"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

12" Profile - PRO-7036 (US)
  1. "Hard Times" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 5:10
  2. "Jam-Master Jay" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:21
  3. "Hard Times (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 3:51
  4. "Jam-Master Jay (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:51

Chart positions

Chart (1984) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Black Singles[1] 111

Notes:

  • 1 - Charted with "Jam Master Jay"

References

  1. ^ "Run-D.M.C. Chart Positions". AllMusic. Retrieved November 19, 2010.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Times_(Run-D.M.C._song)
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