So there I was on the edge of the water on a beautiful night with the moon glowing, and suddenly I looked down and saw my shadow.

Cash Box said that this "softly tailored folderol from Cat Stevens shows his whimsical side.

[6] The animation begins with a still frame of Teaser and his pet Firecat, pictured as they appear on the cover of the album bearing their names.

The beginning and ending story portions were written by Cat Stevens and narrated by Spike Milligan.

[8][9] The song appears as "Moon Shadow" on both the UK and US labels of the single release.