Cat Stevens - The First Cut Is the Deepest Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'The First Cut Is the Deepest'?

   'The First Cut Is the Deepest' was written by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, who is also known as Yusuf Islam.

2. When was 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' originally released?

   The song was originally released by P. P. Arnold in April 1967. Cat Stevens's own version appeared on his album 'New Masters' in December 1967.

3. How many artists have had a hit with 'The First Cut Is the Deepest'?

   The song has become a hit single for six different artists: P. P. Arnold, Cat Stevens, Keith Hampshire, Rod Stewart, Papa Dee, and Sheryl Crow.

4. Was 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' Cat Stevens's most successful song?

   Although 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' is one of Cat Stevens's well-known songs, it was not his most commercially successful. Its biggest successes came from covers by other artists such as P. P. Arnold, Rod Stewart, and Sheryl Crow.

5. What awards has 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' won for Cat Stevens?

   The song has earned Cat Stevens significant recognition, including two consecutive ASCAP songwriting awards for 'Songwriter of the Year' in 2005 and 2006.

6. Where was the music video for Sheryl Crow's version of 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' filmed?

   The music video for Sheryl Crow's version was directed by Wayne Isham and filmed in southern Utah. It features Crow singing with her guitar in a rocky desert, riding horses, and engaging in a cowboy-themed environment.