Where Do the Children Play?
Cat Stevens
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Well I think it's fine, building jumbo planes. Or taking a ride on a cosmic train. Switch on summer from a slot machine. Yes, get what you want to if you want, Cause you can get anything. I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? Well you roll on roads over fresh green grass. For your lorry loads pumping petrol gas. And you make them long, and you make them tough. But they just go on and on, and it seems that you can't get off. Oh, I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? Well you've cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air. But will you keep on building higher 'Til there's no more room up there? Will you make us laugh, will you make us cry? Will you tell us when to live, will you tell us when to die? I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play?
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Where Do the Children Play?" is a song by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, which is the opening track on his 1970 album "Tea for the Tillerman."
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ImpactThe song has been covered by various artists over the years and is considered a classic in folk and pop music.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song challenge growing urbanization and raises concerns about kids not having space to play due to the impact of technology and modern civilization.
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Album’s Reputation"Tea for the Tillerman", the album featuring "Where do the Children Play?", was certified triple platinum in 2003, demonstrating its sustained popularity.
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Environmental concernsThe song lyric’s concerns towards environmental sustainability were considered ahead of its time considering when it was written and released in 1970.
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The Artist’s InspirationCat Stevens cited that writing "Where Do the Children Play?" was inspired by seeing kids playing on the streets in London, which made him question the lack of nature and open space in urban areas.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its folk-pop sound, a fusion of the folk and pop music genres, which was a significant part of Cat Stevens' musical style.
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Use in Films"Where Do the Children Play?" has been featured in films and television series, including the 1971 film "Harold and Maude."
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by artists such as Dolly Parton, marking its significant influence in the music industry.
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Cat Stevens' Later LifeCat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam in 1977, included a reimagined version of "Where Do the Children Play?" on his 2020 album "Tea for the Tillerman²" to mark its 50th anniversary.
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