Hard Times
James Taylor
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We've seen some hard times, hard times, Holding it together ain't always easy. An angry man, hungry woman, They're driving each other crazy. It's so low down, show down, There's nothing else safe to say. Baby's on the town, baby's looking round, Talking about walking away. Don't let go, got to give it one more chance. We've got to hold on, Loving me may not make much sense. But I'm gone on you, baby, baby, I'm gone and I want you back again. I may be wrong for you, baby, maybe I'm wrong, But I love you just the same. Now, we've got to hold on, got to hold on. We've got to hold on, got to hold on. We've got to hold on, got to hold on, We've got to hold on, got to hold on. We've got to hold on, got to hold on. Hard times, hard times, Holding it together ain't always easy. An angry man, hungry woman, They're driving each other crazy. We've got to hold on through all those hard times.
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Written by: Gary Robert Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant, Grant Richard Kwiecinski
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Hard Times" is a song by American singer-songwriter James Taylor. It was released as part of his seventh album, "In the Pocket," in June 1976.
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Album PlacementThis song is the fifth track on the "In the Pocket" album. The album itself is considered one of Taylor's most successful works.
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Musical Style"Hard Times" adheres to the soft-rock style that James Taylor is known for. The song, like many of Taylor’s compositions, showcases his signature acoustic guitar playing.
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Mood and ThemeThe song is known for its introspective lyrics and melancholic mood, consistent with the bulk of James Taylor's discography. It reflects on the difficulties of life and the human struggle, hence the title, "Hard Times."
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Album Production"In the Pocket" is James Taylor's last studio album to be released under Warner Bros. Records. After this album, he shifted to Columbia Records.
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CollaborationsOn "In the Pocket" album, James Taylor worked with several notable artists, including Stevie Wonder, Art Garfunkel, and David Crosby. However, there’s no information about guest artists’ presence on the "Hard Times" track specifically.
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Critical ReceptionCritics highly praised the album "In the Pocket." However, there doesn’t seem to be a specific focus on the song "Hard Times" among these reviews.
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Live PerformancesThere's no detailed information available on if and when "Hard Times" was performed live by James Taylor. His concerts often include a mix of his greatest hits and audience favorites.
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Lack of Chart SuccessUnlike some of Taylor's other popular hits such as "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend," "Hard Times" didn't make a significant impact on music charts.
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SongwritingThough James Taylor is known for writing his songs, it is unclear if he solely wrote "Hard Times" or collaborated with others.
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