Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits [Original recording remastered]

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Before Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusef Islam, he had a slew of hits built around his soft, yet sometimes coarse, vocals. Stevens utilized a variety of instrumentation and rhythms in his predominantly acoustic arrangements, and songs like "Peace Train," and "Another Saturday Night" had a multi-cultural feel to them. Greatest Hits provides a decent overview of his more popular work, including the poignant "Oh Very Young" and "Father & Son." Unfortunately, the delightful yet brief "Tea for the Tillerman" is not present. The lovely "Morning Has Broken" has elements of Stevens's growing concern with religion, philosophy, and the relationship between the cerebral and the spiritual. In the early 1980s, Stevens, now Yusef, "retired" from the music profession because of his new beliefs. --Steve Gdula

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Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: Cat lovers Genuinely his greatest hits.... THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS !!! great compilation The power of Cat

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Tracks:

1. Wild World
2. Oh Very Young
3. Can't Keep It In
4. Hard Headed Woman
5. Moonshadow
6. Two Fine People
7. Peace Train
8. Ready
9. Father & Son
10. Sitting
11. Morning Has Broken
12. Another Saturday Night

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Before Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusef Islam, he had a slew of hits built around his soft, yet sometimes coarse, vocals. Stevens utilized a variety of instrumentation and rhythms in his predominantly acoustic arrangements, and songs like "Peace Train," and "Another Saturday Night" had a multi-cultural feel to them. Greatest Hits provides a decent overview of his more popular work, including the poignant "Oh Very Young" and "Father & Son." Unfortunately, the delightful yet brief "Tea for the Tillerman" is not present. The lovely "Morning Has Broken" has elements of Stevens's growing concern with religion, philosophy, and the relationship between the cerebral and the spiritual. In the early 1980s, Stevens, now Yusef, "retired" from the music profession because of his new beliefs. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Cat lovers.......2007-06-08

If you are a Cat Stevens fan you will love this old CD. Shows a nice range of songs and styles.

Genuinely his greatest hits...........2007-05-18

Unlike many other albums using the often over-used 'Greatest Hits' tag, this offering from Cat Stevens genuinely manages to live up to its title, without the usual mixing in of weaker material. Stevens is perhaps one of the most interesting singer songwriters of our time, and this collection neatly encapsulates his mid-term pre Yusef Islam recording career. The slightly rawer sounding 1960s hits are deleted from the playlist and we're left with a very consistently good acoustic, gentle sound. One feels like Stevens writes directly from his soul and bares all of it through his music: politically, spiritually and philosophically. Not available on any other collection and released as a single from this album, 'Two Fine People' is one of the strongest tracks, with very light use of synthesizers, giving a more modern contrast to the rest of the music. The cover art is also very beautiful too - I adore the flag motif.

THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS !!!.......2007-05-13

IF YOU ARE A FAN OF CAT STEVENS--THIS IS A MUST FOR YOUR CD COLLECTION !!!
ALL THE GREATEST HITS !!!

great compilation.......2007-03-03

While there are several options available if you're looking for a CD with a good collection of Cat Stevens songs, this one may be the best bargain. In fairness though, Cat Stevens Gold, and The Very Best of Cat Stevens do give you a lot more songs for not a whole lot more money. Others have mentioned a track on this CD that is not present on other compilations, which is great. For someone like me though, who is just looking for a good sampling of some of the Cat Steven's songs I know best, the clencher is that Cat Stevens Greatest Hits is a solid collection at an excellent price.

The power of Cat .......2007-02-19

Cat Stevens will never be forgotten. He sang so beautifully and employed the guitar so well in the arrangements of his songs that just one listen to his music thrills you. This CD makes you crave more of his fine artistry; his voice on this CD is strong, masculine yet sensitive and passionate.

The CD opens with a very popular song which will forever be associated with Cat Stevens entitled "Wild World." The lyrics show just how much Cat mourns the loss of his woman and the guitar changes chords at all the right moments in order to enhance the melancholy feel of this ballad. The overall effect strikes you with its beauty and beckons you instantly to listen to the rest of the CD.

"Can't Keep It In" allows Cat the opportunity to explore the topic of feeling a love for someone who can't quite relax in order to experience her true love for him. The musical arrangement stays strong with the band and a chorus in the background. Excellent!

"Hard Headed Woman" possesses great strength as well; Cat sings of his desire to find his one true love. His voice is passionate and the arrangement for the guitar moves me deeply.

Other beautiful songs on this CD include Cat's declaration of true love for his woman in "Two Fine People;" "Peace Train" with a rock feel that also sounds vaguely like a country ballad and "Father & Son" which deals with the predictable but honest disagreements between a father and son about how best to live life.

The CD ends with two memorable ballads. "Morning Has Broken" features lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon and Cat's musical arrangement leaves nothing to be desired. The piano and the guitar sound wonderful; and the choir in the background bolsters the song even further. "Another Saturday Night," written by Sam Cooke, closes the album on a playful note even if Cat feels frustrated that he cannot find a woman to have fun with now that he "just got paid."

The liner notes include the lyrics and some of the album credits are there, too. The CD artwork shines and reflects a great deal of forethought.

Cat Stevens is still one of the few artists who could turn out songs that appealed to very broad audiences. His melodies strike you instantly as being infectiously catchy and very admirable. If you like this CD I recommend other CDs by Cat Stevens including Tea For The Tillerman and Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2. Fans of classic rock and pop will also enjoy this CD.

Average customer rating: Just a great, album One of Cat Stevens most Listenable cds loved it The U.S. Release of Harold & Maude Motion Picture Soundtrack Like rediscovering an old friend

Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Cat Stevens Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Folk Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits Tea for the Tillerman Harold and Maude Mona Bone Jakon Catch Bull at Four ASIN: B00009V7TP Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. The Wind
2. (I Never Wanted) To Be A Star
3. Katmandu
4. I Want To Live In A Wigwam
5. Trouble
6. On The Road To Find Out
7. If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
8. Where Do The Children Play?
9. Daytime
10. Don't Be Shy
11. How Can I Tell You
12. Father And Son
13. The Hurt
14. Silent Sunlight

Customer Reviews:

Just a great, album.......2007-07-09

had gotten this album on cassette from a friend years ago. Listened until the tape wore out. Finally figured out which record it was and just purchased it. Wow, it still sounds as good as the first time I heard it. What a great collection of songs!
Its not the hits that are on the first greatest hits, but I think they are better songs actually.

One of Cat Stevens most Listenable cds.......2007-07-04

The first time I heard Cat Stevens, I knew I had found music for me. I was listening to his early work - 1970 - 1972, the Harold and Maude years. Something about the way his voice melds with his guitar and the meditative qualities of the performances made me connect to my own spirit. It is much like the way I felt the first time I heard the music of Alexi Murdoch on his album Four Songs and later when I first heard Alexi's song "Breathe" fromTime Without Consequence. I still get a similar feeling listening to this Cat Stevens cd today.

I rate this cd 5 stars because it has my two favorite Cat Stevens tunes, "If you Want to Sing Out, Sing Out", and "Trouble" as well as several others on the top of my list of favorites. This whole cd is highly listenable. It only has really good songs on it with that rich meditative quality that first attracted me to his music. If you want a collection of Cat Steven's work, this is the one I recommend most highly. For one of his original albums, I recommend Tea for the Tillerman. The only thing that could beat these two would be the soundtrack to the film Harold and Maude.

After the long hiatus since his days performing as Cat Stevens, I am glad to see that Yusuf Islam has come back to his guitar. I heard a story that he realized that it was Muslims who introduced the West to Guitar and thus reembraced his instrument. For those of you who thought he was forever lost to us, check out his new cd as Yusuf Islam, "An Other Cup" and I think you will find yourself reconnected to where he left off.

loved it.......2007-04-01

Different Cat work; Never the less, it is greatto play it and relax to it.

The U.S. Release of Harold & Maude Motion Picture Soundtrack.......2007-03-05

FINALLY, fans of the film Harold and Maude can have all the songs!

The actual original soundtrack recording from the film was only released
in Japan (go figure) and do you think we can get a copy of it here in the
U.S.????

Harold and Maude fans, Cat Stevens fans, this is as good as it gets for
us in the U.S. A Harold and Maude Soundtrack w/ a few extra tracks thrown
in for good measure. Wigwam was released in the U.S. as a single at the
time the CD was released...they'd have been better off and more successful
releasing one of the lesser known tracks from Harold and Maude.

Like rediscovering an old friend.......2005-12-27

Envision, for a second, if you will, finding your high school yearbook somewhere completely unexpected. You open it up, assuming you'll find the old familiar faces, only to discover the black & whites are now full color audio and video. The sounds are so fresh, each note is so clear, each syllable so precise, you begin to wonder whether you'd ever heard these songs to their fullest extent.

I know no selection will ever be complete. That's inevitable, natural, and expectable: that's precisely why they're called selections. But each of the tracks -from "Katmandu" to "Daytime", even the self-deprecating "(I never wanted) To be a star", and the classic "Father and Son"- shares a renewed vitality, an unexpected spark, an intimacy that makes you wonder what it was you'd been listening to all these years.

For the absolutist and obsesive collector (i.e. those who've got to have ALL the recording and versions of their favorite artists), "Footsteps" may be a little overkill.

But for the rest of us, who enjoy a good afternoon with Cat -and that have earned out way to a more than decent sound equipment not to be shared or touched by anybody else- this is an album worth re-purchasing, if only for the joy of hearing Cat Stevens they way it was meant to be heard.

And I can assure you, without a doubt, that you'll be singing along, at the top of your lungs, before you even realize it. If that's not what a reissue is for, then I've been buying them under the wrong pretences.

Average customer rating: Cat lovers Genuinely his greatest hits.... THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS !!! great compilation The power of Cat

Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits Cat Stevens Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Simon & Garfunkel - Greatest Hits Tea for the Tillerman The Very Best of Cat Stevens Tapestry ASIN: B000002GG1 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Wild World
2. Oh Very Young
3. Can't Keep It In
4. Hard Headed Woman
5. Moonshadow
6. Two Fine People
7. Peace Train
8. Ready
9. Father & Son
10. Sitting
11. Morning Has Broken
12. Another Saturday Night

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Before Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusef Islam, he had a slew of hits built around his soft, yet sometimes coarse, vocals. Stevens utilized a variety of instrumentation and rhythms in his predominantly acoustic arrangements, and songs like "Peace Train," and "Another Saturday Night" had a multi-cultural feel to them. Greatest Hits provides a decent overview of his more popular work, including the poignant "Oh Very Young" and "Father & Son." Unfortunately, the delightful yet brief "Tea for the Tillerman" is not present. The lovely "Morning Has Broken" has elements of Stevens's growing concern with religion, philosophy, and the relationship between the cerebral and the spiritual. In the early 1980s, Stevens, now Yusef, "retired" from the music profession because of his new beliefs. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Cat lovers.......2007-06-08

If you are a Cat Stevens fan you will love this old CD. Shows a nice range of songs and styles.

Genuinely his greatest hits...........2007-05-18

Unlike many other albums using the often over-used 'Greatest Hits' tag, this offering from Cat Stevens genuinely manages to live up to its title, without the usual mixing in of weaker material. Stevens is perhaps one of the most interesting singer songwriters of our time, and this collection neatly encapsulates his mid-term pre Yusef Islam recording career. The slightly rawer sounding 1960s hits are deleted from the playlist and we're left with a very consistently good acoustic, gentle sound. One feels like Stevens writes directly from his soul and bares all of it through his music: politically, spiritually and philosophically. Not available on any other collection and released as a single from this album, 'Two Fine People' is one of the strongest tracks, with very light use of synthesizers, giving a more modern contrast to the rest of the music. The cover art is also very beautiful too - I adore the flag motif.

THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS !!!.......2007-05-13

IF YOU ARE A FAN OF CAT STEVENS--THIS IS A MUST FOR YOUR CD COLLECTION !!!
ALL THE GREATEST HITS !!!

great compilation.......2007-03-03

While there are several options available if you're looking for a CD with a good collection of Cat Stevens songs, this one may be the best bargain. In fairness though, Cat Stevens Gold, and The Very Best of Cat Stevens do give you a lot more songs for not a whole lot more money. Others have mentioned a track on this CD that is not present on other compilations, which is great. For someone like me though, who is just looking for a good sampling of some of the Cat Steven's songs I know best, the clencher is that Cat Stevens Greatest Hits is a solid collection at an excellent price.

The power of Cat .......2007-02-19

Cat Stevens will never be forgotten. He sang so beautifully and employed the guitar so well in the arrangements of his songs that just one listen to his music thrills you. This CD makes you crave more of his fine artistry; his voice on this CD is strong, masculine yet sensitive and passionate.

The CD opens with a very popular song which will forever be associated with Cat Stevens entitled "Wild World." The lyrics show just how much Cat mourns the loss of his woman and the guitar changes chords at all the right moments in order to enhance the melancholy feel of this ballad. The overall effect strikes you with its beauty and beckons you instantly to listen to the rest of the CD.

"Can't Keep It In" allows Cat the opportunity to explore the topic of feeling a love for someone who can't quite relax in order to experience her true love for him. The musical arrangement stays strong with the band and a chorus in the background. Excellent!

"Hard Headed Woman" possesses great strength as well; Cat sings of his desire to find his one true love. His voice is passionate and the arrangement for the guitar moves me deeply.

Other beautiful songs on this CD include Cat's declaration of true love for his woman in "Two Fine People;" "Peace Train" with a rock feel that also sounds vaguely like a country ballad and "Father & Son" which deals with the predictable but honest disagreements between a father and son about how best to live life.

The CD ends with two memorable ballads. "Morning Has Broken" features lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon and Cat's musical arrangement leaves nothing to be desired. The piano and the guitar sound wonderful; and the choir in the background bolsters the song even further. "Another Saturday Night," written by Sam Cooke, closes the album on a playful note even if Cat feels frustrated that he cannot find a woman to have fun with now that he "just got paid."

The liner notes include the lyrics and some of the album credits are there, too. The CD artwork shines and reflects a great deal of forethought.

Cat Stevens is still one of the few artists who could turn out songs that appealed to very broad audiences. His melodies strike you instantly as being infectiously catchy and very admirable. If you like this CD I recommend other CDs by Cat Stevens including Tea For The Tillerman and Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2. Fans of classic rock and pop will also enjoy this CD.

Average customer rating: was a great compilation in its time Good Hits Album Unexpected Goldmine my favorite I luv this CD

Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Cat Stevens Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits Classics, Volume 24: Cat Stevens So Far The Baddest of George Thorogood and the Destroyers The Very Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions ASIN: B000002GCU Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. The Wind
2. (I Never Wanted) To Be A Star
3. Katmandu
4. I Want To Live In A Wigwam
5. Trouble
6. On The Road To Find Out
7. If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out
8. Where Do The Children Play
9. Daytime
10. Don't Be Shy
11. How Can I Tell You
12. Father And Son
13. The Hurt
14. Silent Sunlight

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Volume One is the 1975 Greatest Hits package, which collects Cat Stevens's key tracks nicely. Since his golden years were over (and well anthologized) by the time Volume 2 came out, this disc is essentially an addendum--gathering songs left off the first volume without representing much of note from Stevens's later albums. There's worthy material here (including songs from the Harold and Maude soundtrack), but "Footsteps in the Dark" isn't meant to stand on its own. For a more comprehensive dose of Stevens, try the Classics Vol. 24 package--or bookend this collection with its other half. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

was a great compilation in its time.......2006-09-18

You have to understand what this was...

This was one of the earlier compilations available on cd where you can get key tracks off of the classic film "Harold and Maude".

Awesome songs like "Trouble" and "If you want to sing out" are on here. Mix that in with some latter hits like "katmandu" and " I never wanted to be a star". Lastly, great tracks like "Father and Son", "The Wind" and "How can I tell You" make up a very satisying collection of less spopular, but just as good, Cat Stevens numbers.

As time went by, better and more comprehensive collections came out. When it was on vinyl, this was where you could listen to the "Harold and Maude" stuff. The sound qulaity is very good but I guess this cd is now obsolete with the advent of better compilations.

Good Hits Album.......2004-09-26

    This is a great album, containing many of the hits that weren't on the first hits album, and including, for some inexplicable reason, one that was. Well worth the money.

Unexpected Goldmine.......2004-02-02

Most songs on this CD are not Cat's most popular stuff, so some people may not immediately like it if they're looking for a collection of "radio play" songs - which is why I found it among rejected CDs a relative pruned out of her collection. And boy am I glad I did! These pieces are one of the best sets of introspective and inspiring songs I know, and from "The Wind" and "Katmandu" to "I want to live in a Wigwam" and "How can I tell you", it's been an irreplaceable audio companion for many of life's moments. This is one of my favorite CDs, even though most of my music collection leans toward rock/metal and I'm not particularly spiritual. A must-have, if you like this genre!

my favorite.......2003-04-30

This cd is my favorite Cat Stevens collection....It inspires my soul and soothes my senses....If you're not familiar with Cat Steven I would suggest this cd!

I luv this CD.......2002-04-29

Katmandu is one of the prettiest songs ever written, and this is a fabulous cd. It's one that you can just let play, and not skip around to the tracks that you like. Everything on it is great. I wasn't even born yet when this cd came out, but it's very easy to appriciate it's genuine spirituality and feeling. :-) Highly reccommended.

Average customer rating: Cat's Best I like Cat Stevens.... and this was released before I was... More than just a Greatest Hits Album

Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits Cat Stevens Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004YLPN Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Wild World
2. Oh Very Young
3. Can't Keep It In
4. Hard Headed Woman
5. Moonshadow
6. Two Fine People
7. Peace Train
8. Ready
9. Father & Son
10. Sitting
11. Morning Has Broken
12. Another Saturday Night

Amazon.com

Before Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusef Islam, he had a slew of hits built around his soft, yet sometimes coarse, vocals. Stevens utilized a variety of instrumentation and rhythms in his predominantly acoustic arrangements, and songs like "Peace Train" and "Another Saturday Night" had a multicultural feel to them. Greatest Hits provides a decent overview of his more popular work, including the poignant "Oh Very Young" and "Father & Son." Unfortunately, the delightful yet brief "Tea for the Tillerman" is not present. The lovely "Morning Has Broken" has elements of Stevens's growing concern with religion, philosophy, and the relationship between the cerebral and the spiritual. In the early 1980s, Stevens, now Yusef, "retired" from the music profession because of his new beliefs. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Cat's Best.......2000-10-12

Cat Stevens started out in the late 60's as a teen pop star who was very popular in England but went largely unnoticed in America. With the release of Mona Bone Jakon, he changed his style to the acoustic-based singer-songwriter. That album made a minor dent in the US charts, but it set the stage for his breakthrough release, Tea For The Tillerman. Following that release in 1971, he had a string of hit singles and was a major presence on the album charts with such odd-titled releases as Buddah & The Chocolate Box, Teaser & The Firecat & Catch Bull At Four from 71-75. This release culls the hits from the period. The album opens with the marvelous "Wild World" and moves into the tender "Oh Very Young". "Moonshadow" & "Hard Headed Woman" are strong while "Two Fine People" is the only new recording for the release. Although they are two of his most popular songs, "Peace Train" & "Morning Has Broken" are both drippy and schmaltzy and have grow increasingly tedious over the years. "Father & Son" may be his best song with its poignant lyrics detailing the advice that a father is giving to his young son. Cat Stevens is experience something of a comeback after years of seclusion in the Muslim community and this greatest hits album is fine introduction to his music.

I like Cat Stevens.... and this was released before I was..........2000-10-12

I really like this album and Cat Stevens in general. I am assuming that a lot of people who will read this review know a whole lot more about good ol' Yusef Islam than do I; at twenty-two, I'm not quite old enough to remember him the first time around.... More so than some of his contemporaries, Stevens has been forgotten: growing up, I knew tons of kids with James Taylor and even John Denver albums (not to equate any of these artists!!!) but none who listened to tons of Cat....

And that's not really fair. He was an artist (albeit a bit of a flake), a heck of a songwriter and musician, and one of only a few artists who can just generally connect with about any listener. That's an accomplishment..... AND... a really good reason to buy this album to get acquainted with what this guy can do.....

More than just a Greatest Hits Album.......2000-10-05

Cat Stevens...is back with a bang.... though this album was originally released in the Seventies...it still rocks. Cat Stevens has been an inspiration to many musicians, and his work is among the highest quality you could possibly get... this is one album you would not want to miss...

Average customer rating:

Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Cat Stevens ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008K58V Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Wind
2. (I Never Wanted) To Be a Star
3. Katmandu
4. I Want to Live in a Wigwam
5. Trouble
6. On the Road to Find Out
7. If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out
8. Where Do the Children Play?
9. Day Time
10. Don't Be Shy
11. How Can I Tell You
12. Father and Son
13. Hurt
14. Silent Sunlight

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10. Forever Blue

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