I have a different interpretation of the lyrics to that presented here. There is no mention in significant change in lyrics from Chapin's original song to some of the most present versions. thinking these are the most important things in our lives, but eventually we look back and realize that, although we didn't see it then, relationships with people were much more important and sadly neglected. Typically, a parent and child will play this game after the child is taught this game of skill. - >", Fri 29 May 2020, 23:25, archived) So I … He went on to be known as Yusuf Islam, as was often billed as Yusuf / Cat Stevens. Oh well. This was also before pop-up video Whether he did a cover that was played on VH1, or it was mislabeled, or other reason, the origin of the confusion being due to Mp3 mislabeling on peer to peer programs is not accurate. Every reference to Guns n Roses covering it is actually the Ugly Kid Joe cover. Top Cat Stevens Lyrics Whistlestar The Artist Angelsea Lady D'arbanville Crazy Blue Monday It's A Super Life Mona Bone Jakon Remember The Days Of The Old Schoolyard The First Cut Is The Deepest. KeithD 09:31, 5 March 2009 (UTC) You're NOT wrong. A child born to a privileged upbringing is said to be born "with a silver spoon in his mouth." To me, it seems that the song is about a father who would like to spend more time with a son who finds the demands of life make it difficult for him to give time to his father; only after his retirement does the father appreciate that he was once like this. No reference to the spoon being silver, wooden, metal or whatever else spoons were made of. To spell it out, the importance of these lines is that the son is now the one making the same kind of excuses for not spending time with his father, and probably isn't spending much time with his own kids either- whether they have the flu or not. He then starts to cry due to the sad lyrics. (PedroHin Choking my EGBU, Fri 29 May 2020, 23:11, archived) -5 points (gub~gub "< - ! I just removed a reference to this, in my opinion, it's worth mentioning. Chapin's recording of the song was nominated for the 1975 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011. It was quite a long time ago but I swear I've seen this song labeled as Cat Stevens on VH1 in the 90's. Has anyone mentionned this? This is indicated in the final verse, and seems to be how the programme In 1980, I worked a bartending job at the college town Madison Wisconsin, where the students played “Cat’s in the Cradle” on the pre-iPod jukebox at least twice a night. I have a different interpretation of the lyrics to that presented here. ?
This creates a sort of "cradle"; the other person can then participate by taking the "cradle" from the first by removing the loops from the hands of the first person in varous ways, etc, etc.
I wish there was some way to find that instance where I saw the mislabeling, but for now it's just my word. Chords for Cat Stevens - Cats in the cradle. harry chapin 1974 Cat Stevens' song 'Father and Son' is similar in theme to 'Cats in the Cradle'. Don't you think the line "the kids are the flu" is a little unlikely in a song with this message? "Silver spoon" refers to children born to affluent families.
$8.99 to buy Listen Now Go Unlimited Start your 30-day free trial Listen to … Cat Stevens did release an album in 1977 titled "Cat's Cradle". MMDE: Cat Stevens sang "The Cat's in the Cradle" Current: Cat Stevens didn't sing "The Cat's in the Cradle" He was born Steven Demetra Georgiou to a Greek father ans Swedish mother, then became famous under his stage name Cat Stevens. "Silver spoon" refers to children born to affluent families. Under 'covers and use in popular culture', the first bullet point says cat stevens covered the song... the second says he didn't. When you have finished reviewing my changes, you may follow the instructions on the template below to fix any issues with the URLs. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Cat Stevens - Cat's Cradle at Discogs. I wish there was some way to find that instance where I saw the mislabeling, but for now it's just my word. These lyrics are mentioned in the article. In Chapin's version, the first two periods of time end with: This is all very wrong as I have the GNR cover of cats in the cradle and I am listening to it right now!! Has anyone mentionned this? It was mostly guys behind the bar and it spoke to us, even though we were supposedly “cool” twentysomethings. When you have finished reviewing my changes, you may follow the instructions on the template below to fix any issues with the URLs. --When you have finished reviewing my changes, please set the It should be noted that there is a Dutch fairy tale called [The Cat And the Cradle](As to "silver spoon", it was once common even in families of modest means for some relative (generally a grandparent) to award a new infant with a silver spoon engraved with the name and birth date of the child. A child born to a privileged upbringing is said to be born "with a silver spoon in his mouth." -- Pretty sure they never covered this.
My name is Chuck; my email is ckrauseesq@aol.com. Oh well. I just removed a reference to this, in my opinion, it's worth mentioning. It still resonates and teaches. Of course, no one would put that in a song!! The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974. Here's a link to Stevens' site, explaining he has no attachment to the song: "Silver Spoon" is not a reference to "Hey, Diddle Diddle." Mass Effect 2 contains an Achievement called "Cat's in the Cradle" awarded for completing a mission where an assassin is trying to prevent his estranged son from following in his footsteps. Does it refer to the situation where a baby has grown past cradle age, and therefore the cat is free to sit in the cradle? I, as well as quite a few people I know, because of this have thought that this song was Cat Steven's long before mp3s were popular or Napster was even invented. I could swear I've always heard Harry Chapin sing, "the kids Also, I'm not sure any dads aside from single parent dads ever did much to take care of sick kids, as they have traditionally been the breadwinners. . Every reference to Guns n Roses covering it is actually the Ugly Kid Joe cover. Looking at the lyrics, I'd assume Cat's, but it could be plural.