CAT STEVENS, SONNY & CHER, BEE GEES REISSUES (1971-78) In which enterprising labels exploit ’70s superstars by repackaging their ’60s recordings — some good, some bad. Cat Stevens, Very Young and Early Songs (1971). At the end of 1971, Cat … Continue reading →
Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken” was recorded in London in March of 1971 and originally appeared on the hugely successful Teaser And The Firecat album in the fall of that year. The single reached #6 on the US Hot 100 … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: CAT STEVENS, IZITSO AND PETER FRAMPTON, I’M IN YOU (BOTH 1977) Today we’ll look at two similar releases from A&M Records, issued almost simultaneously in Spring 1977. Do or die: Frampton was under pressure to follow up … Continue reading →
“The long-awaited new single…” Cat Stevens’ “Oh Very Young” originally appeared on the 1974 L.P., Buddha and the Chocolate Box. The song hit #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. (Image source: Billboard) Previously on Vintage Ads: Panasonic Stereo ‘Head-Set’ … Continue reading →