It's So Hard
John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band, Flux Fiddlers
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You gotta live You gotta love You gotta be somebody You gotta shove But it's so hard, it's really hard Sometimes I feel like going down You gotta eat You gotta drink You gotta feel something You gotta worry But it's so hard, it's really hard Sometimes I feel like going down But when it's good It's really good And when I hold you in my arms baby Sometimes I feel like going down You gotta run You gotta hide You gotta keep your woman satisfied But it's so hard, it's really hard Sometimes I feel like going down
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"It's So Hard" is a song written and performed by the legendary John Lennon, ex-member of the ever-popular band, The Beatles.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Lennon's second solo studio album "Imagine," released in September 1971.
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Musical Style"It's So Hard" showcases Lennon's bluesy side with its slow, rocking rhythm, making it stand out from his more psychedelic and pop-oriented material.
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Personal StrugglesThis song was said to reflect Lennon's frustration and personal struggles during the early 70s. It is noted for its dark, pessimistic lyrics.
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Guest Artist FeatureKing Curtis, a well-known American saxophonist, was a guest musician on the song, especially noted for the tenor saxophone solo.
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Live PerformancesIt is one of the John Lennon's solo songs that he performed live in concert during the "One to One concerts" at Madison Square Garden in August 1972.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song "It's So Hard" is approximately 2 minutes and 35 seconds, shorter than the majority of the other tracks on the album.
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Single ReleaseIn some countries like Mexico, "It's So Hard" was released as the B-side of the "Imagine" single.
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Critic ViewsWhile John Lennon's "Imagine" album is critically acclaimed, "It's So Hard" has a mixed reception among critics, some of whom note its departure from Lennon's typical sound as a refreshing change, while others find it less compelling than his other works.
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Tribute PerformanceThe song was covered by Italian supergroup Zu as a tribute to both John Lennon and King Curtis.
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Song InfluenceEven decades after its release, "It's So Hard" continues to influence musicians, demonstrating Lennon's enduring impact on the music industry.
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