ABC TV used to have a weekly 90 minute anthology show featuring several bands that was run on Friday nights from 11:30PM-1:00AM. Since concert audio and video were developing at the same time, (these were the early days of FM’s heyday), the shows were often simulcast on local rock radio stations.
This concert was unprecedented at the time! Cat Stevens exploded as an incredible talent and ABC gave him the full hour and a half to showcase himself! He brought along a very young Linda Ronstadt, who was on the verge of super-stardom herself, and Dr. John, who was still fresh from his “Right Place, Wrong Time” hit. They both performed Cat Stevens songs, making a special evening even more so!
Now they are all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but this amazing concert is still something to marvel at:
