What a comfort to hear this voice again after so many years.
Much of my growing up was spent listening to the melodious, heartfelt songs of Cat Stevens. Many of his songs shaped my life. And throughout my life, not a week has gone by when I haven't listened to his Greatest Hits album. Really. His song "Morning Has Broken" remains one of my three all-time favorite songs to this very day. I suspect it always will. So when he left the music scene at the height of his popularity, converted to Islam and virtually disappeared, I was still young and did not understand his reasons - and I was devastated.
I had heard things about Cat Stevens now and again - renamed Yusuf Islam and called simply, Yusuf - but had given up the thought of ever hearing his beloved voice. So imagine my delight when he resurfaced recently - finally here in the U.S. with his characteristic musical persona still intact. Bringing with him a lovely new CD - "Roadsinger" - blending his delightful insight with that comforting voice only he can own. Take a moment and check it out on iTunes - it's worth it. Welcome back my friend. Many years have passed. I have missed you very much.
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