The First Cut: The Immediate Anthology

by P.P. Arnold

The First Cut: The Immediate Anthology cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2001-01-01
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:17:49
  • Community rating: 3.92/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Subtitled 'The Immediate Anthology', 'The First Cut' gathers P.P. Arnold's recordings for Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label in the late 1960s. The American singer's versions of 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' and 'Angel of the Morning' became landmarks of British-produced soul.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, melodic, orchestral, retro, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Everything's Gonna Be Alright (2:57)
  2. Life Is But Nothing (3:48)
  3. The First Cut Is The Deepest (3:14)
  4. Speak To Me (2:13)
  5. The Time Has Come (2:46)
  6. If You See What I Mean (2:12)
  7. (If You Think You're) Groovy (3:18)
  8. Though It Hurts Me Badly (3:35)
  9. Something Beautiful Happened (2:33)
  10. Born To Be Together (3:06)
  11. Am I Still Dreaming? (4:34)
  12. Treat Me Like A Lady (2:55)
  13. Would You Believe (3:00)
  14. Angel Of The Morning (3:14)
  15. Letter To Bill (3:56)
  16. Kafunta One (0:26)
  17. God Only Knows (3:25)
  18. Eleanor Rigby (3:33)
  19. Yesterday (3:36)
  20. It'll Never Happen Again (3:32)
  21. Kafunta Two (0:20)
  22. As Tears Go By (2:58)
  23. Kafunta Three (0:13)
  24. To Love Somebody (2:43)
  25. Dreamin' (2:19)
  26. Kafunta Four (0:27)
  27. Welcome Home (3:06)
  28. Is This What I Get For Loving You (3:50)

Credits

  • Andrew Loog Oldham - co-producer
  • Mike Hurst - co-producer
  • Paolo Hewitt - liner notes [based upon an original sleeve-note by]
  • David Wells - liner notes [updated by]
  • John Reed - liner notes [updated by]

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