Hard Times (Run-D.M.C. song) explained

Hard Times
Type:	single
Artist:	Run–D.M.C.
Album:	Run–D.M.C.
B-Side:	Jam-Master Jay
Released:	December 11, 1983
Recorded:	1983
Genre:	New school hip hop
Length:	3:52
Prev Title:	It's Like That
Prev Year:	1983
Next Title:	Rock Box
Next Year:	1984

"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

Notes:

• ¹ - Charted with "Jam Master Jay"

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=run-dmc-p121003/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Run-D.M.C. Chart Positions]. AllMusic. November 19, 2010.