Yusuf / Cat Stevens - How Can I Tell You (Live, 1971)
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'How Can I Tell You' performed live in 1971.
LYRICS:
How can I tell you
That I love you
I love you
But I can't think of right words to say
I long to tell you
That I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
But my words just blow away
Just blow away
It always ends up to one thing, honey
And I can't think of right words to say
Wherever I am girl
I'm always walking with you
I'm always walking with you
But I look and you're not there
Whoever I'm with
I'm always, always talking to you
I'm always talking to you
And I'm sad that you can't hear
Sad that you can't hear
It always ends up to one thing, honey
When I look and you're not there
I need to know you
Need to feel my arms around you
Feel my arms around you
Like a sea around a shore
Each night and day I pray
In hope that I might find you
In hope that I might find you
Because hearts can do no more
Hearts can do no more
It always ends up to one thing, honey
Still I kneel upon the floor
How can I tell you
That I love you
I love you
But I can't think of right words to say
I long to tell you
That I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
But my words just blow away
Just blow away
It always ends up to one thing, honey
And I can't think of right words to say
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I sang this song to my first love in the 9th grade.... I was 14.....At 69 years old I wake up in the middle of the night....And I get up close to her and I still sing this song.....
I was 18, and it's always the same emotion . I'm now 69, and I tell those "out of time" magic words to the woman I love. She discovers, each time
This is the sweetest thing
You are a very lucky man
❤
@Wendy Fischer I'm laffin!....She wears a C-Pap and I don't a bit of rest!...😂
It’s the most beautiful love song ever written and performed. You’re hearing directly from Cat’s soul here. No intermediary. No filters.
It is beautiful and so is Songbird Christine McVee and First Time Ever Roberta Flack. Yep it's certainly up there
My husband couldn’t tell me that he loved me . He wasn’t brought up with love or affection . After 41years of marriage he finally told me through this song ❤ Thank you Cat Stevens 😢😢 1:24
Still my favorite artist of all time.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard - I'm 37 years of age...
🙂🙂🙂
At 70 his music is still magnificent, passionate and full of love
Ein Lied, das anschaulich ausdrückt, was man fühlt, wenn man einen geliebten Menschen verloren hat. Unendliche Traurigkeit. 😢
A genius. Magic, love, peace and the most moving songs ever.
The most beautiful love song ever written
I agree 💯percent with you 0:06 ❤
One of his more beautiful songs.....yet I love them all as much today as I did back in the 70's.
I first heard this in 1976 when I was 16. My boyfriend, who was away for months in the navy wrote to me and told me to listen to it , he said it was how he felt. We've been together for 48 years!
My high school girlfriend introduced me to Cat 6 years after we broke up. We're in our mid-forties now and she's newly single.....she is still the girl of my dreams.
Kismet - if you are both single, go for it xx
The man
This came from our generation of peace, love, tolerance, and forgiveness. We didn't shoot kids in schools. We didn't shoot people in grocery stores. We advocated PEACE, LOVE, ACCEPTANCE. We didn't own guns. We had the courage and the guts to love.
So true. And people wonder why there is so many mental health issues.
Yes, good old days when love ruled..😊
☮️💙
Except for the atrocity that was the Vietnam War
@@leafyroxthat was the government...not the people
This is my favorite song by Cat Stevens. One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. ❤️
I feel the same way!!!
Ditto
Sorry ... Not one of ... THIS SONG IS FEELING WHAT LOVE IS if your soul is prepared to let it inside
Agreed 100%
YES.
I have never in my life seen a singer inhabit every single word of a song like this- with such pure passion. This performance is absolutely perfect.
Yes, yes! You’re absolutely right. Each word and intonation is perfection. I live in NYC, and today my wallet and identity cards were stolen. This song is the only thing that has brought peace, comfort and love back into my heart.
@@melindalevine Really sorry to hear what happened to you. Happened to me, too, years ago. Like your comments. I super like Great Gatsby, too.
@@melindalevine I’m so sorry. 💔 May you find comfort that no one can ever take Cat Stevens from you.
❤
Lovely song this song went right in my head back in 1971 when it was out I was only 10 back then I was into other music like slade and Marc bolan but listening to this song now make think of my past 😢 and we're did it go I've become so sentimental and I for my lost youth great song and sung brilliantly
My late wife used to love Cat Stevens/Yusuf's music. I miss her and will love her forever. When I pray to her, I sing this song. She liked my voice...
Sure She Smiling with Love from Above 💞 Love Real,Not Fade Away 224🎶🎸☮️
Sweet, your late wife must love it.
She was lucky to have you, may her memory be a blessing
Your music comforted me as a young girl going through horrific abuse. I had a transistor radio that I hid under my mattress. At night, I would stay up late into the night listening to all the best artists of that time. While I enjoyed the music I heard through my little radio, your songs were the ones that made me feel safe. Thank you so much. To this day I play your music and am so grateful that you've shared your incredible songwriting and singing talents with the world.
Happy to hear that Cat was there for you in such a profound way...
Such a wonderful artist, beautiful music.
Stay strong sister. 💪
😢
Bless you. Thinking of you
Angel's are on this earth to help us in our time of great need Cat is one of them. Gina in lights
I have absolutely loved Cat Stephens since the early 70's and still do today at 69 yrs. old!!!! Love his music!
I remember discovering this song, and how much it moved me. We were so lucky to have music like this growing up. It really shaped our lives in a way that we can never explain.
Yes.
This song was played at my wedding. I am 74 years old! Loved Cat Stevens’ music!
One of the most beautiful song I' ve ever heard.
I remember when he was at the height of his musical fame, back in the seventies. I thought he was the coolest guy on the planet. This is one of the world’s great love songs.
I was 16 and working after school at a job for $1.25 an hour. The first check I got in the ‘70’s from my job I bought a Cat Stevens album. I listen in the morning before school, at night, every chance I got. I loved this man and his music as a young girl. I turn 65 today and started out the day with my favorite artist. Yusuf/Cat Stevens. His music brings back so many memories. What a wonderful man and incredibly gifted artist. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I missed you but I’m glad to see you back performing occasionally. You moulded my mind and heart you kind man. Thank you.
My fiancé passed away December last year and this song has hit me massively. Cat/yusif’s music has helped me so much. Thank you so very much yusif ❤️ we played how can I tell you and sad Lisa at her funeral.. thank you again yusif
❤🙏🏻
I play this song over and over......missing my Mother.😢❤😊
She is in a better place. I lost my sister to suicide 20 years ago, and her son (my nephew to overdose) in 2019 I know they are somewhere far better than this world. I do miss them dearly.
Bless you ❤
@@brankobelfranin8815it’s understandable im sorry for your loss 😢😢
I can't think of right words to say about how much I love this song.
I have chosen this song for my funeral, Cat Stevens as been with me all mý life.I need to leave this message with those who lved me.
This is so beautiful! A perfect song for a wedding or a funeral. For every day.
I loved this song as a young teen. My husband recently passed and this song is now my life. Love you always Jeff. Thanks for this song Yusuf.
Stay strong ❤sorry for your loss. from Scunthorpe England
I lost mine too and you will get there but keep playing the songs that remind you because, everyone I mean everyone needs a real good cry. Also try and remember the real good times ❤
Sending you blessings of peace ,light and Love ❤️, thinking of you , so sorry for your loss 🕯️
Sending you blessings of peace and love
His music touched my soul as a teenager. And as an aged soul it still does.
Hi my boys are 31 years old twins and they grew up with Cat Stevens from my husband and me 🎉
I feel the same way. I loved him in 1971 and still do ❤
Indeed, me, too. He sings from deep within his heart.
He has soothed my Soul in my teenage yes and now at 67 yrs old he still does! Love this touching and meaningful song so much.God Bless u All who are here!❤
Same here. Him and George Harrison were my gods.
I am 70 and I had a dear friend back in the 1970s who introduced me to Cat Stevens and it dawned on me recently that he was gay and he just couldn't tell me that this song tells of how he felt towards me. Poor Michael, he as his father did, died young 41 I believe and this song always brings back lovely memories. He got me into motorcycles and we took off on a loooong ride to Northern NSW on our Yamaha 350 R5s.
He did tell you he loved you.. didn't he. You got the message. xo
I could listen to this rendition a hundred times and still want to hear it a hundred times more.
Me too
@@canterbury1964 %
So do I. Relaxing, take me to heaven!
Me as well. It makes me think of someone I haven't seen in a long time and knowing that I never will see him again and he just lives right down the street. There are no words I can say that would make him even talk to me.
Me too
I love this song.
Songs like "How can I tell you" were my only companion in the 70s as an adolescent girl who was very unhappy.
I have no words to describe how your music was my only solace during those days.
I don't know if you will ever personally see these words but I truly hope you do so you understand what impact your music had on most of us at that time
I know exactly how you feel Bonny.
You are so Beautiful.
as an adolescent girl discovering his music now I am just in awe... songs like this one, Don't Be Shy, Sitting, King of Trees (I could just list every song of his from here honestly..), they strike something deep within me. I wish more people my age were exposed to these gems
Same here
Know how you feel. Very tough childhood. He helped me through it.
ich liebe Cat Stevans seit ich 14 Jahre alt bin . I ch bin jetzt 66..-
Und egal welcher Religion oder was auch immer er zugetan ist, ich liebe seine Lyrics,..
He so touched my heart as a young man, There was such sensitivity and profound sadness combined with a beautiful voice and presence. Our generation was so lucky to have these great artists.
Absolutely
Same here as a woman that grew up in the sixties. We had great voices then. Wish the kids today did.
Agree. I forgot how much I still love this song. 🥺
yess..i miss that times
Autotune ruined the music industry
He sings of peace, love, belief and quiet sadness. His songs are for all of us, everywhere.
.
beautifully said 💗
Agreed ☮️♥️
Agreed ❤❤❤
Perfect said about this song-I saw him in person 1973 in New Haven, Ct. he had a Moonshadow behind him when he was singing -then a train when he was singing Peace Train and it went on for all his song
So talented I’m so glad I was in this time of classic songs never to be repeated.
Cat Stevens was THE singer for dreamers as I was in the 1970th.
Maybe now is the time for this kind of music to return ?
it was never really away
@@mardon210567 was just gunna say that
Heinz Koenig his music never left my heart. No return in order 💥🤷🏼♀️💕🌈💕‼️
Oh yes yes yes! I have always loved Cat Stevens songs! They really are just so beautiful! My brother knew Cat Stevens and said he is a really nice person!
I fully agree with you -we need a new Cat Stevens is there is one out their
Wenn ich eure Kommentare lese, so scheinen wir unabhängig unserer Nationalitäten eine Gemeinschaft zu sein. Warum ist so viel aus unseren jungen Jahren nicht mehr da ?
I dream of the day, someone feels this way about me. You give me infinite hope that there’s someone for me
No matter how many times I hear this beautiful song, I want to hear more and more. It's just amazing and meaningful.
I repeat it at least a dozen times. Love it.
Duydugum en guzel ask ezgisi. The most beautiful love song that I never heard. Thank you Cat Yusuf, Seni seviyoruz.
Aynen dostum
Evet , ..Melek muzik gibi ✨🌙
This is such an amazing song, it just reduces me to tears. I have loved CS's music from when I first heard him in the 60s - Peace
He's such an essential figure in the evoluton of popular music. Never valued enough for his contribution in my opinion.
do u read quran roger
ICON FOR HIS ERA!❤
He is in every hall of fame regarding music so I think he is not doing too bad roger.
He did confuse alot of people back in the day including myself, I'M so glad hes still around, i played and performed his songs. Where do the children play being a personal favorite, and still all too relevant 50 years later, thank you
This is one of the most heart-wrenching love songs. Yusuf represents everything music should be. He's gently laid bare his soul through his music 💖
💙💙💚💚💙💙
i will never stop loving u. when i hear yourself singing when u were young in the 70s the passion wakes up. i miss my chances to be with u
Cat Steven's is /was dope
I speak to my mam every day, I hope she hears me 😢😢
@@traceyhughes4636 😢
Listening to cat stevens is like getting the chance at the end of your life to speak to your first love....
What truly wonderful definition ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
What a beautiful comment
A musical genius and my most loved artist of all times. Morning has broken is my most favourite hymn. Stay blessed
There is something in his songs directly inspired from Heaven. And his voice, absolutely unique. Hearts are deeply touched by most of his songs.Tears fall down.
You created for all generations and times. God bless You Yusuf for all you have done for humanity.
I believe he was singing to God all his inspiration coming from above , listen to the line in ' how can I tell you ' he says ' and still I kneel upon the floor ' Thank you cat / Yusuf you truly helped me in my journey I saw my daddy collapse I front of me aged six my daddy was 43 years old it happened in 1973 after he died I was horrificly abused traumatized torched , I've completed trauma therapy recently and my therapist told me I'm abuse free from humans for the first time at age 57 , I feel blessed and humbled to be here I'm learning to forgive .🕯️✨🌙
And ' how can I tell you ' Cat / Yusuf you've been a blessing in my life ,and I LOVE YOU ❤️
Who is there listening to this beauty even in 2021.? Although it's a sad song but still I am in love with this song.. It reminds of a love I still thinking of even after 50 years, he is still in my heart & thoughts everyday.. I wished I could tell him how much I loved him. Cat Stevens has been always one of my favorite Singer. Nr. one: My Lady D'Arbanville, Nr. two : Bitter Sweet, Nr. three: Oh, Very Young, and not forget this altimated love song. It still gives me goosebumps. Love from the Netherlands.
This song always gets to me. Ever since my good friend died in 2022 i cant help but cry the moment it starts. Then i broke up with my partner 6 months ago. I still cry hearing this song but im not sure who the tears are for...
Ultimate tear jerker if you have lost someone u love🥺😢 I think most of us here have...
😢❤️🕯️
I totally agree😢
I born in 1971 sir, but I grow with all your song because my family love you..
this version of this song is the peak point of the mankind in music... ❤
I play this for my late husband...10 yrs you've been gone...l miss you and love you so much...you never get over loosing someone you love..especially when they're so young...sleep in peace....Xxxx
Im sending you blessings of peace,light and Love ..Love is everything ❤️🕯️
I am sharing this with a beautiful woman ,25 years my younger. I am 63 ,and I want her to feel the love, Understanding and compassion compassion that is as timeless As my love for her
Such a beautiful song written and sung by an exceptional person. God bless him always. He touches so many hearts.
Timeless 😇
The most beautiful Love song that has ever been written and sung, all the longing for love in one sweet song.
So true.
Yes
In truth this song exemplifies the man whom I was blessed to meet many years ago . . No
Love in in its purest
Luis Miguel "contigo aprendi" is really close. Anita Baker "you bring me Joy"
Played live on BBC radio 2 this morning 28/3/21.
😮. Got me through lockdown.1; must listen 🙏
I played this at my sister’s funeral. My dad used to sing your songs to us at night in lieu of reading. I still listen to them to this day. Love the storytelling of them ❤️
Beautiful and thoughtful message to your sister. She surely loved it.
😢🙏 prayers
Gentle, poignant & heart breakingly true. I first heard this song when I was 14. I'm now 59 the words & music still haunt me.
@Jennifer Puhl oh Jenifer.
I am DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
My deepest sympathy.
I still do listen to at 62
@Jennifer Puhl So sorry for your loss, may she, your wonderful angel rest in peace.
Carolyn Ambrose 59 and your still haunted. Grow up already and move on with your vague life
Jennifer Puhl hmmm...last time you stated it was a Son who over dosed. Quick freaking TROLLING videos, dumb arse
A song for my generation. Old guys like me who have always fumbled the important words to the loves of our lives.
me too
I hope you met the right sweet girl.
I made 50 couple of days ago and they don't make music like this anymore..... When I get married, this is the music I'll use for my wife to be to walk down the isle...
@@jessiebaker9313 I did, 34 years ago. Long before the emergence of the modern "Metro" male, she walked down the aisle with me, knowing I was "romantically challenged." We've been together all of these years. By the by, over the years I have learned a few things since.
I feel you brother
Amazing and beautiful song.. I had this on a few weeks back and my beautiful lady came in and caught me in floods of tears.
Hugging me and kissing me just broke me even more.
Love you Anna 💘 x
The singer who was ahead of his time, sang about love in his unique and poetic way
Yes❤
One of my fav song by cat...it goes through my young memories of loving and be loved, at 12-16yr old now I'm 64yrs..thank God for your life Cat...!
Unbelievable. Thank You
Old Cat Stevens songs evoke the good old days of my youth. I can't stop feeling nostalgic listening to them.
This song is Cat Steven's most beautiful song. I don't know why, but there is a magic, but also a sadness in the song. The stage environment and Cat's voice are very impressive
The line 'wherever I am I am always walking with you and I look and you are not there' has got to be one of the saddest lines in a song. It's a great song though despite it's sadness.
You let a person know that you love them by your actions.
By planning and living a beautiful life with them. You put them first before others.
Trying to talk to my astringed daughter of 40 years, and still cant stop the flow of endless tears, I battle to find the right words that feelings cannot be described.....
I know exactly how you feel. Same here. When I listen to this tears automatically come. Maybe one day we will be reunited with our daughters. Peace
Gawds Love U, m' kindred Soul...
...be in honour, or otherwise admit to where thee was not...
...All will be fine, Mssr.
And when the point in time when ol' fat man sings", in this we must each trust, m'm kindred Bro'.
💝❣️❤️🔥🎼
I am 43 and I heard this song for the first time today.
Strange that Ive never heard it on the radio, but I'm glad that I heard it today, as it makes me thank god for my beautiful wife, and the love I have for her. Absolutely beautiful song.
You're a little young to have heard on the radio. This was current in the early 70s.
Better late, than never. Check out his album “Tea for ,the Tillerman”. As a young woman, I wore this record out. At 71 yo, I listen to Yusuf & my youth flashes through my mind.
wow thats nice to hear and that you appreciate your wife so much.
Same, I'm 39 just heard it for the 1st time today.
Lani Hall also has a version of this song. Check it out..
I still remember when you sent me this song HG. It was after our night at the Novotel ❤️ I love you x
Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics. His music is very special, very unique and heartfelt.
And beautiful man ♥️
What can l Say about Cat. I was 13 and My country ( Chile) was crying. But Cat was the only one who gave to us( teenagers) something to believe. Love!!!!
I'm just so blown away by this and always have been . I'm a oldie, I'm 68 . Just like the song says I pray that i might find you . I'm seperated from my husband because of abuse but I still believe in love. Always will.
I miss you Dad! I miss you Dr. B! I miss you Albert! I love you Ned! I love you! I am sad that you’re not there. But I know that you can hear. Thank you Cat ❤ you know exactly how to tell us that we are loved eternally. Soli Deo Gloria !!
Assalamualaikum.. This song was introduced by my husband .. Really..this song is so peaceful.. Who did watch in 2020 ? 😀
Wa alaykum us salaam.
Waalaikumussalam
(peace be upon you)
I loved CAT STEVEN'S as a child. Reminds me of the LOVE OF MY MOTHER.
SHALOM
WaAlaikum asSalam wa Rahmatullah! 😊
Beautiful!!
This is likely my favorite Cat Stevens song EVER! It was SO beautiful and he sang it so well. It brings back so many memories of my youth to hear this. I never thought this song got the attention it deserved. If I remember correctly, it never was a "hit" song or a song played in the top 40 or on radio. So a lot of people probably never heard this song unless they were a big Cat Stevens fan and bought the album. Even a lot of Cat Stevens fans likely missed out on some of his best songs, and that was because they probably didn't buy "Mona Bone Jakon". That album was as magical as Teaser and the Firecat and Tea for the Tillerman, but SO many totally missed out on it because it was one of his earliest albums before he made it really big. How he had such fine music at such a young age is truly incredible. He was truly gifted.
What else could be said I wondet❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I am grieving the loss of a wonderful gentleman ........ gentle man.
My husband, soulmate
Met an English man in Anchorage, 1973, we had an instant love of Cat Stevens. Eventually married in London. Continue to follow Yosef.
One of the most beautiful men ever to grace the earth.
He is perfect
Absolutely
It’s incredible for such a young man to write a song like this ! I would love to know in what circumstances he wrote it . This song seems to spring out of his heart litteraly
@@colettedemaria1009 who else but a young man could write such a love song?
Oh my goodness this song takes my breath away. ❤
Cat, I love your music .....you are something else...Thanks for sharing.....
WE NEED YOUR MUSIC CAT....MORE THAN EVER.....LOVE YOU
My favourite song by the super talented Cat Stevens.
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
His songs still touch my heart even after 51 years
Love, like time Claudia, has no measure
Yes... Claudia... his music is so beautiful....the soundtrack to my life x
Hear, hear.
And mine at 72 years.Same age as Cat.
After Vietnam how could it not? It was what we needed then but it continues to resonate. I was 29 when this song came out. (I'm 6 years older than him).
This song leaves me speechless
HOW CAN I TELL YOU..
THAT I LOVE YOU....
I STILL LOVE YOU AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER..!!!
THANKS CAT STEVENS...😘
I vivodly remember this song in FM radio even in 80s. What i wonderfull song, specially this part of the lyrics.
How can I tell you that I love you, I love you
But I can’t think of right words to say
I long to tell you that I’m always thinking of you
I’m always thinking of you,
But my words just blow away - just blow away
It always ends up to one thing, honey
And I can’t think of right words to say
Wo, wo, woah,
What a beautiful man. Physically and spiritually. Even then he was writing songs of longing for Allah. Because this song is not about romance, it is about the deep longing for the Lord.
Not sure about that....
I can spend every days of my entire Life listening to this song!! What a lovely song!! What a voice!!
Greatest singer songwriter in history,period.
I JUST LOVE THE CAT.....STILL....❤🙏🏻🤍
The deepest loves song ever! Thank you Yusuf/Cat/Stephen!
❤
The most beautiful Love song ever written 💕 Cause hearts can do no more.
Such feeling Cat/Yusuf embeds in every word, chord and strum on his guitar and sway of his body that our hearts are impaled with darts of fire and cosmic passion. Of course Cat kept transcending himself and and was moved to seek a deep spiritual path beyond the temporal glitter of fame and fortune. Yet even in those early years we were all smitten by his heart-voice, his soul-essence and his sweet and profound music. He brought us then and continues to share with us again the inner sensitivities that all require for spiritual enlightenment and Self-realization. Looking back, all his music is about co-creative love and pure compassion. Thank you, Yusuf, for your ongoing mystical path to Oneness.
Listening with my dog who is an old timer and in some discomfort but this helps he and I both relax.
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
How is it the acoustics are so GOOD in this live show? Unbelieveably crisp sound.
I went to his concert in 74. He doesn't like people making a lot of noise. Tells them to be quiet.
@@227110703 Interesting. Where did you seem him? My parents saw him I think in about 1976 in Anaheim, CA and they said their first impression was the smell of mary jane. My parents were hip 40-somethings.
BBC had had a few years to work out how to operate microphones by 1971. It wasn't the dark ages.
In my world, this is one of the best songs written ever!
My first bf and I started dating in 1971 and split in 1977 and every time I heard this song I cried.
Hi 👋
I'm Cat Stevens
Thanks for your love and support.
Ich bin mit Cat Stevens aufgewachsen. Er war und ist immer noch einer meiner Favoriten, wenn es um Musik geht........
❤️
I never get tired of hearing this song. So beautiful and sensitivity done.
Again and once more I ll be listening this lovely song!!! So so perfect for me!!! All of It!
Learning how to play and sing this song well was truly one of the highlights of my youth. The beauty of it gave me so much peace and comfort. I found out many years later my dad would sit on the stair landing and listen to me.
How wonderful that you learned that about your dad. I'm sure he loved listening to you.
😘❤️
My husband transitioned in 2012. This song helps me when I speak my words of love to him. Thank you.
Hello Mary, How are you doing?