Boots And Sand
"Boots and Sand" is a song written and recorded by Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens). It appears as a iTunes bonus track on his album ''Roadsinger (To Warm You Through the Night)'' which was released on 5 May 2009. The song was also released as a double-A side single together with ''Roadsinger'', on 20 July 2009. "Boots and Sand" was written by Yusuf after he was denied entry to the US in 2004, and features guest appearances by both Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton. The track was recorded in several different studios and countries during the summer of 2008, and mixed by Thomas Juth Thomas Juth (born 31 August 1982) is an audio engineer who specializes in mixing and mastering. Over the years, Juth has worked with artists such as Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jesse & Joy, Aha, Zaz, Jason Mraz, Park Hyo-shin, Le ... at Kensaltown Studios in London. References External links *http://www.discogs.com/Yusuf-Roadsinger-Boots-And-Sand/release/1853242 *http:/ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou; ), commonly known by his stage names Cat Stevens, Yusuf, and Yusuf / Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His musical style consists of folk, pop, rock, and, later in his career, Islamic music. He returned to making secular music in 2006. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. His 1967 debut album and its title song "Matthew and Son" both reached top ten in the UK charts. Stevens' albums '' Tea for the Tillerman'' (1970) and ''Teaser and the Firecat'' (1971) were certified triple platinum in the US. His 1972 album '' Catch Bull at Four'' went to No.1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spent weeks at the top of several other major charts.Billboard – Catch Bull at Four Allmusic. Retrieved 20 Oc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)
''Roadsinger'' is the thirteenth studio album by Yusuf (formerly known as Yusuf Islam and as Cat Stevens). ''Roadsinger'' is Yusuf's second mainstream release since his return to music. The album made its debut on the US ''Billboard'' 200 at position No. 41 and on the UK Albums Chart at No. 10. History The album was released by Island Records in the UK. It was released in the US by reissue label Hip-O Records and is catalogued under A&M Records. Hip-O Records also reissues Cat Stevens' A&M releases from the 1970s, hence Roadsinger is an addition to his A&M catalogue. "Everytime I Dream" was inspired by the media criticism of Yusuf Islam following his alleged support for the fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini on Salman Rushdie, the author of ''The Satanic Verses''. Alun Davies, Yusuf's long-time musical associate, does not feature on the album. Cover art On the album cover, the singer is credited as "Yusuf" with a promotional sticker identifying him also as "Cat Stevens". ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre–rock and roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon remains the most successful in history. Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock and roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career when he joined Lennon's skiffle group, the Quarrymen, in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later invo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with ''Hello, I'm Dolly'', which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner), before her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Parton's albums in the 1990s did not sell as well, but she achieved commercial success again in the new millennium and has released albums on various independent labels since 2000, including her own label, Dolly Records. She has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Parton's music includes Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. She has had 25 singles reach no.1 on the '' Billboard'' country music charts, a record fo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thomas Juth
Thomas Juth (born 31 August 1982) is an audio engineer who specializes in mixing and mastering. Over the years, Juth has worked with artists such as Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jesse & Joy, Aha, Zaz, Jason Mraz, Park Hyo-shin, Leslie Clio, Manuel Medrano, Juan Luis Guerra, Joe Blandino, Luis Fonsi, Eric Gadd, Mamas Gun, Westlife, Charles Aznavour, Willie Nelson, Ricardo Arjona, Lisa Schettner. Juth started his career in London, and was the in-house Mix Engineer at Kensatown Studios between 2008 and 2014. He left London in 2015 and is currently based at Svenska Grammofonstudion in Gothenburg, Sweden. Early life Juth grew up in Umeå, Sweden. At the age of 7, he heard The Beatles' ''Abbey Road'' album and was blown away by the sound of the heavily compressed drums in "Come Together". In 2002, he moved to London to study at the SAE Institute and to pursue a career in audio engineering. Career After graduating from the SAE Institute in 2004, Juth worked for a shor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2009 Singles
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Cat Stevens Songs
The cat (''Felis catus'') is a Domestication of the cat, domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is commonly referred to as the domestic cat or house cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family. Cats are commonly kept as house pets but can also be farm cats or feral cats; the feral cat ranges freely and avoids human contact. Domestic cats are valued by humans for companionship and their ability to kill rodents. About 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries. The cat is similar in Cat anatomy, anatomy to the other felid species: they have a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp teeth, and retractable claws adapted to killing small prey. Their night vision and sense of smell are well developed. Cat communication includes Animal communication, vocalizations like meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting as well as Cat body language, cat-specific body language. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Songs Written By Cat Stevens
A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at melody, distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various song form, forms, such as those including the repetition and variation of sections. Written words created specifically for music, or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an art song. Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called chants. Songs composed in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as folk songs. Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the mass market are called popular songs. These songs, which have broad appeal, are often composed by professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Art songs are composed by trained clas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |