Wild World (song)

"Wild World"
A-side label of the US/Canada single
Single by Cat Stevens
from the album Tea for the Tillerman
B-side
  • "Miles from Nowhere" (USA and Canada)
  • "Sad Lisa" (Germany)
ReleasedSeptember 1970
RecordedJuly 1970
GenreFolk rock
Length3:15
Label
Songwriter(s)Cat Stevens
Producer(s)Paul Samwell-Smith
Cat Stevens singles chronology
"Father and Son"
(1970)
"Wild World"
(1970)
"Moonshadow"
(1971)
Alternative cover
German cover
Official audio
"Wild World" on YouTube

"Wild World" is a song written and recorded by English singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. It first appeared on his fourth album, Tea for the Tillerman (1970). Released as a single in September 1970 by Island Records and A&M Records, "Wild World" saw significant commercial success, garnering attention for its themes of love and heartbreak, and has been covered numerous times since its release. Maxi Priest and Mr. Big (released in 1988 and 1993 respectively) had successful cover versions of the song.