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Cat Stevens – Mona Bone Jakon (used)
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Cat Stevens – Mona Bone Jakon
Mona Bone Jakon" is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam). Key Information:
- Release Date: April 1970
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Significance:
- The album marked a stylistic shift for Cat Stevens after a period of illness and recuperation from tuberculosis.
- It was the first album released on the Island Records label in the UK.
- The album established the signature sound that would define Cat Stevens' subsequent successful albums.
- Producer: Paul Samwell-Smith
- Genre: Folk Rock, Pop Rock
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Notable Tracks:
- "Lady D'Arbanville": This song became a UK hit single.
- "Maybe You're Right"
- "I Wish, I Wish"
- "Katmandu": Features Peter Gabriel on flute.
- "Trouble"
- Commercial Performance: While not immediately a massive commercial success, it laid the groundwork for the more successful Tea for the Tillerman which followed soon after.
- Album Title: The title "Mona Bone Jakon" is reportedly a personal nickname Cat Stevens created for his penis. The album was originally intended to be titled "The Dustbin Cried the Day the Dustman Died".
- 50th Anniversary Releases: To commemorate the album's 50th anniversary, a super deluxe box set and expanded 2CD edition were released in 2020. These releases include remastered and newly mixed versions of the album, along with demos and live recordings.
Mona Bone Jakon is a pivotal album in Cat Stevens' discography, showcasing his evolved musical style and songwriting after a period of personal challenge.
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