Mona Bone Jakon: Remastered Vinyl LP Henry Franklin Prize may sound effortless but

Prize may sound effortless but creating each song was as industry intensive as spinning a spider’s web

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An unexpected delight

That process naturally led to a wealth of material that didn’t see the light of day immediately when it was recorded

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Mona Bone Jakon: Remastered Vinyl LP Henry Franklin Prize may sound effortless butBack in 1970 and following a period of illness and recuperation, singer songwriting troubadour Cat Stevens re emerged with a new record deal with Island Records and a spiritual and artistic rebirth. Mona Bone Jakon, his first album for Island, showcased a markedly different change in direction for Cat, unveiling with it a remarkable set of new compositions that included classics like Trouble, Maybe Youre Right and the UK hit single Lady DArbanville.