Rod Stewart - The First Cut Is The Deepest Apr 2026

: Cat Stevens wrote it in 1967 and sold it for just £30.

: In many regions, it was released alongside "I Don't Want to Talk About It." Rod Stewart - The First Cut Is The Deepest

: Stewart’s signature "sandpaper" voice adds a layer of genuine pain. : Cat Stevens wrote it in 1967 and sold it for just £30

: P.P. Arnold and Sheryl Crow also had massive hits with this track, but Stewart’s version remains the most commercially iconic for male vocalists. Arnold and Sheryl Crow also had massive hits

Rod Stewart’s 1976 cover of "The First Cut Is The Deepest" is widely considered the definitive version of this soul-stirring classic. While originally written by Cat Stevens, Stewart’s gravelly, soulful delivery transformed it into a global anthem of vulnerability. 🎙️ The Soul of the Song

Compare his version to the or Cat Stevens versions. Put together a playlist of similar 70s soul-rock hits. Provide the chords or lyrics so you can play it yourself.

: The track won the Daily Mirror Rock and Pop Award for Best Single in 1977. 🔍 Fun Facts