"CAT STEVENS: BACK BEYOND, 1970-'71" GENESIS PUBLICATIONS DELUXE BOOK (82/350)

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Cat Stevens: Back Beyond, 1970-'71
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Mona Bone Jakon
•
Tea For The Tillerman
•
Teaser and the Firecat
‘These albums are a part of my history, my views of life and the lifestyle of my generation, so it is important that they are documented here in this book. I hope the messages of my songs will continue to be relevant, which they seem to be today.’ –
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
On 24th April 1970, Cat Stevens released his pivotal album,
Mona Bone Jakon
. It was to be the first in a trio of albums, including
Tea for the Tillerman
and
Teaser and the Firecat
, that over the course of two years marked a momentous change in direction for Stevens. Iconic songs such as ‘Lady D’Arbanville’, ‘Where Do The Children Play?’, ‘Father and Son’, ‘Wild World’, ‘Peace Train’, ‘Morning Has Broken’ and ‘Moonshadow’ were all recorded at this time.
Marking the 50th anniversary of these three ground-breaking albums,
Cat Stevens, 1970-'71
is the official chronicle of the period featuring lyrics, photographs, illustrations, and the first-hand recollections of Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
'It has been a pleasure to work on this book. At its core, it's a celebration of three important albums that had a huge impact on who I am, both as a person and as a songwriter.' –
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY
CAT STEVENS: BACK BEYOND, 1970-'71
'I was always quite conscious that whatever I laid down musically it would be something that lasts. It was also the recording of my own life and of what I was going through at the time.' -
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
In 1970, Cat Stevens returned to the music scene debuting his new catalogue of songs at the 10th National Jazz, Blues & Pop Music Festival in Plumpton. Tours of the US soon followed - featuring stripped-back, acoustic performances at venues such as the Fillmore East and the Troubadour - as Cat Stevens quickly captured the hearts of critical listeners, who latched on to the stories and expressions of self-discovery reflected in his lyrics.
Chronicling this period in
Cat Stevens 1970-1971
, the singer-songwriter's lyrics, recollections, and drawings are published alongside the work of some of the world's most famous photographers: from David Bailey and Annie Leibovitz to Brian Aris and Barrie Wentzell, David Wedgbury, Joe Sia, Jeffrey Mayer, Gered Mankowitz, Michael Putland, and many more.
THE MANUSCRIPT
CAT STEVENS: BACK BEYOND, 1970-'71
'My songs serve as memory banks and I'm grateful for them. Without them, I wouldn't be here. My life is one endless song.' -
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
In 1968, Cat Stevens' pop music career was cut short by a near-death illness followed by an extended period of convalescence. A new perspective on life emerged, offering the impetus to write, produce and release music free from the pressures of the music business and popular sounds of the time. These highly personal songs became a vehicle for his spiritual journey, born out of a new understanding of his own identity.
'The songs from that era were premonitions of the way my life was to go. They were like being in a room with your eyes shut and feeling the light of the dawn, and then opening your eyes and seeing the reality of the world.' -
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
The draft pages presented above (subject to change) show how
Cat Stevens 1970-1971
presents these song lyrics both typeset and handwritten in facsimile. The songs are accompanied by the author's hand-drawn illustrations and insightful written commentaries as he looks back and reflects on what the compositions mean to him, then and now.
THE AUTHOR
CAT STEVENS: BACK BEYOND, 1970-'71
'I really didn't want to leave this world without knowing where I was going. And that was where I started my search: looking into the self, trying to find that place of peace. Where nobody could bother you, not even death itself.' -
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
In a career of over 50 years, Yusuf / Cat Stevens has written and continues to share his captivating songs with millions of fans worldwide. His albums
Tea for the Tillerman
and
Teaser and the Firecat
were certified triple platinum in the US. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, he has also received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection.
Heavily involved with humanitarian causes, in 2003 he received the World Social Award for 'relief work helping children and victims of war'. In 2004, he received the Man of Peace Award of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates for his 'dedication to promoting peace.'
Most recently, Yusuf has recorded a reimagining of his album
Tea For The Tillerman
, reaching number 4 in the UK album charts, his highest chart position since 1976. Yusuf is also continuing his humanitarian efforts with the launch of his global Peacetrain initiative.
Cat Stevens: Back Beyond, 1970-'71
ISBN:
9781905662715
Deluxe:
350 copies
Signed by:
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Binding:
Full vegan leather binding with inset cover artwork, gold tooling, and gilt page edging
Box:
Deluxe Solander case with gold tooling
Extras:
10" x 8" art print, numbered and embossed with the artist's signature. 7" blue vinyl disc with unreleased demos for, 'I Think I See The Light' and 'If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out!'
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CAT STEVENS:  BACK BEYOND, 1970-'71
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