Arnold who turned it into a hit song in the UK. Chorus: Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I've got some money cause I just got paid Now how I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful way I got in town a month ago I've seen a lot of girls since then If I could meet 'em I could get 'em But as yet I haven't met 'em That's how I'm in the state I'm in Chorus Another fella told me He had a sister who looked just fine Instead. Stevens sold the song before the release of New Masters to singer P. Stevens gives it a Caribbean-style makeover, mixing in a little Hammond organ, a pop-reggae beat, an all-over-the-shop trumpet and a backing vocal cast of several giving the final product a party atmosphere. It appears on his second studio album, New Masters, released in 1967. Passable cover by the Cat of the classic original by the biggest Cooke in town. Stevens wrote the song in 1965, at the age of 17.
#7 The First Cut is the DeepestĪbout the Song: The lyrics are about lost first love and the pain of the loss. In total, Cat Stevens, aka Yusuf Islam, has released 16 studio albums. As Yusuf, he released five more albums and performed concerts around the world. G C Another Saturday night and I aint got nobody, G D I got some money cause I just got paid, G C Oh, how I wish I had someone to talk to, G D G Im in an awful way. His return to music in 2006 was greeted enthusiastically by fans around the world. He also received awards for his humanitarian efforts. At the same time, he also decided to start a family, devote his life to charitable pursuits, and walk away from his music career.īetween 19, Yusuf established a charity and produced educational albums for children in the Muslim world. In 1978, after becoming fully immersed in the Islamic religion, he changed his name to Yusuf Islam. He began exploring various spiritual paths, eventually leading to him converting to Islam in 1977.ĭuring this same time, his international success continued to climb with the release of nine more albums. Once recovered, Stevens jumped back into his music but also made some fundamental lifestyle changes. This near-death experience caused him to begin a meditation and inner reflection practice. Unfortunately, the following year, Stevens contracted a severe case of tuberculosis and was hospitalized for several months. In 1967, his debut album and its title song, “Matthew and Son,” reached Top 10 status in the United Kingdom. We’ll dive into the best songs from Cat Stevens and find out why so many people cherish his music.Ĭat Stevens first became a known figure in the music scene at the age of 19. Multiple generations have been turned on to his music by their parents, who loved the songs. Cat Stevens’ songs have etched their way into the hearts of people around the world.įrom the beginning of his career in the mid-1960s to today, his songs have stood the test of time.
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