| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan hit with a melancholy title | New York Times | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan hit with the lyric "Left standing in the lurch at a church" | New York Times | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan hit with a melancholy title | New York Times | 18 Aug 2022 |
| 1972 O'Sullivan No. 1 hit |