Majicatters reporting in!

[downunder72]

Helen, I think many are feeling the same. Sometimes you wish you could prolong that feeling of ecstacy during a YI concert forever. We have to find ways to work around that feeling of emptiness through different means. Watching and listening to videos of the tour, Yusufs CD's, DVD's, coming to this site does miracles, and reading everyones account of the concerts. Slowly Xmas will be here, and the new year will bring more surprises, so we have to be positive, be patient, and our spirits will be lifted again. In the meantime, the reality of everyday living, with all it's up's and downs will fill that emptiness.

[SuzieQ]

W O W!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Oysterman.

These videos are wonderful!

A BIG Warm welcome to Majicat.
What a joy it is to see Yusuf, again enjoying this as much as we are! ;D

I can't add much more to what has already been said,.
Yusuf, was OUTSTANDING! It was "majical" to watch him again. I had seen the show in Birmingham and was blown away then, but this time, he was even more relaxed and so comfortable with every part of the concert. The medley was an extra special treat!

Just to put the record straight, about his glasses, he didn't throw them off, they fell off, because he was so into the music and got carried away in the moment, look at the very end of Tuesday's Dead, you will see what I mean!

For me, there were tears and laughter along with a wonderful glow of just being there, with such a family of wonderful friends, full of love for Yusuf. Although, I didn't get to speak to him this time, the night was perfect!

I did however get the chance to see Yoriyos and his band, outside, before going in to the hall, I hadn't realised he was walking by me, when he said hello, and come and gave me a kiss on both cheeks!!! He said, I hope you enjoy the concert. I asked him if I may take a picture of the group and here it is...

NOXSHI


I did take a few pictures of Yusuf, but they were mostly out of focus
Here's the best of the bunch...

YUSUF










The day after we went to Helen and Peter's house for lunch, They have a beautiful home and made us feel so very welcome, Thank you for inviting us, Helen, your cooking was wonderful and your poor table was groaning with it all!!!
I shall post some pictures later.

[richina]

Oysterman.....exceptional videos!!!! You did a fabulous job...the quality is awsome!! Thank you sooo much, and the fact that you caught "the glasses" flying off, well, that's an extra special treat!
Suzie Q...thank you also for the pictures! The group shot of Noxshi is really nice...and that Yoriyos spoke to you first, ooooh special!!
Love it!!
Richina ;D
PS I have to ask...has anyone else noticed that Yusuf has on the same outfit at every show?? That's what he wore in L.A. in May. Think maybe that's his "Good Luck" shirt?? Or is he doing it for film editing reasons? Just thinkin' out loud....

[marier]

Dec 10, 2009 4:29:14 GMT -5 helen said:

Yesterday friends and new friends from Majicat, Facebook and My space all came round for lunch.

So today is very flat.

Thanks everyone for coming round.

The pleasure was all ours Helen, you are a wonderful hostess

Marie

[downunder72]

Sue, I feel most of you must be reliving every moment over and over in your mind. Yusuf at the RAH, was definitely the cherry on the cake. Very happy you got the cherry as well. ;D A kiss on both cheeks. Well I would say Yoriyos sees you as part of the family now. ;D This lovely gesture is usually amoung family and close friends, or am I wrong? Anyway, it shows Yoriyos keeps an eye on you from this site. That must make you feel pretty good.

Rechina, that is VERY clever thinking, and I think you could be right. There had to be a logical reason. I hope we won't have to wait too long to find out. Well till then, it's back to Oystermans INCREDIBLE videos.

[bookworm]

Thank you to everyone who reported on the concerts, posted videos and photos.
It is very much appreciated!
Sue

[Novim]

I've been late getting in my twopennyworth but what an evening. The only thing that marred it was the behaviour of the people in the box next to mine who had wine and beer and got progressively drunker and louder. The music was loud so they were shouting ebven louder to make themselves heard. They had no real interest in the concert or the folks who had paid decent money to be there. To make matters worse thet hadn't paid for their tickets! They had Yusuf tagson saying Production. After the show I compained to Yusuf's staff and fur might fly, I think. Rightly so!

Anyway, after issues with my mobile phone, I recorded it all except for a minute or so whilst I sorted yhe phone out. After seeing and hearing the excellent ideos, I hesitate to share this but some of you might like to have it so here it is folks!

www.sendspace.com/file/j9ba2u

Sorry about the quality - proper bootleg stuff!

It was fantastic to meet so many other Majiatters there from all over the world and put names to faces. What wonderful people!!! And so kind - this is a fantastic family! Our welcome at Helen and Peter's the next day was fantastic. Wonderful food - thank you so much, Helen. Also to all those who gave us a Christmas card - thank you! We are sorry that we hadn't had enough foresight to have done the same but we have been a tad busy recently! Sonia sang the most beautiful version of Over the Rainbow that I have ever heard! Sorry I can't mention all names but it was fantastic to meet you all and we hope to se you again soon!

Thank you, too Yusuf for a fantastic evening. We look forward to he next one!

Chris

[Sir Lorry Load]

Dec 10, 2009 1:53:53 GMT -5 oysterman said:

A brilliant night at the Royal Albert Hall. I can't believe it after all these years, some of the oldest songs I never thought I'd hear him sing.

Got some lovely videos, now posted on YouTube (slowly formatting so be patient)

www.youtube.com/user/oysterman555#p/c/7B9861377669ACAD

Enjoy, and do post back on your thoughts

Thought I'd bring oysterman's great YouTube link 'back to the top'.

Thank you (!) to oysterman (and a warm "Welcome" to Majicat, o-man!) and to each and every Majicat friend who have shared their impressions, photos and videos with us.

What fantastic dispatches from the big night!

Again, friends, a million thanks for, in a very special way, placing your fellow 'catters in Royal Albert Hall right along side you.

-Bud

[SuzieQ]

Dec 10, 2009 10:01:13 GMT -5 richina said:

Oysterman.....exceptional videos!!!! You did a fabulous job...the quality is awsome!! Thank you sooo much, and the fact that you caught "the glasses" flying off, well, that's an extra special treat!
Suzie Q...thank you also for the pictures! The group shot of Noxshi is really nice...and that Yoriyos spoke to you first, ooooh special!!
Love it!!
Richina ;D
PS I have to ask...has anyone else noticed that Yusuf has on the same outfit at every show?? That's what he wore in L.A. in May. Think maybe that's his "Good Luck" shirt?? Or is he doing it for film editing reasons? Just thinkin' out loud....

Bill, my husband, said the very same thing!!! Who knows, we may get that DVD after all!!!

[Novim]

Just seen Oysterman's videos. Superb and good sound too! My recording isn't a patch on that but it's mostly all there.

I must apologize to Chris (Workahollis) as we missed saying goodbye. It was good to meet you! Stay in touch!

I was also sorry to miss meeting Crobarbie who was pointed out to me whilst I was chatting but who had gone when I looked around to introduce myself!

I'm sure there were others there I missed too but what a fantastic evening!

Best to all,

Chris

[butterfly]

Im very glad, you all had a fantastic evening.
Very hard to read it and to know,
I missed Outstanding Yusuf. Hope to get the chance to see him another time.
Hope you all returned safely at home.
Wonderful videos, Oysterman has uploaded.

Did you meet Eduardo from Portugal and
some German fans??

[SuzieQ]

Thank you Chris, you never fail to give us, just what we want and need, to remember such a wonderful night. Thanks again, Chris, for all you do, your generousity knows no bounds!
Wonderful to see you and Annie, again. ;D

[flemmishfangent]

;D
And here i am better late then never.
IF PERFECT EXIST THEN TUESDAY WAS PERFECT.
It started with meeting alot of old friends and i learned to know to Belgian fans in London wh were with Meg (Rubylove°) Is'ent that crazy.
And then all together to the RAH meeting the chauffeur of the van again taking pictures ,it was we were never gone away .
In our walking to our entry we met Majid a very friendly guy brother in law of Yoriyos ,i shaked his hand and he said do you know me ,i said oh yes from Majicat of your lovely comments.And then i met Yoriyos again for who i have a big bean (as we say in Belgium if you really like someone)and wonder by wonder i got two kisses and like we always do in Belgium i gived him a thirth (always three kisses in Belgium).He said after the concert i will meet you all again probely and then his band arrived Sue asked to take a picture of them like you saw.Sonia tried to take one of Yoriyos LOL BUT his hand were before his face (he has a bit of my youngest daughter Femke it's a miracle you can get a picture of her always her hands before her face)
Then Yusuf daughters arrived with there two lovely daughters Arianna and Leliane and we get in .
What a evening how great to see Yusuf again and how proud he is on his musical and with reason .Moonshadow is wonderfull ,the cast is playiong with heart and soul so next year London i come back again).
After a pause Yusuf brought his new and old songs with such a energy and love you only could smile and sing with everyone and feel our oneness with everyone .
It was so special and so good you could hope it would continue forever and like all good things it's is always over in no time.
In the last encore i took his chair and said i will sit down for this one or do you wont i get a heartattack ,oh Yusuf we have you back please don't .But i'm sure Fausia will take good care for him .So please Yusuf no stress and take your time for a break and a nice cup of tea from the tillerman cup relax.
Full of emotions and the music in our heads we went out and saw all those people waiting outsite never thought Yusuf would come for signatures we got to the van for some chats with other Majiccatters asking the guy from the van (i always forget his name) if Yoriyos would come around and he said something oh yes he will come to eat something because he is hungry or so.
But alot of us were tired and after a while we decided to go to sleep.
Yoriyos Thanks for the Bury my heart Cd we got together with our tshirts and stuff gratuit .
So EVERYONE PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND LISTEN TO HIS SONGS HIS LYRICS IT'S MUSIC FROM SOMEONE WHO CARES ALOT FOR LOVE AND PEACE IN THIS WORLD .SONGS WITH A MEANING.
THE SON OF HIS FATHER(AND OFCAUSE A LOVING AND CARING MUM)Regine
After this unbelieveball night with Yusuf performing all his songs with JOY WE ALL FELT and a night with less sleep we went to HELEN 'S HOUSE THE NEXT DAY .Peter her husband got us from the tubestation and we felt so welcome you can't imagine.
Helen made us a table full of delious Greek food njammie njammie.
Novim and Annie Heather and her husband,Silvia (from Switserland)Jane(loves old cows) (the one of the interview of Yusuf)Joanne a bit late but we understand,Christina (Greek from Amerika full of energy)Marie i met the first time i came to London a lovely lady,Sonia i met for the first time but directly feeling you know her for a long time and i knew her from Zan's place ofcause.And my gardian angels Sue and Bill always there to help me and feeling welcome.We had a wonderfull afternoon with chatting looking to video's from who do you think LOL.
So Helen and Peter thank you so much for feeling so welcome you see what Yusuf has done to us .We are friends because of him and like he said to Meg and Marylou we need to stay friends he will need to invite us to alot of events so we can meet eachoter alot ;)Still very in the clouds Regine from Belgium

[SuzieQ]

I met Eduardo, briefly,when we were next to the VW Van, we had pictures taken, then I didn't manage to see him again
Umair, took the picture for me,

L2R
Sylvia, Regine, Bill & Sue (SuzieQ), Sonia (Ciociosan), Marie, Eduardo and his Wife? (Sorry not sure), Christina (Aurarisma)

[windofmysoul2]

Thank you for the fabulous videos Oysterman! Truly enjoyed watching them.

George

[nancy]

Thank you ALL for your input. Makes us feel as if we were there !

The videos are wonderful - very high quality. What a pleasure to watch. The glasses flying off had me laughing so hard. He was really rockin' that song

Regii - I'm glad you got to speak with Yoriyos again, and also meet Majid.

Good to see Eduardo in that photo !!

I love 'ya all ..... perhaps someday we will ALL meet up - even in that States? (hint to Yusuf)

~~~ Peace ~~~ Nancy

[flemmishfangent]

Oisterman you need to load them on Photobucket and then you can post them here i'm cureous to see them thanks alot for the video's Regine

[marier]

There is nothing else I can add to what everyone has posted as they said everything that needs to be said. It was the most fantastic night for me, Yusuf Rocked ;D ;D the man is back

It was so lovely to meet up with so many people, old friends and new (well new as in first time actually meeting them). Let's hope there will be another "gathering" again real soon (hint hint Yusuf).

Thanks once again to Helen and Peter who invited us all to their lovely home for a fab lunch (banquet more like lol) and gave us an afternoon/evening to remember We also had a private concert courtesy of the lovely Sonia. I have met Sonia a few times but this was the first time I had heard her singing live and believe me she is even better than her videos. Thank you Sonia

Marie

[oysterman]

It's my pleasure.

By the way, if you recall, just before the last encore, Yusuf was talking about a concert in 1972 when it was foggy, and how amazed he was that people venture out to see him. One woman shouted out 'I did!' and Yusuf replied, 'Did you?' Well, that was my wife. Seems we left our mark on Tuesday! I wonder if anyone captured that?

By the way, during Father and Son, when some of us came up to the very front of the stage, Yusuf asked people to sit down. Well, I was in the middle of filming, leaning on the stage with my thighs, and so as to keep going and not disturb anyone, I sank slowly to my knees and finished off virtually with my chin doing the leaning. You'll spot when I start to sink!

I wish I'd done the lot but, 30+ minutes of his greatest hits in HD isn't too shabby.

I also took some photos, one's here - more to come

Attachments:

[nancy]

Dec 10, 2009 15:20:13 GMT -5 oysterman said:

I also took some photos which I'd post if I could work out how! Any tips?

Go to photobucket - great place to save your photos, with the ability to then repost them on a message board such as this. You can make your account private - so that no one else can go in and 'steal' your precious photos !! Very easy to use.

www.photobucket.com

Hope this helps !! So glad to meet you - I forgot, in all the excitement of your videos - to welcome you !!

Peace ~~~~~~~~ Nancy

[oysterman]

So, in addition to the videos I took some pictures whilst I wasn't listening, singing or doing whgaever I was doing!

I have a Webshots account, here's a slide show of some of my pics to start with

entertainment.webshots.com/slideshow/575875667jDfsMT

[marier]

I've just watched the videos Oysterman, thank you so much, I was back in the RAH ;D ;D ;D ;D You got brilliant pictures also, you really captured Yusuf's passion and emotion!

[flemmishfangent]

Hope there is coming a DVD AND HOPEFULL WITH EVERYTHING AS IT WAS BECAUSE THEN AND THEN ALONE YOU WILL FEEL AS IT WAS REGINE

[Sir Lorry Load]

Dec 10, 2009 14:10:10 GMT -5 flemmishfangent said:

;D
And here i am better late then never.
IF PERFECT EXIST THEN TUESDAY WAS PERFECT.
It started with meeting alot of old friends and i learned to know to Belgian fans in London wh were with Meg (Rubylove°) Is'ent that crazy.
And then all together to the RAH meeting the chauffeur of the van again taking pictures ,it was we were never gone away .
In our walking to our entry we met Majid a very friendly guy brother in law of Yoriyos ,i shaked his hand and he said do you know me ,i said oh yes from Majicat of your lovely comments.And then i met Yoriyos again for who i have a big bean (as we say in Belgium if you really like someone)and wonder by wonder i got two kisses and like we always do in Belgium i gived him a thirth (always three kisses in Belgium).He said after the concert i will meet you all again probely and then his band arrived Sue asked to take a picture of them like you saw.Sonia tried to take one of Yoriyos LOL BUT his hand were before his face (he has a bit of my youngest daughter Femke it's a miracle you can get a picture of her always her hands before her face)
Then Yusuf daughters arrived with there two lovely daughters Arianna and Leliane and we get in .
What a evening how great to see Yusuf again and how proud he is on his musical and with reason .Moonshadow is wonderfull ,the cast is playiong with heart and soul so next year London i come back again).
After a pause Yusuf brought his new and old songs with such a energy and love you only could smile and sing with everyone and feel our oneness with everyone .
It was so special and so good you could hope it would continue forever and like all good things it's is always over in no time.
In the last encore i took his chair and said i will sit down for this one or do you wont i get a heartattack ,oh Yusuf we have you back please don't .But i'm sure Fausia will take good care for him .So please Yusuf no stress and take your time for a break and a nice cup of tea from the tillerman cup relax.
Full of emotions and the music in our heads we went out and saw all those people waiting outsite never thought Yusuf would come for signatures we got to the van for some chats with other Majiccatters asking the guy from the van (i always forget his name) if Yoriyos would come around and he said something oh yes he will come to eat something because he is hungry or so.
But alot of us were tired and after a while we decided to go to sleep.
Yoriyos Thanks for the Bury my heart Cd we got together with our tshirts and stuff gratuit .
So EVERYONE PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND LISTEN TO HIS SONGS HIS LYRICS IT'S MUSIC FROM SOMEONE WHO CARES ALOT FOR LOVE AND PEACE IN THIS WORLD .SONGS WITH A MEANING.
THE SON OF HIS FATHER(AND OFCAUSE A LOVING AND CARING MUM)Regine
After this unbelieveball night with Yusuf performing all his songs with JOY WE ALL FELT and a night with less sleep we went to HELEN 'S HOUSE THE NEXT DAY .Peter her husband got us from the tubestation and we felt so welcome you can't imagine.
Helen made us a table full of delious Greek food njammie njammie.
Novim and Annie Heather and her husband,Silvia (from Switserland)Jane(loves old cows) (the one of the interview of Yusuf)Joanne a bit late but we understand,Christina (Greek from Amerika full of energy)Marie i met the first time i came to London a lovely lady,Sonia i met for the first time but directly feeling you know her for a long time and i knew her from Zan's place ofcause.And my gardian angels Sue and Bill always there to help me and feeling welcome.We had a wonderfull afternoon with chatting looking to video's from who do you think LOL.
So Helen and Peter thank you so much for feeling so welcome you see what Yusuf has done to us .We are friends because of him and like he said to Meg and Marylou we need to stay friends he will need to invite us to alot of events so we can meet eachoter alot ;)Still very in the clouds Regine from Belgium

Really enjoyed reading your account, Regine!

It's wonderful how so many fine folks such as yourself and so many of our friends at Majicat have been brought together through our common love and respect for Yusuf.

It certainly brightens this past year and the current holiday season.

A big, personal wish for the new year to come is realizing the opportunity to meet as many as my fellow 'catters as possible at a future Yusuf concert.

-Bud

[Sir Lorry Load]

Dec 10, 2009 14:29:30 GMT -5 SuzieQ said:

I met Eduardo, briefly,when we were next to the VW Van, we had pictures taken, then I didn't manage to see him again
Umair, took the picture for me,

What an attractive, happy and friendly-looking group!

Thank you, Sue, for this, and for your other photos!

-Bud

[helen]

Oysterman. I am 100% that the fog in London that evening was 1976 not 1972 as Yusuf thought.

Because I got tickets and the fog was so bad that I got
upset and tore up my tickets.

Cat then announced that he would put on an extra day for those people who could not get there.

To late for as I tore up my tickets.

[oysterman]

Helen

I did some research and found this website

www.billdeyoung.com/cstimeline.htm

1972

December 4 . The "Catch Bull at Four" tour comes to a successful close with a sold–out concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London; fans brave the thickest London fog in recent memory to get to the show.

Also, someone of the official web site had recollections of 1972.

So, maybe there was a lot of fog in the 70's

[crobarbie]

Dec 10, 2009 11:14:45 GMT -5 Novim said:

Anyway, after issues with my mobile phone, I recorded it all except for a minute or so whilst I sorted yhe phone out. After seeing and hearing the excellent ideos, I hesitate to share this but some of you might like to have it so here it is folks!

www.sendspace.com/file/j9ba2u

Sorry about the quality - proper bootleg stuff!

Chris

Wow, I am listening to your "proper bootleg"... it is very good inded, tnx a lot... and I am sory because we did not meet each other... I was moving around most of the time, maybe a little bit confused and emotionaly stressed But I hope that I'll meet you next time

Barney (crobarbie)

[Incognita]

Wow! Just went through all this and I feel like the fog lifted and a burst of sunshine came through. Thanks all you wonderful Majicatters for bringing this once-in-a-lifetime evening alive to the rest of us. It all feels so real now.

Somebody please tell me who's who in the pictures?

And Oysterman, I was so carried away by your videos I forgot to say Welcome!

Love You All!

[helen]

Also, someone of the official web site had recollections of 1972

Well thanks oysterman for that info.

But I am so sure it was 1976 the Majicat tour.
I was engaged then and I did not get engaged till 1974 and I bought two tickets as my fiance had never seen Cat and we could not get there that evening.

Yes we did have alot of fog back in the 60's and early 70's.