Shortly after the release of her 1971 self-titled debut, Carly Simon received an unexpected opportunity: a five-night stint opening for Cat Stevens at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter was hesitant for several reasons, including the fact that she had never performed solo or been to Los Angeles and …
Read More »Yusuf/Cat Stevens Re-Records 'Tea for the Tillerman' for 50th Anniversary
This November will mark the 50th anniversary of Cat Stevens‘ landmark album Tea for the Tillerman, which features “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” “Where Do the Children Play?” and other classics. To celebrate, the songwriter (who now records under the name Yusuf) has re-recorded the entire album with original producer …
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