Cat Stevens
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Cat Stevens
With “Wild World”, Cat Stevens achieved an international hit in 1970, which is still regularly played on the radio today. Cat Stevens’ songs combine catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics and shaped the singer-songwriter scene of the 1970s. Many of his recordings remain popular and are covered by various generations of artists.
Cat Stevens – Successes & musical relevance
The British musician became known at the end of the 1960s, when “Matthew and Son” first entered the charts. With albums such as “Tea for the Tillerman” and songs like “Moonshadow”, “Father and Son” and “Morning Has Broken”, Stevens established himself as a key figure in folk rock. His music appeals to a wide audience and remains in demand decades after its release. The catchy structures and distinctive voice define a repertoire that continues to be reissued regularly.
Discover Cat Stevens vinyl releases
The selection includes classic singles such as Wild World / Moonshadow (7'' Vinyl) as well as early successes like Matthew and son (7'' Vinyl). Moon shadow (7'' Vinyl) also documents the development of Cat Stevens in the early 1970s.
The selection is suitable for long-time fans as well as listeners who wish to discover key works of the singer-songwriter era.
- Genre: Folk rock, singer-songwriter
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: 1960s to 1970s, later as Yusuf
- Notable: Transition from pop to folk style, later name change to Yusuf Islam
