Cat Stevens - Morning has broken

Cat Stevens - Morning has broken

[@wallbars8684]

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.

[@jim5746]

Fantastic story !!

[@Abi-dv6mc]

That's incredible !

[@NarimanKhan-or7fu]

He has such calmness & peace . Its written all over his face.

[@amckeown1]

He sings with his soul.

[@jim5746]

This man is so talented and a musical genius, a true one of a kind.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Fully

[@firstname2439]

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.4121]

Wow!

[@warrendacallos92]

...thank y0u for tellin something behind this hit song of Y0suf.

[@estherbarretto6151]

Wow, thanks for sharing. This is a very inspiring song with beautiful message.

[@tonyaschwanke182]

Beautiful song

[@tonyaschwanke182]

Beautiful song

[@henrieecen2938]

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]

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]

Bit of a cynic aren't you!!

[@RiccardoMemoSmochi]

​@@wapiti3750 *tips fedora*

[@colincocks1335]

Amen brother

[@OlympicLeprechaun]

@@wapiti3750 Well I've now seen scientific proof that you are an a$$hole troll.

[@mikesblack55]

This song provides optimism and goodness. This is what we need.

[@christophedallaporta8836]

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-]

Both incomplete and wrong...
JESUS KINGDOM is coming to earth thru HIS earthen vessels.

[@johnkaylor8670]

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.

[@raymondpauly5576]

This is a hymn praising God's greatness and his Creation!

[@nickprica3127]

god bless you there is not enough understanding that god has given us ever thing

[@jreeder6168]

@@nickprica3127 Written by a Jewish lady who accepted Christ now being sung by a Muslim gentleman. There is hope yet.

[@Bulletguy07]

@@jreeder6168 And the piano on the original recording played by Rick Wakeman, a Christian. Funny old world eh?

[@billhart9832]

The transcendental nature of music as the universal language, encompassing all the points from your OP and the commenters.

[@marilynarmstrong5237]

Yes and hardly anyone realize this is a HYMN. A beautiful hymn and not sung nearly often enough.

[@peggycunningham1306]

I can listen to this song over and over again and never get tired of it. Truly beautiful.

[@tricianindel7909]

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]

Me too.

[@pedrold]

It goes on beeing incredible after all this time!!!😀

[@jeanclaudevivier7126]

Elle traverse le temps avec moi et tout ceux qui aiment cette magnifique chanson.

[@nateswanke3368]

same you can just feel his emotion he puts into it

[@bobromphf9644]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made!

[@alanpeel3450]

Yep.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@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]

I agree with you, but it's hard to square in my mind with the completely mindless lyrics.

[@bikhercasa2891]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ yes i love it !!!!...😅

[@johnkaylor8670]

@@SansNeural they are only 'mindless' to someone who does NOT know God. You think you know a lot - but know nothing.

[@landoevora6153]

In my 70s now and never miss listening to this beatiful song to praise the Lord for His goodness and wondrous creations.

[@vanessaparker6232]

Amen

[@tdamtoft]

In my 50s now and heard it in my teens, will listen to and love it for as long as I live.

[@dgulseth]

Please play this at my funeral

[@gilbertsoupras5669]

Same 🙏

[@dennishobbs6890]

Praise for the abundance of everything that we need to live good lives what more do we need!

[@rob.christie1272]

My Mum liked this one and she has been gone for 21 years. I still get goose bumps when I hear it !

[@dalemorris7014]

My mother also loved this song and has been gone for 21 years in May. I feel close to her when listening to this.

[@solomit1]

Bless your mum 💓

[@rob.christie1272]

@@solomit1 Thank you so much.

[@ronfowlermusic]

Mine too.

[@leeflea2874]

She’ll never be gone….keep her memory close…x

[@rebeccablankenship5124]

He was absolutely beautiful to me. I'm 67 now and he still is.

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

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-777]

Beautiful Michael 💜

[@Deejaay83urj38]

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

[@tommychen1184]

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

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

@@tommychen1184 Thanks, . I needed to be twenty or more to appreciate it, cause I knew nothing at 16.

[@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw]

Oh yea ! 🎶❤️🎶

[@williamcoram6492]

Had to sing this during school registration first thing in morning, England, 1974. Every bloody morning. 😂

[@MD-sz9my]

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.

[@connieandgwennie1450]

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?🕊

[@williamcoram6492]

@@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.

[@mosart7025]

@@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."

[@iancockburn9918]

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.

[@brettwells66]

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]

from the Word

[@dianabroxson7469]

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]

@@dianabroxson7469 He serves a false God

[@thomasobrien8173]

Beautiful always loved this song

[@RaquelMascareno]

Obrigada por compartilhar a letra! ❤

[@gremlinuk1968]

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 🤝🇬🇧

[@Deejaay83urj38]

God Bless Northern Ireland forever

[@gremlinuk1968]

@@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,,!

[@carlaharker9081]

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.

[@cindytrayer4279]

God Bless you🙏🏻

[@danielhaney9992]

🙏🙏🙏

[@nichol54]

May God heal you...

[@billmitchell3329]

Healings! God Bless, keep the faith!

[@katiebates6134]

May God bless you Carla.✝️❤️

[@kirinkapoor]

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]

Amen! ❤️

[@madelynabaya783]

Amen😇💗

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

And Amen!

[@kylejensen7404]

I have always admired Cat Stevens, and this song touches my soul, I love it so much ❤

[@johnpeggybeckett1732]

This is literally one of the best songs ever!! 💗

[@barbararoller7340]

Love this song so much! It never fails to lift me up!

[@mikesblack55]

What a beautiful and powerful song. It’s a blessing to wake to a new day, one filled with new hopes and dreams.

[@gremlinuk1968]

1st time i heard this I was a kid in the 70s, born May 23rd 1968, when going to school, from northern Ireland UK 🤝♥️🇬🇧,

[@stevenheath741]

Born May 23rd 1954……Teenager. just saying

[@gremlinuk1968]

@@stevenheath741 you have a great 68th birthday on the 23rd May, 🎂 , and have a whisky on me, 🥃🤝

[@doreenannoliver611]

Remarkable song that is still relevant today. A prayer 🙏.

[@magneto7930]

This song is the best medicine ever!

[@tillmanward8481]

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..

[@larrylow7452]

Song and singer gives me hope for this sad world.

[@robertmitchell3588]

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!

[@almarosanena2702]

This is an hymn, there is a beautiful world somewhere

[@giselapfeifer4666]

Praise to the Lord God, the giver of all life.. !!!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

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.

[@shirleyfrederick6573]

Best song to listen to during hard times.

[@clarac.s.1056]

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 UA-cam 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.

[@dantalbot1201]

when he was a christian!

[@livvan1600]

5

[@lanag9318]

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.🌹💖💖🎉

[@jackieguccione94]

No question

[@MikeLikesChannel]

That piano player is so 70s it's incredible.

[@davidsherbourne3161]

Think it was Rick Wakeman playing the piano

[@martinkulkarni3569]

@@davidsherbourne3161 Not in the video! 😂. Rick played piano when it was recorded.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

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.

[@joequillun7790]

@@carlbaumeister3439 Thanks for this info. I've enjoyed the piano in this song, since its release, and never knew this.

[@robsten5387]

The best song ever written in the history of mankind, The same with the piano playing, on the scale of 1 to 10, this piano playing is a 100

[@sandracora7788]

I agree! Excellent piano playing and of course Cat's voice!

[@user-to3oj5jt8m]

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[@sandracora7788]

My favorite Cat Steven song! The piano playing is fantastic!❤❤

[@larry-kp9sp]

I know. The piano fabuloso.!

[@kimcriswell6091]

Love him! His voice is so soothing to the ear!!!

[@saxglend9439]

He no longer exists - he sold his soul to Islam.

[@kathypike494]

So what's it to you what he does

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Yes, he has converted to Islam, but pray for him please!

[@dorie3571]

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.

[@anatriso5014]

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.

[@robinkline492]

Cat Stevens songs are uplifting, and make me smile.
Remember "Peace Train"? ..we need to get on board!!

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Amen!

[@effiemooney8477]

Beautiful, been with me since the 70's,TY!!

[@andrewthomson6851]

1972, my time when I was a teenager…oh the memories of a more relaxed and easy times. I miss them.

[@elwoodgroves7848]

How I love Cat Stevens and this beautiful song. What a blessing to the world. Thank you, Yusef!!!

[@eileenlatimer978]

Most beautiful song in the world 💕💕

[@alanpeel3450]

It is.

[@leedietz7851]

Love the pianist chewing gum while waiting for his queue 😂

[@matreyles]

Soul bro just waiting!

[@janepang484]

CAT STEVENS💖🕺🌟🤩🌅🌞
Great!🎼🎵🎹🎸🎤📀🎧👍👏
From Hong Kong🙋‍♀️🌏💝🌺🥰

[@rafaelarkanghel1932]

Never gets old

[@muniama1]

Who could not love this song? Thank you, Mr. Stevens. It breeds LOVE. (Perfect lullaby music.

[@christinec.2372]

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.

[@p3dro354]

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]

It,s a beautiful song, but makes me feel sad. The man who sang it is no more.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

​@@Elliemac100
He is still alive but has become a Muslim.
Please pray for him!

[@vincentlow8081]

Yeah hope he convert back to Christianity. 😊

[@gabrielguerro8449]

What are we without you , thank you for your love and mercy almighty jehova

[@abebowen790]

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.

[@genegarcia4664]

A classic song which touches the hearr ❤️

[@thomasthom6583]

Hi Gene

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@thomasthom6583ciao Thomas! 😍😘❤️

[@Reiffan]

this is the music of my youth... i wish, i could go back to this beautyful time, the best time of my life...

[@diegodelgiudice1867]

After 35 years I didn't hear this wonderful song, I'm hearding it now and I remembered still every word!

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏⚘💛⚘🙏

[@murraymellick5742]

He is playing a Guild F-50R double pick guard acoustic guitar for this song. They are made in the USA. Beautiful six stringers.
Cat Stevens and Alun Davies, Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen were my favourite acoustic guitar musos of that time and still are. I still have all their LPs from them days in vgc, stored in record hardcases.
But I love to watch all my favourite songs on you tube now the most.
I should get my old Gibson acoustic out and start strumming to these again. 😀 👋

[@elfinia]

Go get your Gibson and sing this old hymn. It is Sunday ♡

[@patriciabergey9864]

This song brings a tears to my eyes. Cat Steve's is a wonderful singer.❤😊

[@diannasanders6783]

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❤

[@irissowada9833]

Mein Lieblingslied,so schön!👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Oldie,s das beste! Wer hört es immer noch? In 2022? Musik fürs Herz!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸Wenn die Musik laüft,dann hat die Seele Urlaub!🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧Einfach nur hören,über Kopfhörer und Du bist in einer anderen Welt!🌍🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎🌎

[@kathleenhandron3092]

His songs are amazing. I remember hearing Moonshadow when it first came out.

[@georgemena8297]

Makes you live for ever!

[@leticiadreyes6724]

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.

[@markthompson4804]

Cat Stevens beautiful tribute to God

[@mariajoserodrigues8921]

I spent all my youth listening to Cat Stevens! Beautiful songs❤️🙏

[@wencherubach2516]

💖

[@detlefheubach5843]

ein wunderschönes Lied, damals und auch heute 👍 ❤ 👍

[@danielbello4478]

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!!!

[@vRoD-jr5ue]

As peaceful as music gets.

[@paulsheldon4057]

This song as been with me for over 50 years lived in battersea when it came out on mums little radio in kitchen ❤

[@sandrasedivy1686]

Of all the songs I’ve sung, played, and loved, this is my favorite forever and ever.

[@wakdomo7709]

I am a Muslim but I still could appreciate the song. It’s wonderful… celebrating the greatness of the One and only Creator. He created the first DAWN and continues with its recreation. Each new day brings hope with new opportunities and celebration of His Greatness… and Mercy/Compassion.

[@wakdomo7709]

Waqt Duha
Celebrates the Glory of the Creator:
marks His Aziim
uplifts His Akbar
Duha reveals His ownership,
Absolute ownership
Includes domains of the East and the West
That wherever we turn our face
We still exist in His ‘Consciousness’
He is All Knowing
All Encompassing…
Ar Rahmaan Ar Rahiim…
Rabbighfighli (forgive me)
Warhamni (care for me)…
Ya Allah
Ya Rabb.
------
Waqt Duha = Time of sun rise.

[@gracie.arnold]

cat got me thru some of the most horrific times of my life... God be with him... come home cat..

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Amen!
I continue to pray for him!

[@hakanlundin3852]

Väldigt bra sångare bra melodi

[@boydownunder007]

Amen thankyou Jesus Cat is like and Angel from Heavan

[@petermaneely2341]

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.

[@gremlinuk1968]

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, 🤝🇬🇧

[@user-mv2rp2xg5c]

1st real piece I taught myself on the piano. 6 months of practice. So hard. So worth it. Love this song.

[@lyndamedley4789]

My favorite. Most beautiful song

[@thomasthom6583]

Hi Lynda

[@sjduskin]

Such a wonderful moment to hear a choral version of this performed at Rosalynn Carter's funeral service today. A Timeless gem.

[@terepatrick7640]

Beautiful song for sure!! ❤🎶

[@HornetBojan]

You don't say ...

[@emilybroderick1574]

So beautiful,like this Gospel Hymn very much.

[@christopherdoran-wd8jl]

Yes, he has put meaningful lyrics to a hymn. Anyone else recognise this as the hymn to St. Patrick known as Christ be beside me. 🙈🙉🙊

[@davidmorris2023]

beautiful song sung with love and meaning by cat stevens

[@victorespinozacaba9273]

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

[@secretsforboys4816]

My school used to sing this at morning assembly. It was a favourite every time it was chosen

[@2510katjo]

What a beautiful song. Just what i needed today and many days. Cat is and always has been awesome.

[@carstenhohmann2955]

Since '73 I'm very impressed of this song

[@dalemorris7014]

Beautiful.

[@georgianwindow]

beautiful singing and what great lyrics.. Why would anyone believe life happened by chance

[@sonjamuller2846]

Einfach wunderschön👍🤗💛🌻🙋‍♀️

[@kathleenfoto625]

I was attending a fibre-related retreat in the Colorado Rockies the first time I heard this...all breathtaking!🎶💞🎶

[@joseaugustoamaral5597]

Não se descute o Cat.E' demais.Agora ,esse pianista é de outro planeta.

[@521925CA]

Assista Cat com Rick Wakeman.

[@conceicaosantos6381]

CONCORDANDO COM VOCE JOSÉ.

[@silvantenor]

It's beautfull song, wonderful music, I like this forever!

[@sindhuaruljothi3370]

This song has touched my heart

[@browsman2328]

We sing this song in my Catholic Franciscan church in Northern California.

[@boydownunder007]

Peace Train is still Cat Stevens Them Tune and greatest ever hit #1

[@wolfeman1959]

I grew up loving this song!!!

[@lutdecaluwe3263]

Great Song😍

[@oscarh.hunathunat2827]

Another great creative writer was "CAT STEVEN ",,,I believe him for many songs he has written so nicely,,,he is great and fantastic song writer...❤❤❤like his song so much....

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

He didn't write this one.

[@josefhormann7698]

Cat Stevens
This is the BEST ! Song !

[@chrisatkins6107]

I dunno about religious or political aspects of Stevens/Islam. What I do know is that we were compelled to sing this song in primary school (UK) and loved it. Turns out our teachers were actually pretty cool and tuned in (it was the 70s), and some wer e genuinely musical. Whatever his current beliefs , Stevens is a true musical genius. Sadly, there are not many of his ilk still with us. Bowie, Strummer, Prince, Amy - to name but a few.

[@eva-lenawimmer7289]

Love it...all over...with all my heart eternity ❤️💛

[@esat189]

Such joy he has when singing this beautiful hymn

[@restiequijote3114]

Simplicity of life shows when you wake up early morning.Cat Stevens is real genius