The former Cat Stevens performs song for Gaza

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Musician, converted and now calling himself Yusuf Islam, records new rendition of George Harrison song, with proceeds to be donated to UNRWA

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3662208,00.html

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"The musician formerly known as Cat Stevens released a charity song on Monday to help the children of Gaza.

The United Nations said the London-born Yusuf Islam recorded a rendition of the George Harrison song "The Day the World Gets Round," along with the German bassist and former Beatles collaborator Klaus Voorman.

All proceeds from the song will be donated to the UN agency in charge of Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, and to the nonprofit group Save the Children to be directed to aiding Gaza residents."

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"Yusuf explained on his website that he hoped the song would "help remind people of the immense legacy of love, peace and happiness we can share when we get round to looking at mankind's futile wars and prejudices, and start to change our foolish ways."

UNRWA said the donation would help it continue its vital work in the Gaza Strip.

"This is a fantastically generous act and we hope to reach new audiences in bringing a message of hope at a time when Gaza so badly needs it," said Christopher Gunness, an UNRWA spokesman."



"The Day the World Gets 'Round"

http://www.jamalrecords.com/gaza/

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2. Cat

I loved him back then and I miss him today.
He was way ahead of us on spiritual enlightenment.