Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat (single Mix) (1976) -

The of Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat," released in July 1976 , is a condensed version of the sprawling 6:40 album masterpiece. While the full version is famous for its intricate four-minute instrumental suite, the single was edited to fit radio formats of the time, often clocking in between 3:30 and 4:42 depending on the territory. Production & Sound

: The song’s haunting piano riff was written by Peter Wood , who played it constantly during soundchecks until Stewart finally asked to add lyrics to it. Lyrical Meaning & Origins Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat (single mix) (1976)

: The solo, played by Phil Kenzie , was reportedly recorded in just one or two takes. Kenzie was reportedly so eager to get back to a movie he was watching at home that he finished the session as a "favor" to Parsons and left immediately. The of Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat,"