Excerpt of A Conversation with Yusuf Islam

[sue]

yusufislam.org.uk has a link to excerpts from the Q Magazine interview. The Q issue with the interview was published in October.

[Vivian]

And is it ever so beautiful! This particular paragraph, really brought tears to my eyes!

"Actually, the last contribution I made at the Royal Albert Hall was 3 years ago for 'The Greatest Love' a charity benefit concert in aid of children with heart ailments. There I sang my song 'The Little Ones', there was a very warm reception even though I had no group or backing track to support me. This time there is much more preparation."

I know I've mentioned this before about how moved I was when I heard Yusuf talking about how he wrote THE LITTLE ONES for children who died in any situation, and seeing that it was sung at a benefit concert for children who had heart ailments, really hit home! That's how we lost my little neice, Holly, almost 10 years ago! She would be 14, now! He died of a heart defect that went undetected, and knowing that Yusuf and Fawzia lost their last child to a heart ailment, really makes a strong connection for me! I was so touched and moved by that article! THANK YOU, Yusuf!

Peace,Vivian

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