Into White

Cat Stevens

About Into White

"Into White" is a song written and recorded by Cat Stevens. It was released on his 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman and was covered in 1971, in Italian, by Mia Martini (with the title "Nel rosa "- "Into Pink "-, from the album "Oltre la collina" - "Over the hill") and in 2007 by Carly Simon.


Year:
2008
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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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Cat Stevens

Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam. more »

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Written by: Yusuf Islam

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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.
Genre
The 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.
Producer
The 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."
Recognition
The 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."
Lyrics and Mood
The 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.
Popularity
Despite 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.
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.
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.
Re-recording
Cat 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."
Influence
The thoughtful and introspective lyrics of "Into White" have often been cited as impactful and influencing the singer-songwriter genre for years to come.
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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