I am sure most of us has heard of the song "morning has broken". It somehow invokes change, new beginning, the future. Within the simple lyrics, therein lies greater meaning. Besides this hit, there was "peacetrain", "moonshadow", "father and son".
After achieving success with many hits, he nearly drowned in Malibu and swore that if he lived, he would work for God. He converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. He took a sabbatical from music but returned to record again in 2005. His latest album is called Roadsinger
I am sure most of us are familiar with these albums:
Tea for Tillerman
Teaser and the Firecat
Greatest hits
In 2007, Vinyl Films released a limited edition vinyl "Harold & Maude". This featured songs by Cat Stevens. I was lucky enough to get hold of 1 piece. I understand it cost about US$200 now (if you can find it). The record package includes a 7 inch single, a poster, a songsheet, 36 page booklet. All in all a very collectible.
The film was a commercial flop in its original release, and critical reception was extremely mixed. However, it has since developed a large cult following.
Harold & Maude 
Harold & Maude record
Goodies that came with the vinyl
He recently released a new album called Roadsinger. Its very folk oriented (back to his roots I guess). 
Roadsinger
go visit Cat Stevens website
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