As the British pound rises in value, the dollar ___

BILL WITHERS

Think of a soulful singer known for "Ain't No Sunshine" whose last name also describes what happens to the dollar when another currency strengthens.

This clue plays on two meanings of "dollar." The first part suggests currency movement—if the British pound strengthens, the US dollar falls in relative value. But "falls" also hints at the name Bill Withers, since "bill" is slang for a dollar and "withers" sounds like "withers away" or falls. The answer cleverly combines the financial term with the soul singer’s name.