This was my daughter's ring tone on my phone because it fit her so perfectly. She was shot and killed on Oct. 2, 2015. It only proved that the words of this song are true. She wasn't perfect, but I loved her unconditionally, and I still love her and miss her so much.
First date with a girl, Pennsylvania, 1999, this was playing on the radio in my 1989 Mercury Tracer and I mentioned how much I loved this song. I'll always remember this song because of that. I'm proud to say that girl is now my wife of almost 20 years.
I'm 37. My dad has been gone since 2013. He use to hold me at a young age and dance with Me in his arms and sing this. I cry everytime I hear this song bc I can distinctively remember him holding me and dancing to this song.....
This song is actually about something very different than what people think... Cat wrote this about the importance of remembering home and where you come from as he was starting to gain fame and money. It's a great lesson to us all - never forget your roots and how you got started in this world. Peace and love sisters and brothers.
@@martarivero579 72 but since he lost his way and become a member of a strange religion which I am a member (it's my birth right but I am a agnostic and refuse all religions) I stopped to listen him. I am here now because I forgotted the composer of Wild World.
I grew up with a family cat named Cat Stevens. He was my brother Steven’s cat, hence the name. And also named after the singer (my mom was a huge fan). Needless to say, he was the coolest cat that ever lived. He died at the ripe old age of 17.
Cool story! My mom was a huge fan but hated cats! She was never boring and wise. I grew up with these songs and can’t listen to most of today’s crap. Makes my ears bleed.
Your forgetting the swinging 60’s !!!! They were the best. I was born in the 80’s and wish I had been in the 50’s ready to be a teen in the 60’s and loving the tunes back then
As a millennial, I would love to say that this is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard in my life. It'll be a sad day for me the day Cat Stevens leaves this earth.
My mother would play this for me and my brothers, she raised us alone, and took care of our grandma at the same time.. she was a special Ed teacher that went above and beyond.. she worked at Perez in LA.
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Cult been crying a lot recently for their failures it's ok it's normal even for psychopaths 😂 brain break of course it's possible or you have no idea what's possible? 😂
When I moved out of the house at 17, my mom dedicated this song to me. It holds a special place in my heart. My mom just found out the mass on her bladder more than doubled. Please pray for her:(((
and....... Praying is going to do what ? HERE IS SOME TRUTH MATE it's nice that she holds a special place in your heart it's sad that her bladder mass has doubled but... if you want your mum to pass away............. KEEP PRAYING FOR HER if you want her to live................... GO TO A DOCTOR Your mum mate Your choice mate I wish you the best and your mum but i will not pray for you because i know it's useless
Such a beautiful song, its well written & well composed. Its so unfair that there are bad song with billion plays but this song didn't. This is one of the most underrated song and it deserved more plays & views.
La la la La la la La la la Now that I've lost everything to you You say you want to start something new And it's breaking my heart you're leaving Baby I'm greaving But if you want to leave take good care Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there Oh baby baby it's a wild world It's hard to get by just upon a smile Oh baby baby it's a wild world I'll always remember you like a child girl You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do And it's breaking my heart in two 'Cause I never want to see you sad girl Don't be a bad girl But if you want leave take good care Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there But just remember there's a lot of bad everywhere Oh baby baby it's a wild world It's hard to get by just upon a smile Oh baby baby it's a wild world And I'll always remember you like a child girl yeah La la la La la la Baby I love you, but if you want to leave take good care Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there But just remember there's a lot of bad everywhere Oh baby baby it's a wild world It's hard to get by just just upon a smile Yeah yeah yeah Oh baby baby it's a wild world And I'll always remember you like a child girl oh yeah Oh baby baby it's a wild world It's hard to get by just upon a smile Yeah Oh baby baby it's a wild world And I'll always remember you like a child girl
You obviousy know nothing, Father John Misty, Sufjan Steven, Bon Iver, Tobias Jesso Jr., Julie Byrne, The Dawdler, Band Of Horses, A Neutral Milk Hotel, Beta Band, Jeff Tweedy, Wilco, Florist, Tim Hecker, Jai Paul, Nolan Garrett, Aldous Harding, Julie Baker, Keaton Henson and many MANY more.... Educate yourself with what's out there, the above all tour internationally have had multiple acclaimed LP's, TV appearances etc. So stop been an old fucking fart and talking utter shite.
Incredible voice….amazing guitar….great songwriter….gorgeous looks. What a combination!!! And he said goodbye to worldwide fame and the craziness of the music industry and sought spiritual fulfillment instead. No one else of his stature has done that. We were all so shocked and SAD when he left us, because it felt like he left us and he was so musically gifted!! But he made the right decision for his life.
Cat was a genius of a song writer , not just the wonderful acoustics but very meaningful lyrics. Bought all his early albums , all those years ago ,upon their release.
Easily one of the most talented pop musicians of all-time. He could do it all. Incredible lyricist, composer, amazing voice, and excellent musician. Think about the songs he wrote and how young he was? Here Comes My Baby and The First Cut is the Deepest were written when he was 17! Sad he stopped after albums, one of the all-time best.
The song was written in 1970, a period during which Stevens had a relationship with Patti D'Arbanville, an American model, who was the source of inspiration for this song and for Lady D'Arbanville, contained in the singer's third album. Released as a single in late 1970, the song was Cat Stevens' first major chart hit, peaking at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
the first i sang this song for my little sister, than my girlfriend (now my wife), and than my daughter. now i sing this song again for my little grand daughter. what a masterpiece
IMO, he is one of the worlds most underrated songwriters, Cat penned tunes in the 60s and 70s that hang in the air for an eternity. His folksy voice has a beautiful and memorable melodic quality. The man is an undoubted genius of song and understated performance.
I went through a terrible divorce and am experiencing parental alienation from my son and my daughter. This song has a new meaning to me now. I miss my daughter so much. Thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who is experiencing alienation from their children. 💔
Same here I'm 67 my son and daughter haven't spoke to me in over 10 years. Hang in there it's tough. I have 3 grandchildren I've never met. I'll see them one day on the other side. Take care one love stay Irie.
Cat's delivery of this song takes me right back to when it first came out. I was 18 at the time and new to the ways of love. After getting dumped out of a particularly steamy relationship I was acutely aware of how much it hurt. And that made Cat's caring farewell to the one who dumped him all the more poignant. Rather than go on about how much he was in pain, he wishes his ex well and cautions her to be aware of the dangers she will face in her search for happiness. I know this artist enough to understand his message contains no irony or cynicism. He is aware the person dumping him is making a mistake and cautions against other errors of judgment. In short, she will ultimately be worse of than he. That song taught me to view a relationship from the other person's point of view, to better understand their needs, strengths, and weaknesses. And always, base your conduct on its effect on them. By thinking of the other person first you risk emotional vulnerability, but it is your only chance of finding true love.
I love this song with my whole heart ❤️ 💙 My dad hung himself a year ago & he used to sing this all the time, it was played at his funeral & I can hear him singing along, he had a great voice too 🌹🩵
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Sang this song over and over again when my daughter left home at the age of 19....15 years later she's doing ok after living through the "wild world". But I'll always remember her as child.
I have three grown daughters. All three smart, successful, and beautiful women, but like he says, I will always remember them like a child. Funny some of things that can bring a tear to my eye as I get older. This song is one of them.
This song reminds me of my college years. Fifty years ago this fall this album was very popular. I remember meeting my husband in my Early AMERICAN literature class. It was the best year ever!! 😁
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Helloo, I just covered this song and would love to hear your thoughts good or bad. Sending love from Turkey ❤️❤️
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Pure class. When you have real talent there isn't any need for useless distractions. Banging over the top music screaming with microphones & effin & jeffin. It looks & sounds like this.
I grew up listening to Cat. Terrific singer that made classic songs. A few years ago while standing in customer service at a Wal-Mart, I had his music playing on my phone. The cashier said in a very disapproving tone, "You know, he's Muslim!" I just said smiling, "I don't care, I love his music."
maybe the cashier more into the lil pump fucking gucci autistic gang kinda music. fuckkkk . i hate to listen to my neighbors kid playing it at loud speaker. todays kid need more discipline like we use to.
God he was a beautiful man!!! I just watched his set at Glastonbury and he sounds exactly the same. His voice quality is still wonderful and haunting ( and he is still a handsome man!!)
This is for my wife, Carrie,we've been together since we were teens,26yrs together,20 married.. I still love you,maybe one day you'll see how much I've loved you over the years and you'll come back,this whole situation came out of nowhere,i wish you would've came to me to talk before we got here,its been 10 months since we seperated,but I'm still standing for our marriage.. I'll be here when you're ready... Come home baby Love Always Your Husband 🌹
@@Petrajac88 thank you ,I've been in a bad motorcycle wreck,broken many bones over the years,but never felt as much pain as this.. Always enjoy what time you get with someone,don't take it for granted,you never know if they'll be there the next day,if you love them,make sure you let them know,and show them.. it might be the only chance to do so Life is funny like that "Here today,gone tomorrow"
@@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger People often say, "I know how you fee." They don't have a fu24ing clue, unless they've walked the path ypu're walking. Even then it'll be different. This is MY STORY: Ahhhhhhhhhhh it's way too long & personal to leave with the lot here on youtube. I just tell you this, After coming out of a coma in 2015, the woman that was my bride for 35 years, when I called her from the hospital after they said I was fit to go home, she said: "You ain't coming to this house buddy" I was quite a mess at the time, coma's have a tendency too do that to a person the doctor said. Barely able to talk or stand up, I asked her: "Where should I go." In a way only an evil TNUC could say it, she replied, "I REALLY DON'T GIVE A F$CK" Nice eh? Then it got worse, so bad most people would have commited suicide ! THAT CAME FROM A DOCTOR I SAW ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER. What you are going through is like any terrible loss much like death. There are stages of terrible pain, confusion (I STILL HAVE "NO" IDEA WTF HAPPENED). If you want to talk, but you'll get NO FLUFFY CRAP FROM ME & I WON'T TELL YOU WHAT TO DO. What I needed more than anything on my continued trip through hell, was somebody that KNEW IN THEIR HEART & SOUL EVERYTHING I THOUGHT, FELT & SAID. On on that nut house Face Book: Robert Francis Calegari. PLEASE, ANY ASSHOLES OUT THERE, DON'T FUC$ W?/ ME. MY MENTOR IS JOKER & IF YOU SAW THE MOVIE, YOU'LL MAKE A SMART CHOICE.
This man kills me softly. Certain artists should never have to make comebacks. One must be tone deaf and soulless to not treasure Cat Stevens' body of work.
Swoons,,He was devastatingly handsome then and still is. His gentle nature made him seem like the perfect man. Love all of his music and loved him deeply when I was young.
I agree! Carley Simon said her song, "anticipation" was written for him while she waited for him to come to her for their first night together as a couple (if you know what I mean) 💃
There's something else on this guy's face. I can feel the voice, the round and full-cheeked face, the innocence and the subtle soul. I love you so much for May Allah, Cat/Yusuf.
@@bfruit9521 I agree, but I am too busy working on my own acoustic compositions. Here's my latest: ua-cam.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/v-deo.html. I hope you get a chance to check it out. Thanks and take care.
I wish a smile was real. My Dad turned me on to Cat in the 70's, boy did the world change. You can't smile at too many people today, without a problem. Cat, where are you? Should I give up or try to help???? Best musician!!!@
I’ll never forget leaving for college.. I had a 1200 mile drive.. And all my car loaded completely up with all my stuff.. I was somewhere in Texas and nothing was on the radio so I pushed play on my tape desk.. My parents made me a tape.. They said a few things and then played this song… I was so excited and so scared.. But I dried my tears and kept going.. I always wanted out of here.. I got out just to come back made my family here.. settled my roots.. Going to UCLA were some of the best sad years of my life.. I missed my friends and my family.. I missed it all.. the tiny town I grew up to hate.. and you can’t get by on a smile… Thanks for taking me back to those moments in my little Honda Civic… I still have the tape in my treasure box!
My aunt would listen to Cat Stevens when she was a teen in the early 70’s and I was around 6 years old. I became a huge fan and even had a crush! I thought he was so handsome😍
My brother introduced me to you, Yusuf..in the 70s. Before he past from this world..we played your music..even in his unconscious states...he reacted! Thank you, sir!
@@cindyblaylock5848 so sorry for the loss of your husband. It brightens my heart to know this song brings you comfort. It does me as well. Be well and take care of you! His spirit is watching over! 💜
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I adore thing song. It conjures back to memories of the "one that got away' back while I was attending university. She was the 'one'. Tears me up, but I sincerely hope, wherever she may be in this world, that she's living the best life.
Huh?! Dam, I listened to this song 70s era if I can recall I just didn't know it was Cat Stevens that did this song! Time for me to SLAP my face! Really good song 💯😍😍😍😍!! Enjoyed!
The sad thing is, we will never have music like this again. Thank goodness my parents brought me up with this good music I have been able to experience.
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Helloo, I just covered this song and would love to hear your thoughts good or bad. Sending love from Turkey ❤️❤️
And look at the love,honesty and guidance his music has helped me and I hope alot of others make sense of living in a world not made for everyone. Thanks Cat❤️
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This was my daughter's ring tone on my phone because it fit her so perfectly. She was shot and killed on Oct. 2, 2015. It only proved that the words of this song are true. She wasn't perfect, but I loved her unconditionally, and I still love her and miss her so much.
oh man hope she's in a better place now.
So sorry for your loss 😢
@@carlageldhof8664 Thank you.
@@makemeyourradio52 She is.
Was she one of the Oregon shooting victims?
First date with a girl, Pennsylvania, 1999, this was playing on the radio in my 1989 Mercury Tracer and I mentioned how much I loved this song. I'll always remember this song because of that. I'm proud to say that girl is now my wife of almost 20 years.
😳
this is so cute!!
Great....!!!
Fortunate son... I am happy for you.
Amazing
My Mom used to sing this to me. R.I.P. Momma. I was a troubled teen thankfully, I grew up and gained control of my life. 23 yrs clean and happy 💜
Good luck to you and yours...
Well done. Keep coming back. It works only if you work it
Bless you
Rip your mom
Keep strong my brother
Boss move baby girl!
I'm 37. My dad has been gone since 2013. He use to hold me at a young age and dance with Me in his arms and sing this. I cry everytime I hear this song bc I can distinctively remember him holding me and dancing to this song.....
I'm 36 and I hold my daughter and dance to this song.
♥️🙏
❤❤❤ what a beautiful memory to cherish
That is so sweet. Beautiful memory.
My daughter Misha and my sing to dance to
This song will never die
Ik hou deze muziek
never
never..everlasting song
Hundreds of years from now.People will still look by to this brilliant songwriter and his magnificent talent
Mde will never die
This song is actually about something very different than what people think... Cat wrote this about the importance of remembering home and where you come from as he was starting to gain fame and money. It's a great lesson to us all - never forget your roots and how you got started in this world. Peace and love sisters and brothers.
It doesn’t matter why he wrote it. It’s art it means whatever it means to whoever it means.
How do u know this? Ive not heard this theory before. Fill me in plz?? Ty
Yes God blessr❤@@Midnightmjtoker
Peace and love 😘
I heard he wrote for his ex girlfriend when she left him. But this became the symbol of every marriage of the 70-80s.
I must have played this thousands of times as a teen. Still love it at 65 ❤️
All my life as well ❤️🩹
I’m 66 still love this beautiful song ❤
Unfortunately the author turned into a violent radical who believes women less than men and should be punish if a man rapes them..That is sick.
Songs from our youth sure do change in meaning now.
I'm 65 and me too.
i/m 62 and have allways loved cat stevens since i was a child
65 años❤!!!!
@@martarivero579 72 but since he lost his way and become a member of a strange religion which I am a member (it's my birth right but I am a agnostic and refuse all religions) I stopped to listen him. I am here now because I forgotted the composer of Wild World.
I grew up with a family cat named Cat Stevens. He was my brother Steven’s cat, hence the name. And also named after the singer (my mom was a huge fan). Needless to say, he was the coolest cat that ever lived. He died at the ripe old age of 17.
The coolest cat indeed!
Mature Feline
Wow
❤
Cool story! My mom was a huge fan but hated cats! She was never boring and wise. I grew up with these songs and can’t listen to most of today’s crap. Makes my ears bleed.
No music today could ever come close to music from the 70's and 80's! Glad I was born during this Era! Still love it!
What about Ed Sheeren and James Blunt?
Amen 😊
Your forgetting the swinging 60’s !!!! They were the best. I was born in the 80’s and wish I had been in the 50’s ready to be a teen in the 60’s and loving the tunes back then
@@exocetera1Not even on the same level as this music
I agree, I’m a child of that era, born in 64. ❤❤ the best music ever!!
Incredible, this song is 50 years old
Wow. I'm OLD 😟
Me too
I was a Baby..
That was Cat Steven.
And nothing more.
NO
I REFUSE TO THINK THAT THIS IS ALREADY 50 YEARS OLD
When you are in your 60’s or older, it doesn’t seem that long ago.
As a millennial, I would love to say that this is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard in my life. It'll be a sad day for me the day Cat Stevens leaves this earth.
True......may he live long and healthy.
❤
We need more Cat Stevens in this world.
Ameen. Follow his journey as Yusuf Islam
For more.
More Cat Stevens as he was before converting into Yusuf Islam ,yes.
❤
My mother would play this for me and my brothers, she raised us alone, and took care of our grandma at the same time.. she was a special Ed teacher that went above and beyond.. she worked at Perez in LA.
She was a special woman, i don't need to tell you. And she's proud of you . And this is a great song
Oh really? 😂
As my father says : "The time flies but the nostalgia never ends" ♥
halt doch dein maul
@@traumtanzextase du bist ein netter?
Beleidige deine Leute.
Das er Islamisch ist, mag ich auch nicht.
Aber ds ist meine Jugend.
Halt du dein Schandmaul.
@@donronn71 It's not only nostalgia, it's insanely high quality music. Nothing like this anymore, period.
Mükemmel😀👍
Pop's is definitely right🤘
This song brings tears to my eyes. I was a teenager when it came out and now I really understand it.
Cult been crying a lot recently for their failures it's ok it's normal even for psychopaths 😂 brain break
of course it's possible or you have no idea what's possible? 😂
So do I!
his voice touches your heart. .. his words touch your soul
Sure does. So glad my dad showed me him when i was around 6.
We always debated if song was for a girlfriend..or a daughter.... . One of best songs ever
@@Dani-ICU-RNabout himself by the sound of it.....
...a lot😐
⚘
Omg yes!
No substitute for talent. No autotune, no gimmicks, totally exposed by absence of production tricks. Superb!
that's right, everything was analog
hell i don't think MIDI Existed yet the closest you got to it was a SID CHIP in a commodore 64
Amen
Just drugs. Lots and lots of drugs.
I love your wording!! I was growing up during the song playing on the radio and It just reminded me of just being a free spirit.
@@brandonbarnesmusic4810 true hahaah mfs back then just taking drugs, smoking like chimneys back then hahaha.
I was played this buy my blind musician friend in a driveway of snow.
Unbelievable
When I moved out of the house at 17, my mom dedicated this song to me. It holds a special place in my heart. My mom just found out the mass on her bladder more than doubled. Please pray for her:(((
I pray to God she pulls through friend and may God bless you and be with you and her in everything you do
My Mother deaded when i am 17 years un cancer généralisé, sorry,i'm french .I can't translate the word :may be disease.
I pray for your Mother.
For you and your mother Jake 🙏 🙏
I pray for her Jake!!
and....... Praying is going to do what ?
HERE IS SOME TRUTH MATE
it's nice that she holds a special place in your heart
it's sad that her bladder mass has doubled
but... if you want your mum to pass away............. KEEP PRAYING FOR HER
if you want her to live................... GO TO A DOCTOR
Your mum mate
Your choice mate
I wish you the best and your mum
but i will not pray for you because i know it's useless
My father and I would listen to this song when he drove me to highschool in the eighties. I will forever treasure this song.
Such a beautiful song, its well written & well composed. Its so unfair that there are bad song with billion plays but this song didn't. This is one of the most underrated song and it deserved more plays & views.
I am 73 and always thought this song was about me ha ha ..love it love cat..yusuf
Although Mr. Stevens dedicated it to his lover, it sounds like a father addressing his daughter :-)
that's how it is sometimes with lovers
One word... Agreed
That’s how I have always heard it. As a father it breaks my heart to know this day is coming, one day.
Always think of my son when he moved out of our house.😥
@Jack Lamont It's not really about ''baby'', it's about ''I'll always remember you as a child girl''.
La la la
La la la
La la la
Now that I've lost everything to you
You say you want to start something new
And it's breaking my heart you're leaving
Baby I'm greaving
But if you want to leave take good care
Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child girl
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breaking my heart in two
'Cause I never want to see you sad girl
Don't be a bad girl
But if you want leave take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad everywhere
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child girl yeah
La la la
La la la
Baby I love you, but if you want to leave take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad everywhere
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just just upon a smile
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child girl oh yeah
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Yeah
Oh baby baby it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child girl
Pure talent
Thank you and I’ll always remember you like a child girl ♥️
Gracias que letra más hermosa
My dad sang me this song when moved to another country, I miss him, every day. He was right....this is a wild world.
I was just a kid in the 80s and remember every single time my mother played this song. Music like this will never be made again 😢 80s 90s😢
70s 😁
You got that right
The period between 60s-80s (and some part of 90s too) carried heart of music. Music had its soul then. Often missed now.
1972.
Those were definitely the best decades of music and unfortunately we want hear them again.
Please Please Me
You obviousy know nothing, Father John Misty, Sufjan Steven, Bon Iver, Tobias Jesso Jr., Julie Byrne, The Dawdler, Band Of Horses, A Neutral Milk Hotel, Beta Band, Jeff Tweedy, Wilco, Florist, Tim Hecker, Jai Paul, Nolan Garrett, Aldous Harding, Julie Baker, Keaton Henson and many MANY more....
Educate yourself with what's out there, the above all tour internationally have had multiple acclaimed LP's, TV appearances etc.
So stop been an old fucking fart and talking utter shite.
So true, so sad.
Loved this then and today turning 64❤
Hi
Me Too👏
Met him once in an elevator in the old Pick-Congress Hotel as a teen. He was so kind when I told him I loved his music.
Incredible voice….amazing guitar….great songwriter….gorgeous looks. What a combination!!! And he said goodbye to worldwide fame and the craziness of the music industry and sought spiritual fulfillment instead. No one else of his stature has done that. We were all so shocked and SAD when he left us, because it felt like he left us and he was so musically gifted!! But he made the right decision for his life.
I dont think hes the only one to ever do it but I miss this whole era and simple men like him the most
Cat was a genius of a song writer , not just the wonderful acoustics but very meaningful lyrics. Bought all his early albums , all those years ago ,upon their release.
He’s still alive ❤
He's still singing and sounds the same after all these years. A true musician.
His voice is uniquely good and this song is a treasure.
He came out at the right time but this song is absolutely timeless.
Now I remember why I loved him. What a great singer
Pat Beaudry it's even better since back then they didn't have auto tune
And dropdead handsome.
And Song writer
He doesn't look ginger lol
Easily one of the most talented pop musicians of all-time. He could do it all. Incredible lyricist, composer, amazing voice, and excellent musician. Think about the songs he wrote and how young he was? Here Comes My Baby and The First Cut is the Deepest were written when he was 17! Sad he stopped after albums, one of the all-time best.
The song was written in 1970, a period during which Stevens had a relationship with Patti D'Arbanville, an American model, who was the source of inspiration for this song and for Lady D'Arbanville, contained in the singer's third album.
Released as a single in late 1970, the song was Cat Stevens' first major chart hit, peaking at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
the first i sang this song for my little sister, than my girlfriend (now my wife), and than my daughter.
now i sing this song again for my little grand daughter. what a masterpiece
The song is no more than parents' message to their beloved daughter when she grows up. Always amazing through years.
My cousin Robin loved this song when it was first released. In 1971 she was beautiful. I hope she's O.K.
Hope you find her❤
I pray for a reunion soon 🙏
Brings me back with a smile to the 60’s
Hello how are you doing?😊
😂😂
👏👏
IMO, he is one of the worlds most underrated songwriters, Cat penned tunes in the 60s and 70s that hang in the air for an eternity. His folksy voice has a beautiful and memorable melodic quality. The man is an undoubted genius of song and understated performance.
He is a genius
"...one of the worlds most underrated songwriters..." More like one of the stupidest comments ever posted on UA-cam.
Most certainly is genius
If only the world was at peace. Shame it will never happen. Heart breaking 😢
It will
Right on!
Talented musician poignant songwriter hauntingly beautiful voice and a genuinely kind soul thank you sir blessings to you and yours
Hello 👋 how are you doing?😊
Totally agree with you.
I went through a terrible divorce and am experiencing parental alienation from my son and my daughter. This song has a new meaning to me now. I miss my daughter so much. Thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who is experiencing alienation from their children. 💔
I just broke down in tears 😭 I thought I was the only one going through this heart ache 💔❣️
@@dawnmartinez5344 I’m sorry. I basically just exist without my children. I’m sure you know that feeling. I’m sorry sorry sorry. 💔💔💔
Same here I'm 67 my son and daughter haven't spoke to me in over 10 years. Hang in there it's tough. I have 3 grandchildren I've never met. I'll see them one day on the other side. Take care one love stay Irie.
I call it family pergatory, half joking.
Pray to god and be patient. Greetings from Mauritius.
Im 53.
I've loved Cat Stevens since I first heard him when I was around 3 1/2.
Beautiful.
52. Recovering from massive surgery. We take so much for granted..... hope you're well
@@sdrizaAmen to that🙏
Cat's delivery of this song takes me right back to when it first came out. I was 18 at the time and new to the ways of love. After getting dumped out of a particularly steamy relationship I was acutely aware of how much it hurt. And that made Cat's caring farewell to the one who dumped him all the more poignant.
Rather than go on about how much he was in pain, he wishes his ex well and cautions her to be aware of the dangers she will face in her search for happiness. I know this artist enough to understand his message contains no irony or cynicism. He is aware the person dumping him is making a mistake and cautions against other errors of judgment. In short, she will ultimately be worse of than he.
That song taught me to view a relationship from the other person's point of view, to better understand their needs, strengths, and weaknesses. And always, base your conduct on its effect on them. By thinking of the other person first you risk emotional vulnerability, but it is your only chance of finding true love.
Wow, dude! Glad you learned important lessons from the breakup. Learning is lifelong! God bless you 🙏🏻☮️👍🏻
A vida é a maior Proposta de Nós Aprender a crescer como Seres HUMANOS Dignos de Nós para com o COSMO.👏👏👏🙏💖🌍💖🙏🇧🇷
You're a rare sage 💗🙏 blessings
Thank you for sharing your wisdom Sir. Your words certainly shaped my 22 year old perspective on the heartbreak I’m dealing with. Thank you!
This wow, I finally get it after 70+ years.😟 smh
I love this song with my whole heart ❤️ 💙 My dad hung himself a year ago & he used to sing this all the time, it was played at his funeral & I can hear him singing along, he had a great voice too 🌹🩵
I'm so very sorry.
So sorry for your loss 😢
Соболезную вашей утрате... 😢
My sincere Condolences dear🙏
This song brings me back to 71 great year!
Hello how are you doing..?
Beautiful song,how old are you?
2024
I love this song ❤
Hearing this for the first time in 2024. What a beautiful song; so nostalgic of the 70s.
My Dad used to sing this to me when I was a kid. I got angry because I thought it was insulting me. Now as an adult I totally get it.
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Sang this song over and over again when my daughter left home at the age of 19....15 years later she's doing ok after living through the "wild world". But I'll always remember her as child.
Oh me too. I wasn't prepared.
Then all is good..
God bless your daughter and always protect her 🙏🏽
Me too!! I love this song ❤️
She always will be.
I have three grown daughters. All three smart, successful, and beautiful women, but like he says, I will always remember them like a child. Funny some of things that can bring a tear to my eye as I get older. This song is one of them.
You did good! You did really really good!
My father use to play this in he's Volkswagen I first heard it I fell in love with this song it's so beautiful and age of the times 💗💗
This song reminds me of my college years. Fifty years ago this fall this album was very popular. I remember meeting my husband in my Early AMERICAN literature class. It was the best year ever!! 😁
Hello Carol..
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We dont care here u n college young healthy Hours hot swetty love! 😋
May I ask are you still together? 🙏
It reminds me our golden days when me and my brother we started learning English we were listening all this Beautiful song and reading the lyrics 😍🤩
He deserves the Nobel in literature for real poetry.
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Father and son is an epic piece of art.
Whaaaaaat
He was no better than Mr. Gordon Lightfoot as a poet and folk music, fact!!!!
@@kevinchandler179 it’s not a competition
Whos here after Venom 3 trailer ?!
Ive been looking for the name of this song because my grandparents used to jam to it in the house while cooking
I was here before, yet I liked your comment cuz the current Venom is more badass than the Spider-Man 3 one.
Dommage pour vous😅
Pure class. When you have real talent there isn't any need for useless distractions. Banging over the top music screaming with microphones & effin & jeffin. It looks & sounds like this.
50 years later an it's still a wild world.He sure knew what he was singing about
True it's even wilder now
I grew up listening to Cat. Terrific singer that made classic songs. A few years ago while standing in customer service at a Wal-Mart, I had his music playing on my phone. The cashier said in a very disapproving tone, "You know, he's Muslim!" I just said smiling, "I don't care, I love his music."
maybe the cashier more into the lil pump fucking gucci autistic gang kinda music. fuckkkk . i hate to listen to my neighbors kid playing it at loud speaker. todays kid need more discipline like we use to.
Shoulda punched her in the throat.
She's just ignorant!
Tom Maras LOL
papa rara words of wisdom right there brother.strong men created a civilization,weak boys will flush it down the toilet
it has been wild journey in my life since i heard this song in 1972
God he was a beautiful man!!! I just watched his set at Glastonbury and he sounds exactly the same. His voice quality is still wonderful and haunting ( and he is still a handsome man!!)
This is for my wife, Carrie,we've been together since we were teens,26yrs together,20 married.. I still love you,maybe one day you'll see how much I've loved you over the years and you'll come back,this whole situation came out of nowhere,i wish you would've came to me to talk before we got here,its been 10 months since we seperated,but I'm still standing for our marriage.. I'll be here when you're ready...
Come home baby
Love Always
Your Husband 🌹
I'm wishing you nothing but to have peace Danny.. wow what a statement. xoxoxox
@@Petrajac88 thank you ,I've been in a bad motorcycle wreck,broken many bones over the years,but never felt as much pain as this..
Always enjoy what time you get with someone,don't take it for granted,you never know if they'll be there the next day,if you love them,make sure you let them know,and show them.. it might be the only chance to do so
Life is funny like that
"Here today,gone tomorrow"
@@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger People often say, "I know how you fee." They don't have a fu24ing clue, unless they've walked the path ypu're walking. Even then it'll be different. This is MY STORY: Ahhhhhhhhhhh it's way too long & personal to leave with the lot here on youtube. I just tell you this, After coming out of a coma in 2015, the woman that was my bride for 35 years, when I called her from the hospital after they said I was fit to go home, she said: "You ain't coming to this house buddy" I was quite a mess at the time, coma's have a tendency too do that to a person the doctor said. Barely able to talk or stand up, I asked her: "Where should I go." In a way only an evil TNUC could say it, she replied, "I REALLY DON'T GIVE A F$CK" Nice eh? Then it got worse, so bad most people would have commited suicide ! THAT CAME FROM A DOCTOR I SAW ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER. What you are going through is like any terrible loss much like death. There are stages of terrible pain, confusion (I STILL HAVE "NO" IDEA WTF HAPPENED). If you want to talk, but you'll get NO FLUFFY CRAP FROM ME & I WON'T TELL YOU WHAT TO DO. What I needed more than anything on my continued trip through hell, was somebody that KNEW IN THEIR HEART & SOUL EVERYTHING I THOUGHT, FELT & SAID. On on that nut house Face Book:
Robert Francis Calegari. PLEASE, ANY ASSHOLES OUT THERE, DON'T FUC$ W?/ ME. MY MENTOR IS JOKER & IF YOU SAW THE MOVIE, YOU'LL MAKE A SMART CHOICE.
50 years man and heres a 17 yr learning this masterpiece on guitar
This song takes me back to my youth when i was trying to figure things out❤❤
My daughter will be leaving for college in the fall and this song came on the radio and I started crying
She was born with an inner compass to guide her in this wild world. She be alright.
I first heard this song in 1972 when I was 16 after I left home. My boyfriend played it often. Love listening to Cat Stevens still!
This man kills me softly. Certain artists should never have to make comebacks. One must be tone deaf and soulless to not treasure Cat Stevens' body of work.
This just popped into my head. 😢 Love this song.
Me too
My boy friend played this we were 16 yrs old
his voice...
I know, right! What a gift.
What are you doing here😂
He's never been Dopplegangered
Ah ño9ñ
It's unreal
whose listening this pandemic.. its a wild word isnt it? its breaking our heart....
This is good song because we will all be starting over soon. God sped.
@@medusaspupil thats funny and sad...
yep, still is :/
Me
Been live'n normally just about all along. It's nothing but a big scam and con game be'n played on humanity.
GOD BLESS ALWAYS Thank you very much Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸 Nostrovia 🙏🏥🌎
Swoons,,He was devastatingly handsome then and still is. His gentle nature made him seem like the perfect man. Love all of his music and loved him deeply when I was young.
I agree! Carley Simon said her song, "anticipation" was written for him while she waited for him to come to her for their first night together as a couple (if you know what I mean) 💃
yep! he is totally rocking that hair cut and beard
He was a hottie dude 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Life is so much easier with beautiful music like this.
Who's here after the venom 3 trailer?
Me
Me haha
But being 36 I heard this song years ago and had to hear it again
Not me. I was there when this came out. Cat was amazing back then.
There's something else on this guy's face. I can feel the voice, the round and full-cheeked face, the innocence and the subtle soul. I love you so much for May Allah, Cat/Yusuf.
One of the songs you just don't forget, I find myself singing it just out of nowhere.
Brings back a lot of good memories. ❤️🙏
Hey how are you doing today?
This is definitely one of the anthems of the time period. Truly great song.
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕
Awesome artist... could listen all day
@@bfruit9521 I agree, but I am too busy working on my own acoustic compositions. Here's my latest: ua-cam.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/v-deo.html. I hope you get a chance to check it out. Thanks and take care.
I wish a smile was real. My Dad turned me on to Cat in the 70's, boy did the world change. You can't smile at too many people today, without a problem. Cat, where are you? Should I give up or try to help???? Best musician!!!@
Hello
Couldn't agree more. There was a time when it was normal to say Hello, or nice out today, to a stranger.
Now things are so different.
@@mickjagger8439 why do you think it’s different?
@@Williamsmichael12 people are more angry, walk past and ignore you.
@@mickjagger8439 I guess it’s not always that way though, now I’m saying hello, where are you listening from?
My brother dedicated to me he passed cancer miss you Chris
Hi
Bonnie broke my heart 45 yrs ago as a young university student in love for the first time. This song brings back those sad but wonderful memories.
Uhh.
😢❤
Linda melodia, un clásico que nunca muere, CAT Steves, lo máximo
it never goes away does it
A wonderful old Song.Thanks.Merci.
I’ll never forget leaving for college.. I had a 1200 mile drive.. And all my car loaded completely up with all my stuff.. I was somewhere in Texas and nothing was on the radio so I pushed play on my tape desk.. My parents made me a tape.. They said a few things and then played this song… I was so excited and so scared.. But I dried my tears and kept going.. I always wanted out of here.. I got out just to come back made my family here.. settled my roots.. Going to UCLA were some of the best sad years of my life.. I missed my friends and my family.. I missed it all.. the tiny town I grew up to hate.. and you can’t get by on a smile… Thanks for taking me back to those moments in my little Honda Civic… I still have the tape in my treasure box!
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕
Thank you Yusuf " Cat" Stevens
My aunt would listen to Cat Stevens when she was a teen in the early 70’s and I was around 6 years old. I became a huge fan and even had a crush! I thought he was so handsome😍
My dad loved to sing this to me. It got embedded into my soul
that s why i love you deeply magan !!!! sending you lot of love just for you !!
A blessed man, a blessed voice
His music was a very nice gift to those that listened to it.
One of my very favorite artists. Wrote a book report on Tea For The Tillerman. ❤❤
Hello 👋 how are you doing?😊
My dad loved Cat. He played this when I was a kid.
They don't make music like this anymore.
They don't appreciate music like this anymore.
Elohim ed sheeren does
+Amel Mark please don't
Well they probably do, but this ain't the 60s, so you just don't get to hear it.
They provided the best music for us in those lovely years ...!! Those were the golden days of 🎶
So many of my teenage memories have Cat Stevens songs in them. Thank you, Cat. Those were the days.
I love Cat Stevens and this great awesome song. Yes it is a wild world....💞
LOVE THE SMALL HESITATIONS IN THIS SONG. WHAT A VOICE CAT STEVENS HAS, SAW HIM IN TAMPA, FLA. IN THE EARLY 70'S. HE WAS WONDERFUL!
My brother introduced me to you, Yusuf..in the 70s. Before he past from this world..we played your music..even in his unconscious states...he reacted! Thank you, sir!
Love this song my husband both passed before me life isn't fair .This song soothes my soul
@@asafox I am so sorry for your loss 💜 May his spirit be with you!
@@cindyblaylock5848 so sorry for the loss of your husband. It brightens my heart to know this song brings you comfort. It does me as well. Be well and take care of you! His spirit is watching over! 💜
not yusuf anymore
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My Dad would always have us listen to "Cat Stevens" while riding in his truck with him.
Hello 👋 Heather. How are you doing? Hope you are fine
I adore thing song. It conjures back to memories of the "one that got away' back while I was attending university. She was the 'one'. Tears me up, but I sincerely hope, wherever she may be in this world, that she's living the best life.
Huh?! Dam, I listened to this song 70s era if I can recall I just didn't know it was Cat Stevens that did this song! Time for me to SLAP my face! Really good song 💯😍😍😍😍!! Enjoyed!
The sad thing is, we will never have music like this again. Thank goodness my parents brought me up with this good music I have been able to experience.
Hence he never ran with a hollyweird crowd. True artist!
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And look at the love,honesty and guidance his music has helped me and I hope alot of others make sense of living in a world not made for everyone. Thanks Cat❤️
He wrote some beautiful songs And this is one of my favourites... Another British Star...
He’s British? What?! ❤
This is my lucky song - if I hear it on the radio in the morning, I know it will be a good day. Thanks, Yusuf.