Hazard

Richard Marx

About Hazard

"Hazard" is a 1992 hit song written and performed by American singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx. It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, becoming Marx's third number-one single on that chart. Internationally, "Hazard" reached number one in Australia and number three in Canada and the United Kingdom while becoming a top-ten hit in New Zealand, Norway and Sweden.


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1997
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"My mother came to Hazard when I was just seven
Even then the folks in town said with prejudiced eyes
That boy's not right
Three years ago when I came to know Mary
First time that someone looked beyond the rumors and the lies
And saw the man inside

We used to walk down by the river
She loved to watch the sun go down
We used to walk along the river
And dream our way out of this town

No one understood what I felt for Mary
No one cared until the night she went out walking alone
And never came home
Man with a badge came knocking next morning
Here was I surrounded by a thousand fingers suddenly
Pointed right at me

I swear I left her by the river
I swear I left her safe and sound
I need to make it to the river
And leave this old Nebraska town

I think about my life gone by
And how it's done me wrong
There's no escape for me this time
All of my rescues are gone, long gone

I swear I left her by the river
I swear I left her safe and sound
I need to make it to the river
And leave this old Nebraska town

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Richard Marx

Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a stream of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard". Although most of his major hit songs were slow ballads, many of his songs had a classic rock style, such as "Don't Mean Nothing", "Should've Known Better," "Satisfied," and "Too Late To Say Goodbye". Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4). His record sales worldwide exceed 30 million. Aside from songs that he's writ… more »

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hazard" by Richard Marx was released in 1992, as a single from his third studio album "Rush Street."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and it also reached number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Genre
Classified under the pop-rock genre, "Hazard" is known for its melodic tune and emotional lyrics.
Unique Music Video
The music video for "Hazard" is a mini-drama, considered unusual for its time. It was directed by Michael Haussman and stars Marx as a suspect in a murder investigation.
Song Theme
The narrative in "Hazard" revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Mary and the ensuing suspicion on the song's protagonist. Marx leaves it up to the listeners to interpret the song's ending.
Popularity Outside America
"Hazard" was a great hit in the UK and Australia, where it charted at number 3 and number 1 respectively. Marx won an ARIA Award for this song in Australia.
Song Origin
The idea of the song came to Marx after he saw the town name 'Hazard' on a road sign during a cross-country trip.
Musical Structure
The song is noted for its prominent use of the piano, along with light usage of the drums and the synthesizer. The composition falls under the ballad style of music.
Acclaim
"Hazard" helped Richard Marx secure a nomination for the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 35th Grammy Awards in 1993.
Deviation from Previous Songs
While Marx was known for his love songs, "Hazard" was a deviation and gave him an opportunity to experiment with a different genre, that of murder ballads.
Speculations and Interpretations
Over the years, listeners and critics have speculated on the mystery element in the song. However, Marx has stated that he deliberately kept the song ambiguous and enjoys the fact that it can have multiple interpretations.
Lasting Popularity
Despite nearly three decades since its release, "Hazard" continues to enjoy popularity and has been covered by multiple artists internationally.

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