The First Cut Is the Deepest

"The First Cut is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P.P. Arnold and went to number 18 in the United States and was released by Stevens himself for his second studio album New Masters. In 1977, Rod Stewart released his version and went to number 1 in the United Kingdom and number 21 in the United States and New Zealand. In 2003, Sheryl Crow released her version for her greatest hits album The Very Best of Sheryl Crow. It went to number 14 in the United States, number 37 in the United Kingdom, number 22 in Scotland and number 19 in New Zealand.

"First Cut Is the Deepest"
Single by P.P. Arnold
from the album The First Lady of Immediate
Released	21 April 1967
Genre	Pop soul
Length	3:07
Label	Immediate
Songwriter(s)	Cat Stevens
Producer(s)	Mike Hurst
P.P. Arnold singles chronology
"The Time Has Come" (1967) "First Cut Is the Deepest" (1967) "(If You Think You're) Groovy" (1967)

"The First Cut Is the Deepest"
Single by Cat Stevens
from the album New Masters
B-side	"Where Are You"
Released	18 May 1972
Recorded	5 October 1967
Studio	Decca, West Hampstead, London
Genre	Pop
Length	3:03
Label	Deram, Decca
Songwriter(s)	Cat Stevens
Producer(s)	Mike Hurst
Cat Stevens singles chronology
"Morning Has Broken" (1972) "The First Cut Is the Deepest" (1972) "Sitting" (1972)