Take It So Hard
Keith Richards
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Giving up lovin', easy to do People so pitiful They never come through Honey, honey, honey I ain't that way You want a little bit, once in a while Come on and get a bit You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah You shouldn't take it You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah Take a look around you, tell me, what do you see? People with little bits Try, tryin' to smile Most of what you've gotten is free, yeah You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah You shouldn't take it You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah Yank it up, baby Or get yourself a new name You want a little bit once in a while Yeah, you got a taste for it You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah You shouldn't take it You shouldn't take it so hard, yeah
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Written by: KEITH (GB) RICHARDS, STEPHEN K. JORDAN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Details"Take It So Hard" is a song by Keith Richards, an acclaimed British musician best known as the guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones.
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Song Release"Take It So Hard" was released as the lead single from Keith Richards' first ever solo album, "Talk Is Cheap", in 1988.
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Album SuccessThe album "Talk Is Cheap", which features "Take It So Hard", peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its success in the U.S.
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Song GenreThe genre of "Take It So Hard" is hard rock, a derivative form of rock music characterized by amplified instruments, especially electric guitar and drums.
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Song Writing"Take It So Hard" was written by Keith Richards and Steve Jordan. Jordan is a versatile musician primarily known as a drummer, who also co-produced "Talk Is Cheap" with Richards.
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Live PerformanceRichard selected "Take It So Hard" to be the soundtrack of his solo live shows. It was performed regularly on Richards' three solo concert tours, in 1988, 1992-93, and 1997–98.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take It So Hard" reflects the raw authenticity of Richard's solo work, featuring live footage and behind-the-scenes glimpse of Richards. Directed by Julien Temple, a noted British film, documentary and music video director, the video is black and white, adding to the grittier, more personal feel of Richard's solo work.
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Critical Reception"Take It So Hard" was generally well received by critics. Some praised its stripped-back, direct approach to hard rock, seeing it as a refreshing contrast to The Rolling Stones' more polished sound.
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Recording Details"Take It So Hard" was recorded at Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec Canada, The Hit Factory in New York City, and Bermuda Sound in Bermuda.
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Song Position"Take It So Hard" only reached number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did considerably better on the Mainstream Rock chart, climbing to position 1 and holding it for three weeks.
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