are wrong Mike. That - is NOT what this song is about. This is not a pleasant, sweet sounding 'tune' with some pretty words. It very clearly, and directly, states and references GOD - as THE source of the Morning. And you can forget about 'optimism' and any goodness coming to you if do not honor and come to GOD - the one who created both YOU and the morning.
@rebeccablankenship5124 Жыл бұрын
He was absolutely beautiful to me. I'm 67 now and he still is.
@sandracora77884 ай бұрын
My favorite Cat Steven song! The piano playing is fantastic!❤❤
@larry-kp9sp12 күн бұрын
I know. The piano fabuloso.!
@MichaelHarrisIreland4 ай бұрын
I heard this when I was about 16 and getting ready for work as I looked at the sun's glancing rays on the wet garden. It didn't bother me that I had to leave for work and spend all day in dark surroundings, knowing someone had captured the beautiful moment and knew how I felt about it. Now I'm old, 75, but I've not lost that belief that that is where hope and beauty still resides even if can't always partake at the table.
@LeonTheLion-7774 ай бұрын
Beautiful Michael 💜
@Deejaay83urj384 ай бұрын
Yep. But I think you have downer vibes to shake of if you feel that mid 70s is old. Older, not old. Not in this day and age
@tommychen11844 ай бұрын
This came out in the early seventies. If you are 75 now, then your first encounter of this song would be in your early twenties
@MichaelHarrisIreland4 ай бұрын
@@tommychen1184 Thanks, . I needed to be twenty or more to appreciate it, cause I knew nothing at 16.
@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw2 ай бұрын
Oh yea ! 🎶❤️🎶
@henrieecen2938 Жыл бұрын
Strange to think that my wife and I not being religious used this song for our wedding. Many years later we embraced Jesus the Christ and continue to follow His example. Fifty years after our wedding the three of us are still together!
@wapiti3750 Жыл бұрын
I imagine you believe in the Boogie Man and the Tooth Fairy too, but if religion blows your hair back then good for you! I prefer to believe in that which I can visually see or scientifically prove.
@kathypike494 Жыл бұрын
Bit of a cynic aren't you!!
@RiccardoMemoSmochi Жыл бұрын
@@wapiti3750 *tips fedora*
@colincocks1335 Жыл бұрын
Amen brother
@OlympicLeprechaun Жыл бұрын
@@wapiti3750 Well I've now seen scientific proof that you are an a$$hole troll.
@tillmanward8481Ай бұрын
Was fortunate to meet him unexpectedly after one of his concert in Atlanta, nineteen seventy. I managed with a friend to wander backstage knowing I'd get stopped by security. The back stage door was open, facing the street, he and one of his band members were there. After my shock and in very close contact, he asked me where a good restaurant to eat was. Looking down Peachtree Rd. they had recently built what was called the Regency Hyatt that was circularly domed with the Restaurant on top. Only that told him this, is about all I can remember. Have always and to this day enjoy his music..
@almarosanena2702 Жыл бұрын
This is an hymn, there is a beautiful world somewhere
@kirinkapoor Жыл бұрын
Such a powerful song that touches the spirit and the soul through the heart. Praise the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever!
@nancyhawn3321 Жыл бұрын
Amen! ❤️
@madelynabaya783 Жыл бұрын
Amen😇💗
@chrisdevalcourt6486 ай бұрын
And Amen!
@kylejensen74046 ай бұрын
I have always admired Cat Stevens, and this song touches my soul, I love it so much ❤
@gremlinuk1968 Жыл бұрын
Like this sing from back then,! 1973, have tears 😢 now as an almost 55 year old guy,,! was just a 5 year old back then, Cause It was the 1st time i heard this song ,i was starting school as a 5 year old,,! God Bless from northern Ireland UK 🤝🇬🇧
@Deejaay83urj384 ай бұрын
God Bless Northern Ireland forever
@gremlinuk19683 ай бұрын
@@Deejaay83urj38 hi, Dawn, thanks,! Am from portstwart, on the north coast, of northern Ireland UK,! 🤝, 1st time I remember this song was when I was a wee 5 year old boy,,just starting school in a wee town called bushmills,! Thanks for your comment,,!
@rob.christie12722 жыл бұрын
My Mum liked this one and she has been gone for 21 years. I still get goose bumps when I hear it !
@dalemorris70142 жыл бұрын
My mother also loved this song and has been gone for 21 years in May. I feel close to her when listening to this.
@solomit12 жыл бұрын
Bless your mum 💓
@rob.christie12722 жыл бұрын
@@solomit1 Thank you so much.
@ronfowlermusic2 жыл бұрын
Mine too.
@leeflea28742 жыл бұрын
She’ll never be gone….keep her memory close…x
@johnpeggybeckett1732 Жыл бұрын
This is literally one of the best songs ever!! 💗
@larrylow74522 жыл бұрын
Song and singer gives me hope for this sad world.
@magneto79302 жыл бұрын
This song is the best medicine ever!
@dorie35712 ай бұрын
A voice like velvet and silk. And he means, what he's singing. It cames from bottom of his heart and makes the magic of his songs. He's so special❤and a good human.
@anatriso5014Ай бұрын
I totally agree with you. I have watched this video many many times and still love it. I hear and watch his beautiful emotion and moves. He is the best.
@giselapfeifer4666 Жыл бұрын
Praise to the Lord God, the giver of all life.. !!!
@mikesblack552 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and powerful song. It’s a blessing to wake to a new day, one filled with new hopes and dreams.
@effiemooney84772 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, been with me since the 70's,TY!!
@firstname24392 жыл бұрын
This song was written by a Christian lady called Eleanor Farjeon. Cat Stevens found the hymn and converted it to a song. All words written by Eleanor Farjeon. Birth 13th February 1881, died 5th June 1965
@d.g.s.41212 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@warrendacallos922 жыл бұрын
...thank y0u for tellin something behind this hit song of Y0suf.
@estherbarretto61512 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for sharing. This is a very inspiring song with beautiful message.
@tonyaschwanke1822 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@tonyaschwanke1822 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@robertmitchell3588 Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing all of Cat Stevens great songs in the '70s although the radios of the time were not that great. But to hear them now with such high sound quality is fantastic!
@GeorgeVreelandHill2 жыл бұрын
I was a teen when this song came out. It was a great era of songs that touched life and told stories. This is one such song. A classic now.
@doreenannoliver6112 жыл бұрын
Remarkable song that is still relevant today. A prayer 🙏.
@paulsheldon4057Ай бұрын
This song as been with me for over 50 years lived in battersea when it came out on mums little radio in kitchen ❤
@gremlinuk19682 жыл бұрын
1st time i heard this I was a kid in the 70s, born May 23rd 1968, when going to school, from northern Ireland UK 🤝♥️🇬🇧,
@stevenheath7412 жыл бұрын
Born May 23rd 1954……Teenager. just saying
@gremlinuk19682 жыл бұрын
@@stevenheath741 you have a great 68th birthday on the 23rd May, 🎂 , and have a whisky on me, 🥃🤝
@andrewthomson6851 Жыл бұрын
1972, my time when I was a teenager…oh the memories of a more relaxed and easy times. I miss them.
@carlaharker90812 жыл бұрын
I am a Christian and have loved the music he sang since high school. Father and son was always my favorite back then. Morning has broken may become my favorite as I have leukemia.
@cindytrayer42792 жыл бұрын
God Bless you🙏🏻
@danielhaney99922 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@nichol542 жыл бұрын
May God heal you...
@billmitchell33292 жыл бұрын
Healings! God Bless, keep the faith!
@katiebates61342 жыл бұрын
May God bless you Carla.✝️❤️
@williamcoram64922 жыл бұрын
Had to sing this during school registration first thing in morning, England, 1974. Every bloody morning. 😂
@MD-sz9my2 жыл бұрын
At one point he lived in Brazil to avoid paying taxes. He took the money he would have paid in taxes and gave it to charities.
@connieandgwennie14502 жыл бұрын
You poor bugger! I love the song but singing it every day is a bit much. I am interested to know how you feel about the song now?🕊
@williamcoram64922 жыл бұрын
@@connieandgwennie1450 I still enjoy listening to the song though it seems so long ago when I first listened to this and dare I say again, having to express some level of enthusiasm when singing it.
@mosart702513 күн бұрын
@@williamcoram6492 Yeah, I couldn't stand a lot of songs I heard played to death on the radio back then. But after not hearing them for 40-50 years and I come across one I sometimes think "That one isn't as bad as I thought. In fact I kind of like it."
@kimcriswell6091 Жыл бұрын
Love him! His voice is so soothing to the ear!!!
@saxglend9439 Жыл бұрын
He no longer exists - he sold his soul to Islam.
@kathypike494 Жыл бұрын
So what's it to you what he does
@chrisdevalcourt6486 ай бұрын
Yes, he has converted to Islam, but pray for him please!
@rafaelarkanghel19322 жыл бұрын
Never gets old
@diannasanders678311 ай бұрын
This was a song that i heard in the military chapel. i was in basic l it soothed me when i was very uncertain about .my decision. lt is my beautiful song and Cat Stevens will always be in my heart❤
@MikeLikesChannel2 жыл бұрын
That piano player is so 70s it's incredible.
@davidsherbourne31612 жыл бұрын
Think it was Rick Wakeman playing the piano
@martinkulkarni35692 жыл бұрын
@@davidsherbourne3161 Not in the video! 😂. Rick played piano when it was recorded.
@carlbaumeister34392 жыл бұрын
The “performance” is the record, with Stevens lip-synching, piano pretending to play. As mentioned already, the piano in the recording was played by Yes’ keyboardist Rick Wakeman. Not sure who the guy pretending to play was.
@joequillun77903 ай бұрын
@@carlbaumeister3439 Thanks for this info. I've enjoyed the piano in this song, since its release, and never knew this.
@shirleyfrederick65732 жыл бұрын
Best song to listen to during hard times.
@clarac.s.10562 жыл бұрын
I agree. I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I only heard it maybe once or twice on the radio as a kid, so it's not like I have it memorized. I never knew Cat Stevens was the author. I simply typed the first lyric which is all I remembered into the KZfaq search engine and... presto! I got the chance to see the words and I have to admit, I cried. I had a lot of loss these past 2 years...a lot of stress. This moment today made me remember, something Holy is ALWAYS happening. Thanks for reading this. The compassion and tenderness of this piece is how I always want to remember God, and to remember to be grateful, even in sorrow.
@dantalbot12012 жыл бұрын
when he was a christian!
@livvan16002 жыл бұрын
5
@lanag93182 жыл бұрын
Shirley Fredrick I agree with you completely on all of this . This is a beautiful song and one of the best songs to listen to during hard times ,as i feel the same way myself. God bless you always.🌹💖💖🎉
@jackieguccione942 жыл бұрын
No question
@patriciabergey9864Ай бұрын
This song brings a tears to my eyes. Cat Steve's is a wonderful singer.❤😊
@abebowen7902 жыл бұрын
I first remember hearing this song when I was in grade school back in the late 70's. I had an attraction to it at that very young of an age. I'm 48 years old now and everytime I hear this song, it takes me back to my younger days when life was so simple. What a beautiful ageless song.
@janepang4842 жыл бұрын
CAT STEVENS💖🕺🌟🤩🌅🌞 Great!🎼🎵🎹🎸🎤📀🎧👍👏 From Hong Kong🙋♀️🌏💝🌺🥰
@georgemena82972 жыл бұрын
Makes you live for ever!
@user-mv2rp2xg5c6 ай бұрын
1st real piece I taught myself on the piano. 6 months of practice. So hard. So worth it. Love this song.
@sandracora77884 ай бұрын
He sings this with such emotion! ❤❤❤
@Reiffan2 ай бұрын
this is the music of my youth... i wish, i could go back to this beautyful time, the best time of my life...
@muniama12 жыл бұрын
Who could not love this song? Thank you, Mr. Stevens. It breeds LOVE. (Perfect lullaby music.
@sindhuaruljothi337010 ай бұрын
This song has touched my heart
@joaomanoelvieira264519 күн бұрын
Esse pianista é fora de série ❤
@pedrospavlides652411 күн бұрын
What a great song, BRAVO!!!
@boydownunder007Ай бұрын
Amen thankyou Jesus Cat is like and Angel from Heavan
@diegodelgiudice1867 Жыл бұрын
After 35 years I didn't hear this wonderful song, I'm hearding it now and I remembered still every word!
@siaitsme6800 Жыл бұрын
🙏⚘💛⚘🙏
@lizettenordqvist5718 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@kathleenhandron30922 жыл бұрын
His songs are amazing. I remember hearing Moonshadow when it first came out.
@dalemorris70142 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@robinkline492 Жыл бұрын
Cat Stevens songs are uplifting, and make me smile. Remember "Peace Train"? ..we need to get on board!!
@chrisdevalcourt6486 ай бұрын
Amen!
@2510katjo11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful song. Just what i needed today and many days. Cat is and always has been awesome.
@susanadiasjohnson45711 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you for this live concert presentation of a song that has lifted me up for all these decades.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@leticiadreyes67242 жыл бұрын
Best song ever ❤ meaningful its a favof all time no such like him, the sweetest man created great songs with truly senses, more of a man with virtues, ty.
@sandrasedivy1686 Жыл бұрын
Of all the songs I’ve sung, played, and loved, this is my favorite forever and ever.
@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw2 ай бұрын
Such a Masterpiece ! 🎶❤️🎶
@eileenlatimer9782 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful song in the world 💕💕
@alanpeel34502 жыл бұрын
It is.
@sjduskin8 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful moment to hear a choral version of this performed at Rosalynn Carter's funeral service today. A Timeless gem.
@leedietz78512 жыл бұрын
Love the pianist chewing gum while waiting for his queue 😂
@matreyles2 жыл бұрын
Soul bro just waiting!
@brettwells66 Жыл бұрын
Heavenly. Lyrics: Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from Heaven Like the first dewfall on the first grass Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden Sprung in completeness where His feet pass Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play Praise with elation, praise every morning God's recreation of the new day Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world
@lisajocolwell5548 Жыл бұрын
from the Word
@dianabroxson7469 Жыл бұрын
I think Cat Stevens is amazing. He's absolutely beautiful and charismatic. I have the utmost respect. Appreciate him and his values. He is a blessing to this world!
@user-jd9zm4jf3t Жыл бұрын
@@dianabroxson7469 He serves a false God
@thomasobrien8173 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful always loved this song
@RaquelMascareno Жыл бұрын
Obrigada por compartilhar a letra! ❤
@detlefheubach5843 Жыл бұрын
ein wunderschönes Lied, damals und auch heute 👍 ❤ 👍
@danielbello4478 Жыл бұрын
Un grande Steven!!, siempre nos dejo una huella con sus canciones en la, década 70 que fue para mi la mejor en artistas que surgieron con grandes éxitos, saludos a todos los que vivieron esa época hermosa!!!
@gabrielguerro84492 жыл бұрын
What are we without you , thank you for your love and mercy almighty jehova
@marlafreeman-mf4sj3 ай бұрын
Beautiful song well written love Cat Stevens
@vRoD-jr5ue2 жыл бұрын
As peaceful as music gets.
@markthompson48042 жыл бұрын
Cat Stevens beautiful tribute to God
@silvantenor Жыл бұрын
It's beautfull song, wonderful music, I like this forever!
@nateswanke3368 Жыл бұрын
you rocked that morning brother
@debrak35942 жыл бұрын
This song, his voice--lovely xo
@alabhaois Жыл бұрын
Oh that piano gives me goosebumps!! 💕
@victorespinozacaba92732 жыл бұрын
Que bellos recuerdos años 78 al 81 más menos era un fanático de este gran cantante hoy 20 de mayo 2022, solo los recuerdos de un pasado hermosa en Concepción chile tía Inés primos besos a cielo a la tía
@genegarcia46642 жыл бұрын
A classic song which touches the hearr ❤️
@thomasthom65832 жыл бұрын
Hi Gene
@anelladambrosio2513 Жыл бұрын
@@thomasthom6583ciao Thomas! 😍😘❤️
@secretsforboys4816 Жыл бұрын
My school used to sing this at morning assembly. It was a favourite every time it was chosen
@JonathanSanger-mr8fv Жыл бұрын
Wonderful song.
@gracie.arnold Жыл бұрын
cat got me thru some of the most horrific times of my life... God be with him... come home cat..
@chrisdevalcourt6486 ай бұрын
Amen! I continue to pray for him!
@mariajoserodrigues8921 Жыл бұрын
I spent all my youth listening to Cat Stevens! Beautiful songs❤️🙏
@wencherubach2516 Жыл бұрын
💖
@gremlinuk1968 Жыл бұрын
1st time i heard this was when I was start school in the 70s as a kid, 1973, as a 5 year old,! Born 23rd May 1968, from northern Ireland UK, 🤝🇬🇧
@giorgiaantonielli911111 ай бұрын
Delicata e come tutti i suoi componimenti tocca il cuore sensibilmente! ❤️
@philitesta24952 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite... 🤩♥️
@christinec.23722 жыл бұрын
For you Mom. I miss you every single day. Anne, my bio Mom, and Judith - my dear & beloved step mother that raised me to be a loving, kind respectable woman..... you are the greatest - forever my dear Mother.
@staceylawpoet19 күн бұрын
Beautiful. Played it in music. Junior high. Along with Sgt peppers. "What would you do if I sing out of Key". Music at it's best yours too
@p3dro3542 жыл бұрын
I’m not religious but this track was played at my friends funeral yesterday as we all left and it choked me up badly…. The great Cat Stevens
@Elliemac100 Жыл бұрын
It,s a beautiful song, but makes me feel sad. The man who sang it is no more.
@chrisdevalcourt6486 ай бұрын
@@Elliemac100 He is still alive but has become a Muslim. Please pray for him!
@vincentlow80814 ай бұрын
Yeah hope he convert back to Christianity. 😊
@davidmorris20232 жыл бұрын
beautiful song sung with love and meaning by cat stevens
@sonjamuller284611 ай бұрын
Einfach wunderschön👍🤗💛🌻🙋♀️
@petermaneely2341 Жыл бұрын
i listened to this the day my only child was born. it still makes me cry to this day. 52 years later. i wonder where she is now.
@kathleenfoto6252 жыл бұрын
I was attending a fibre-related retreat in the Colorado Rockies the first time I heard this...all breathtaking!🎶💞🎶
@chrislong39386 ай бұрын
Man, you look at the piano player and can really understand how players play their part in something bigger! To me, this is a fantastic demonstration of that. Making something bigger than the sum of the parts!
@lyndamedley47892 жыл бұрын
My favorite. Most beautiful song
@thomasthom65832 жыл бұрын
Hi Lynda
@georgianwindow2 жыл бұрын
beautiful singing and what great lyrics.. Why would anyone believe life happened by chance
@lutdecaluwe32632 жыл бұрын
Great Song😍
@rickssanjuan5488 Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for playing one of my favorite songs