Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

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“Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)”
Single by Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida from the album Ring Ring
B-side	"I am Just a Girl"
Released	June, 1973
Format	7" Single
Genre	Pop
Length	2:57
Label	Polar
Writer(s)	Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus
Producer	Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida singles chronology
"Ring Ring" (1973) "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" (1973) "Nina, Pretty Ballerina" (1974)

"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the fourth and last single to be released from their album Ring Ring, but unusually, it wasn't issued in ABBA's home-country of Sweden, but elsewhere in Scandinavia. It was coupled with "I Am Just a Girl" as its B-side upon release in 1973.

[edit] History

The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and engineered by Michael Tretow. All four members of the group share the lead vocals.

[edit] Chart performance

The single's limited release did not generate a Top 10 chart placement anywhere, though it was a minor hit in some countries where it was released. In Sweden, it reached #3 on the Tio i topp singles chart.

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