P. P. Arnold - The First Cut Is The Deepest (1967)

[@paulharvey2851]

Now that's what I call a performance! Though Cat Stevens wrote it and did his own version along with Rod the Mod and countless others, for me, its P. P. Arnold who will always own this song.

[@johnmyers8493]

Agree no doubt about it ! Shows me age but she's brilliant can't take the song away from her 🤓🤗😂👍

[@song8777]

@Jeremy Corbyn He said for him. Is that alright?

[@stevenjosephs9]

I'll take Rod

[@caterham555]

@@stevenjosephs9 Rod a poor man’s Stevie Marriott

[@blindpilot167]

My favorite Borderline Song ❤

[@ColonelBagshott675]

P P and Marriot together was an incredible partnership.

[@Mark-oo2nh]

Sitting here with my morning cup of coffee and Little Debbie donut sticks and didn't think my day was going to get any better.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

Pot of Assam and a slice of banana cake found in the back of the fridge. Cracking!

[@lex3729]

Her version came out before Cat Stevens' , he said that she set the standard for the song, and that it was his favorite version.

[@gillygil8747]

Thank you to whomever took the time to save this.

[@startwinkle5562]

Her version is the first cut and certainly the deepest! Can't stop listening to it over and over again 😍

[@jeanyvesdepeix1344]

Je suis français et ont devait à l'époque et même maintenant cela va de soi avoir un ans de différence ! Mais attention si j'avais été aux states à l'époque le l'aurai sûrement rencontré " on peut rêver !" Et ont seraient sûrement tombés amoureux l'un de l'autre ! Ont auraient fait sûrement plein de " B.B. Arnorld " oh ! qu'est que c'est mignon ! Et c'est que de l'Amour !!!❤❤❤

[@AnilSharma-mm1ij]

For those who don't know, she was one of the backing singers for Ike & Tina Turner duo. They were called the Ikettes. PP Arnold's version of this song along with 'Angel of the morning' were her two hits in the UK. I still have the vinyl copy of her album 'Kafunta' which was also critically well appreciated.

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️ I was just listening to it but was seeking this to send to a Friend 🌙

[@caterham555]

And with Steve Marriott on Tin Soldier

[@gerhardanton8759]

you forgot the TOP Tin Soldiers with t the Small Faces ..!!!! ....

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

I also just read that Keith Emerson and the Nice were formed as her backing band. And the Ikettes backed Zappa on several tracks.

[@garymyers8806]

Can you please make a video about it and show the vinyl and play it please?

[@rogerstankovic2137]

Best version of this song by far...so much soul...love her.

[@lesliekatona309]

Best version is by Keith Hampshire

[@rogerstankovic2137]

@@lesliekatona309 Yes, I like Keith's version just as much.

[@SurreyMan0409]

She is so very talented, and still incredibly gorgeous!

[@jamielogan5057]

she was... she reminds me of one of the dancers on strictly come dancing

[@SurreyMan0409]

@@jamielogan5057 Great idea!I thought she was gorgeous when she was with The Nice and The Small Faces, and she still is! Glad you agree.

[@jamielogan5057]

@@SurreyMan0409 being a late 70s child im new to 60s music i only knew her for this song but ive since found out she sang angel too a song im familiar with but didnt know who sung it.... i was watching a documentary on the faces a few days ago they played tin solider i thought i recognise the backing singer as PP arnold ....

[@jamielogan5057]

@@SurreyMan0409 Oti Mabuse is the come strictly dancer she looks like absolutely stunning looks both of them

[@SurreyMan0409]

@@jamielogan5057 I’m a bit older than you…! So I first remember her singing on Tin Soldier - I was 12 at the time, and I was attracted to her. I still think she is fabulous in every way!

[@mikeellis6077]

Did that audience have any idea they were in the presence of greatness

[@missyw77]

I'm 45 years old and never knew another version of this song besides the one by Sheryl Crow, until I found myself watching British teen drama My Mad Fat Diary on KZbin a few years ago. Fell in love with the show and this version of the song!

[@TiffLane]

I just made this same comment lol I'm 47 so I only knew Sheryl Crow's version too. I love me some Sheryl Crow but this version is great too

[@lindadriessen9027]

I'm 74 and love this original version. But also the one of Cat Stevens himself, Rita Coolidge and Rod Stewart. Until now I haven't heard better covers yet.

[@forddon]

Linda Ronstadt gave it a pretty good shot

[@lindadriessen9027]

@forddon Yes, Linda did a good job. Only she made it sound too neat and sweet, but better than Sheryl Crow.

[@MobettaBikeCo]

Cat Steven's sold her the song for $50.

[@adamdalton3492]

Beautiful voice and woman

[@garymyers8806]

It's nice to sit here listening to this song on loop over and over again and thinking of the past and remembering good times funny times sad times and all the people that were still alive friends and family just gotta keep it pushin and live every day for the dead we once knew/loved

[@marccas10]

I've thought about mortality lately. My own family members and it is odd isn't it. On the one hand, we want to live a long life, but at the same time to be the last person at the party dancing alone is a strangely haunting thought.

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

Even though the first cut left a long time ago she still lives everyday in memories that are 100x more vivid than this present day world.

[@allenbalaz5012]

P.P.'s version of this song was used to great effect in the fantastic movie "Seven Psychopaths."

[@elfinia]

Cat Steven's said he wrote it for Otis Redding but his agent passed it on to P.P. Arnold.

[@filipbartas576]

Yes that’s where I learned about this song. Wonderful movie, superb soundtrack

[@theseeker4642]

This lady lights up the room & her vocals reach the rafters.

[@chrism415]

Absolute classic. Always loved this right from the first day the record came out.

[@RodHargreaves]

She should have had more chart successes with such a great voice.

[@reekhavoc2932]

This song embodies the 60's 💔. . .p.s. iLove her wrist twirling.

[@michaelmarshall9132]

Pp Arnold . Wow you are , I want to say beautiful but you are more than that . I'm still watching in 2024 and you are still beautiful 😍

[@johnboore7767]

Oh my. We were so lucky in the 60s.

[@marcdavis8842]

PP Arnold worked alot with the Small Faces and made several songs together. Yes Rod Stewart did a cover of this year's later but it was PP Arnold was the first.

[@SWN55]

Geschrieben wurde der Titel von Cat Stevens, der vor Rod Stewart auch 1967 eine eigene Fassung herausgebracht hat.

[@alfrazier8389]

I never knew this. I always thought Rod Stewart was the first to sing this..

[@christinespain6751]

This song was written and performed by Cat Stevens

[@kimberleythomas1258]

This song was actually written by Cat Stevens and he sold it to PP Arnold for £30. Cat Stevens did actually perform his original version of this song as an Album track. Rod Stewart's version was much later. Great song though and enduring, as so many of Cat Stevens (Yousef) songs are ❤

[@MrDino1953]

As with Jimi Hendrix, P. P. Arnold was a black American artist who found the UK much more appreciative of her talent.

[@Jako1741]

Wonderful song, wonderful artist and wonderful performance.

[@shauncorless8965]

Seen her last year 2022 still rocking ,,

[@schbrachbolidsei]

I saw her at the Seventh National Jazz and Blues Festival in Windsor in 1967, performing this song accompanied by The Nice, later known as Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

[@TheKristyle79]

She is absolutely ADORABLE here. I would have loved to be in that audience for this performance. Love you Miss Arnold! 🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@victorias8865]

I went to see her last night at Band on the Wall in Manchester and she was Amazing. I just love her ❤

[@colinsalter3516]

Brilliant . Best version of this song ever .

[@cameronduff884]

Hey WOW man, I found my way here from Small Faces Tin Soldier.

[@TrevorBird-yl3jc]

What a voice and performance!

[@glyngriffin8260]

I have to agree Trevor......BELTING!!!

[@JukesFan-q9j]

Saw Pat Arnold supporting Southside and the Jukes at Shepherd's Bush on 4/7/24 and she was fantastic. Rolled back the years and her version of "The First Cut" is sublime. At 77 she can still belt out the tunes - a soul survivor indeed!

[@eddgraham5340]

What a voice! What a smile! What a lady.

[@KKRioApartments]

Been an oldies fan for decades, so I can't believe I never heard of her or heard this amazing version until today. Breathtaking.

[@sukie584]

Though she was American, a was an Ikette for a time, she didn’t really have success here. She had great success for a time in the Uk esp with Small Faces. Look for the live performance of Tin Soldier.

[@i.t.chefnavasca9368]

I was born in 1977 and first time i heard this in a movie and just fell in love with the song.

[@Newbootgoofin8978]

@@stactionsmedia3318 probably seven Psychopaths was the movie

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Beautiful singer , beautiful voice, beautiful song. 👍🏆🎤 can’t wait to see you at Glastonbury 2022. 👍⛺️

[@josemartinez-nl8dn]

Woow 😮 I just find this Song today Never listen before great perfomance

[@IanmCorbin]

Keep playing make up for lost time

[@criswadsworth]

Just saw her live tonight and she still has the pipes! Bought her book and she signed it.

[@amybarton6876]

We had P.P. Arnold - Pat, and her wonderful band play at our place on Sunday and Monday (17th/18th November 2024) and I can't even tell you how amazing she was... being 78 years of age, she is still the most powerful, soulful QUEEN! And the most humble, lovable soul. It was a dream having her at Barnoldswick music and arts centre. I loved getting to know this incredible lady

[@Krrrimmi]

'60s youth culture. Nostalgic. ✌😎☮

[@thecaveofthedead]

Godlike voice. PP Arnold is amazing.

[@cliffmcnaughton2265]

Pocket dynamo what a voice. Lovely woman.

[@tashamarin7474]

I just discovered this woman can’t believe how talented she is the original

[@shorelineboy]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant. Always loved this lady .still touring I believe 👍🏻😎

[@valley_robot]

Jesus what a voice ,so lovely

[@tundeappiah1410]

The best version of this song. And what a beautiful woman.

[@stevendimmock4791]

A Cat Stevens classic and a brilliant vocal performance from P.P. Britain got so lucky when She relocated to this country in the 60's. Such a beautiful voice from such a beautiful young woman.

[@rondempesmeier1845]

Ms. Arnold has such a lovely voice. It reminds me of Darlene Love's a bit. I ❤️ them both!

[@gordonmitchell729]

Sensational performance by a beautiful and talented artist ❤

[@raystewart6524]

67..wow..remember this being released..still a great song..fabulous singer....still loving you Patti

[@TiffLane]

Great version! I only knew Sheryl Crow's version which I love! Miss Arnold has a beautiful voice 💜

[@4tz1eartilove60]

Rod Stewart's version is gold

[@lnl3237]

...and Linda Ronstadt's sung on a Cat Steven's TV special in the 70's. So good, too.

[@alanholmes4854]

Definitely best version of this great song and love that harp great production

[@ldennehy2720]

Beautiful soulful lady...

[@forplexforplex8831]

The incomparable PP Arnold - one of the greatest female rock singers of all time🎉🎉🎉

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

Oh man- this version is Super Cool!

[@HughieBurns-ws8gi]

Perfection

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️🎙✨️ She's Wonderful what a Voice ✨️✨️⭐️

[@rukeyser]

Thank you, GASLIT.

[@markprice1647]

Wow, this was out the year that I was born.. I love a song that makes me cry coz that is what music is all about. If you don't have one song that makes you cry then you need to get a bigger mirror.. AND HAVE A PROPER LOOK AT YOURSELF😢😢🤪🤪😍😍❤️

[@marccas10]

Song to the siren. This mortal coil.

[@robertgray6459]

PP Arnold is superb 👌

[@roblowther7517]

I saw her perform and met her afterwards in my home town of Carlisle in the u k at the old fire station gig in July.Amazing experience great singer great person,she signed her book and CDs for me

[@vreichardt]

Love it!

[@youresoakinginit2113]

Shades of Darlene Love... the early days.♡♡♡ Great singer, great song👍🏻

[@kevinclarke1222]

Sister never achieved the Pinnacle she should have! She fantastic. Always a favorite of mine

[@grahamjones7328]

One of the signature songs on the time!

[@greigallan5845]

I love PP Arnold. Saw her a few times with Roger Waters. Her voice touches your soul she's that good. Beautiful woman. Just finished her book Soul Survivor, its a good as any music autobiography i've read.

[@dmitryponsov2870]

Amazing deepest voice, real energy!

[@chatinawarner9380]

We hear the music, the soul,the voice, not distracted with nakedness, vulgarness, immorality in order to be heard. Bring back morality,songs, we can listen to for years.

[@Katzenkaiser]

da war ich noch 3 Jahre im Brutkasten. Herrgott, wie kann es sein, dass man in einer Zeit wohnt, die nicht die eigene ist?

[@gerhardanton8759]

so ein grossartiges Lied... phantastisch...

[@terencestephenmoss2159]

Best Soul song ever ❤ perfect 🥰 💞 👌 ❤

[@brijones]

i was six when this come out

[@JonnyDredd]

What!! jus discovered this december 2023 your kidding me I really dont know what to say except, thanks again youtube

[@Bananadiva1]

What a voice!

[@korkyrougewhite864]

Wow - that 60spowerful vibe xx

[@renatekarabas3489]

Das ist bei weitem die brillanteste Version dieses Songs.❤💞💕🌟🎶🎵💜

[@PS987654321PS]

Total class.

[@johnrobertson7404]

just beautiful

[@roberttreborable]

Just Brilliant

[@kevin775775]

pure magic. chills every time.

[@sydmonteiro6189]

I Love PP The Voice great video.

[@shaunangell2265]

Magical tune.... Defined a bygone era 👍😟

[@Marcus_Suridius]

Fantastic song, heard it on the film 7 Psychopaths and glad I did cause its a class song.

[@paulcasini4759]

Some years ago I meet her through a mutual friend what a lady top draw

[@lambrettadaz3379]

Very talented lady

[@alfredkyaka1321]

Purely organic, real and original!

[@Wintermute0168]

She's adorable🥹😢😭❤️❤️❤️

[@brucelee-wo5ge]

Mindboggling groovy!

[@jorgefaus7076]

Hermosa voz

[@KingOFuh]

My favorite virgin of this song is the 2nd virgin recorded, Cat Stevens, who wrote it and did a demo of it back in 1965. PP's hit in spring 1967 was the first recorded studio virgin. Cat then recorded it for real in October 1967 and although I like PP and other virgins of the song, I prefer Cat's original, being a big Cat fan anyway.

[@rjsmith6698]

Lol

[@donmasaoy6970]

Adds a whole new meaning to the term “deep cut”

[@ladybarbaramusic6243]

Wow 😘❤️

[@nigelbrown2933]

P.P. Arnolds version was the best hands down.

[@Stephen.C.]

"But if you want I'll try to love again" yes please,

[@nigelwillmott6177]

Awesome!

[@RafaelMorera-bk6ut]

Lo más grande q he escuchado en belleza.mucical

[@abdurahmansonday549]

Patricia. You are very beautiful and stunning singer ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jaybob-uh8hm]

Back when music was feel good music, not like todays trash.

[@janelavie4115]

All those lovely young people… 80 now… 😐

[@marccas10]

Yes...the lives they have had eh?

[@SupernovaeProductions]

Wow that long ago already active 😮 I know her as lead singer of the KLF's 3 A.M. eternal 😅

[@glennfolau6959]

Wonderful performance, it should be better known. Apparently Cat Stevens gave the song to his management, as he preferred to be a songwriter rather than a singer songwriter. They gave the song to P P Arnold to record, as her version is the finest version of the many out there.

[@christopherrowles9990]

Just heard this beautiful song on Gaslit Episode 7

[@dlj230558]

Same here