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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 2004 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 Tillerma
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 2004 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 remastered 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. --Sam Graham
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" - Majikat 1976 Outtake
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Manufacturer: Eagle Vision
Release date: 18 May 2004
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0801213004997 UPC: 801213004997
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