"(Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard" is a song by English singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. It was released as the lead single from his tenth studio album Izitso (1977). It’s a duet with Elkie Brooks.

Lyrics and composition

The song begins with a recording of children playing. The synth-laden track features an arrangement of instruments dominated by horns. The lyrics of the song describe nostalgia for school. It was produced by Jim Cregan.

Critical reception

Stereo Review described it as "a model of energy and vitality without a trace of the phony frenzy or fake hysteria that so many other young singers try to pawn off as high spirits."

Commercial performance

"Old Schoolyard" reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, his last top 40 placement there to date. In the UK, it reached number 44, Stevens' last chart appearance there until 2004.

In popular culture

The song was featured in the opening of Olivia Newton-John's 1978 television special Olivia.