Tea for the Tillerman

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Tea for the Tillerman
Studio album by Cat Stevens
Released	November 23, 1970
Recorded	1970
Genre	Rock
Length	36:40
Label	A&M
Producer(s)	Paul Samwell-Smith
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (B-) link Rolling Stone (not rated) link
Cat Stevens chronology
Mona Bone Jakon (1970)	Tea for the Tillerman (1970)	Teaser and the Firecat (1971)

Tea for the Tillerman is an album by singer/songwriter Cat Stevens. His second 1970 album, the songs on this album may have been inspired by his break-up with Patti D'Arbanville, who later had a relationship with Mick Jagger.

Four of the songs ("Where Do the Children Play?", "On the Road to Find Out", "Tea for the Tillerman" and "Miles from Nowhere") were featured in Hal Ashby and Colin Higgins' black comedy Harold and Maude (1971), and the title track is used by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant for the closing credits of Extras.

Stevens, a former art student, created the artwork featured on the record's cover.

Songs from this album have been recorded by a diverse range of artists, from Mr. Big ("Wild World") to Boyzone ("Father and Son") to 36 Crazyfists ("Sad Lisa").

In 2003, the album was ranked number 206 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Personnel 2.1 Additional personnel 3 Charts 4 Certifications

[edit] Track listing

All tracks written by Cat Stevens.

1. "Where Do the Children Play?" – 3:52
2. "Hard Headed Woman" – 3:47
3. "Wild World" – 3:20
4. "Sad Lisa" – 3:45
5. "Miles from Nowhere" – 3:37
6. "But I Might Die Tonight" – 1:53
7. "Longer Boats" – 3:12
8. "Into White" – 3:24
9. "On the Road to Find Out" – 5:08
10. "Father and Son" – 3:41
11. "Tea for the Tillerman" – 1:01

[edit] Personnel

• Cat Stevens – guitar, keyboards, vocals
• Alun Davies – guitar
• Harvey Burns – drums
• John Ryan – bass

[edit] Additional personnel

• Del Newman – arranger, string arrangements
• John Rostein – violin

[edit] Charts

Album

Year	Chart	Position
1971	Pop Albums	8

Single

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1971	"Wild World"	Pop Singles	11

[edit] Certifications

Organization	Level	Date
RIAA – U.S.	Gold	May 12, 1971
RIAA – U.S.	Platinum	January 30, 2001
RIAA – U.S.	Double Platinum	January 30, 2001
RIAA – U.S.	Triple Platinum	January 30, 2001