In July 1976, “RCA” label released “Year of the Cat”, the seventh Al Stewart studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Parsons. The cover design was by Hipgnosis and illustrator Colin Elgie.

Personnel:

• Al Stewart – vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Peter White- guitar, keyboards
• Tim Renwick- guitar
• Peter Wood- keyboards
• Don Lobster – keyboards
• Graham Smith – harmonica
• George Ford – bass
• Stuart Elliott- drums, percussion
• Marion Driscoll – percussion
• Phil Kenzie- alto saxophone
• Bobby Bruce – violin
• Andrew Powell- string arrangements
• David Pack- backing vocals
• Tony Rivers- backing vocals
• John Perry – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Stewart, except where noted.

1. Lord Grenville
2. On the Border
3. Midas Shadow
4. Sand in Your Shoes
5. If it Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It
6. Flying Sorcery
7. Broadway Hotel
8. One Stage Before
9. Year of the Cat – Al Stewart, Peter Wood