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Post by bravomailer on Jun 27, 2020 23:45:07 GMT
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Re-Records ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ for 50th AnniversaryThis 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 Paul Samwell-Smith and original guitarist Alun Davies. He’s called it Tea for the Tillerman² and it comes out on September 18th....
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Post by petrolino on Jun 27, 2020 23:52:24 GMT
I thought an interview he just gave to 'The Times' was quite wonderful, speaking from his home in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He said the main thing he loves over London is the sun and the heat. He spoke of his deep Greek roots. The thing that resonated most with me was something he said about man's insatiable quest for materialis being futile as all of this will be gone - in response to being asked about the riches he gave up when stepping away from the celebrity world. I think he's an interesting character.
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Post by NJtoTX on Jun 29, 2020 16:08:58 GMT
One of my favorite albums, so no need for a re-recording.
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