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Cat Stevens rose to fame in the swinging '60s with chart-topping pop hits such as "Matthew and Son" and "The First Cut Is the Deepest." His early career was interrupted by a near-fatal battle with tuberculosis - a turning point that ignited his quest for peace and understanding. Emerging from this experience, he rapidly rose to become one of the most prolific singer/songwriter icons of the '70s, captivating the world with soul-stirring anthems such as "Wild World," "Father and Son," "Peace Train," and "Morning Has Broken." His classic albums Mona Bone Jakon, Tea for the Tillerman, and Teaser and the Firecat have earned him a rightful place in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Following another dangerous encounter with fate and a near-drowning experience in 1975, Cat's life took a spiritual turn as he converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Leaving the music industry behind, Yusuf dedicated his life to God, family, and humanitarian work, for which he received numerous prestigious international honors, including the World Award for "humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war" and the Man of Peace Award, voted for by The Nobel Peace Laureates.
The latest chapter is Yusuf's return to music, through which he has re-joined his past and present lives. Now known as Yusuf/Cat Stevens - a name that represents the synergy between the two key periods of his existence - his inspirational story is one of quest, survival, and redemption. With more than 100 million records sold and billions of streams, his soulful voice and poetic lyrics continue to inspire, now intertwined with a life of activism and altruism. As a campaigner for faith education, ecological consciousness, and humanitarian work, Yusuf has become a global advocate for peace and coexistence.
From start to finish, I was thoroughly thrilled that I was at this performance! I've been a fan since the early 70's and he lived up to my memories! Highly recommend catching his tour if you can!
I had the pleasure and privilege to see Cat Stevens in 1976 at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood. And again in December of 2014 at the Nikon Theater, then finally at the Pantages in Hollywood. At the end of each show you leave fulfilled and rewarded, Yusuf/Cat is one of the best songwriters of our generation. His music is spiritual, speaks of hope and a better place for every living thing in the world. If and when he returns we will be there.
Cat Stevens did a fantastic job. His voice is still solid. I like that he spoke to the audience. It was great that he started from the beginning of his life. I could have stayed all night. I grew up with his music and it meant a lot to me. Having it at the Pantages with a great venue. I am glad he decided to do a concert.
I am so happy I went to see Cat Stevens. He was beyond fantastic. Music was soothing, stories were great to hear and funny too!
On Saturday evening, September 17, 2016, I attended the Cat Stevens concert at the Wang Theatre in Boston. I had seen Cat Stevens once, previously, in the same venue, on December 7, 2014, nearly two years ago. That was a profound experience for me, then, attending with a dear friend and getting to sit in what was, by default, the front row (there was a row of security staff between us and the stage, then). By attending as many concerts, and by so many diverse performers, as I have these past few years, I have come to classify quality performers into three groups: a) Gifted Entertainers b) Gifted Musicians c) Inspired Human Beings who as Gifted Entertainers and Gifted Musicians deeply and profoundly rouse our souls. While I have only been interested in attending performances by performers in Category (a)-Gifted Entertainers-once, and have been interested in attending performances by performers in Category (b)-Gifted Musicians-more than once, but not too often, I would eagerly attend performances by performers in Category (c)-Inspired Human Beings who as Gifted Entertainers and Gifted Musicians deeply and profoundly rouse our souls-weekly, if not daily. Such performers are truly balm for our weary souls. Some musicians who, for me, in concert, have seemed to be Inspired Human Beings who as Gifted Entertainers and Gifted Musicians deeply and profoundly rouse our souls have included Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Jon Anderson (the former Yes vocalist, as a solo performer), the late Cesaria Evora (a Cape Verdean musician who was the winner of the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album-Voz d'Amor), John Gorka (a folk-singer), and Cat Stevens. On Saturday evening, September 17, 2016, in Boston, at the Wang Theatre, in Boston, I entered the venue tired from an especially challenging work week as a Professional Counselor, tired from dealing with the relentless aggressiveness of Boston drivers, tired from the shallow divisions of Americans encouraged by the Republican candidate for President of the United States of America, and tired from sundry personal challenges. Within moments of his exhaling his first musical sounds, my weary soul that I had brought him that night began to be roused by Cat Stevens. This time around Cat Stevens hinted that he has been writing a memoir of his musical life. Cat Stevens seemed to lift this night's performance from that memoir. Cat Stevens told stories and shared songs that documented his musical life story, identifying key turns in his musical career. Thankfully, I had listened to the Cat Stevens CD "Catch Bull at Four" earlier in the day of this performance, as there are so many 'buried' Cat Stevens gems there that receive scant attention on the air (FM radio) given the incredible richness of his two prior CD's, "Teaser and the Firecat" and "Tea for the Tillerman." The two "Catch Bull at Four" 'buried' gems that Cat Stevens performed on Saturday September 17, 2016, at the Wang Theatre, in Boston, were "The Boy with a Moon & Star On His Head," and "Angelsea." The latter has a chorus of mystical sounding words which are not on the lyric sheet in "Catch Bull at Four." On the Internet, there is some discussion, but there are no definite conclusions, regarding the nature of the lyrics to that chorus. By the end of this Cat Stevens performance, my weary soul had felt fully restored. I have never seen an audience as enthusiastic as the one at this performance. At the show's end, Cat Stevens mentioned his special affinity for Boston. It seems clear that that love is mutual.
Beautiful message through Cat's beautiful music for a perfect! beautiful night of unforgettable memories. Celebrated 28yr of marriage while celebrating a night of peace.
My Husband and I enjoyed his storytelling format. I came away with a little bit better idea of who he is.
One of the most engaging concerts I have been to in a long time.
There was a magical collective consciousness shared by the audience and driven by that special man that we all know as Cat! His voice was as clear and strong and unique as it has always been. So happy I was there to experience it!
Cat Stevens was amazing and his vocals great. His songs will never be forgotten.
Yusuf was amazing. Two full sets of classic songs and stories from his youth. Not a single unhappy person in the audience. Still sounds amazing after 50 years.
It was nice to see a superstar back in tour. We missed him. Not too many singers are left like him. Welcome Back.
What a great storyteller! His voice hasn't changed a bit. The show was beautiful. My daughter and I loved every minute of it. Top 5 live musical experiences easily, and I've been to hundreds of shows. Would love to see him again.
Emotional, spiritual, interesting,fun and engaging. True fans attended and showed their enthusiasm. Great stories. Amazing evening Best concert
Cat was even more amazing this year at the Pantages than last year at Nokia! This concert was up close and personal. Any seat in the house was good.... I recommend the end seat on the isle of one of the sections farthest to the left or right. Was was most enjoyable was Cat Stevens talking about his life and what prompted the writing of his music. Loved this concert and I hope for more!
Simply amazing. The show, the venue, the music, the crowd, everything
This concert was a time warp for me. Cat's voice was so sweet and touching just like it was so many years ago. He shared so much of his life story with the audience. I really felt like he was talking just to me! If you have the opportunity to see him in person don't pass it up!
Best set list ever. Best story teller ever. Yusuf's voice continues to lift us up into a world of peace and spiritual journey. Best Set list ever. Longest encore ever. I've waited since 1972 to see him. It was worth the wait.
There was a general feelng of love, peace and happines in concert hall. In these current time where the is a lot of hate, it feels like being in heaven
This was one of the best concerts ever. He was awesome. I think everyone was awestruck by him. A standing ovation just for walking on stage. He was loved and surely missed. Given the opportunity I would without a doubt attend another concert by him.
