Roadsinger
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Roadsinger is a studio album
by Yusuf
(formerly known as Cat Stevens
). Roadsinger is Yusuf's second mainstream release since his return to music. The album made its debut on the Billboard 200 at position #41 and on the UK charts at #10.
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 70's, hence Roadsinger is an addition to his A&M catalog.
"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
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Yusuf
Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam , commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam....
(formerly known as Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam , commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam....
). Roadsinger is Yusuf's second mainstream release since his return to music. The album made its debut on the Billboard 200 at position #41 and on the UK charts at #10.
The album was released by Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
in the UK. It was released in the US by reissue label Hip-O Records
Hip-O Records
Hip-O Records is a record label, currently part of Universal Music Group, which specializes in reissues and compilations. Their Hip-O Select label is currently in the midst of releasing the Complete Motown Singles, a series of fourteen box sets which include both sides of every 45 from Motown...
and is catalogued under A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
. Hip-O Records also reissues Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens
Yusuf Islam , commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam....
A&M releases from the 70's, hence Roadsinger is an addition to his A&M catalog.
"Everytime I Dream" was inspired by the media criticism of Yusuf Islam following his alleged support for the fatwa
Fatwa
A fatwā in the Islamic faith is a juristic ruling concerning Islamic law issued by an Islamic scholar. In Sunni Islam any fatwā is non-binding, whereas in Shia Islam it could be considered by an individual as binding, depending on his or her relation to the scholar. The person who issues a fatwā...
issued by Ayatollah Khomeini on Salman Rushdie, the author of The Satanic Verses
The Satanic Verses
The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie's fourth novel, first published in 1988 and inspired in part by the life of Prophet Muhammad. As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters...
.
Track listing
All songs are written by Yusuf Islam.- "Welcome Home" – 4:23
- "Thinking 'Bout You" – 2:31
- "Everytime I Dream" – 3:09
- "The Rain" – 3:26
- "World O' Darkness" – 2:23
- "Be What You Must" – 3:25
- "This Glass World" – 2:02
- "Roadsinger" – 4:09
- "All Kinds of Roses" – 2:38
- "Dream On (Until...)" – 1:56
- "Shamsia" – 1:29
- "Boots and SandBoots and SandBoots and Sand is a song written and recorded by Yusuf Islam . It appears as a bonus track on his album Roadsinger which was released on May 5, 2009...
" (iTunes bonus track, featuring Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
and Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
) - "Peace Train Blues" (iTunes bonus track)