Recorded on his ‘Earth Tour’ in 1976, mere years before he converted to Islam and forsook the music business until last years’ comeback duet with Ronan Keating on ‘Father & Son’.

The backing band includes seasoned drummer Gerry Conway (Fairport Convention/Steeleye Span). The first that hits you about this CD is the excellent sound quality - Cat Stevens vocals are high in the mix and you’d be hard pushed to know it was a live record until the audience chips in at the start/end of each track.

All the famous tunes are here including ‘Father & Son’, ‘Wild World’ and a blissful ‘Moonshadow’. Having never really heard much Cat Stevens before I thoroughly enjoyed this CD and would certainly recommend to any fan of quality singer/songwriters.

****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly