goldfinger Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I first heard "Lady D'Arbanville"... I loved it.,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I always used to think of Miles from Nowhere when I was backpacking up in the high country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 In the Pantheon of significant singer/songwriters, I'd place Stevens in the rare-aired seating, right beside Jim Croce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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