Mona Bone Jakon

Description

To mark its 50th anniversary, the album has been remixed and remastered by David Hefti. The Super Deluxe edition also includes demos, the Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival recording, and a Blu-ray featuring the Lady D'Arbanville music video, eight TV performances, and the new HD mix of the album. Cat Stevens achieved success in 1967 with his first two albums, Matthew & Son and New Masters. However, he ceased all musical activity after contracting tuberculosis. In 1970, following his recovery, he signed a new contract with Island Records and released Mona Bone Jakon. With producer Paul Samwell-Smith (formerly of the Yardbirds), they developed the warm, acoustic sound that would achieve global recognition and relaunch the artist's career. The album includes the hits 'Lady D'Arbanville', 'I Wish, I Wish', and 'Maybe You're Right'.