"The First Cut Is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P. P. Arnold in the spring of 1967. Stevens' own version originally appeared on his album New Masters in December 1967.
The song has been widely covered and has become a hit single for four different artists: P. P. Arnold (1967), Keith Hampshire (1973), Rod Stewart (1977) and Sheryl Crow (2003).
Read more about The First Cut Is The Deepest: Cat Stevens Version, P. P. Arnold Version, Reggae Versions, Keith Hampshire Version, Rod Stewart Version, Sheryl Crow Version
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