This goo was worth a point in August 2023.

publication date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (part of August 2023)

category: Music

clue: Prior to his conversion to Islam, he wrote hit songs about the world being wild, his dog being loved, and a particular cut being deepest.

explanation: Stevens scored hits with "Wild World," "I Love My Dog," and "The First Cut is the Deepest." more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky


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