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Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou; 21 July 1948), commonly known by his stage names Cat Stevens, Yusuf, and Yusuf / Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He has sold more than 100 million records and has more than two billion streams.
Explore the latest album, King Of A Land, and the discography of Yusuf / Cat Stevens, a singer-songwriter and peace activist. Learn about his views on Palestine, Israel and Islam, and read his FAQ.
- Who Is Cat Stevens?
- Early Life
- Pop Stardom and Struggles
- Conversion to Islam
- Return to Music
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Cat Stevens' parents ran a restaurant where he learned to play the piano as a child. At age 18, he signed with Decca Records and released his first album, and his 1970 single "Wild World" made him a star.
Cat Stevens was born Stephen Demetre Georgiou on July 21, 1948, in London, England as the youngest of three children. His parents, Greek Cypriot father Stavros Georgiou and Swedish Baptist mother Ingrid Wickman, were restaurateurs; together, they ran the Moulin Rouge on Shaftsbury Avenue. Young Stevens and his siblings often pitched in and waited t...
In July 1964, while attending Hammersmith Art College, Stevens made his folk music debut at Black Horse, a local bar. The performance informally launched his career. A year later he landed a publishing deal as a songwriter, and adopted the stage name Cat Stevens. During this period, he sold the hit "The First Cut is the Deepest" to soul singer P.P....
Around this time, while swimming at a Malibu beach, Stevens nearly drowned. Facing imminent death led the singer to make a promise: If divine intervention could save him from drowning, Stevens would devote his life to honoring God. According to Stevens, a wave pushed him to shore as if in answer to his prayers. Soon after this brush with mortality,...
Stevens returned to recording non-religious music in 2004. That year, he released a charity track with Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, and appeared in a live concert for Darfur refugees at the Royal Albert Hall in London. In 2005, he was named "Songwriter of the Year" and awarded "Song of the Year" by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and...
Learn about the life and career of Cat Stevens, the British musician who wrote the hit song "The First Cut is the Deepest" and converted to Islam in 1977. Find out how he faced challenges, struggles, and controversies in his personal and professional life.
Cat Stevens 39M plays Tea For The Tillerman. Morning Has Broken. Cat Stevens 69M plays Teaser And The Firecat. I Look, I See. Yusuf Islam 8.7M plays I Look, I See. Peace Train. Cat...
Also called: Yusuf Islam. Born: July 21, 1948, London, England (age 75) Notable Works: “Matthew and Son”. “Tea for the Tillerman”. “Teaser and the Firecat”. Cat Stevens (born July 21, 1948, London, England) is a British singer-songwriter and philanthropist, particularly of Islamic charities.
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Playlist • 2024. 13M views • 83 tracks • 3+ hours. Cat Stevens Greatest Hits. Cat Stevens - Morning has broken. Maiza Gatti. 3:17. Father and Son. Ronan Keating. 3:23.
