Tell ‘Em I’m Gone was produced with the legendary Rick Rubin and sees Yusuf explore some of his bluesier influences. In many ways the album ties in with Foreigner and Numbers in that he is temporarily putting aside his more recognisable folky sound in order to indulge in the other musical traditions that have had a

Tell ‘Em I’m Gone was produced with the legendary Rick Rubin and sees Yusuf explore some of his bluesier influences. In many ways the album ties in with Foreigner and Numbers in that he is temporarily putting aside his more recognisable folky sound in order to indulge in the other musical traditions that have had a

When a door is closed Somewhere, there’s a door that’s opening When a light goes out Somewhere, there’s a light that’s shining God made everything Just right If you never risk to lose You may never get to win If you never venture out You will see nothing God made everything Just right When a

Arranged by Yusuf Islam (Originally Take This Hammer) Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Tell ‘em I’m gone Tell ‘em I’m gone If he asks you was I runnin’ If he asks you was I runnin If

(Written by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid) Oh, the devil came from Kansas. Where he went to I can’t say Though I teach I’m not a preacher, and I aim to stay that way There’s a monkey riding on my back – been there for some time He says he knows me very well, but

Hey Mr Gold Man! Where’s my pay? Hmm.. Mr Gold Man! Not one more day. Mister! Can’t you hear my children cryin’? Came to Pretoria in 46, find myself a job Met a man with a broken arm, he said: Come along with us, get onto the bus Hey Mr Gold Man! I’m for sale!