A brilliant musician, a stunning pianist, an excellent composer and also a very modest man when he talks of his amazing musical talents.

Today is his birthday. So glad that he's still with us, and that he still plays like he's 25 years old. ❤️

Gave me goosebumps when I first heard it back in the early 70's as a young kid....still gives me goosebumps at age 56.

I like how Rick takes us to beautiful and unexpected places, musically.

Rick played on the original Cat Stevens record so his interpretation is the DEFINITIVE one!

There's only one Rick Wakeman. Tremendous keyboardist, and a very funny man.

This man is an absolute genius, and all the rest of us are in awe of his beautiful talent! Thank you, Mister Wakeman, for enriching our lives! You make this world a better place, sir.

Rick Wakeman is a national treasure.

Rick, huge respect. Whenever I hear you play it reminds me of how good a player I will never be. Hope to meet you one day.

Cat Stevens may have recorded this song but it is Rick's piano work that makes it a Masterpiece

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RICK!

I never get tired of seeing and hearing Maestro Rick tickling the ivories. Rick was a major innovator with modern technology in the 1970s along with Keith Emerson...I've loved them both immensely, but between the two Rick has been my favorite. I'm sure that Mr. Moog had an incredible appreciation for the 2 of them as well because they basically, in my humble opinion, put Moog on the musical map. Thank you Maestro Rick for blessing us with such incredible sonic sensations.

Going to see him on November 1st. Really excited. Last time I saw him was October 1978 at Wembley arena with yes.

I recently found out that this version of the old hymn was originally written by Wakeman so I looked up this version and it is gorgeous!

The Master Rick!

Love you, Rick Wakeman!

Beautiful! It is an actual hymn, folks.

Totally envious that my brother has met Rick.

This is the most beautiful interpretation of this song I have heard. Thank-you. I would love to have the sheet music to this arrangement.

I had the pleasure of meeting Rick back in 1975/76. Super nice gentleman.

It’s as if he’s dreaming of the perfect string accompaniment to some heavenly lyrics... it’s enchanting how his eyes remain closed... even during the most intense measures

Best piano rendition I have heard of this very special song.

So lovely! I sent someone a card with the words of the 1st verse on it and they asked about the song. I knew it was a Christian hymn and this led to research. The words are from Eleanor Fargjeon in the 1930s and the tune a Gaelic one called Bunessan. The hymn was only 45 seconds long, and Stevens needed it to be longer. He heard Rick Wakeman in a nearby recording booth, playing what became Catherine Howard for Six Wives of Henry VIII. Stevens asked to use parts of that, but Wakeman's album was not all the way written. Wakeman did develop the hymn to be longer though. So we got Cat Stevens' lovely song. But I never heard this gorgeous version of Wakeman's. I'm a big fan of 6 Wives, like many a hippie, baby boomer, I played it at my late husband's celebration of life service. Thanks Rick for a beautiful album and your great talent!

i Bought his records back in early 70's he is a Genius at the Piano and Keyboards.

A beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn.

Wonderful composition and performance. Rick Wakeman is a genius with no equal!

Gracias a Dios se me ocurrió poner en el buscador a Rick Wakeman después de tantos años. He encontrado a uno de los maestros del piano más importantes en mi vida. Gracias Mr. Rick

I was 7yrs old when i first heard Morning Has broken back in 72. My uncle had bought the 45" vinyl record and I played it until i wore it out. I always thought Cat Stevens had played the piano, but learned it was Rick. I'm glad to hear he finally got paid for his session.

J'ai eu la chance de voir Rick à Oxford jouer ce morceau ! Quel talent ! Simply the Best !

This was a hymn before it was ever commercialized. I sang this song in the 80's in my local church.

Still stunningly beautiful!

Superb. He never got the recognition he deserved for his part in this Cat Stevens hit.

I listen to this on my way to work. Hives me the shivers. Great piece.

So beautiful! I could listen to you all day!!

He makes it look effortless. It clearly isn't. A true master.

The part I always loved about this song was the keyboard melody...only many years later did I find out that it was Rick playing it!!

Doesn't get any better than this!

This is one of my favorite childhood songs....and you Rick has made it all the more worth living and listening. Thanks!!

Rick "The Inmortal" Wakeman

That tempo.. killing it

Remember this when i was a kid played in a radio station every morning .....love this song.....

My childhoood without Rick Wakeman & Yes would be unthinkable.

Marvellous piano player....a Master !

Such an instantly recognizable playing style. Lovely tune played by one of the greats...

Many people don't seem to realise that this song\hymn started life as a poem, written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, then set to music using the old Scottish melody, Bunessan. This performance by Rick Wakeman, still wonderfully fresh, does take me right back to the Cat Stevens hit - didn't know Rick played piano on that recording. Wonderful.

Cat Stevens song works because of him,the original song is amazing to hear,GOD is GOOD🙏❤️

Absolutely beautiful! Rick Wakeman is the soul of this piece!❤️

WOW, that was awesome, the history of the song is amazing, what a blessing to be able to play it so well.

"Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and was inspired by the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, then set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune, "Bunessan". It is often sung in children's services and in funeral services. According to Wikipedia. We chose this hymn on this Tuesday for my brother-in-law's furnal service, following Psalm 23. And we are in Wales.

So freakin beautiful. Thank you.

Always, ALWAYS spot on.

It's a masterpiece ! Amazing melody !

If Rick Wakeman is playing , I am listening.

Bravoooooo, Maestro !!!

One of the best songs ever recorded. Thanks for completing this masterpiece with your contributions.

Masterful...

This is also an old hymn with different words obviously, Child in a Manger . So beautifully played by him. He brings new life to music

I have chills, but like this performance...no words. ;)

Italian here that grew up in the UK and this song takes me back to morning assemblee just before lessons where we would often sing this. So many good memories just flooding me and moving me! Greetings from Italy.

I wish I could play HALF as good as Rik. Its a transformation seeing him on stage behind stacks of keyboards in his robes - the sitting down at a concert grand then we realise what a true vertuoso he is of all things with keyboards. Thanks for the music and the laughs - I'll never forget the story you told once about 'sending a sausage to the seaside' I cannot for the life of me remember what contect it was in now but it was hilarious!

Exceptional, such beautiful music. Plays it wonderful. A bow for the master🙏🏻

FANTASTIC!!

Love this i remember when I was in year seven me and my friends sang this in front of the whole school. Haha

One of the best keyboard players ever to grace this planet. Super funny guy as well!

A wizard on the keys ..put all the very best keyboard players who have ever lived into one person ....Rick Wakeman appears ...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎹🎹🎹🎵🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Genius...best describes Rick Wakeman

Love this rendition

Talent unsurpassed.

We must never forget that "our great God " has given all these super hero musicians , each and every one of them this wonderful gift of writing and playing music. I love Rick Wakemans's music , but i know, he being a true Believer , would give " all glory to our God and Savior .

⭐Just ⭐Magnificense ⭐Splendor ⭐Granduer⭐ Morning☀ ! 🌠Rick !🙏Blessings 🙏

I saw him do it live in New Hampshire in April 2023. Enchanting.

Having listened to this for years I eventually realised that the quality and depth of the piano playing is the major part of this lovely song, without that this is merely a pretty hymn - but the playing just raises it to another level. I now know why - in those days Rick Wakeman would have received the going rate for a session musician - and played it in between doing a load of other hack work. Rick (and Jimmy Page too) in the end deservedly got the fruits of their skills in massive groups - these guys deserve so much for the quality they add to so many classic songs. The producer also needs a big hand as well as the dynamics and phrasing are quite superb - here Rick has added quite a lot (as it is purely the piano) - I must say I prefer the original with Cat Steven's beautiful voice and restrained backings - this is just wonderful music!

Wow - all I can say is amazing. as you get older your joints generally don't work as well as they do when you are young and this was a flawless performance. I loved this version back when it was first released many many years ago.

Compliments from the Kingdom of the Netherlands! 🇳🇱

Stirring tune. Did not know Rick was the pianist for Cat Stevens! But now hearing him, it makes total sense.

Looks like the morning mist penetrated the studio -- or is it the piano's humidifier working overtime?

Masterpiece.

An aging rocker he once introduced himself. Oh my, I can cry to his music, a great musician indeed!

Beautiful version. I wonder why he never starts in D anymore, and instead starts in C. Always found the key change quite beautiful

A classically trained musician. Outstanding.

It just doesn't get any more beautiful than that. It's such a gorgeous piece it makes my heart swell to hear it. The ornamentation brings to mind a vision of light playing on the surface of a wind-caressed lake, both gorgeous and serene...

Big ass fan here plus also love Cat Stevens 61 years old and found out today he played on the original morning has broken unbelievable

Oh my how gorgeous

Precious melody on piano! TX Rick Wakeman.

I listen every day. And l love that beautiful wonderful amazing piano music. Thank you so much Rick wakeman. 🌻🌼🏵

There are piano players and they are musicians this guy is a musician who happens to play the piano amazingly well

If I could play like this, well who knows who I would play with.

Mr. Wakeman I have been following your work for many years. I've watched you with YES, and also your solo career. No Earthly Connection was my first LP of yours. I still have that gem and it's still perfect. When you and Jon Anderson make music, it is always very pleasing to my ears. Mr. Anderson is my favorite singer and you are indeed my favorite piano/keyboard player. May you always make music and never tire of doing so.

Oh my! Sensational.

Sublime and celestial!

Thanks Rick, I love singing to this beautiful arrangement and playing of yours, I'm no big Christian but that doesn't matter, I would recommend anyone, especially if you're feeling down (but not necessarily) to sing the hymn along with this, and see what happens (maybe nothing, but who knows?)

The 70s produced some great keyboard players, but Rick is head and shoulders above the rest…even Keith Emerson

Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹

There aint much better than a wizard on a grand piano. Fantastic performance as always, number one!

A masterpiece I've always loved

QUEL MERVEILLEUX PIANISTE Rick Wakeman s'est fait connaître au sein des groupes rock progressif Strawbs et Yes avec son jeu de scène flamboyant (sa fameuse cape) et poursuit depuis le début des années 1970 une carrière solo prolifique comptant plus d'une centaine d'albums je l'écoutais quand j'avais 18 ans ; quel plaisir de le réécouter!Merci!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 BRAVO!

GENIUS 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

Thank you.

I saw his band Yes at Georgia Tech in the mid seventies they were fantastic. They opened the show with my favorite song 🎵. ROUNDABOUT from the album fragile