Matthew and Son
Cat Stevens
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Up at eight, you can't be late For Matthew and son, he won't wait. Watch them run down to platform one And the eight-thirty train to matthew & son. Matthew & son, the work's never done, there's always something new. The files in your head, you take them to bed, you're never ever through. And they've been working all day, all day, all day! There's a five minute break and that's all you take, For a cup of cold coffee and a piece of cake. Matthew and son, the work's never done, there's always something new. The files in your head, you take them to bed, you're never ever through. And they've been working all day, all day, all day! He's got people who've been working for fifty years No one asks for more money 'cause nobody cares Even though they're pretty low and their rent's in arrears Matthew and son, Matthew and son, Matthew and son, Matthew and son, And they've been working all day, all day, all day!
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Written by: Yusuf Islam
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Introduction"Matthew and Son" is a song by Cat Stevens, a British artist who has been in the music industry since the 1960s. He's known for folk rock and pop music, but his work is notable for its deeply spiritual themes.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1966, "Matthew and Son", was a massive hit, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. This was impressive for Stevens, as it was just his second single, marking his breakthrough in the music industry.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe lyrics of "Matthew and Son" explore the monotony of working life. Which is said to have been inspired by Stevens' own experiences working in his father’s restaurant.
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Album Name"Matthew and Son" was also the title track from Cat Stevens' debut album, which was released the following year in 1967.
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Style of MusicPlayed in a bluebeat style, the song has a galloping rhythm and was Stevens's tribute to the ska and bluebeat musical genres.
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Record LabelThe song was recorded and released through Deram Records, a subsidiary of the more prominent Decca Records.
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Controversial FigureCat Stevens, who was born as Steven Demetre Georgiou, would later become Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam in 1977. After this, he stepped away from the music industry for a number of years.
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Reversion to MusicAfter leaving the music scene for a number of years following his conversion to Islam, Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam) returned in the early 2000s. However, he largely avoided playing his older music, including hits like "Matthew and Son".
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AwardsAlthough the song didn't receive any awards, Cat Stevens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, demonstrating the significant impact his music had on the industry.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by artists like Del Shannon and The Hellacopters, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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