Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father & Son

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I first heard this when I was 20. I'm nearly 70 today, and my wife died 4 years ago. My parents passed away 20 years ago, and my children are grown. I have 5 grandchildren. I can't begin to explain the effect this song has had on me over the years, but especially today. Sadness always but a lot more. Can't put it into words.

My father died this evening.... 😞😞😞 This song is for him. RIP Daddy... 😞😞😞

I didnt have a dad growing up. His loss. I now have a son. He will never be far from me, growing up. Fathers are important.

Reading these comments and I have to cry for people's loss. I lost my dad but we weren't close.

I am in the hospital by my dad’s side as he is reaching the end of his life. We are listening to this song together and I’m crying a river of tears. This is the most beautiful and touching song and I am so thankful it was written.

I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song <3

My father sent me this song yesterday, wanted me to buy a guitar and learn the song, I said that I had a guitar already and would learn how to play, was planning on learning this weekend. Today he passed away. Now I have to learn for him

Love you dad... If someday you get to see this message, I just wanted you to know. I love you. Thanks!

My father died from prostate cancer complications on 03/16/2021. Due to the pandemic I will not be able to visit his funeral as I am miles away, 8,500+ miles away. The last time I saw him alive was in December 2019. Rest in Peace, Pa. See you on the other side. Please guide me. If your father is alive and you are reading this, promise me that you will hug him. If you can't hug him, at least call him and tell him you love him.

It's amazing that a 22-year-old was able to write a song like this.

Played this song often for my Son who laid comatose in a hospital from a horrific car accident. Kept telling him it wasn’t his time yet. Today, 2 and a half years later he’s on his way to making a full recovery! Never give up!

I Do Not Ever leave comments. However I feel Compelled to Right Now. This Song was the journey of my Upbringing. My Beautiful Father, a Vietnam Veteran, and I listened to this Song On Repeat. I Don't know Know Where My Darling Dad is at this present Stage. Our Family fell Apart from our Fractured Upbringing. I'm Sending So Much Love and Warmth to Anyone Out there Who Happens to See this. You Are Loved. You are Worthy. You are ENOUGH. ♥️♥️♥️

I had been homeless and a self destructive addict for two years, got sober had a son and six months later my dad died. We always clashed but this songs brings meaning and love back. Miss you Dad, I'm 33 years sober this month. Living the life 🙏❤️🔮😊🙏

He was 21 --- (TWENTY ONE) years old when he wrote this song. Some people are Bestowed with Wisdom at an early age.

My grandma just passed away today and she was playing this song on repeat for me this past tuesday. She told me that she thinks of me when she hears it, and that back in the day, Cat Stevens was TOTALLY her type, and still is!! I will be back on this video probably every day until forever. She was my best friend forever.

I can't listen to this song without tearing up. My father was my best friend and taught me so much about life and people. He was a quiet gentle man and never yelled. He would explain why you don't do certain things and their consequences unlike most parents who scream and teach you nothing. I lost him almost 11 years ago. He died in my arms peacefully and quietly like the life he lived with us. He came from a communist country and witnessed more than most people could imagine so his wisdom and understanding of human nature came early in life. Thank you papa. Love you forever ❤

I never imagined how much more powerful this song could be until I lost my dad. Hits a bit different now

I was pregnant with my son and listened to this constantly. He was born in1987 and was the best person I ever met or knew. He was a blessing from God to me. I miss my baby, he passed away August of 2019 from ALS, he was only 31 years old. I pray I see him again. His sister, my sweet baby girl, passed away in August of 2017 at 27 years old. Hopefully they are together again with the Lord, happy and free. I love you and miss you Adam and Suraiya, always, see you soon. I don't like to be here without you guys 😭❤. I'm thankful that you each had a child and your memory lives on through them.

The tragedy of this song is that no son understands what it's about until much later...when it's probably too late.