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Wild World

Wild World
This week in SSC:

"Take a photo of a subject or place that reminds you of good memories"

Wow, there were so many things to choose from this week that I had a hard time choosing. I finally settled on this one, but we have to go in my Time Machine for it. ;-)

My "subject" is this album that hangs on the wall in our TV/Music room. When I look at it, it always brings back good memories. We have to go all the way back to when I was in high school. My two favorite teachers (who were dating each other at the time) took me to a Cat Stevens concert for my 17th birthday. The show opened with a magic act and was a non-stop evening of amazing music. I will always cherish this memory of his music and my 2 favorite teachers who were truly wonderful people.

Here's one of the songs he played in concert:

Wild World

Wild World

Wild World

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39 comments - The latest ones
 Xata
Xata club
Oh baby its a wild world...
Nice warm memories of the time and of good people to cherish...
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Xata club
Obrigado, Isabel. :)
6 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
That gives an association of Alice in Wonderland, having a tea party.
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… club
It really does. I never thought of that...
6 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal
Cat Stevens was one of my favorites during my teens, too! Oh Karen, what wonderful memories are represented in your beautiful collage; thank you for sharing them with us! xx
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Valfal
I remember that you are also a big fan. Thanks, Val. :)
6 years ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
schöne Erinnerung.
Diese LP hatte mein Bruder und ich glaube, das ich sie fast nur gehört habe. War ein Eintauchen in eine andere Welt.
Live habe ich ihn in der DDR nie erlebt
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to uwschu club
Yes, I agree, he was so magical that way. Danke, Uwe. :)
6 years ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Yes, it reminds me of a very great childhood sweetheart and there are now soon tears in my eyes to see ... *****
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to LotharW club
The power of music. Danke, Lothar. :)
6 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
jolie évocation et collage !! un souvenir commun d'une belle époque si créative !!
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to neira-Dan club
Merci beaucoup, Dan. Yes, the times were filled with such creativity! :)
6 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Great memories, Karen !
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ulrich John club
Danke, Ulrich!
6 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Now, that takes me back. :-) A lovely collage to go with it, Karen.
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks very much, George. :)
6 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
was für eine wundervolle Geschichte! Toll, dass es solche Lehrer gibt
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Chrissy club
I was very lucky to know them. Danke, Chrissy. :)
6 years ago.
 Ruebenkraut
Ruebenkraut club
Karen, your memory fits almost mine! I was a huge fan of Cat Stevens when I was 15 yrs. And it was a great treat when my father and his (new) wife bought me a ticket for the magical Cat Stevens concert in Frankfurt, Germany. It was my first visit to a rock concert. I almost picked a Cat Stevens album for this challenge, like you did (and I was looking for the concert tickets which I still have stored away somewhere) . These teachers of yours must have been really really nice ones. Have you ever heard of them after you finished school?
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ruebenkraut club
What an amazing coincidence! I would love to see your concert tickets. Yes, I saw him during his "Majikat" tour too. I loved how he opened the show with the magic act.

I kept in touch with my male teacher for a couple of years but the lady, Suzanna, and I remained friends for many years after school. She became a rather famous belly dancer and instructor after she moved to Colorado: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=suzanna+del+vecchio
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has added
Also, did you see this DVD? I have it and it's really fun to see: www.allmusic.com/album/majikat-earth-tour-1976-dvd-mw0001001691
6 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
great memories for us all Karen. Thanks !
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Jan
Thanks, Jan!
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Splendid story! The music and this album does the same for me. I have never found anyone who says they can't stand his music!
I also very much admired Cat Steven's cartoon work (The album cover is his). There is (or was) an animated film of his to accompany one of his songs - too long ago to remember which!
I tried to find it but no joy.
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Oh, that's funny, Andy. I've never heard anyone say that either now that I think of it.

I also loved the movie "Harold and Maude" and his soundtrack that he did to it. He was an artist in every sense.

Is this the animated song your were thinking of?: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0awe6OJB0o

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_qo5A_9bYY
6 years ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Marvellous memories for sure and beautifully portrayed, Karen :-) The most perfect musical match for 'Sight and Sound'. I must find the "Tea For The Tillerman" cd and put it on the cd player :-)

Congratulations on Explore!

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Roger Bennion club
Thanks very much, Roger! I think you will still enjoy when you find it. :)
6 years ago.
Roger Bennion club has replied to Karen's Place club
:-))
6 years ago.
 Heidiho
Heidiho club
Wow ! Exactly this album a good friend of mine brought as a present from his trip to Poland.
It was at the time of The Berlin Wall, and not easy to get in Eastern Germany. He paid 100 Mark (a lot of money in this years !) .... and I listened to the songs again and again. So much time is gone ... and Cat Stevens changed back to Cat Stevens after so many, many years ....
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Heidiho club
Oh, so these songs will bring back many memories for you. It has been so long but can seem like yesterday too sometimes. Danke, Heidi. :)
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Very many thanks, Karen!
5 minutes of joy and nostalgia!
I was told, when I first saw this - big screen somewhere in the South of France - late 70s, that Cat Stevens was also the animator! I had believed this all my life and I see now that I was mistaken! Nevertheless it doesn't detract from the film or music one iota!
Have a good week and thank you again!
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Andy Rodker club
You're welcome, Andy, and thank you too because I don't remember ever seeing this animated short and it is so wonderful! :)
6 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Karen's Place club
Do you think it might be a good idea to place my link to the animated film in your notes below the photo?
Just a thought!
:o)
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Great idea, Andy!

It is done. :)
6 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
I really loved this album Karen and it is lovely reading about your memories and all the other posts here. You were very lucky to have some lovely teachers. A great collage and beautiful music.
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you, Carol. They were the first kind teachers I ever knew. I feel very fortunate to have known them.

This album seems to be hit with fellow Ipernians. :D
6 years ago.
 christel.k
christel.k club
Glückwunsch, dass Du solche Lieblingslehrer hattest, Karen!
Cat Stevens habe ich damals auch sehr häufig gehört und nun eine aktuelle CD von ihm erworben;
Deine Geschichte kann ich gut verstehen, sehr schön dargestellt, Karen!
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to christel.k club
Danke, Christel. It's a classic album for sure. :)
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Fantastic memories- I guess everyone young at that time has fond memories of Cat Stevens' music.
6 years ago.

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