“Encapsulated everything that I was”: the lover who gave Cat Stevens his name and his first big hit
She shaped his identity.
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Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ favourite songs of all time: “You can see where the blues came from”
An eclectic selection.
The singer Stevie Nicks always wanted to come back: “He should do it because he can”
Returning to the stage.
The songwriter Dolly Parton called the most beautiful person: “Wonderful, touching, deep lyrics”
Just one guitar and a heart of gold.
The most charistmatic musician Carly Simon ever encountered: “I’m not exaggerating”
She even wrote a song about him.
The songs that inspired Yusuf/Cat Stevens to greatness: “Impossible not to mention the impact”
Tracks by the likes of Stevie Wonder and The Beatles.