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Tea for the Tillerman by  Released23 November 1970RecordedMay–July 1970Studio , London , London , London Length36:49 (UK/Europe)
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(1971) from Tea for the Tillerman ""
Released: August 1970 ""
Released: September 1970

Tea for the Tillerman is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter , released in November 1970.

Overview

Stevens' fourth album released during the year 1970, Tea for the Tillerman includes many of his best-known songs such as "", "Hard Headed Woman", "", "Sad Lisa", "Into White", and "".

Stevens, a former art student, created the artwork featured on the record's cover.

With "Wild World" as an advance single, this was the album that brought Stevens worldwide fame. The album itself charted into the top 10 in the United States.

Critical reception Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingB−

In a contemporary review for , music critic  found the music monotonous and lacking the "dry delicacy" Stevens exhibited on  (1970).  magazine's Ben Gerson said that Stevens' songs effortlessly resonate beyond their artfully simple lyrics and hooks, despite his occasional overuse of  "for dramatic effect."

In a retrospective five-star review, 's William Ruhlmann praised Stevens' themes of spirituality and transcendence, and felt that he had continued to show his ability as a pop melodicist: "As a result, Tea for the Tillerman became a big seller and, for the second time in four years, its creator became a pop star." On 18 November 2003,  included this album in its  list at number 206, number 208 in a 2012 revised list, and currently at number 205 on its latest list published in 2020. In 2006, the album was included in the book . In 2007, the album was included in the list of "The Definitive 200 Albums of All Time", released by  and the . It was voted number 342 in 's .

Track listing

All songs were written by .

Original release Side OneNo.TitleLength1."" (Recorded July 1970 at )3:522."Hard Headed Woman" (Recorded July 1970 at Morgan)3:473."" (Recorded July 1970 at Morgan)3:204."Sad Lisa" (Recorded July 1970 at Morgan)3:455."Miles from Nowhere" (Recorded June 1970 at )3:37 Side TwoNo.TitleLength6."But I Might Die Tonight" (Recorded May 1970 at  - from the film )1:537."Longer Boats" (Recorded June 1970 at Olympic)3:128."Into White" (Recorded June 1970 at Olympic)3:249."On the Road to Find Out" (Recorded May 1970 at Island)5:0810."" (Recorded July 1970 at Morgan - from Revolussia)3:4111."Tea for the Tillerman" (Recorded May 1970 at Island)1:01