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Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1978 after a near-death experience. He adopted the name Yusuf Islam and became an outspoken advocate for the religion. Following his conversion, Yusuf abandoned his previous career as a pop star, with which he had always been uncomfortable. Song and the use of musical instruments is an area of debate in Islamic jurisprudence (law) and is the primary factor Cat Stevens retreated from the pop spotlight. At one point he wrote to the record companies asking that his music no longer be distributed, but his request was denied.
He released a series of low-profile spoken word albums throughout the next few decades, but only truly returned to the pop arena in 2005 with the new song “Indian Ocean”, as well as a number of notable benefit performances. In November 2006, he released his first pop album in 28 years, entitled “An Other Cup”, filled with music quite reminscent of his 1970s sounds, though with a more obvious spirituality.
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diogodacruz Genio
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MysteryWhisper love his music
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k___B Harold and Maude is a great film.
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HBNicholson If you want to sing out, sing out is one of the best songs ever! Lyrics are brill! Cat Stevens will always remind me of Harold and Maude too :D ace film!
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mosclofri you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.
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crazzzymouse It's wild world :-(
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johnvancura You got me through a lonely Christmas.
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MilaRodrigues Ohhh, baby, baby, it's a wild world, I'll always remember you like a child, girl ♫
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timleto How Can I Tell You ;; Wonderful Music !! <3
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amydarko Morning Has Broken is so beautiful.
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Danka66 He makes of Harold and Maude one of the best films.
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