FIRST TIME HEARING CAT STEVENS FATHER AND SON REACTION 

"From the moment I could talk, I was ordered to listen." That's a line, right there!

Low tech and no autotune, real instruments played with real talent. Raw and actual voice. = The Feels

"if they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know not me" Gets me Everytime!!!!!!

I lost my father 25 years ago. This song makes me cry every time. The only one worse for me is Living Years by Mike And The Mechanics.

This is actually a song about a son rebelling against his father's advice. His father is telling him to take it slow, but he wants to go away and live his life. That's why he sings that from the time he could speak he was ordered to listen. And that every time he tries to tell his father how he feels his father just turns away.

Some more great songs of his Morning has broken,Wild World, Moonshadow

Peace Train and Wild World are my favorites from Cat Stevens

You have wisdom way beyond your years bro. I love how expressive and honest your reactions are to this song. I am old enough to remember this song from 1970. Cat Steven was a great artist. Check out his incredible "Foreigner Suite" It's 18 minutes long and a true masterpiece.

My favorite song by Cat Stevens and so deep and lasting. As a twenty two year old in 1972 the lyrics meant so much to me and others of my generation. Thankfully a year later I found the one I needed to be with. It lasted almost 30 years. My fault. I married again and we've been together for almost 20 years. We're happy. Your life is so short it's almost laughable. Give yourself totally without reserve. Love your parents. Your family.Your close friends. It's all over so fast that you barely have time to ask where it went. Peace.

The low vocal is the father, the high vocal is the son.

It hits me the same way everytime I've heard it for the last 40+ years. It reminds me of my relationships with my dad. And the relationship I have with my son. I've been the son in the song and the father. It's a song for every man

Yeah, Cat was known for making acoustic guitar and piano more rustic and real... his raw emotion always apparent. Each album had a ‘feel’, a little difference that showed his growth. Lots of great songs, Sitting, The Wind, Peace Train, Morning Has Broken, Moonshadow, Wild World, Oh Very Young, Can’t Keep it In, The First Cut is the Deepest. And those are just the radio cuts. Have fun, Jay!

One of many of his great songs

I dont if it's because it was the 70's or that raw emotion is felt so much stronger at a younger age. Times so much simpler and real back then

Great song. Another beautiful song in the same vein is “Cat’s In The Cradle” by Harry Chapin.

Morning has Broken is his best song ever he was great

Morning Has Broken and lots others like THE WIND

'Peace Train'......'Where Do the Children Play'......a bunch of hits he put out, and then just walked away from the music business. He returned maybe 15 years ago, under the name Yusef Islam. Still sounds just as great as ever.

"If you want to sing out, sing out" is his best song in my opinion. So relatable nowadays

Thank you Javon! Peace to you too bro bro you made my Dad smile

Oh yes Cat Stevens!!! Very old memories sitting in my older sister’s room as she listened to his songs. Listen to Peace Train. You’ll love it.

He was actually quite young when he wrote this and several other songs as well. There are still some of his songs on RU-vid and even a few of his concerts. You won’t be sorry!

Cat Stevens has always been one of my favourite Singer/Songwriters and for a moment there in the seventies he was the biggest star on the planet... I love every song that he has written and sings !!!!!

If you want to sing out, sing out - Harold and Maude soundtrack

This is one of those songs for me that when I’ve heard it at different stages in my life, I’ve taken different meaning from it. Moonshadow is one from him that I’ve loved too. I was 5 years old or so when I came out, and it used to make me laugh. When I had kids of my own, I sang it to them and the charm was still there, those many years later 🌻

Right now I'm smiling from ear to ear! It was great to see your reaction and to hear what you said. Cat has always had a profound influence on me. It's honest and so very real. From this old man to a younger man, Peace,Joy and a happy life.

Cat Stevens came to New Zealand last year to sing a week after the massacre at the mosques in Christchurch. He just jumped instantly into a plane at the invitation of our PM Jacinda Ardern and sang at the healing concert. It was amazing. I’m sure it’s on RU-vid. Loved him since the late 60’s as a boy.

Cat Stevens (Yusuf) is one of my all time favs. So many memories of my youth came flooding back watching this vid. Cheers bro..

Cat Stevens ....Yes !! "The Wind"

When all my school friends were into the Osmonds and David Cassidy, I was into Cat Stevens. Wonderful singer/songwriter.

This is my favorite song by him by far. It’s just beautiful and it gets me every time! Thanks for doing this song!✌❤

Easily one of the best songs ever recorded, what a poet

I love your reaction my friend,I’m now 60 years old,my father wasn’t the best of men,but he was my dad,so this song just makes me stop and think. How I wish,their are occasionally tears.

Love Cat Stevens, a voice of his own, love it! Especially for this song, Father & Son. Thinking of his own son too.Beautiful.

Morning has broken is a Scottish him. The lyrics were written by Eleanor Farjeon, the music was an old Gaelic tune. I just found that out a couple weeks ago.

This is my favorite Cat Stevens song. It always gets to me. I love a lot of his songs but this one is special.

My husband and our son are so close. This song breaks my heart, I know a few teens that are not so fortunate.

He was singing father and son points of view

He wrote and performed the soundtrack on the early 70's film Harold And Maude!! You should watch it!!

Finally, someone played one of my requests! Halleluiah! This is actually my favorite song of his, but there are a lot. One with a beautiful piano accompaniment is "Morning has Broken."

This song brought a tear to my eye in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 when it was played during Yondu's funeral. That was the perfect song for that scene.

Cat Steven's is incredible. Check the song "Sad Lisa". For good concert footage try "The Earth Tour" (1976).

At 74 years old I grew up with this music. A lot of he music from our time had a lot to say. So glad you enjoy this song from our time. rock and roll will never die.. :)

Great pick! My favorite song by him. "Wild World" and "Morning Has Broken" are a couple of good ones.

Saw him live in 1975 at the height of his hype in Seattle. Great show. This is one of the first songs I learned on guitar

it's a wonderful dialog between father and son told in such a beautiful, lyrical way - the power is in the care the father shows in his wish for a safe, conventional life, and then the anguish in the voice of his son who knows there is an inner draw towards his yet defined dreams. This always spoke to me in such a deeply personal way and I imagine it would still would for every generation.

Check out Oh Very Young One. Great song by Cat Stevens.

Oh gee, just another one of the wonderful Cat Stevens songs that even now, so many years later that I can't get through without the tears welling up. Unique, honest and pure. A truly timeless artist. The world has never needed the Peace Train more than now.

I have to say I am so happy for you! You are experiencing some of the best music from the past 40-50 years. I'm bawling listening to this. I used to play guitar - lots of Cat Stevens, Donovan, Beatles and lots of having around trying

So wonderful to have Cat/Yusuf back after all these years - his music was part of the soundtrack of my high school years - so happy to see him embrace it all again.

Beautiful song, Beautiful reaction ❤️

Cat Stevens great music. Another good one is Oh very young. Great musician.

I have 2 sons, 30 and 22. The oldest just got engaged and the youngest just found a wonderful girl that I think he'll stay with. As a father, it's hard to make them understand that life can't be rushed into. I know they need to make their own mistakes, but I hate to see them get hurt. I guess as parents, no matter how much advice we can give the kids will ultimately do what they want. This song always gets to me.

lol poor guy. "I wasn't expecting to have emotion from this song". You're not alone there friend.

Morning has broken is a great song

Another great song on parents and their children is "Teach your children well" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young!

What a great reaction. I was a teenager in the early seventies, and Cat Stevens was HUGE. Unfortunately, I haven't taken the time to listen to him in many years, because... there is so much music in the world, and it's very easy to be swept along in the tide of new sounds and artists that come along. You are doing such a tremendous service to not only the people in your own generation, by introducing them to fabulous music from 'the past,' but also, to people like me, who had all but forgotten some of the best music we ever heard. I absolutely LOVE your channel, as do thousands of others. Your friendly personality and kind heart shines so brightly. You have a wonderful honesty and humility about you. If I could be your mom, or grandma, or auntie, or bff, I'd be so proud; but I'll just settle for my place as grateful and happy Jayveetv devotee . Keep on Keepin' on J, and may you be blessed.

Brings back some great memories. My son's favorite lullaby was when I would sing Cat Steven's Moonshadow to him at bedtime. He's 33 now, and thankfully, we have always listened to each other.

Great review, great message. Really appreciate your genuine love of music. Thanks Jayvee.

The father and son are talking back & forth to each other. Father telling him what to do, but son saying no- I don’t want to do it your way. Very touching. Love your reactions.

I can honestly say this has always been one of my most favorite songs, cat Stevens a some great songs! Thank you 😊

Wow! Love that you reacted to this! One of my favorite songs ever!

I love your raw pure reactions to some of these songs. You listen and feel them.

You nailed it brother. The words are meaningful. Nothing fancy, just good music. Keep on doing it.

Jayvee..the production on that album was so far ahead of it's time it was unreal. You can react to every tune on this album and be amazed....Love your reacrion.

You are such a wise young man and you speak from your heart.

So pleased you “got” this song. We all need to be able to look at things from other perspectives to understand each other!

And great insight and analysis from you Jayvee; love you!

This song is an old favorite of mine. Being able to watch your first listen and your reaction made me experience it as if for the first time. Thank you!

The calm part is the dd, the impassioned part is the son.

So many greats by Cat. "Where do the Children Play" has always been one of my favorites.

His songs always have such meaningful lyrics. They have a calming, peaceful effect on me❤️Thank you for reacting to Cat Stevens✌🏻

Dude you are a top five reactor in my book. Always a pleasure! Keep up the Cat Stevens so good goosebumps

This song, even though I’ve listened to it dozens of times, hits me in the feels every single time. Tears and aching heart every. Single. Time.

The more you listen to this song more clearer it becomes especially with age!

I saw Cat Stevens live in 2016. We were in a small theatre, and he was on stage on his own, an accoustic guitar and that was it. He talked and sang about his life. It was outstanding.

Song still gives me goosebumps to this day...

Thanks for your honest impression of this songs. Makes me think of my sons, and did I do right by them

He was one of the most wonderful singer in the 70s. Lots of great hits like " wild world" " moonshadow", etc. And then he disappeared. He's come back in recent times.

Such a sweet interpretation! You are a DEAR! I'm so glad you liked this song.

Emotional heartfelt song, I love cat Stevens. Great harmonies at the end

Yusef/Cat Stevens is wonderful. Incredibly handsome, back in the day. So talented. Thanks for this!

I like your reactions. You listen and feel with your heart. Wisdom in your words too.

“Sitting” from Catch Bull at Four and the last 3 minutes of “Foreigner Suite” which is an 18 minute song by Cat from the album Foreigner.

This is my favorite Cat Stevens song. Great review Jay.

I come back and watch this video sometimes. I didn't know why I did at first but I think it just feels better to watch someone else react to this song and help break it down. I try to remember that we aren't special and everyone is going through their own trials, and the part when you said that everyone could relate these lyrics to something in their life cheers me up.

shivers down the body ...so perfectly put together .x

I love Lady D’Arbanville, and Wild Word. Where do the children play is one that always hits me as well and is definitely one to check out!

this one can still make me choke up. you cannot go wrong with any of his music.

Fantastic job on the song. I can't listen to it without crying.

What you've heard is going to change and all you have to do is play it again.

I like the bell you use. Don't lose it!! Always a pleasure watching you videos.

Beautiful words!...From the heart....

He's singing both parts - the father part and the son part - amazing lyrics and performance

My favorite song when I was 15 in 1971. I never had a father but this song spoke to me anyway. I still love it deeply.

I love Cat Stevens and I enjoyed your reaction. He is timeless

He is and was a true story teller through his music & songs. Grew up with his voice & melodies in our home.

Wow! So true! Just yesterday my sons were 2 and 4 years old. Now,,,, 31 and 33. Live in the moment. ❤️

I knew you would not regret listening to these touching lyrics. This song evokes so many emotions (as do all the songs you play). Keep listening and enjoy! You are so much fun to watch and wise beyond your years!

A beautiful, moving song from the heart!