Hard Times (Run–D.M.C. song)
| "Hard Times" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Run–D.M.C. | ||||
| from the album Run–D.M.C. | ||||
| B-side | "Jam-Master Jay" | |||
| Released | December 11, 1983 | |||
| Format | Cassette single | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | New school hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Profile/Arista | |||
| Writer(s) |
Jimmy Bralower J.B. Moore Russell Simmons Larry Smith William Waring | |||
| Producer(s) |
Jam Master Jay Russell Simmons Larry Smith | |||
| 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 eponymous debut album.
A famous 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..
Chart positions
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[1] | 111 |
Notes:
- 1 - Charted with "Jam Master Jay"
References
- ↑ "Run-D.M.C. Chart Positions (Allmusic)". Billbord. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
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