Hard Times (Run-D.M.C. song)
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"Hard Times" | ||||
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Single by Run–D.M.C. | ||||
from the album Run–D.M.C. | ||||
B-side | "Jam-Master Jay" | |||
Released | December 11, 1983 | |||
Recorded | 1983 | |||
Genre | New school hip hop | |||
Length | 3:52 | |||
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Run–D.M.C. singles chronology | ||||
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"Hard Times" is a rap song written by Jimmy Bralower, J.B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith and William Waring originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 eponymous debut album.
A 1983 cover by rap group Run–D.M.C. was issued as their second single, and is the first track on their eponymous debut album Run–D.M.C..
Track listing[edit]
- 12" Profile - PRO-7036 (US)
- "Hard Times" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 5:10
- "Jam-Master Jay" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:21
- "Hard Times (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 3:51
- "Jam-Master Jay (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:51
Chart positions[edit]
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot Black Singles[1] | 111 |
Notes:
- 1 - Charted with "Jam Master Jay"
References[edit]
- ^ "Run-D.M.C. Chart Positions". AllMusic. Retrieved November 19, 2010.