Hard to Make a Stand

"Hard to Make a Stand" is the third single from Sheryl Crow's 1996 eponymous second album. It was only released as a commercial single in Europe, Canada, 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.

"Hard to Make a Stand"
Single by Sheryl Crow
from the album Sheryl Crow
B-side
  • "Hard to Make a Stand" – Alternate Version
  • "In Need"
  • "Sad Sad World"
ReleasedMarch 17, 1997
Recorded1996
GenreRock
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)

A live performance of this song is featured on Sheryl Crow's 2006 concert DVD: Wildflower Tour, Live From New York.

Track listing

EU CD 1 (Cat. No. 582 147-2): (ltd edition incl 4 postcards)

  1. "Hard To Make A Stand" – LP Version
  2. "Hard To Make A Stand" – Alternate Version
  3. "Hard To Make A Stand" – Live BBC Simon Mayo Session
  4. "In Need"

EU CD 2 (Cat. No. 582 149-2)

  1. "Hard To Make A Stand" – LP Version
  2. "Sad Sad World" – LP Version
  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

Charts
Chart (1997–1998) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[1] 15
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[2] 32
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] 85
Scotland (OCC)[4] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 22

References
  1. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3504." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  2. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3491." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  3. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14 no. 14. April 5, 1997. p. 16. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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