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Yusuf / Cat Stevens lists his favourite albums of all time
Yusuf, formerly known as Cat Stevens, has named 16 of his favourite albums, reflecting the wide range of music that shaped his listening. The choices offer a glimpse into the influences of an artist whose own songs became central to the singer-songwriter sound of the late 1960s and 1970s.
The article links Yusuf’s musical outlook to his spiritual journey: after converting to Islam in 1977, he stepped away from his career and focused on his faith, later returning to music with a renewed sense of its purpose. He has spoken of enjoying Armenian and Slavic choral music, Holst’s *The Planets*, and records that connected music with faith and human struggle; the supplied text does not include the 16 album titles.
In short
- Yusuf named 16 favourite albums.
- His listening reflects varied cultural and spiritual influences.
- The article connects music to his journey of faith.
Explained simply
Yusuf, who first became famous as Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter whose best-known work dates from the late 1960s and 1970s. His songs helped define the era’s singer-songwriter sound, with performers often writing and singing their own material.
In 1977, Yusuf converted to Islam and stepped away from his music career to focus on his faith. He later returned to music, describing it as something with a wider purpose. His listening has included choral music, classical works and records exploring faith and human struggle.