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New Zealand's First Popstar!

October 03, 2025 / 00:56

This episode features a discussion about Cat Stevens, also known as Yousef Islam, and the intricate vocal arrangements involved in his music. The guest shares personal experiences from the 1970s, highlighting the challenges and joys of performing with Stevens.

The guest expresses great respect for Cat Stevens, emphasizing the need to be at one's best during performances. They recall the atmosphere during shows, where everyone was focused and ready to deliver their best work.

They mention working with two American girls from New York, who were also part of the backing vocals, and how the complexity of the music made the performances a wonderful challenge.

The guest reflects on their fond memories of working with Stevens, revealing a personal connection by referring to him as Steve, which adds a layer of intimacy to their recollections.

TLDR

The guest shares experiences performing with Cat Stevens in the 1970s, highlighting the challenges and respect involved.

Episode

0:56
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A big part of um your career in the the 1970s was with Cat Stevens. >> I have the greatest love and respect for
00:00:06
Cat Stevens, I have to say, or Yousef Islam as he is now. Being with him, you had to be right. You know, he'd record
00:00:12
it every night. So, you knew you were being recorded and you were just on your metal. When the show started, everybody
00:00:19
straightened up. And I'm the little one in the white outfit in the middle. That's um when I had two American girls
00:00:25
from New York totally concentrating because his music is fairly intricate. All our vocal backing parts were quite
00:00:32
intricate. But it was a wonderful challenge is all I can say. I absolutely loved getting up there and getting it.
00:00:39
Yeah. I missed the Steve I knew I suppose. But >> Steve, you called him Steve.
00:00:43
>> That's Well, that was his name. >> Oh, is it? I'm sorry. I didn't know what
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>> Sorry. Yeah, Steven. >> Ruin the illusion. Steven Demetrio Giorgio is his name. Yeah. Yousef.
00:00:53
>> 52 years. I thought it was cat.

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Episode Highlights

  • Performing with Cat Stevens
    The artist shares his admiration and the intricate challenges of performing with Cat Stevens.
    “I have the greatest love and respect for Cat Stevens.”
    @ 00m 04s
    October 03, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I have the greatest love and respect for Cat Stevens.
    New Zealand's First Popstar!
  • It was a wonderful challenge is all I can say.
    New Zealand's First Popstar!

Key Moments

  • Admiration for Cat Stevens00:04
  • Performance Challenge00:33
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