24/04/1970 | Happy Release Day 1970 | Cat Stevens - Mona Bone Jakon Island #catstevens #islandrecord #yusufislam @yusufcatstevens @islandrecords Allmusuc: „… he introduced a group of simple, heartfelt songs played in spare arrangements on acoustic guitars and keyboards and driven by a restrained rhythm section“ „Mona Bone Jakon was only a modest success upon its initial release, but it attracted attention in the wake of the commercial breakthrough of its follow-up, Tea for the Tillerman.“ Uncut: „1970 was Stevens’ annus mirabilis and Mona Bone Jakon and Tea For The Tillerman represent the high tide of his troubadour triumph.“ Sputnik Music: „This album was not top-chart material to begin with, but it opened the door to a broader audience and it allowed the success of his next album, Tea for the Tillerman.“ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccuu3qlsvIB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
