Yusuf Islam (b. 21 July 1948), commonly known by his Cat Stevens, Yusuf, and Yusuf/Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
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Naming Rites
Steven Georgiou changed his name
When he had a shot at fame.
Cat Stevens had a revelation
And he changed his appellation.
Yusuf Islam, back on stage,
Changed his name to re-engage.
And thus, we use the mononym
Of Yusuf to refer to him.
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