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Post by JaneB on Feb 6, 2009 18:45:16 GMT -5
And the chances this will ever play in Minneapolis? Dare I say slim to none? Oh well, I am flying to LA at the end of the month for less (sort of, not really?) - I would certainly fly to see this musical! What great news!
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Post by SuzieQ on Feb 7, 2009 8:57:47 GMT -5
Sue, if I understand correctly, you are telling us that the musical 'Moonshadow' is about to hit the stage!!!!West End!!!!! I've got goose bumps just thinking about it. Is this really happening!!!! His once long time dream, as a young Cat, is becoming a reality. I think I will pinch myself. ;D Everything we always wanted is unfolding before us.   July is out of the question for me to see the musical, but if I do get the opportunity to see the musical, it will be in September or Xmas. "HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS YUSUF ISLAM"!!!!! ;D I pray it will be a long running musical. Thankyou for the fantasic news Sue!!!  Who can sleep now? ;D Yes, hopefully it will get enough promotion and the debut in Northampton, will be sold out!!! ;D ;D ;D ( But hopefully, not before I can get tickets!!!) Now that would be a disaster! Anyway, if enough people go to see it and it's successful, it will have a run in London's West End. As soon as we are told, where in Northampton, we can get tickets!!! SO, YUSUF, PLEASE TELL US, WHERE IN NORTHAMPTON IS THE DEBUT TO BE HELD?PLEASE DON'T KEEP US WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE  |
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Post by sueinhollywood on Feb 7, 2009 10:16:17 GMT -5
Flying to LA? Let's have coffee. Sue in Hollywood Lots of people make a pilgrimage to Minnesota to Hibbing and duluth to see Bob Dylan's hometown. Only not in FEBRUARY! |
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Post by helen on Feb 8, 2009 4:03:24 GMT -5
Its a shame Yusuf is not appearing in his musical
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Post by JaneB on Feb 8, 2009 15:00:11 GMT -5
Flying to LA? Let's have coffee. Sue in Hollywood Lots of people make a pilgrimage to Minnesota to Hibbing and duluth to see Bob Dylan's hometown. Only not in FEBRUARY! Believe it or not, I will be there less than 24 hours! I am flying in to see Seth MacFarlane speak (I am a HUGE fan and he is so cute!) at USC Long Beach and flying out the next day. What are you doing around noon on 2/28? I am staying right near LAX. PM me if a quick meet-up is possible. |
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Post by SuzieQ on Feb 13, 2009 12:41:57 GMT -5
LINK - Doug Elgin mentions the interview of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, by Chris Isaak
For Isaak's TV show, one of his interviews is with Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, the often-assumed recluse star of the 1970s ("Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moon Shadow," "Morning Has Broken").
Stevens was vilified years ago after he was misquoted regarding a fatwa against "The Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie. Isaak puts to rest the assumption Stevens "isn't doing interviews."
"His people knew I was a big fan. Not only did he come on" for a TV interview, "he let me sing with him. And I even got him to sing one of his old songs, 'I Love My Dog.' "
There are a lot of misconceptions about Cat Stevens, Isaak says, because people don't get to hear from him much.
"It wasn't like he was weird. There wasn't a vibe that he wouldn't laugh or joke. He laughs and jokes. He's got a sense of humor."
Isaak says he's trying to delve into interviews deeper than you see on other talk shows. Usually, musicians go on a talk show, tell short stories you may have already heard, then say goodnight. |
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Post by paulo on Feb 13, 2009 16:49:59 GMT -5
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Post by jsdonze on Feb 13, 2009 17:41:08 GMT -5
LINK - Doug Elgin mentions the interview of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, by Chris Isaak
For Isaak's TV show, one of his interviews is with Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, the often-assumed recluse star of the 1970s ("Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moon Shadow," "Morning Has Broken").
Stevens was vilified years ago after he was misquoted regarding a fatwa against "The Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie. Isaak puts to rest the assumption Stevens "isn't doing interviews."
"His people knew I was a big fan. Not only did he come on" for a TV interview, "he let me sing with him. And I even got him to sing one of his old songs, 'I Love My Dog.' "
There are a lot of misconceptions about Cat Stevens, Isaak says, because people don't get to hear from him much.
"It wasn't like he was weird. There wasn't a vibe that he wouldn't laugh or joke. He laughs and jokes. He's got a sense of humor."
Isaak says he's trying to delve into interviews deeper than you see on other talk shows. Usually, musicians go on a talk show, tell short stories you may have already heard, then say goodnight.Oh, this is going to be soooo good! Thanks for posting this, Sue!! joni... |
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Post by butterfly on Feb 19, 2009 3:40:29 GMT -5
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Post by margiaustralia1 on Feb 19, 2009 5:14:56 GMT -5
Very well done Yusuf - lets hope your musical runs for a long long time. Hope I get to see it one day
Peace
Margi xxx
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Post by lars on Feb 19, 2009 12:31:49 GMT -5
When will the 'The Chris Isaak Hour' Show featured Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) be broadcast on the Biography Channel??? 
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Post by flemmishfangent on Mar 3, 2009 15:09:02 GMT -5
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Post by nancy on Mar 3, 2009 16:20:50 GMT -5
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Post by SuzieQ on Mar 4, 2009 18:05:14 GMT -5
According to Maccablog, Yusuf's Album is to be called.......
"ROAD SINGER"And the release date is likely to be May 5th, 2009.  Last January, MaccaBlog.com was proud to announce to you the future publication of a new song by Cat Stevens in which Paul McCartney gives a little help for his friend formerly known as Cat Stevens.
The title of the album is BOOTS AND SAND.
Today we can reveal the title of the album which YUSUF ISLAM will release soon : It will be called ROAD SINGER.
The release date as we know it is likely to be May 5th, 2009.
The album will be published by the record company A&M.
Of course stay tuned to MaccaBlog.co.uk who will give you everything you want to know about the new song and the new album.
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Post by SuzieQ on Mar 4, 2009 18:10:35 GMT -5
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Post by sueinhollywood on Mar 4, 2009 21:40:30 GMT -5
Ummmm how about Traveller? You know, like Foreigner?
Or the Road Warrior? or maybe The Long and Winding Road?
Whatever. I'm sure I'll rush right out to buy it anyway!!!!!!
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Post by paulo on Mar 5, 2009 2:12:26 GMT -5
I remain dubious until we get an official confirmation for YI's website.
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Post by downunder72 on Mar 5, 2009 7:07:47 GMT -5
It's not the first time YI's website is a day or two late with news. If it's true, hopefully we should get the official confirmation by tonight.
Again with this name business, like Sueinhollywood said, who cares about the title, we will all rush out and buy the album whatever the title. I don't think we have been disappointed with his titles in the past.
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Post by helen on Mar 8, 2009 12:40:00 GMT -5
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Post by downunder72 on Mar 8, 2009 12:54:34 GMT -5
Helen this is a first, but I find it hard to believe. Maybe they mean only for the album cover, as on the cover of 'Another Cup'.
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Post by flemmishfangent on Mar 8, 2009 13:42:00 GMT -5
It's said that he only use his name Yusuf instead of Yusuf Islam
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Post by flemmishfangent on Mar 8, 2009 13:45:38 GMT -5
Yusuf Islam -- who has now changed his name yet again to just Yusuf -- will release an album called "Roadsinger" on May 5.
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Post by mckenzy on Mar 8, 2009 13:50:49 GMT -5
I've been reading this for a long time now, that he is using only the name Yusuf professionally. But it seems the press still uses his last name Islam. I watched an interview where he actually said he was using only Yusuf. I'm surprised to read this here.... because I believe I read this very same thing here on majicat, but don't ask me where!
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Post by sueinhollywood on Mar 8, 2009 15:15:56 GMT -5
Probably a marketing thing. I think it's a good idea. Here's my take on why. If your name is unique (in the English speaking music world it is) it works.
It's unique. He is a unique artist. Look at his writing, and his life.
Other unique artists/musicians that use one name:
Bono
Cher
Seal
Madonna
Even "Duffy"
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Post by downunder72 on Mar 8, 2009 15:32:29 GMT -5
Sue has a point, but it could be the name 'Islam' also attracts too many problems, and misconceptions. I think he's had his fair share.
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Post by Vivian on Mar 8, 2009 20:08:58 GMT -5
Actually, he did that when An Other Cup was released! Peace,Vivian |
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Post by SuzieQ on Mar 9, 2009 10:16:59 GMT -5
Yusuf, to be at the Island 50th Celebrations Festival! Island Festival 50 Years!The Island 50 festival, which takes place from May 26-31, will also star Paul Weller, Keane, The Fratellis, Yusuf Islam and reggae group Sly and Robbie. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qthemusic.comIsland Records, the legendary label founded by Chris Blackwell in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 and a home to such heavyweight artists as Bob Marley, Tom Waits, U2, Nick Drake, PJ Harvey and Amy Winehouse, will mark its 50th anniversary with the Island 50 Festival next month. The cornerstone of the celebrations is Island Life, a week of live shows at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire featuring Island artists past and present. The confirmed line up for Island Life is, so far, as follows: :: 26 May – Sly & Robbie And The Compass Point All Stars featuring special guests; Kid Creole & The Coconuts :: 27 May – The Fratellis, Bombay Bicycle Club and Special Guest :: 28 May – Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) and Friends, Baaba Maal:: 29 May – Paul Weller, Ernest Ranglin, Spooky Tooth :: 30 May – Keane, Tom Tom Club, Spooky Tooth In tandem with the shows, The Island Life Exhibition Of Photos, Artwork And Memorabilia will run from 22 May to 17 June at The Vinyl Factory on London’s Poland Street. A book, Keep On Running – The Story Of Island Records, will be published on 21 May. Edited by Chris Salewicz, it will feature contributions from such noted wordsmiths as Paul Morley, Jon Savage and Q’s own Sylvia Patterson. Q itself will mark Island’s anniversary with its own series of specials. In the June issue of Q magazine, on sale 28 April, Q tells Island’s story in the words of the people who made it happen. Online at Qthemusic.com throughout the month Q will present an exclusive gallery of rare and previously unseen photographs from the Island archives, including the shot of the great Bob Marley pictured here and taken by Adrian Boot. And in May, none other than Paul Weller will host and present an extra special show on Q Radio, playing his own selection of the best of Island’s music. For further information on the Island celebrations go to www.islandrecords.co.uk
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Post by paulo on Mar 9, 2009 15:02:39 GMT -5
Everybody in the UK should make sure they buy tickets to go on the day YI is performing.... you lucky people lol Make sure that you film the concert and post it up if you can! |
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Post by SuzieQ on Apr 16, 2009 14:24:53 GMT -5
Guardian.co.uk Theatre BlogWest End girl: No room at the theatre inn for Cat StevensMr Moonshadow will now open his show in a West End world premiere.  Cat Stevens in 1972 ... a musical featuring some of his early songs is on the way. Photograph: Jacques Bernard/Rex Features The West End openings seem to be happening thick and fast; it looks like the next performer to stage an interpretation of his own repertoire will be Yusuf Islam, best known as Cat Stevens. The musical Moonshadow was initially pencilled in for a regional residency in Northampton before a London transfer at the end of the year, but owing to the plethora of shows in town then, no suitable space was available. So, the producers have bitten the bullet and are planning instead for a West End world premiere in the autumn. Who else can see Yusuf, opening his own theatre in the west end!!! ;D
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Post by downunder72 on Apr 16, 2009 15:43:27 GMT -5
Sue thanks for keeping us updated on all the latest news. I don't see why he shouldn't open a theatre in the West End. He should feel right at home. Look out West End here he comes!!!!! YI/CS is coming back home!!!!! ;D You lucky ducks, those who are living in London!!!!! I think the van will come in handy very well promoting the musical as well. It would be a shame to have it locked up in a garage or somewhere else.  ;D |
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