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

The song’s title and atmosphere were inspired by , as 1975 (when it was written) was the Year of the Cat .

: 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)

Recorded at and produced by Alan Parsons , the track bridged the gap between British folk-rock and the polished "Yacht Rock" sound that would dominate the late '70s. The song’s title and atmosphere were inspired by