Glastonbury viewers were left in awe as Yusuf/Cat Stevens gave a 'timeless' performance on Sunday afternoon (June 25). The 74-year-old played the coveted Teatime Legends slot, which included his 70s hits Father and Son, Morning Has Broken and Moonshadow.
The singer-songwriter landed his first hits while still in his teens performing as Cat Stevens, with I Love My Dog and Matthew And Son charting in the UK in 1966. Changing his name in 1977 to Yusuf Islam after a conversion to Islam, the singer now regularly goes by Yusuf/Cat Stevens.
The singer paid tribute to late George Harrison during his set, and dubbed Nina Simone the “queen of the black civil rights movement” as he dedicated Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood. He also led a call of “peace be with you” from Glastonbury to those on pilgrimage to Mecca and commented on ongoing wars around the world.
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Viewers flocked to Twitter to praise the singer's hour and 15 minute set, with many agreeing that Yusuf/Cat Stevens has 'still got it.' Others shared the nostalgia that some of his hits brought on.
Taking to Twitter, @ChicagoWhite said: "Cat Stevens now Yusef still f****** got it great writer & fantastic voice, musician also showman" while @BLUESKY20 wrote: "Dancing along at home to Cat Stevens #Glastonbury He's still got it".
@garryThomas92 agreed: "Cat Stevens is 74 and he looks and sounds amazing" and @blueruss1875 said: "Cat Stevens playing a great legends slot, he’s still got it #Glastonbury".
Others became emotional as they witnessed the 'timeless' set. @MikeReynolds8 admitted: "Watching Cat Stevens and welling up, timeless songs" and @TweetHeike_HHL agreed: "Morning has broken - now I'm in tears. Cat Stevens is truly timeless."
Feeling nostalgic, @Eggieatcave said: "Yusuf / Cat Stevens singing Morning Has Broken took me back to Primary School morning assemblies and my Sunday has been made" and @DapperArtist added: "Such a heartwarming set from Yusuf Islam. Morning Has Broken is a primary school set on a wooden bench kind of banger. Awesome stuff. "
