Lovely City (When Do You Laugh?)

"Lovely City (When Do You Laugh?)" (also known as "Lovely Cities") is a song written and recorded by English singer-songwriter Cat Stevens in 1968. Following the release of his second studio album New Masters, Stevens' parted ways with producer Mike Hurst, seeking a new sound for his recordings. "Lovely City" is a folk-pop song with influences from psychedelic pop, with lyrics about the West End of London. "Lovely City" was recorded in January 1968 at Decca Studios and was the first recording he produced, assisted by Decca producer Noel Walker.

Deram Records released "Lovely City (When Do You Laugh?)" as a single in Britain on 23 February 1968, with "Image of Hell" as the B-side. It was the first single by Stevens to fail to reach the UK's Record Retailer chart, albeit it became a top-ten hit in Malaysia and Singapore. Upon original release, the single received mixed reviews, with critics having divisive opinions regarding the song's arrangement. Shortly after release, Stevens was diagnosed with tuberculosis, effectively ending his career for several months.