Cat Stevens - Majikat

Cat Stevens - Majikat

Recorded just past his commercial zenith and about a year and a half before he quit the music business for good, this concert recording from Cat Stevens's mid-'70s Majikat tour (filmed in Williamsburg, Virginia) lay unused in the vaults for the better part of three decades, and its release is a reminder of just how successful and talented he was. Playing acoustic guitar and piano and performing solo, with minimal backing, and with a full band (not to mention a trio of magicians and an impressive stage set), Stevens runs through some 20 songs, drawing from his entire catalog, with particular emphasis on Tea For The Tillerman. The re-mastered digital sound is excellent, and there are plenty of extra features, including a lengthy and informative contemporary interview with Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam), six additional songs from the archives (one of which, "Moonshadow," is presented in animation), and a reproduction of the original tour program. Even if this weren't the only available visual evidence from Stevens's career, Majikat (Earth Tour 1976) would be a worthy and valuable record of one of the most popular artists of his time.  

Track Listing: 1.The Doves (Majikat Tour Theme) 2.The Wind 3.Moonshadow 4.Where Do The Children Play 5.Another Saturday Night 6.Hard Headed Woman 7. Miles From Nowhere 8.King Of Trees 9.Sun/C79 10.Lady D'Arbanville 11.Banapple Gas 12.Majik Of Majiks 13.Tuesday's Dead 14.Oh Very Young 15.The Hurt 16.Sad Lisa 17.Two Fine People 18.Fill My Eyes 19.Father & Son 20.Ruins 21.Peace Train Bonus Features: Brand new 35 minute interview with Yusuf Islam, Discography, Lyrics, "If I Laugh" from BBC Old Grey Whistle Test, "Maybe You're Right" from BBC In Concert 1971, "Tuesday's Dead" from Grenada 'Out Front" 1971, Teaser & The Firecat/Father & Son (Island promos), "Wild World"