In 1970, Cat Stevens returned to the music scene debuting his new catalogue of songs at the 10th National Jazz, Blues & Pop Music Festival in Plumpton. It was also the recording of my own life and of what I was going through at the time.' - Yusuf / Cat Stevens 'I was always quite conscious that whatever I laid down musically it would be something that lasts. At its core, it's a celebration of three important albums that had a huge impact on who I am, both as a person and as a songwriter.' – Yusuf / Cat Stevens 'It has been a pleasure to work on this book. Iconic songs such as ‘Lady D’Arbanville’, ‘Where Do The Children Play?’, ‘Father and Son’, ‘Wild World’, ‘Peace Train’, ‘Morning Has Broken’ and ‘Moonshadow’ were all recorded at this time.Ĭelebrating the 50th anniversary of these three ground-breaking albums, Cat Stevens: Back Beyond is the official chronicle of the period featuring lyrics, photographs, illustrations, and the first-hand recollections of Yusuf / Cat Stevens. It was to be the first in a trio of albums, including Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat, that over the course of two years marked a momentous change in direction for Stevens.
On 24th April 1970, Cat Stevens released his pivotal album, Mona Bone Jakon. I hope the messages of my songs will continue to be relevant, which they seem to be today.’ – Yusuf / Cat Stevens ‘These albums are a part of my history, my views of life and the lifestyle of my generation, so it is important that they are documented here in this book.
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