Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will launch a brand new album of authentic songs this summer season that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits acquainted themes of togetherness.
The 12-song assortment is known as “King of a Land” and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark Horse Records. The album cowl illustration exhibits a boy enjoying guitar on prime of the Earth, as a cat stretches and a practice puffs alongside a observe.
The first single is the cheerful, household pleasant “Take the World Apart,” with the lyrics “I’ll take the world apart/to find a place for a peaceful heart.”
“The supply of musical inspiration for this tune got here from the 50s. The smoochy harmonies and chords have a fascinating impact on the ear. Life was less complicated then: lonely hearts craving for love,” he stated in a press release to The Associated Press.
The album reunites Stevens with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, who produced three Stevens albums between 1970-72 — “Tea for the Tillerman,” “Teaser and the Firecat” and “Catch Bull at Four.”
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Stevens, who additionally goes by Yusuf, the title he took when he transformed to Islam, has been a revered author since releasing his debut in 1967. He’s had a string of Top 40 hits, from “Peace Train” and “Wild World” to “Morning Has Broken.” He was simply named to Glastonbury’s coveted Legends slot this summer season.
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