Cat Stevens was a very popular singer-songwriter in the 1970's. When his career was at its peak, he stopped performing and converted to Islam. He changed his name to Yusuf Islam.
Here is one of my favorite songs from the 1970's. It is called Father and Son. It is about the difference between what parents and children want.
Here are the words to the song:
Father
It's not time to make a change,
Just relax, take it easy.
You're still young, that's your fault,
There's so much you have to know.
Find a girl, settle down,
If you want you can marry.
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy.
I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy,
To be calm when you've found something going on.
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything you've got.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.
Son
How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again.
It's always been the same, same old story.
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen.
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away.
I know I have to go.
Father
It's not time to make a change,
Just sit down, take it slowly.
You're still young, that's your fault,
There's so much you have to go through.
Find a girl, settle down,
if you want you can marry.
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy.
(Son-- Away Away Away, I know I have to
Make this decision alone - no)
Son
All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside,
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it.
If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them They know not me.
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away.
I know I have to go.
(Father-- Stay Stay Stay, Why must you go and
make this decision alone?)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Rent Tribute at the 2008 Tony Awards
This is a tribute to Rent at the Tony Awards. The Tony Awards are awards for live theater on Broadway. This performance features the songs La Vie Boheme and Seasons of Love. The original Broadway cast joins the cast who is performing on Broadway in 2008 for a wonderful performance.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Gestures
Gestures are a part of non-verbal communication. Many cultures share the same gestures, but they don't always have the same meaning. Italians are famous for using their hands when they speak. Here is an interesting video about Italian hand gestures.
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