Cat Stevens - Father & Son (REACTION) with my wife

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@rickmeister Ай бұрын

There is a delicate balance between being "stoic" (never showing your feelings) or getting very emotional all the time over small things. You should never feel the need to apologize when you have an emotional reaction to a song like this. Those watching your channel know that you both are good human beings and that you love each other very much. The world needs more people like you two!!

@johnfallon3525 Ай бұрын

I'm not a father. But this song makes me cry... I'm human.

@steveullrich7737 Ай бұрын

@@johnfallon3525 Exactly, his words beautifully express the rejection of what children are taught by thier parents and society.

@DarrellFanning-bx7xz Ай бұрын

My friend, never ever apologize for having a heart. The world needs more men like you

@edwardhubschman3610 Ай бұрын

Cat has always been a seeker of what’s right and divine. Andre, I cannot tell you how much your emotional response has hit me. Thank you both for the depth and sincerity of this and all your reactions. You are both gems!

@bridgetmccracken1381 Ай бұрын

The first verse is the Father's view, the 2nd verse is the Son's view. When this song first came out, I was a young girl and I related to the 2nd verse but now I am older and relate to the Father's view. This song is beautiful and timeless 💞

@sandrapeters6064 Ай бұрын

I am a 75 year old mother and grandmother and I relate to the child. We can’t live our children’s lives. Yes, we can guide them, but they must eventually be allowed to make their own choices and decisions. Always listen to them or they will stop talking to us.

@tessesmom Ай бұрын

Yes even as a young girl I related to the son's verse. I had a very love/hate relationship with my father

@bridgetmccracken1381 Ай бұрын

@@sandrapeters6064 as a 63 year old Mother of 2 Sons, I now understand the Father's view and wisdom he was trying to convey to the Son. When we are young, we want instant EVERYTHING. But we also need to remember that we have parents who have learned from experiences and have wisdom to share

@sandrapeters6064 Ай бұрын

@@bridgetmccracken1381 I actually did learn from my parent's wisdom. They wanted me to follow my dream whatever it was. They were always there to support and advise me. I always thought Cat Stevens was singing about himself. That he chose to follow his dream to be a singer rather than the life his father chose for him.

@RetNemmoc555 Ай бұрын

Months after my brother moved out, my mother and I got a call from him. I took the call. He was in Alaska. He was cold, tired and lonely, and was thinking of coming home. "Don't tell mom," he urged. My mother sensed something was wrong and picked up the phone. "Are you okay," she asked. "I'm okay. Everything's good. I'm making money." My mother asked him if he'd like to come home. "No, I'll be just fine, don't worry." After we hung up I played this song for her. She wept, and I sat quietly beside her.

@robertwatson2823 Ай бұрын

The reason i enjoy your channel is because both of you have such caring souls, and that is a treasure. There is no need to apologize for that!!

@ErwinStechapfel Ай бұрын

There is absolutely no need to apologize for your emotions or the way you react! Lots of love and hugs to you.

@frankbrozowski8808 Ай бұрын

I have been listening to this song for decades and it always touches me deeply. My father died when I was 10.

@Laniefj Ай бұрын

Never ever apologize for showing raw and real emotions. Never.

@tommygilbreath Ай бұрын

This was one of the most beautiful reactions I've ever seen. I cried with you my brother, and I'm not even a father.

@davidlinnen1768 Ай бұрын

I'm a 70 year old English guy...grew up listening to Cat...a genius..so glad his music lives on with you young couple...listen to Oh Very Young...good luck you two...

@davidahart2113 Ай бұрын

No apologies needed. Thank you both for your sincere reaction. I'm crying right along with you.

@richardsteiner1729 Ай бұрын

Without a doubt, these two are my favorite reviewers of music on the internet. They really show the power of music and well written lyrics.😢. I love their emotional reactions and how honest they are. They are people I would love to be friends with.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

You have us as friends already! Thank you and much love 💚

@GaryNoone-jz3mq Ай бұрын

Cat Stevens wrote this song, so anyone else you've heard sing it was covering this.

@mikeadams2677 Ай бұрын

True, but like the Bible, no matter who's reciting it the words are still passing on the true message. 😊

@TheLjff Ай бұрын

Life is lived forwards, but understood backwards.

@judywein3282 Ай бұрын

Well said.

@amadormediero3978 Ай бұрын

Perfectly said. 👏👏

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

So true 💚

@poppad331 Ай бұрын

When he's singing softer it's from the fathers point of view, when he raises his voice it's the son. Please don't ever apologise for showing your emotions, it's why we are here....to see a genuine emotional reaction. My father passed suddenly when i was only 13 and he was 42. This song means so much to me and i can't listen without some tears

@happymethehappyone8300 Ай бұрын

This song is a conversation between father & son,, both state their feelings.

@hongfang2348 Ай бұрын

Cat moves to a higher pitch when he speaks from the son's perspective

@eternallearner4753 Ай бұрын

❤ No need to apologise for your humanity, never ❤

@ziggymarlowe5654 Ай бұрын

I recently lost my Mother, she was 93. My biggest regret is that I didn't appreciate her life advice when I was young and only felt she was trying to 'run' my life. I fear I was obstinate at times and caused her heartache. I miss her so much now and would give anything to sit with her and talk over those times. I totally lost it, sobbing while I listening to this old song, which I've heard many times. The song also applies to Mothers and Daughters.

@wendyryder2708 Ай бұрын

SO sorry for your loss! I lost my mum over 17 years ago! I also used to clash with my mum because I felt she did take over, even as an adult! I loved her so much and I miss her a lot! Peace and Blessings to you and yours from Australia!

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Big hug from both of us 💚

@juzbo44 Ай бұрын

It’s a Cat original. He wrote it.

@richeaton5752 Ай бұрын

On "Tea For The Tillermen", his best.

@jefferyshute6641 Ай бұрын

Andrei, Dominika, thank you. So much of Cat's music was written from the heart. Thanks so much for your heartfelt reaction. Andrei, no need to apologize for your emotions. What kind of human would we be, if we didn't have deep feelings. I'm 68 years old, now. I would give anything to have just one more conversation with my father. I miss him a lot.

@cherrypickerguitars Ай бұрын

You’re sooo brave! Such an honest reaction! I was weeping with you! I’ve listened to this song 500 times, and I still weep. Love you guys! Peace

@alicericcardi3199 Ай бұрын

Such a deep and powerful song. Cat Stevens, Yusuf, was not afraid of revealing truths that crack the heart open. He PUNCTURES our defenses, like a pin to an inflated balloon, so that our psychic walls crumble. He is a kind of prophet. ❤. Thank you Andrei for sharing your humanity with all of us. It’s an honor to know you both and be your friend.

@happymethehappyone8300 Ай бұрын

Cat Stevens "Miles From Nowhere" ❤

@jamesferris4573 Ай бұрын

I agree that Miles From Nowhere is a great song, and they should react to it next.

@paulvalletta01 Ай бұрын

When Cat Stevens was producing songs in the late 60's early 70's, I for one was in love the music, then later on I came to realize that I was not alone, the whole world loved Cat's music, everyone you conversed with about music, all liked his music, a lasting legacy which the world is grateful. and really blessed for his contribution to people's lives' who heard his messages of peace and love.

@seanok3498 Ай бұрын

We've just received the gift of Renewal through this song, the opportunity to reflect, cry and then drive forward again. Higher powers at work through this channel. Many thanks ❤

@clarkanyan8508 Ай бұрын

Your reviews are always very honest and heart felt

@brandonhall5615 6 күн бұрын

I've heard this song many times. It still gets me in the lower throat region and I never fail to shed a few tears. When a song hits, it hits. No shame.

@randolph795 8 күн бұрын

As a father of 3 boys and one who lost his father when I was young I couldn’t have put it better. Well said.

@tessesmom Ай бұрын

My favorite cat stevens song ❤

@2Cambourne Ай бұрын

This great song "Father & Son" by singer/songwriter and Folk Rock Legend Cat Stevens. Done (53) years ago is from his great album "Tea for the Tillerman (1971)." It was featured in the hit Movie "Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017)." A Father who does not want to let go of his son. Thinking he is not yet ready to face the trials and tribulations that comes with being independent and facing a cruel hard world. And a Son who wants to leave home to make his own way in the world regardless of the warnings from his Father. Genius and hauntingly beautiful. Priceless. I was 17 years old when this came out in 1971. Today I am a 70-year-old senior citizen watching this lovely couple reacting to the music of my youth. Brilliant!

@biddygow Ай бұрын

Awe Andre this broke my heart. I don’t know what happened to your dad but you’re still hurting from it. Mind yourself and you’ve a good woman there beside you. You can see the love you two have. Beautiful heartbreaking reaction xx

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you! Love and peace 💚

@user-oe9hj9yl7m Ай бұрын

Beautiful review from both of you.this song obviously touched you both deeply.

@JBHogan Ай бұрын

Again - beautiful song, beautiful reaction.

@Wrongald Ай бұрын

I'm strange. At 77 years of age I still relate to the son in this story... I still dream of a better world, even if it seems further away then it used to...

@targetedfitnesswithrosemarie Ай бұрын

This is a conversation between the Father and son. The first verse is the Father, and the second verse sung in a higher tone is the son...and back and forth it goes throughout the song. Such a beautiful song and loved your emotional reaction. Love the both of you!

@noahcasa7917 27 күн бұрын

I feel ur pain, my father passed away 2 weeks ago and thank God I could make peace with him, stand by him, wash him myself and bury him. Circle of life like your wife says, appreciate the loved ones around you. Cat Stevens now known as Yusuf Islam has stopped singing at a young age when he found the truth, Islam. He returned singing now at old age and he is still great. At his time he was as big as the Beatles, he wrote all his music himself, one of the greatest.

@kenhewitt7357 Ай бұрын

Great reaction guys, made me teary too 👍

@clivegrant4225 Ай бұрын

Not forgetting of course, it’s also a brilliant tune!

@leonardshevlin7260 Ай бұрын

😢😢😢The tune, the dynamic performance and impassioned vocal. It could be about his favorite football team and still be worth listening to.

@timothyjohnart Ай бұрын

What gentle souls you are...sending love and blessings from Australia.

@michaelshafer5192 Ай бұрын

I never had a loving or supportive father, but this song makes me understand and wish that I had simply misunderstood him and that there was a hope and a need for reconciliation. For that reason the song still hits me hard and I cry still as a 72 year old man/father.

@daseguin Ай бұрын

Beautiful reaction, you two. I cried along with you. Vulnerability is freedom.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Beautifully said. Thank you 😊

@Stacy55ish Ай бұрын

You both know by now what a genius and great storyteller Cat Stevens is.

@mekay3869 Ай бұрын

I very much appreciate your pure reactions and that even though you are 'here' for your audience, you continually care for one another when a song draws forth deep emotions

@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl Ай бұрын

He is giving gifts with his music, lyrics and songs. Andre, you have every right to have an emotional response to this one. It is a good thing. As, Cat Stevens does, as you wife stated, he offers intense music so delicately. Appreciations to you two for sharing this.

@lisasnyder5597 Ай бұрын

This is a heartfelt song that brings out so many emotions, especially on sons. Don't apologize for your reactions to music, different songs bring out different emotions. Music should always touch us.

@SondraMays Ай бұрын

BIG HUGS TO YOU BOTH ❤.

@jimmiller3204 Ай бұрын

I understand your pain. I was 18 when my Father passed. He was 48. I'm now in my 60's and have my own Grandchildren.

@anitaaviles7203 Ай бұрын

Looking back on my life, I see how fortunate I was during my junior high school years to have Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, CSNY and Elton John (to name a few) to give me songs to think about and help me through those rough years.

@simon2077 Ай бұрын

Cat was such a great folk artist. No shame in tears, the torch keeps passing from one generation to another. Us older ones die off, the younger ones learn from trial and error, the wise ones learn from their fathers and grand fathers. His guitar and lyrics have so much meaning.

@franksullivan1873 Ай бұрын

I am in my late sixties now and I still remember my father and him telling me how things change in life.He never had a desire for anything greater than having a good life with my Mom and my Sister and me.He taught me everything he could and it has served me well.Time is insidious and dreams you have as a boy sometimes never happens as you growup.

@3DJango Ай бұрын

A beautiful song. Some touch the heart brother.

@CoastPropertyBuyers Ай бұрын

Loved his music growing up as a teenager and at the time did not fully appreciate the gravity of his music and poetry. Thank you to channels like yours that his magic is shared again. All masterpieces. God bless you both; in an uncertain world we need more beautiful ppl like you 🙏🏼

@EessaTube Ай бұрын

I worked with Yusuf in the 1980s. This is definitely one of my favourite songs. Interesting story. We co-wrote a song called 'Children of Lebanon', on which I sang lead vocals and he sang backing vocals. It was due to be released on a charity album, with songs by various artists, as part of the campaign to get hostages in Lebanon released. However, a few days before the release date, the hostages were released and the album wasn't. I still have the master tape somewhere.

@edwardrutledge2765 Ай бұрын

Fifty years ago I attended a Cat Stevens concert at NYC Carnegie Hall; it was wonderful.

@billtaylor3382 Ай бұрын

Another Beautiful song from Cat!

@AUSSIEBLOKE76 20 күн бұрын

God bless both of you ❤if u lost your father he is with you everyday in spirit

@foots-qt4pk Ай бұрын

Every man I've seen react to this song has had the same emotional reaction to the lyrics, particularly the part where he says .."you will still be here tomorrow but your dreams may not".

@iancitizen6489 Ай бұрын

Thank you both of showing your venerability. I love your sweet relationship.

@tireshredderjoe8894 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful review. It’s ok to be emotional as most of us are empathetic and we all have emotions that can be brought out by this music. Thanks for being great reviewers!

@samuelmregister Ай бұрын

Such a beautiful thing- being able to convey such emotion. One of the main reasons I come here is to share this. Thank you.

@davestewart2359 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your honest emotions and reaction.. it's not a sin to cry.

@Brandi6666 Ай бұрын

Never ever leave things unsaid😊

@craigreid7178 Ай бұрын

I love how deeply you guys feel the music. THAT"S what music is about - it reaches you on a feeling level that almost nothing else can touch.

@glenn20081965 Ай бұрын

We all have regrets and as we get older we see things from a different perspective. Much love Andrei ❤❤

@Brandi6666 Ай бұрын

Cat was on top of the music business and he walked away to find himself. He still performs under the name yucef. But this song is a tear jerker🤘❤️

@tonyeast1212 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Souls**

@Tampahop Ай бұрын

Don’t feel bad, Andre. I’m right there with you. When this first came out, I was 16 or 17. I thought it was a nice tune, but it didn’t mean much to me. Now, it hit me like a ton of bricks, and so did your reaction. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

@steve4562 Ай бұрын

Best reaction to "Father & Son" ever! (I don't even have a son and this is the song I want played at my funeral.)

@gostonethecrows Ай бұрын

Ah but you had a father.

@owl-gd6ce Ай бұрын

My heart goes out to you both ..so much love and appreciation..blessings to you both

@torrencecullen8064 Ай бұрын

I share your tears. Cat can bring it like no other,and I've heard this song a 100 times!

@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb Ай бұрын

It is a circle of life ❤️I really love you guys and your reactions!❤️✌🏻

@matthewashman1406 22 күн бұрын

Very true and beautiful reaction

@BrixtonTone Ай бұрын

Absolutely loving your reactions to Cat Stevens. I know this song very well and have tears rolling down my face listening to it again and watching your reaction . Lets flip the coin and have some happy Cat ! "Ruby Love" where he brings in some of his Greek heritage, the bouzoukis are just wild !

@wendyt7958 Ай бұрын

Just beautiful and touching. Always loved this song. Please don't apologize for showing your emotion. Music invokes the raw and the real

@johnharkness7114 Ай бұрын

I memorized every word of his first albums, and sang them pretty incessantly wherever I was when I was a kid and they first came out

@user-rw8tg8mw9k Ай бұрын

music is very powerful.You two are caring people thats a good trait.

@elenasancho6074 Ай бұрын

my father recently passed away, so hearing this song has touched me deep inside. Just tell you never apologize for being empathetic beings, tears cleanse the soul, there is nothing shameful in showing that you are sensitive, on the contrary. This is your “home-space” and we are already fortunate that you let us into it. A big hug

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you and much love 💚

@Rackelhane Ай бұрын

Big hugs to the both of you and one extra to André. ❤❤

@mikemiller3069 Ай бұрын

The verses in the lower octave represent the father speaking and the verses in the upper octave are the son parts. I have been covering this song in a guitar/vocal duet with my friend for over 30 years. I do the father parts and my friend does the son parts (in the last two verses they sing behind one another).

@bjb123ch Ай бұрын

You are both so wonderful x

@patriciaalvareztostado8170 Ай бұрын

This is a timeless song I think, because this conversation between a father and son, is always happening, the kid said, The same old story, you hear the father advise and hear the son, saying that he has to go, like I said is always happening, when you grew up you understand you fathers point of view, when you had your own kid, teen, young kids,

@jackempson3044 Ай бұрын

I have every album this man made.

@mikemosta8538 Ай бұрын

people misinterpret this song they think it's just the father singing but you can hear the change in his voice from father to son

@SaverioP Ай бұрын

This was realeased whenI was a child and I didn't really get it at the time. Now, it hits really hard.

@taniaPBear Ай бұрын

This was beautiful, the song, the reaction, everything, thank you. ✌❤

@brucedillinger9448 Ай бұрын

When you think you have resolved old feelings and they don't affect you anymore just listen to this simple masterpiece. Never fails to get an emotional reaction from me. Great honest reaction you two!

@JonathanGreen18 Ай бұрын

❤Hey You GuyS !!! 😊

@seanstevenson9891 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful reaction. 😊

@cyclops60 Ай бұрын

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song.❤

@ursgeiser6570 Ай бұрын

Looking back, I'm glad that as a teenager I listened to these songwriters in addition to the rock, I have to work out the lyrics. At that time I was limited (thank goodness?!) by media offerings and for cost reasons, so I took the time. This great album "Tea ... " contains at least 3 touching songs like Where Do The Children Play, Miles From Nowhere (great piano) and of course The Road To Find Out. Have a good start to the week everyone!

@jenniferbabros1985 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the song and reaction

@tuffymoon3702 Ай бұрын

The only thing I know for sure is that when your parents are gone forever, it is then that you realize how much you miss their advice and their love. Great reaction! ❤

@ToddSauve Ай бұрын

That isn't always the case, though I wish it was. I never went to my dad for advice. He looked down his nose at his entire family and drove all of us away at length. He left home at 14 in 1936 because of his brutal father. I never got to know that side of the family much and I sometimes wonder if God prevented it. And they lived in eastern Ontario and I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. So I met his dad only 3 times and he didn't seem very interested in his grandchildren. A very dysfunctional family.

@simply_psi Ай бұрын

I love Cat Stevens so much, I remeber listening to him with my older sister when I was just 3 years old in 1970 and loving his voice, Inwould love to see you react to my favourite Cat Stevens son Lady D'Arbanville it is such an underrated song of his.

@classicrocklady6288 Ай бұрын

Every generation thinks we can save our children the heartaches of growing that we suffered. But, each generation reacts the same...need to find their own way. All we can do is watch and pray for them. And be there when we can for them.

@stevewalsh4850 Ай бұрын

That’s what music does, its beauty, if it doesn’t move your soul then I feel sorry for those individuals who are not moved

@WooBino. Ай бұрын

Harry Chapins Cats In A Cradle is another Father and Son song.

@AminalBob Ай бұрын

Hello, Andrei and Dominika! Great reactions. Many of us had issues with our fathers and this song hits home hard with me, always did. My father and I made many mistakes in our relationship. I appreciate your emotional reaction here as this song brings that out in me, too. I enjoy watching the two of you react and discuss what you get out of each song. I love you both! Btw, your reactions aren’t weird at all. They’re perfectly normal for good people.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly. This beautiful music brings people together, sometimes through the pain we are feeling when listening to the song, sometimes through laughter. Much love 💚

@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb Ай бұрын

And remember music is food for the soul!