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This is a new and extremely limited import CD containing an astonishing collection of recently-unearthed tracks recorded by Cat Stevens, solo and acoustic, in London's Morgan Studios in 1970 and 1971.
These 15 studio quality tracks include embryonic versions of classic songs that would make up the seminal 1971 "Teaser and the Firecat" album. The disc also includes solo demos of songs from "Mona Bone Jakon" and "Tea for the Tillerman" as well as Cat's contributions to the "Harold and Maude" movie and three songs that have never seen the light of day in any form. All tracks are completely different from the commercial issue.
The sound on “9 Lives” is studio quality - it’s as if you’re in the room with Cat - and it’s a marvelous listen from start to finish. From the rollicking “Tuesday’s Dead” and “Changes IV” to the whisper-quiet “Katmandu” and the bouncy “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out,” the CD is a Cat Stevens fan’s dream come true
When you consider that there have been virtually no outtakes from the most prolific era of Cat Stevens’ career (the early ’70s), “9 Lives” is a revelation. And at its best, this collection of solo acoustic demos rivals the best work in his catalog; here we have one of the world’s most original singer/songwriters at the top of his game, running through his songs (some of which would go on to become beloved classics) in the comfy confines of London’s Morgan Studios.
The CD includes embryonic versions of “Wild World,” “Peace Train,” “Moonshadow” and even “Morning Has Broken” (astonishing to hear on acoustic guitar, long before Rick Wakeman was brought in to add a bit of piano magic). Some of the lyrics are different. There are three songs Cat never “officially” recorded for “Mona Bone Jakon,” “Tea For the Tillerman” or “Teaser and the Firecat” (the albums these songs were demo’d for), and while they’re not quite as strong, lyric-wise, as the best things on those classic records, it’s simply breathtaking to hear the young Cat, with his sexy growl, on melodies we’ve never heard before. He was, quite simply, a brilliant artist.
CD TRACK LIST:
1 Wild World
2 If I Laugh
3 Can This Be Love
4 Changes IV
5 Katmandu
6 Morning Has Broken
7 It's So Good
8 Tuesday's Dead
9 Don't Be Shy
10 Who'll Be My Love
11 Moonshadow
12 How Can I Tell You
13 Peace Train
14 The Fisherman
15 If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
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and Miles From Nowhere(Bonus Track)
These 15 studio quality tracks include embryonic versions of classic songs that would make up the seminal 1971 "Teaser and the Firecat" album. The disc also includes solo demos of songs from "Mona Bone Jakon" and "Tea for the Tillerman" as well as Cat's contributions to the "Harold and Maude" movie and three songs that have never seen the light of day in any form. All tracks are completely different from the commercial issue.
The sound on “9 Lives” is studio quality - it’s as if you’re in the room with Cat - and it’s a marvelous listen from start to finish. From the rollicking “Tuesday’s Dead” and “Changes IV” to the whisper-quiet “Katmandu” and the bouncy “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out,” the CD is a Cat Stevens fan’s dream come true
When you consider that there have been virtually no outtakes from the most prolific era of Cat Stevens’ career (the early ’70s), “9 Lives” is a revelation. And at its best, this collection of solo acoustic demos rivals the best work in his catalog; here we have one of the world’s most original singer/songwriters at the top of his game, running through his songs (some of which would go on to become beloved classics) in the comfy confines of London’s Morgan Studios.
The CD includes embryonic versions of “Wild World,” “Peace Train,” “Moonshadow” and even “Morning Has Broken” (astonishing to hear on acoustic guitar, long before Rick Wakeman was brought in to add a bit of piano magic). Some of the lyrics are different. There are three songs Cat never “officially” recorded for “Mona Bone Jakon,” “Tea For the Tillerman” or “Teaser and the Firecat” (the albums these songs were demo’d for), and while they’re not quite as strong, lyric-wise, as the best things on those classic records, it’s simply breathtaking to hear the young Cat, with his sexy growl, on melodies we’ve never heard before. He was, quite simply, a brilliant artist.
CD TRACK LIST:
1 Wild World
2 If I Laugh
3 Can This Be Love
4 Changes IV
5 Katmandu
6 Morning Has Broken
7 It's So Good
8 Tuesday's Dead
9 Don't Be Shy
10 Who'll Be My Love
11 Moonshadow
12 How Can I Tell You
13 Peace Train
14 The Fisherman
15 If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
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and Miles From Nowhere(Bonus Track)
