Hard Times (Run-D.M.C. song)
| "Hard Times" | ||||
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| Single by Run–D.M.C. | ||||
| from the album Run–D.M.C. | ||||
| B-side | "Jam-Master Jay" | |||
| Released | December 11, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | New school hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
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"Hard Times" is a rap song written by Jimmy Bralower, J.B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith and William Waring. It was originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 eponymous debut album, then the rap group Run–D.M.C. issued a cover of this song as their second single in 1983, which was included as the first track on their eponymous debut album Run–D.M.C..
"Hard Times" rose to No. 11 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.