Hard to Make a Stand

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"Hard to Make a Stand"
Single by Sheryl Crow
from the album Sheryl Crow
B-side
  • "In Need"
  • "Sad Sad World"
ReleasedMarch 17, 1997 (1997-03-17)[1]
StudioSunset Sound Factory (Los Angeles)
Length3:07
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow singles chronology
"Everyday Is a Winding Road"
(1997) 		"Hard to Make a Stand"
(1997) 		"A Change Would Do You Good"
(1997)

"Hard to Make a Stand" is the third single from Sheryl Crow's self-titled second album (1996). It was released as a single only in Europe, Canada, Japan, and South Africa. The track caused controversy in the US due to its references to abortion. The music video for the song, directed by Matthew Amos, is taken from a live performance in London. A live performance of this song is featured on Sheryl Crow's 2006 concert DVD: Wildflower Tour, Live from New York.

Track listings

UK CD1[2]

  1. "Hard to Make a Stand"
  2. "Hard to Make a Stand" (alternate version)
  3. "Hard to Make a Stand" (live BBC Simon Mayo Session)
  4. "In Need"

UK CD2[3]

  1. "Hard to Make a Stand"
  2. "Sad Sad World"
  3. "No One Said It Would Be Easy" (live from Shepherd's Bush Empire in London)
  4. "If It Makes You Happy" (live from Shepherd's Bush Empire in London)

European CD single[4]

  1. "Hard to Make a Stand"
  2. "Sad Sad World"

Japanese CD single[5]

  1. "Hard to Make a Stand"
  2. "If It Makes You Happy" (live)
  3. "On the Outside" (live)
  4. "No One Said It Would Be Easy" (live)

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the UK CD2 liner and disc notes.[3]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1997–1998) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 15
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] 32
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 85
Scotland (OCC)[9] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 22

References

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 15, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Hard to Make a Stand (UK CD1 liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. 582 147-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ a b Hard to Make a Stand (UK CD2 liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. 582 149-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Hard to Make a Stand (European CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. 582 098-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Hard to Make a Stand (Japanese CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. POCM-1211.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3504." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  7. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3491." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 14. April 5, 1997. p. 16. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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