Cat Stevens

[goldfinger]

His father was from Cyprus, his mother was from

Sweden.

They met in London when his mother was working

as a nanny.

1966... Cat's first recording session

and "Mathew and Son" became a big hit.

He had great success in the 60s and we realise

now what a great songwriter he was...

Old School Yard..... Moonlight Midnight Hour...

and many others

In 1977 he converted to Islam and became heavily involved in the religion and especially education.

He gave up music and it was to be 27 years before

he picked up the guitar again

He has since released 2 new albums

Another Cup

Roadsinger

Edited April 28, 2010 by Guest
correct name spelling

[edna]

I first heard "Lady D'Arbanville"... I loved it.,..

[bluesboy]

I always used to think of Miles from Nowhere when I was backpacking up in the high country.

[Steel2Velvet]

In the Pantheon of significant singer/songwriters, I'd place Stevens in the rare-aired seating, right beside Jim Croce.

[goldfinger]