Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, is a British musician born in 1948 who has sold over 100 million records.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Yusuf's early life in London was shaped by his family's restaurant, where he developed a love for music.
Biography
Early Life
Yusuf Islam, born Steven Demetre Georgiou on July 21, 1948, in London, England, is the youngest child of a Greek Cypriot father and a Swedish mother. Growing up above the family restaurant, the Moulin Rouge, in the vibrant Soho district, he developed a passion for music early on, learning piano and later the guitar. His diverse cultural background and early exposure to music laid the foundation for his future career.
Career
Initially rising to fame in the 1960s and 70s under the stage name Cat Stevens, he became known for his soulful voice and introspective songwriting, producing hits like "Father and Son" and "Wild World." After converting to Islam in the late 1970s, he stepped away from secular music for nearly two decades, focusing instead on Islamic music and humanitarian efforts. In 2006, he made a notable return to the music scene, blending his past with new influences. His contributions to music and peace have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.
Legacy
Yusuf Islam's impact extends beyond music; he is recognized for his humanitarian work, receiving several awards for promoting peace and understanding between cultures. His music continues to inspire artists across genres, and he remains a prominent figure in both the music industry and humanitarian circles, advocating for interfaith dialogue and social justice.
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Discography
Nature2025
- 1.The Wind (Dubville Sessions 2020)1:43
- 2.The Laughing Apple3:05
- 3.Into White3:43
- 4.When I Speak to the Flowers (stereo version)2:23
- 5.King of Trees5:08
- 6.Silent Sunlight (remastered 2022)3:00
- 7.Olive Hill2:47
- 8.Hummingbird (stereo version)2:34
- 9.I Want to Live in a Wigwam3:24
- 10.Morning Has Broken (remastered 2021)3:19
- 11.Home in the Sky3:38
- 12.Lilywhite (remastered 2020)3:42
Lovely City2025
- 1.Portobello Road (stereo version)2:26
- 2.Kitty (stereo version)2:21
- 3.Ceylon City (stereo version)2:27
- 4.Matthew & Son (stereo version)2:43
- 5.Lovely City (When Do You Laugh?)2:41
- 6.Where Do the Children Play?3:52
- 7.It’s a Super (Dupa) Life2:51
- 8.School Is Out (stereo version)2:57
Sing Out!2025
- 1.If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out2:43
- 2.Can’t Keep It In3:01
- 3.Ready3:19
- 4.Come on and Dance (stereo version)2:08
- 5.Don’t Be Shy2:49
- 6.Rubylove (remastered 2021)2:36
- 7.You Can Do (Whatever)!3:11
- 8.Pop Star (remastered 2020)4:13
- 9.I Think I See the Light (remastered 2020)3:55
- 10.School Is Out (stereo version)2:57
- 11.I Love Them All (stereo version)2:09
King of a Land2023
- 1.Train on a Hill3:09
- 2.King of a Land4:14
- 3.Pagan Run4:33
- 4.He Is True1:40
- 5.All Nights, All Days2:22
- 6.Another Night in the Rain3:53
- 7.Things3:05
- 8.Son of Mary4:39
- 9.Highness3:56
- 10.The Boy Who Knew How to Climb Walls4:26
- 11.How Good It Feels4:35
- 12.Take the World Apart2:44
Tea for the Tillerman²2020
- 1.Where Do the Children Play?4:09
- 2.Hard Headed Woman3:32
- 3.Wild World3:47
- 4.Sad Lisa3:58
- 5.Miles From Nowhere4:02
- 6.But I Might Die Tonight3:13
- 7.Longer Boats2:30
- 8.Into White3:43
- 9.On the Road to Find Out5:48
- 10.Father and Son3:50
- 11.Tea for the Tillerman1:00
The Laughing Apple2017
- 1.Blackness of the Night3:01
- 2.See What Love Did to Me3:44
- 3.The Laughing Apple3:04
- 4.Olive Hill2:46
- 5.Grandsons3:03
- 6.Mighty Peace2:21
- 7.Mary and the Little Lamb3:35
- 8.You Can Do (Whatever)!3:10
- 9.Northern Wind (Death of Billy the Kid)2:41
- 10.Don't Blame Them3:38
- 11.I'm So Sleepy2:21
Tell ’Em I’m Gone2014
- 1.I Was Raised in Babylon3:53
- 2.Big Boss Man3:11
- 3.Dying to Live3:47
- 4.You Are My Sunshine3:13
- 5.Editing Floor Blues3:42
- 6.Cat & The Dog Trap3:23
- 7.Gold Digger4:34
- 8.The Devil Came From Kansas3:42
- 9.Tell ’em I’m Gone3:12
- 10.Doors3:22
The Story of Adam and the Creation2014
- 1.Mankind1:58
- 2.The Lord of the Universe2:29
- 3.Before Creation1:45
- 4.Adam - Father of Mankind1:33
- 5.The Rebel1:51
- 6.Temptation1:35
- 7.The Children of Adam0:48
- 8.The Long Battle1:13
- 9.The Passing of Adam1:08
- 10.The Birth of Humanity1:47
- 11.The Divisions of Mankind4:15
Roadsinger2009
- 1.Welcome Home4:23
- 2.Thinking 'Bout You2:32
- 3.Everytime I Dream3:10
- 4.The Rain3:27
- 5.World O' Darkness2:24
- 6.To Be What You Must3:25
- 7.This Glass World2:03
- 8.Roadsinger4:10
- 9.All Kinds of Roses2:38
- 10.Dream On (Until...)1:57
- 11.Shamsia1:29
I Look, I See 22008
- 1.Ramadan Moon4:04
- 2.El-'Eid0:27
- 3.Upsy Daisy1:54
- 4.At-Tahiyat0:16
- 5.Shaytan2:53
- 6.All of the Prophets3:14
- 7.Arkan al-Islam0:52
- 8.Heart of a Muslim3:14
- 9.Silent Sunlight2:58
- 10.Tala'al Badru Alayna3:59
Yusuf's Cafe session2007
- 1.Wind East & West1:16
- 2.The Wind1:58
- 3.Midday (Avoid City After Dark)4:43
- 4.Don't Be Shy3:25
- 5.Maybe There's a World2:52
- 6.In the End3:48
- 7.Where Do the Children Play?4:43
- 8.The Little Ones3:35
- 9.I Think I See the Light5:03
- 10.Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood3:19
- 11.Heaven / Where True Love Goes4:38
- 12.How Long / Peace Train Blues4:07
- 13.The Beloved4:28
- 14.Father & Son4:26
- 15.Wild World (Zulu version)3:01
- 16.Peace Train4:49
- 17.Young Cat
- 18.TB Blues
- 19.Ocean
- 20.Joseph
- 21.Goldensands
- 22.That Guitar!
- 23.One More Cup
- 24.Heaven / Where True Love Goes
- 25.Midday (Avoid the City After Dark)
- 26.Peace Train - Settee version
- 27.Midday (Avoid the City After Dark) - Sette version
An Other Cup2006
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Footsteps in the Light2006
- 1.The Wind1:28
- 2.The White Moon3:43
- 3.If You Ask Me3:02
- 4.I Look, I See3:42
- 5.Tala'Al Badru Alayna5:24
- 6.Seal of the Prophets3:40
- 7.Wild World (Bana, Bana)3:20
- 8.Angel of War4:28
- 9.In'Nilta5:40
- 10.Salli Ala Muhammad3:24
- 11.God Is the Light3:40
- 12.Peace Train5:10
- 13.A Is for Allah4:44
- 14.The Adhan (Call to Prayer)1:54
Night of Remembrance2004
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I Look, I See2003
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In Praise of the Last Prophet2002
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Bismillah2001
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A Is for Allah2000
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Prayers of the Last Prophet1999
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I Have No Cannons That Roar1997
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The Life of the Last Prophet1995
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The Day the World Gets 'Round2009
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Heaven / Where True Love Goes2006
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Indian Ocean2005
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Father and Son2004
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Label
- Record label
- Island Records
- Record label
- A&M Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Decca
- Record label
- Deram
Achievements
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- honorary doctor of the University of Exeter
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Steven Demetre Georgiou, Yusuf, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam, commonly known by his stage names Cat Stevens or 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. His musical career has explored folk, rock, pop, and, later in his career, Islamic music. Following two decades in which he performed only music which met strict religious standards, he returned to making secular music in 2006. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. He has received two honorary doctorates and awards for promoting peace as well as other humanitarian awards.
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