#yusuf/cat stevens

[missesmisery]

some of my fav 70s men

#david bowie #george harrison #james taylor #marvin gaye #nick drake #yusuf/cat stevens #cat stevens #bob marley #townes van zandt #70s

[crewman-penelope]

#Rami malek #yusuf/cat stevens #Glastofest #glastonbury #glastonbury 2023 #Yusuf Instagram story

[krispyweiss]

Former Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull Drummer Gerry Conway Dies at 76

Drummer Gerry Conway, who spent nearly a quarter-century with Fairport Convention and also played with Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull and others, has died, his son said.

Conway, 76, died March 29; no cause was given.

“Rest in peace, Gerry,” said Fairport Convention, the band Conway left in 2022 after 24 years.

“Thank you for your music and friendship. Our thoughts are with Gerry’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.”

Winter Wilson toured with Fairport in 2018 and Dave Wilson was profoundly impacted by watching Conway at work.

“What struck me about his playing was the subtleties; he wasn’t afraid of silence, he knew how effective a gentle brush across a cymbal could be,” Wilson said of Conway. “And then, when he did go all guns blazing, it had an amazing impact.”

The drummer got his start in the 1970s with Fotheringay and appeared on the debut albums of Sandy Denny and Joan Armatrading. He went on to spend several years in Stevens’ band, drum for Jethro Tull in the 1980s and record and tour alongside Richard Thompson and others before joining Fairport in 1998.

The artist now known as Yusuf/Cat Stevens eulogized his “great old drummer” on social media.

“What a lad, and what ingenuity and style,” Stevens wrote of Conway. “May God grant him the beautiful reward of peace everlasting.”

Martin Barre was “devastated” at the loss of his “dear friend” and onetime bandmate.

“I have been so lucky to have shared a stage with (Conway) so many times, and I always had a big smile when I would look over to him playing next to me,” the former Tull guitarist said.

“He was one of those rare people who gave out so much warmth and friendship.”

3/30/24

#gerry conway #fairport convention #jethro tull #cat stevens #yusuf/cat stevens #martin barre #winter wilson #richard thompson #fotheringay #sandy denny #joan armatrading

[beatlesblogger]

Heaps of RSD 2024 Titles for Beatle Fans and Collectors

Apologies, but we’re a little slow of the mark with the Record Store Day 2024 news from last week. However, it has given us a bit more time to research and hopefully provide a few more details – so here goes. First up, from Apple Records is another unique format first for The Beatles. It is a tiny The Beatles Limited Edition RSD3 Turntable, featuring a Beatle-branded dustcover and turntable…

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#2024 #Beatles #Beatles Collecting #Colored vinyl #George Harrison #Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros #John Lennon #picture disc #Record Store Day #Ringo Starr #Yusuf/Cat Stevens #Zoetrope Records

[jinx-on-mars-19xx]

Thought this was cute...

#yusuf/cat stevens #green day

[myimaginaryradio]

Here Comes The Sun - Yusuf / Cat Stevens - 2023

#yusuf/cat stevens #here comes the sun #the beatles #acoustic cover #sunday night covers #Youtube

[mxdwn]

ALBUM REVIEW: Yusuf/Cat Stevens – King of a Land

#album review #yusuf #yusuf/cat stevens #cat stevens #king of a land

[katruna]

#yusuf/cat stevens #official lyric video #Youtube #all nights all days

[anotherdayinbliss]

Cat Stevens (later known as Yusuf Islam) photographed by Michael Putland outside Island Records' Basing Street studios in Notting Hill, London, October 29, 1970.

#Cat Stevens #Yusuf Islam #1970s

[missesmisery]

Yusuf / Cat Stevens

#no you don’t understand I NEED him #cat stevens #yusuf/cat stevens #70s #70s men

[krispyweiss]

Former Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid Dead at 76

Keith Reid, the former Procol Harum lyricist responsible for “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and most of the band’s other non-instrumental songs, has died.

Reid was 76 when he died March 23 of cancer, Best Classic Bands reported, citing an email sent to Reid’s friends.

One of those friends, comedian Richard Lewis, called Reid “the humble genius” in a tweet.

“I worshipped your imagination and loved you,” Lewis said.

Though he didn’t perform with the group, Reid was a full member of Procol Harum, writing mostly with Gary Brooker, who died in 2022, but also with Robin Trower. Besides “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” those songs include “Conquistador,” “Simple Sister,” “A Salty Dog,” “Shine on Brightly” and “The Devil Come from Kansas,” which Yusuf/Cat Stevens recorded in 2014.

He often appeared in promotional photos and was credited alongside the musicians on every album, except for 2017’s Novum, the only Procol Harum album not to feature Reid’s lyrics.

Outside of Procol, Reid wrote for other artists including John Farnham, whose version of “You’re the Voice” became Australia’s all-time, best-selling song. He also co-wrote the Jeff Healey Band’s “River of No Return” with Jon Tiven.

“When it came to writing words for songs, (Reid) was one-of-a-kind brilliance,” Tiven said on social media. “When it came to being a friend, I couldn't ask for a better one. When it came to collaborating, he brought me a lyric that turned into one of my biggest (if not my biggest) songs. Shine on brightly, genius.”

Reid released his second solo album, In My Head, in 2018.

“Bon voyage, dear friend,” John Waite wrote on Facebook.

3/29/23

#procol harum #keith reid #gary brooker #robin trower #jon tiven #jeff healey #john waite #the babys #john farnham #richard lewis #yusuf/cat stevens #best classic bands

[beatlesblogger]

Yusuf/Cat Stevens - New Dark Horse Vinyl & CD

Earlier this year Dark Horse Records announced the signing of music legend Yusuf/Cat Stevens to the label. Image (from l to r): Dhani Harrison and Yusuf with David Zonshine (Dark Horse) and Yoriyos Adamos (Yusuf’s son and manager) at F.P.S.H.O.T. A number of digital back catalogue albums were almost immediately put up on the Dark Horse releases site indicating they were now available on…

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#Cat Stevens #Dark Horse Records #Dhani Harrison #George Harrison #King Of A Land #Yusuf Islam #Yusuf/Cat Stevens

[twixnmix]

Cat Stevens photographed by Jack Mitchell, 1971.

#cat stevens #1971 #1970s music #1970s fashion #yusuf islam #singer songwriter

[billboard-hotties-tourney]

Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam (1948-) solo Songs: "Father and Son," "Peace Train" Defeated Opponents: Johnny Thunders, Neil Diamond, Ray Manzarek Propaganda: none

Bruce Springsteen (1949-) solo; leader of the E Street Band Songs: "Born to Run," "Blinded by the Light" Defeated Opponents: Lindsey Buckingham, Rick Danko, Otis Redding Propaganda: "Nobody has ever looked hotter than the Boss in the video for 'Dancing in the Dark' except maybe Bruce in the video for 'I'm On Fire'" "Bruce from the 70's to HIS 70's...enough said" "BRUUUUUCE! (Yes, I am from New Jersey.) But really 70s-Stone Pony-Asbury Park Springsteen is truly a sight to behold."

Visual Propaganda for Bruce Springsteen:

#cat stevens #yusuf islam #bruce springsteen #billboard hotties tourney #round four

[fidjiefidjie]

Bon Soir 💙 🎸🕊 🆕️

Yusuf/ Cat Stevens 🎶 Stop Bombing, Cease Fire !

#new music #yusuf #cat stevens #music video #the little ones #lyric video #stop bombing gaza #cease fire in gaza #clip music vidéo #youtube #bon soir #fidjie fidjie

[mxdwn]

Yusuf / Cat Stevens Releases Ear-Catching New Single “All Nights, All Days”

https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/05/17/news/yusuf-cat-stevens-releases-ear-catching-new-single-all-nights-all-days/

#yusuf #cat stevens #yusuf/cat stevens #all nights all day #new single #new music