Easy to Be Hard
Three Dog Night
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How can people be so heartless How can people be so cruel Easy to be hard Easy to be cold How can people have no feelings How can they ignore their friends Easy to be proud Easy to say no Especially people who care about strangers Who care about evil and social injustice Do you only care about being proud How about I need a friend, I need a friend How can people be so heartless You know I'm hung up on you Easy to be proud Easy to say no Especially people who care about strangers Who care about evil and social injustice Do you only care about being proud How about I need a friend, I need a friend How can people be so heartless How can people be so cruel Easy to be proud, easy to say no Easy to be gone, easy to say no Come on, easy to get read Easy to say no But too easy to be cold Easy to say no But too easy to say no
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Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Easy to Be Hard" is sung by Chuck Negron, known as one of the three lead singers of the rock band Three Dog Night.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Galt MacDermot, James Rado, and Gerome Ragni, who were part of the origination team for the 1960s counterculture musical, Hair.
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Release DateIt was released in July 1969 as a single and on the album "Suitable for Framing".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart during the summer of 1969. It became the band's highest-charting hit in the UK when it peaked at number 41 in 1970.
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Song MessageThe song discusses the paradox of people who are generous toward large-scale social issues, but are cold and mean to individuals in their personal lives.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases the band's trademark mix of harmony and rock, with Negron's strong, soulful lead vocal.
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Cover Versions"Easy to Be Hard" has been covered by numerous musicians in various genres, including Lynn Kellogg, Shirley Bassey, Jennifer Warnes, and Liza Minnelli.
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In Musical TheatreThe song first appeared in the Broadway musical "Hair" before Three Dog Night recorded it. It was part of the controversial musical's original score.
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In MoviesThe song is included in the 1979 movie adaptation of the musical "Hair" in a scene where character Sheila comforts a fellow protester.
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LegacyDespite its high chart ranking, "Easy to Be Hard" remains lesser-known to the general public than other Three Dog Night hits, such as "Joy to the World" or "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)", demonstrating its status as a cult favorite among fans of the band and musical theatre enthusiasts.
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Live PerformancesChuck Negron, who left Three Dog Night in 1985 due to drug problems, has included "Easy to Be Hard" in his live solo performances, proving the lasting appeal of the song.
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