Anniversary Super Deluxe Editions of ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ and ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ will be released on December 4th via UMC / Island. Full format details are listed below. kbps19 387 kbps00:27:04.956 15 914 kbps00:26:05.563 15 439 kbps00:26:55.947 62 325 bytes 634 372 bytes00:26:10.568 kbps17 829 kbps00:24:45.116 15 889 kbps00:26:13.505 15 283 kbps00:24:35.507 62 279 bytes 618 854 bytes00:26:18.510 kbps17 828 kbps00:08:11.257 15 889 kbps00:11:09.735 15 283 kbps00:08:01.647 62 327 bytes 618 728 bytes00:09:44.650

Answer: This line depicts the emotional struggle and vulnerability experienced by artists, as they often find solace in their creative endeavors while simultaneously battling their inner demons. 5. What is the overall message of “Mona Bone Jakon”? Answer: While there haven’t been many official covers of the song, various artists have performed it live as a tribute to Cat Stevens’ musical legacy and the timeless appeal of “Mona Bone Jakon.” 12. What impact does “Mona Bone Jakon” continue to have on listeners today? The original, glorious album on which dandified pop star was reborn as bedsit poet is augmented in this expanded 50th-anniversary “super deluxe” edition with a new 2020 mix, a disc of stripped-down demos that sound even more introspective than the fully worked album versions, and a further disc of contemporaneous live performances. According to a 1972 interview with Stevens, the inspiration for the title was a name he created to describe his penis: "'Mona Bone Jakon' is another name for my penis. It's the name I give it. It's not some sort of secret vocabulary, it's just something I made up." [1]Answer: “Mona Bone Jakon” encourages listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and embrace their authentic selves, despite societal pressures or constraints. 6. How did “Mona Bone Jakon” resonate with audiences at the time of its release? Answer: Yes, in various interviews, Cat Stevens has shared his insights about the song. He often mentions that “Mona Bone Jakon” represents his rebellion against the music industry’s restrictive norms and his desire to express himself freely. 8. Did “Mona Bone Jakon” receive critical acclaim upon its release? kbps19 659 kbps00:15:17.349 16 081 kbps00:15:13.345 15 466 kbps00:15:08.340 62 366 bytes 620 064 bytes00:13:58.404 Cat Stevens‘ Mona Bone Jakon and Tea for the Tillerman albums will both be reissued as extensive super deluxe edition box sets in December. kbps51 400 kbps00:07:38.858 35 056 kbps00:07:38.591 32 200 kbps00:07:38.591 124 490 bytes343 417 bytes00:07:39.458

Before ‘Tea for the Tillerman’, a musical masterpiece widely lauded as one of the greatest albums of all time, a new deal with Island Records saw the April 1970 release of ‘Mona Bone Jakon’. The album represents one of the most profound artistic metamorphoses of the 20th Century: the cleanly shaven Carnaby Street pop-star incarnation of Cat Stevens, who brought us ‘I Love My Dog’ and ‘Matthew & Son,’ fades into the mist of a bygone era, emerging from the shadows as a new man, musician, and authentic lyrical master of metaphor, whose songs would help define a new genre for a generation of music lovers, and pave the way for a poignant new wave of soulful singer-songwriters. Answer: “Mona Bone Jakon” marked a turning point in Cat Stevens’ career, showcasing his talent for storytelling through heartfelt lyrics. The success of the song further cemented his place as a visionary singer-songwriter. 10. Can you describe the musical style of “Mona Bone Jakon”? Both super deluxe editions include demos CD, and unlike Tea for the Tillerman, Mona Bone Jakon has never been given expanded reissue treatment before, so these are all previously unreleased. With ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ and ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ Yusuf / Cat Stevens asserted himself both lyrically and musically as a true artist in the most profound sense. His work during this period would go on to transcend its own era and stay relevant for generations to come. By looking inward with eyes wide open he discovered truths that he was able to present to the world with compelling sincerity through his unique and spell-binding gift for songwriting. These two albums truly stand as a rite of passage for all songwriters seeking to learn how to present their intimate experiences to the external world, and essential listening to all lovers of great music. The album began his long-running creative partnership with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, formerly of the Yardbirds, and featured such highlights as the spiritually uplifting “I Think I See The Light,” the tongue-in-cheek “Pop Star,” the heart-rending “Trouble,” and the highly romantic UK Top 10 single “Lady D’Arbanville.” A wealth of unreleased gemskbps17 830 kbps00:04:45.385 15 892 kbps00:06:13.773 15 283 kbps00:04:35.775 62 258 bytes 620 631 bytes00:06:18.778

kbps48 173 kbps00:00:02.335 37 284 kbps00:00:01.835 35 466 kbps00:00:01.901 122 447 bytes524 696 bytes00:00:02.502 Christgau, Robert (19 November 1970). "Consumer Guide (14)". The Village Voice. New York . Retrieved 13 February 2014. kbps51 634 kbps00:20:30.228 35 322 kbps00:20:29.861 31 880 kbps00:20:30.062 124 372 bytes303 345 bytes00:20:30.495 kbps62 769 kbps00:28:03.815 37 387 kbps00:28:03.815 33 407 kbps00:28:03.815 124 415 bytes603 163 bytes00:28:04.149Both box sets feature newly remastered versions of each album (overseen by original producer, Paul Samwell-Smith) and new 2020 mixes by David Hefti. The latter is on CD and vinyl within the box sets. The Tea for the Tillerman box set also throws in the recently released Tea For the Tillerman 2 so you actually get three versions of the record in that box. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. kbps17 883 kbps00:12:25.845 15 916 kbps00:13:54.233 15 288 kbps00:12:16.235 62 295 bytes 635 548 bytes00:13:59.238 kbps19 459 kbps00:19:53.125 15 892 kbps00:19:49.121 15 446 kbps00:19:44.116 62 079 bytes 620 170 bytes00:19:27.566 There are also half-a-dozen other semi-rarities, all of which were previously released on the 2008 boxset On The Road To Find Out. “If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out” and “Don’t Be Shy” were written for Hal Ashby’s 1971 coming-of-age movie Harold & Maude after Elton John had dropped out and recommended Stevens as his replacement. “Honey Man” is a sprightly duet with Elton from around the same time. “The Joke” is a surprisingly soulful electric blues with a hippie-friendly lyric about “too many schemers and not enough dreamers”, while the whimsical “I’ve Got A Thing About Seeing My Grandson Grow Old” sounds improbably like something The Incredible String Band might have recorded.