Into White
Cat Stevens
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I built my house from barley rice Green pepper walls and water ice Tables of paper wood, windows of light And everything emptying into white. A simple garden, with acres of sky A Brown-haired dogmouse If one dropped by Yellow Delanie would sleep well at night With everything emptying into white. A sad blue eyed drummer rehearses outside A Black spider dancing on top of his eye Red legged chicken stands ready to strike And everything emptying into white. I built my house from barley rice Green pepper walls and water ice And everything emptying into white
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11 facts about this song
Album Placement"Into White" was included in Cat Stevens' fourth album, "Tea for the Tillerman," which was released in November 1970.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of folk rock, which is a blend of folk and rock music characterized by its thoughtful lyrics and acoustic guitar accompaniments.
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ProducerThe song, as well as the entire "Tea for the Tillerman" album, was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith, a former member of the band "The Yardbirds."
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RecognitionThe album "Tea for the Tillerman" was among Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 greatest albums list in 2003, which further increases the significance of the song "Into White."
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Lyrics and MoodThe lyrics of "Into White" portray a desire for simplicity and a retreat into nature, a recurring theme in the works of Cat Stevens. The overall mood of the song is peaceful and serene.
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PopularityDespite not being released as a single, "Into White" gained popularity and recognition among fans and critics due to the popularity of the album it's included in.
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Cover Versions"Into White" has been covered by several artists including Carly Simon who included her version on an album of the same name in 2007.
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Record Label"Into White," like the rest of the "Tea for the Tillerman" album, was released by Island Records in the UK and A&M Records in the United States.
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Re-recordingCat Stevens, also known as Yusuf Islam after his conversion to Islam, re-recorded the "Tea for the Tillerman" album in 2020 for its 50th anniversary, again featuring the song "Into White."
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InfluenceThe thoughtful and introspective lyrics of "Into White" have often been cited as impactful and influencing the singer-songwriter genre for years to come.
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Live Performances"Into White," though not one of Stevens' most famous songs, has been played during his live shows, contributing to its popularity among fans.
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