Name: Tea For The Tillerman
Brand: Cat Stevens

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Catalogue number

1787088

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-02-05

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Universal

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Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Cat Stevens

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Classic

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Cat Stevens is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and painter. Born on November 5, 1974 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA. He has made a significant impact on the music industry with his prolific body of work across various genres, particularly rock and alternative country.

Known for his versatility and creativity, Cat Stevens has captivated audiences worldwide with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. His marriage to Mandy Moore in Savannah, Georgia in March 2009 brought him further into the public eye.

Inspired by artists such as Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Josh Ritter, Whiskeytown, and many others from a diverse range of musical backgrounds; Cat Stevens continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates with fans old and new.

thirty years after his final album as cat stevens, the acclaimed singer-songwriter's most beloved album is reissued in a two-cd, newly remastered deluxe edition supervised by the artist himself. it contain the original album and a second disc of rarities personally chosen by cat stevens (aka yusuf). it also features a booklet with the complete original artwork and new liner notes by producer paul samwell-smith, longtime guitarist alun davies, and yusuf. 'tea for the tillerman', is one of cat stevens's finest albums, and a gem in the crown of early 1970s singer / songwriterdom. apart from the occasional string section, stevens is accompanied only by a three-piece band as he sings his introspective lyrics with appreciable fervor. there are some relatively conventional love songs here, 'hard headed woman' and 'wild world'. the song 'father and son' is a poignant but realistic and unsentimental portrait of the generation gap, capable of reducing any given dad or junior to tears. 'on the road to find out' and 'but i might die tonight' reflect stevens's existential dilemmas, and the resulting spiritual quest that would later lead him to embrace the islamic faith. the graceful beauty of arrangements, performances, and songs makes this album a folk-rock classic. among the 11 extra tracks on the deluxe edition is demos for 'wild world' and 'miles from nowhere'; several previously unreleased live performances, including 'longer boats' and 'into white' from his debut american concert at the troubadour in los angeles, 'where do the children play?' and 'sad lisa' from the 1976 majikat earth tour, and 'tea for the tillerman' at the bbc, and more.

Tea For The Tillerman

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Buy Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Tea For The Tillerman (Vinyl, CD) now from Rough Trade - independent purveyors of great music, since 1976.