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Cat Stevens wrote and released this as his first single, which subsequently appeared on his debut album. The songwriter later acknowledged that he had based the lyrics on the melody from an American jazz musician's 1961 composition. Stevens communicated with the original artist, provided financial compensation, and arranged for ongoing royalty payments. The song's credits were subsequently updated to recognize the original composer.
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