The Very Best of Cat Stevens — Cat Stevens
Discover the enduring songwriting of Cat Stevens in this 20-song, digitally remastered collection. From the gentle introspection of “The Wind” and “Moonshadow” to the timeless storytelling of “Father and Son,” “Wild World,” and “Peace Train,” this anthology traces his evolution from 1960s pop singer to one of the defining folk-rock voices of the 1970s. The collection also includes the previously unreleased “I've Got a Thing About Seeing My Grandson Grow Old.”
Artist: Cat Stevens
Title: The Very Best of Cat Stevens
Edition: 2000 A&M/UTV remastered compilation
Release date: March 28, 2000
Genre: Folk Rock / Soft Rock / Singer-Songwriter
Format: Audio CD, 1 disc
UPC: 731454138727
Condition: Used CD; disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear.
Complete Track Listing — 2000 Edition
- Matthew & Son
- The First Cut Is the Deepest
- Lady D'Arbanville
- I've Got a Thing About Seeing My Grandson Grow Old
- Wild World
- Where Do the Children Play?
- Hard Headed Woman
- Father and Son
- The Wind
- Morning Has Broken
- Moonshadow
- Peace Train
- Sitting
- Can't Keep It In
- Foreigner Suite (Excerpt)
- Oh Very Young
- Another Saturday Night
- Majik of Majiks
- (Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard
- Just Another Night
Artist and Album Background
Cat Stevens first found success in the 1960s before developing the intimate, acoustic style heard on albums such as Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat. His distinctive vocals and thoughtful lyrics helped make songs such as “Peace Train,” “Morning Has Broken,” and “Father and Son” lasting favorites. This remastered anthology spans his best-known recordings and lesser-known selections, offering an accessible introduction to his catalog.