When the hell is Cat Stevens gonna play Glasto?

[Justiceforcedave]

It's about fricking time! I need Cat/Yusuf in my life on the Pyramid Stage!

[frostypaw]

He has as Yusef hasn't he? But years ago so why not

[maninkilt]

It's about fricking time! I need Cat/Yusuf in my life on the Pyramid Stage!

[mandolin]

But please can it be in a year when I have a ticket? I would absolutely love to see him play - though not sure the pyramid stage would be the best place. That said, I wouldn't care - if he plays it, I will come!

[swede]

But please can it be in a year when I have a ticket? I would absolutely love to see him play - though not sure the pyramid stage would be the best place. That said, I wouldn't care - if he plays it, I will come!

[guypjfreak]

when hes stopped praying old son

[eFestivals]

He has as Yusef hasn't he? But years ago so why not

he hasn't as far as I'm aware.

I believe that Emily tried to charm him a few years ago and nearly had success, but in the end he felt he didn't want to do such a high profile show.

[michaelkeay]

He should not play until (as  Cynthia Haven pointed out in 2014)   “what is needed now is him to make full, public repudiation of all violence in the name of religion, and call for the lifting of the fatwa on Salman Rushdie. …

Peace is tough business, and often calls for more than the singing of songs about a Peace Train.....

He has still yet to state where he stands. .

 

 

[balti-pie]

he's got until the 25th of june to rail back on the whole killing in the name of thing, at least there's a schedule 

[anditmakesmesmile]

2 hours ago, michaelkeay said:

 

He has still yet to state where he stands. .

 

 

He has stated exactly where he stands. He has categorically stated that he didnt back the fatwa and still doesn't.

Edited March 6, 2023 by anditmakesmesmile

[Justiceforcedave]

On 10/26/2013 at 5:33 PM, Justiceforcedave said:

It's about fricking time! I need Cat/Yusuf in my life on the Pyramid Stage!

Only took 10 years. I’ve been waiting patiently!

[Suprefan]

"Who is Cat Stevens" says half the forum lol

Edited March 6, 2023 by Suprefan

[Tranquility of Solitude]

1 hour ago, anditmakesmesmile said:

He has stated exactly where he stands. He has categorically stated that he didnt back the fatwa and still doesn't.

I never called for the death of Salman Rushdie; nor backed the Fatwa issued by the Ayatollah Khomeini—and still don’t. The book itself destroyed the harmony between peoples and created an unnecessary international crisis. When asked about my opinion regarding blasphemy, I could not tell a lie and confirmed that – like both the Torah and the Gospel – the Qur'an considers it, without repentance, as a capital offense. The Bible is full of similar harsh laws if you're looking for them. However, the application of such Biblical and Qur'anic injunctions is not to be outside of due process of law, in a place or land where such law is accepted and applied by the society as a whole

[Neil]

2 hours ago, Tranquility of Solitude said:

I never called for the death of Salman Rushdie; nor backed the Fatwa issued by the Ayatollah Khomeini—and still don’t. The book itself destroyed the harmony between peoples and created an unnecessary international crisis. When asked about my opinion regarding blasphemy, I could not tell a lie and confirmed that – like both the Torah and the Gospel – the Qur'an considers it, without repentance, as a capital offense. The Bible is full of similar harsh laws if you're looking for them. However, the application of such Biblical and Qur'anic injunctions is not to be outside of due process of law, in a place or land where such law is accepted and applied by the society as a whole

And this is why cat hasn't done Glastonbury before now, any sort of public profile has somone drag this up in order to offend themselves and only benefits the drama queens. 

Edited March 6, 2023 by Neil

[the beadle]

Sunday

[CaledonianGonzo]

Is it being televised?

It's not on BBC One like Diana and Kylie were.  They seem to be showing Rick Astley and Blondie instead.

[uscore]

16 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

They seem to be showing Rick Astley and Blondie instead.

are they performing the hits of Joy Division together?

[CaledonianGonzo]

And Rick Astley has the flashmob.

[cheesey_toastie]

I reckon this based on his recent sets

 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22NK2vayfPMdF76lBxhMIC?si=yA_OHhtWRSa9A61jx7pf2Q

[Cherry Tree]

I saw him in Berlin last Tuesday about 90minutes plus encore. Great concert most of the hits and some new ones, though not sure about the three song medley near the start. Full band with a couple of backing singers and small horn section. Voice is still good although maybe a bit strained on the higher notes.

He may struggle with the pop expectations of the "legend" slot, but he uses the songs well to get some political points across, which should appeal to the ethos of Glastonbury, especially on Mathew & Son (Labour and Work relationships), Where Do the Children Play (Environmental), Hard Headed Woman (Female Empowerment) and a tribute to Nina Simone Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (Intolerance to different opinions)

His fans will love it, those who know some his stuff will enjoy it, not sure how it will appeal to the curious.

 

 

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/yusuf-islam/2023/zitadelle-spandau-berlin-germany-4ba6c75a.html