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Post by helen on Sept 8, 2010 7:26:02 GMT -5
This is a pure coincidence. I have this photo of Yusuf taken some where in Dubai    While I was on my British Airways flight to Los Angeles this summer I saw this in their magazine.   its a restaurant in Dubai. Then watching TV the other evening about rock in London in the 70's. I saw this picture, which rang a bell for me.   I know the place was in Notting Hill, round the corner to Portobello Road. London.I was never sure if it was a flat? This is the back cover from Cat Album "The view from the top"  I think it is defiantly a flat. Next time I go to Portobello Road market I shall go and see if the property is still there. .  This one is from Getty images. |
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Post by downunder72 on Sept 8, 2010 7:52:17 GMT -5
Helen you have a very good eye.   ;D Yes, I definetly see a connection with past and present photos. Well Helen, when in Dubai, you certainly know where to go and have something to eat.  Never know who you might bump into. ;D |
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Post by helen on Sept 8, 2010 9:48:56 GMT -5
[Well Helen, when in Dubai, you certainly know where to go and have something to eat. Never know who you might bump into. ;D [/quote] ;D ;D |
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Post by richina on Sept 8, 2010 11:13:19 GMT -5
Very cool Helen!! Thanks for your great detective work!! |
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Post by helen on Nov 1, 2010 6:07:58 GMT -5
DOES THIS RING A BELL?  THEN AND NOW  I AM 99% SURE THAT LINDA LEWIS LIVED HERE |
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Post by JaneB on Nov 1, 2010 7:43:38 GMT -5
That is FABULOUS!! Too bad you didn't have your picture taken going up the steps - we could have put them together as though he was waiting for you to arrive... |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Nov 2, 2010 4:45:13 GMT -5
you found it Helen bravo
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Post by suncatcher on Nov 2, 2010 11:34:49 GMT -5
Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic pictures, Helen. I agree with Vicki - you have a very good eye. I find the overall effect to be strangely haunting. The places feel sad and empty without the presence of Yusuf.
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Post by suncatcher on Nov 2, 2010 13:48:42 GMT -5
I AM 99% THAT LINDA LEWIS LIVED HERE This reminded me of the "Remember the Days of the Old Schoolyard" video. One of the comments under the video says that Cat Stevens is singing with Elkie Brooks. But the chalk on the sidewalk says, "Steve Loves Linda." Is there any connection to Linda Lewis, or is it just a coincidence? |
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Post by peacock on Nov 2, 2010 16:05:13 GMT -5
Probably. Cat & Linda were, well, "close." At least according to Linda. And I'm pretty sure I remember reading it was Linda singing with him on that track.
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Post by downunder72 on Nov 2, 2010 17:49:46 GMT -5
That is FABULOUS!! Too bad you didn't have your picture taken going up the steps - we could have put them together as though he was waiting for you to arrive... Well Jane, I think we should persuade our MAJICAT detective, (Helen ;D) to go back to the scene, get back up the stairs, and pose again, this time looking up. Then you can take over with your majic computer skills as you suggested. ;D Maybe you can even print Helens name in place of Lindas. ;D I think Helen would greatly appreciate this in a frame on her desk. ;D |
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Post by ilovemycat on Nov 2, 2010 22:11:51 GMT -5
I don't think Linda sings on that track with him but I recall reading somewhere (maybe in the excerpt from her biography that was linked here?) that he wrote that song about her.
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Post by helen on Nov 3, 2010 3:42:56 GMT -5
Linda Lewis was Cat's supporting act in one of Cat's concerts that I attended. And if I remember they did sing "Remember the days of the old school yard" together. That stairwell is just off Portobello Road, so its not hard to find. It was weird standing there where Cat once stood.  |
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Post by aurarisma on Jan 14, 2011 18:50:30 GMT -5
Linda Lewis was the black girl that was one of his back up singers too... she is in the majicat concert I believe xxoxox
nice photo of you Helen xxoxo
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Post by Marge on Jan 15, 2011 15:15:56 GMT -5
Well done Helen - well done!
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Post by rubylove25 on Jan 15, 2011 17:08:25 GMT -5
Linda Lewis supported him on the Bamboozle tour I saw in '74 - she's in my programme that i still have :-) I remember wishing she would hurry up and finish her set I wanted to see Cat !!!
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Post by aurarisma on Jan 15, 2011 18:21:26 GMT -5
hahah I saw that tour a million times ...!!! One of my favorite@@@ Did you get a chance to see the Moonshadow Tour ? |
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Post by aurarisma on Jan 15, 2011 18:22:15 GMT -5
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Post by aurarisma on Jan 15, 2011 18:23:16 GMT -5
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Post by Daddy-o on May 2, 2011 4:36:12 GMT -5
Interesting rare documentary on Linda Lewis and the graffiti daubed Basing Street flat featured here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I82HVr8BxtkThat wall could've done with a nice Banksy piece! :-) With compliments George |
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Post by ilovemycat on May 2, 2011 22:03:55 GMT -5
Good catch! Looked like an interesting documentary too.
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;D Yes, I definetly see a connection with past and present photos. 
Never know who you might bump into. 
