Yusuf/Cat Stevens took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023 today (June 25), performing a set that fans have praised as “mesmerising” and “magical”.The singer-songwriter performed in the legends slot on the Pyramid Stage at the final day of the festival, where he opened with ‘The Wind’ and performed songs like ‘Wild World’, ‘Morning Has Broken’ and ‘Peace Train’.He finished the set with a powerful performance of ‘Father And Son’ – encouraged by a loud crowd singing along to every word – as he duetted with a younger version of himself that played on the big screen behind.Many praised the artist’s “phenomenal” set, with festival-goers tweeting from the crowd that there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.Elsewhere in the set, he led a tribute to Beatle George Harrison, playing ‘Here Comes The Sun’.“Well, now I’d like to play a tribute to another Beatle,” he said, after comparing a previous song to a Paul McCartney melody.
He continued: “[He was] a great inspiration of mine and many. He inspired us to take a trip, take a journey Eastwood towards the light…George Harrison.”He then went on to do a cover of Nina Simone’s ‘Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.’There’s was also some political comments, including a reflection on ‘Peace Train’, a song he wrote about the Vietnam war. “There’s been more wars since then,” he continued, adding: “lock all leaders up in London Zoo,” to huge cheers.The set also included calls to do more for the environment.Earlier in the set, he shouted out one of his biggest fans – comedian Ricky Gervais.“Oh Glastonbury, are you enjoying yourselves?” Stevens asked his audience.
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