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Eastmountainsouth — Hard Times
Album: eastmountainsouth
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:42
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let us pause in life's pleasures and count its many tears
while we all sup sorrow with the poor
there's a song that will linger forever in our ears
oh, hard times come again no more

'tis a song' a sigh of the weary
hard times' hard times come again no more
many days you have lingered around my cabin door
oh' hard times come again no more

while we seek mirth and beauty
and music light and gay
there are frail ones fainting at the door
though their voices are silent
their pleading looks will say
oh, hard times come again no more

'tis a song' a sigh of the weary
hard times... hard times come again no more
many days you have lingered around my cabin door
oh, hard times come again no more

'tis a sigh that is wafted across the troubled wave
'tis a wail that is heard upon the shore
'tis a dirge that is murmured around the lowly grave
oh, hard times come again no more

'tis a song'a sigh of the weary
hard times' hard times come again no more
many days you have lingered around my cabin door
oh, hard times come again no more
oh, hard times come again no more
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 dorkmeister wrote:
Your boring dork.Its a great rendition of a great song.Open yourself up to the wonderful world of music.Outside your own relm
What?! Go back to your respective rooms, nose in the corner, and listen harder! (you fools)
 


Posted 15 years ago by MyMusicJacket    [ Reply ]
This song,and this version is awesome.Anybody who dosen't think so really doesen't know music.Never heard of the band before,and saw the movie "Elizabethtown".It fit so perfectly in the movie,(along with the rest of the soundtrack)and I had to know who this band was.Isn't that what music is,discovering new music that inspires you,and moves you.Eastmountainsouth did with "Hard Times".I'm bummed I'll never get to see them live.
Posted 15 years ago by MyMusicJacket    [ Reply ]
Pretty good rendering of the song.
Posted 18 years ago by Rocking-M    [ Reply ]
And it goes on and on and on......
Posted 18 years ago by RosieRedfield    [ Reply ]
Dylan does a fine job on this song, but this version is horrible.
Posted 18 years ago by RosieRedfield    [ Reply ]
keith_mineo wrote:
The definitive version of this Steven Foster song is by Peter Mulvey, off of "Glencree." He recorded it live in Ireland, with Juliet Turner. More bottom and a lot more passion. If you ever see this Mulvey album, pick it up, you won't regret it.
I'll have to look that up. The Eastmountainsouth version is the only one I know. I love it.
Posted 18 years ago by mceligot    [ Reply ]
keith_mineo wrote:
The definitive version of this Steven Foster song is by Peter Mulvey, off of "Glencree." He recorded it live in Ireland, with Juliet Turner. More bottom and a lot more passion. If you ever see this Mulvey album, pick it up, you won't regret it.
Amen to that! And with Goody lending his electric mandolin effects, sweeeeeeeet!!!
Posted 18 years ago by unclejoey_ct    [ Reply ]
The definitive version of this Steven Foster song is by Peter Mulvey, off of "Glencree." He recorded it live in Ireland, with Juliet Turner. More bottom and a lot more passion. If you ever see this Mulvey album, pick it up, you won't regret it.
Posted 18 years ago by keith_mineo    [ Reply ]
The harmonies make my teeth itch. Ick. Sorry.
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Yummay.
Posted 18 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
majomojo wrote:
totally agree, a boring tune with boring vocals
What?! Go back to your respective rooms, nose in the corner, and listen harder! (you fools)
Posted 18 years ago by dorkmeister    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
I too am disappointed to hear Eastmountainsouth has broken up.
The good news is that both Peter and Kat are still active musicians, and Peter is on tour! https://www.peterbradleyadams.com https://www.katbode.com
Posted 18 years ago by haoleboy    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
A really effective vocal harmony, edgy and a little unnerving. Love it.
... A very effective and accurate description Odyzzeuz, I agree... Postitve, Honest and well, Love it! ... Tux wrote:
Me too. First time I heard it, and I'm glad I didn't miss it. Nice to get my day started.
... ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
I'm sorry to say that I agree. I had an adverse reaction to the vocals.
totally agree, a boring tune with boring vocals
Posted 18 years ago by majomojo    [ Reply ]
Yamson wrote:
These girls sound a lot like the Indigo Girls.
Except that one is a girl and the other is not! ....But otherwise yes~!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Heard this before on RP, just can't take this drone again!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Yamson wrote:
These girls sound a lot like the Indigo Girls.
I was just thinking the same thing!
Posted 18 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Claustrophobic close harmony !
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Once again, another reason to listen to RP
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
These girls sound a lot like the Indigo Girls.
Posted 18 years ago by Yamson    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
A really effective vocal harmony, edgy and a little unnerving. Love it.
Me too. First time I heard it, and I'm glad I didn't miss it. Nice to get my day started.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
A really effective vocal harmony, edgy and a little unnerving. Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Love the simplicity of lyrics and music here. Very nice to my ears!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
aimless wrote:
I know I'm the minority here and that, given the number of raves for this song, I have no hope of influencing the playlist. However, every time I hear this song, I hate it more and more. It's almost suffocating in its harmony, I can't stand it.
I'm sorry to say that I agree. I had an adverse reaction to the vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
First time I heard this song was by Jennifer Warnes - must say that I prefer Jennifer's version.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
I agree too. Too bad to read on their website that Eastmountainsouth has broken up as a band and are pursuing solo careers.
I too am disappointed to hear Eastmountainsouth has broken up. I came to them thanks to RP. Wonderful songs.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
I agree...this album is awesome!
I agree to. Too bad to read on their website that Eastmountainsouth has broken up as a band and are pursuing solo careers.
Posted 18 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
This makes about 5 tunes off this disc, on rotation on RP... More , please.
I agree...this album is awesome!
Posted 19 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
This makes about 5 tunes off this disc, on rotation on RP... More , please.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Amazing harmoney
Posted 19 years ago by KateD    [ Reply ]
pjs15 wrote:
James Taylor does a simple but beautiful version of Hard Times on the Edgar Meyer/Mark O'Connor/Yo-Yo Ma Appalchian Journey.
Yes - that is an excellent version, too!
Posted 19 years ago by katschi    [ Reply ]
James Taylor does a simple but beautiful version of Hard Times on the Edgar Meyer/Mark O'Connor/Yo-Yo Ma Appalchian Journey.
Posted 19 years ago by pjs15    [ Reply ]
I know I'm the minority here and that, given the number of raves for this song, I have no hope of influencing the playlist. However, every time I hear this song, I hate it more and more. It's almost suffocating in its harmony, I can't stand it.
Posted 19 years ago by aimless    [ Reply ]
A very nice version of the old Stephen Foster song.
Posted 19 years ago by katschi    [ Reply ]
I would like to hear this song done by Nancy Griffen on RP
Posted 19 years ago by nojyor    [ Reply ]
Just an outstanding tune. Clearly one of my favs on RP.
Posted 19 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
I'm always surprised when I hear a song on RP for the fifth time and realize I haven't yet rated it. This song is wonderful...an 8, easily. It's not just that the harmonies are pleasant, but the melody is fantastic as well.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
being a new-yawka, i'm not really into country , but this is beautiful!!
Posted 19 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
I used to say, all music has its merits, except country. But RP has proven me wrong on more than one occasion, including this one. Love the harmonizing.
Posted 19 years ago by not_profound    [ Reply ]
I like this more and more.
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
It sounds a little like Dar Williams, this is a compliment. I agree the harmonies are lovely.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
The more I hear this song the more I love it. The harmonies are great. I must buy this album.
They sound like 4ths, no? I agree, very good.
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Just upped my rating to an 8. This song is kick-ass.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
A haunting song, whose message more than 100 years old still resonates with us today...beautifully done
Posted 19 years ago by deathmstrss    [ Reply ]
a remarkable song and while she has not recorded it, it always makes me think of hazel dickens.
Posted 19 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
Great song. Covered a few times by Emmylou Harris. IMO, the best is the live version from the "At The Ryman" album.
Posted 19 years ago by solman    [ Reply ]
Rating going up.....
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
phhht wrote:
This song is by Stephen Foster, the great American songwriter from the nineteenth century. He's also the author of Camptown Races and Oh Susannah. I like Willie Nelson's version.
Supposedly, out of the hundreds of songs Foster wrote (including "The Old Folks At Home " and "My Old Kentucky Home"), this one was his favorite. Quite a haunting tune.
Posted 19 years ago by dervish    [ Reply ]
Sweet harmony!
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Simple yet complex, kinda like Amish furniture. Great stuff!
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
I am a sucker for harmony....
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
It's not "You Dance" (which is a major "10"), but this is a very good song anyway!
Posted 19 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
Great song. Does sound a lot like NOMADS INDIANS SAINTS era Indigo Girls - and that's a good thing.
Posted 19 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Great song, perfect -> 10 Points
Posted 19 years ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous...I heard it and immediately bought it for myself from the iTunes store. Excellent cover of a classic.
Posted 20 years ago by Katie    [ Reply ]
Great Tune...Thanks RP
Posted 20 years ago by Norge1    [ Reply ]
sooooo pretty.
Posted 20 years ago by keemun    [ Reply ]
Cool - I love the harmony
Posted 20 years ago by callum    [ Reply ]
I won the CD at the RP Spring Fling in San Francisco in March, 2004. All in all it's a pretty good album. There are a couple of clunkers and it's mostly slow paced like this song but I think it's a good debut album for them and I'll be interested in hearing what they come up with next. Oh and yes, it is a man and a woman
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
The more I hear this song the more I love it. The harmonies are great. I must buy this album.
me too!
Posted 20 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
t66tah wrote:
Very Indigo Girls "ish" and throw in alittle Alison Krauss...I like it very much :D
At first I was amazed to hear an Indigo Girls song that I liked, then I checked the playlist. Beautiful song!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Whoah - this group is new to me. Love It!!
Posted 20 years ago by dselford    [ Reply ]
phhht wrote:
This song is by Stephen Foster, the great American songwriter from the nineteenth century. He's also the author of Camptown Races and Oh Susannah. I like Willie Nelson's version.
Willie Nelson's version is great! This is pretty good too, though
Posted 20 years ago by red5_bc    [ Reply ]
This song is by Stephen Foster, the great American songwriter from the nineteenth century. He's also the author of Camptown Races and Oh Susannah. I like Willie Nelson's version.
Posted 20 years ago by phhht    [ Reply ]
Very Indigo Girls "ish" and throw in alittle Alison Krauss...I like it very much :D
Posted 20 years ago by t66tah    [ Reply ]
Corpus_Juris wrote:
This is just an excellent song. - It was especially perfect when I was driving along the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Park, Va. a few weeks ago. Stopping at one of the view spots looking out at the mountains with this song in the background defies description.
I'm sure this song is great when there's atmosphere to accompany it. However, while sitting at my desk and staring at the screen in the midst of an endless workday, it's just boring and annoying.
Posted 20 years ago by aimless    [ Reply ]
Man, she sounds just like Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls! Amazing. KAC
Posted 20 years ago by A-Poet    [ Reply ]
jkdufair wrote:
My experience is nearly identical to skindy's. I would only add that there is too little male/female harmonizing in popular music and this is a fine exception.
Hmm. I thought this was two women. I guess I'll know for sure once I buy the album.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song the more I love it. The harmonies are great. I must buy this album.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
jannes wrote:
i cannot stand this crap anymore
but how do you feel about this?
Posted 20 years ago by ottonorse    [ Reply ]
This song is so beautiful. Sometimes when you are listening to music you are kindof half paying attention. This is one of those songs that sneaks up on you, taps you on the shoulder and says "Excuse me. You should really listen to this."
Posted 20 years ago by perpetualdeja_vu    [ Reply ]
I love this song. So nice and peaceful.
Posted 20 years ago by stripes    [ Reply ]
that guitar "thud" sounds like dire straights :D
Posted 20 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]
My experience is nearly identical to skindy's. I would only add that there is too little male/female harmonizing in popular music and this is a fine exception.
Posted 21 years ago by jkdufair    [ Reply ]
My ears always perk up when I hear something by eastmountainsouth on RP. I don't hear them quite often enough to identify them without peeking, though... so I check the playlist, and then find myself saying "hey, it's that great new group again!" Kudos for introducing them to us, Bill!
Posted 21 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
This is just an excellent song. - It was especially perfect when I was driving along the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Park, Va. a few weeks ago. Stopping at one of the view spots looking out at the mountains with this song in the background defies description. Cheers Peter
Posted 21 years ago by Corpus_Juris    [ Reply ]
poignant. moving. good harmony. I hear it a lot on here, but I like it a lot.
Posted 21 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
I think there will be music that will last, but you never know which music, at the time. Mozart was buried a pauper in an unmarked grave, after composing his own Requiem mass. Then there's Nick Drake. You never know. That said, I'm betting Shakira isn't going to make it.
I think the whole point of Shakira is to make you want to make it with her, not for her music to make it a 150 years. If you look at it that way, then .. well, mission accomplished.
Posted 21 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
i cannot stand this crap anymore
Posted 21 years ago by jannes    [ Reply ]
I bought this album about 2-3 months ago along with a bunch of others (all through RP link to Amazon of course) and this is the only album I haven't tired of....a close toss up is Be Good Tanyas' Blue Horse. But eastmouuntainsouth has more diversity. Read on their website they will tour with Joan Baez and Lucinda Williams (not together of course). They were in concert in LA and I missed them....boo hoo...needed someone to go with I think.
Posted 21 years ago by KALINEVE    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
I think there will be music that will last, but you never know which music, at the time. Mozart was buried a pauper in an unmarked grave, after composing his own Requiem mass. Then there's Nick Drake. You never know. That said, I'm betting Shakira isn't going to make it.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
etwilson wrote:
Do you think that Steven Foster could have imagined people listening to this song 150 years after he wrote it? Is there music from 2003 that people will be still be listening to in 2150?
I think there will be music that will last, but you never know which music, at the time. Mozart was buried a pauper in an unmarked grave, after composing his own Requiem mass. Then there's Nick Drake. You never know. That said, I'm betting Shakira isn't going to make it.
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
sar5w wrote:
these guys sound kind of like a bad nickelcreek knock off . . . for now i'll call them nickelcrap.
I saw NickelCreek a couple of weeks ago in Denver, you were probably there. I was disappointed...it was a very boring show. Although I agree that this group sounds a lot like them...good for the background and instrumentation, bad for excitement.
Posted 21 years ago by Pusherman    [ Reply ]
Paaaa rumpa pum pum...
Posted 21 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
Do you think that Steven Foster could have imagined people listening to this song 150 years after he wrote it? Is there music from 2003 that people will be still be listening to in 2150?
Posted 21 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
these guys sound kind of like a bad nickelcreek knock off . . . for now i'll call them nickelcrap.
Posted 21 years ago by sar5w    [ Reply ]
It's been a while since I was this excited about a new group. I REALLY want this album.
Posted 21 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill :D Recently purchased this CD after hearing them on RP. Still enjoying and have turned on a few friends to this duo in the past few days.
Posted 21 years ago by lobstergal7    [ Reply ]
Very nice Bill. I see you played this band a couple of times in the last few hours. I would very much like to hear more.
Posted 21 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
NYY96 wrote:
Anybody else notice this sounds like the Indigo Girls? Is it them?
Yeah you're right it does.
Posted 21 years ago by rmilton    [ Reply ]
This appears to be a new discovery of yours as I\'ve heard them once in every RPlistening session Ive had this week and twice in this sitting. I\'m not complaining! I agree there is definately some Indigo Girls influence in this particular cut. No problem there, a lot of bands would do well to take a step or two closer to IG. Sure doesn\'t sound like an LA band. Thanks for the introduction!
Posted 21 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Thanks for introducing me to this group! Seems like on all of the songs I like, I end up clicking over to see who it is and it\'s them. Great harmonizing~ :)
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Anybody else notice this sounds like the Indigo Girls? Is it them?
Posted 21 years ago by NYY96    [ Reply ]
This is a great song, has a very spiritual feel to it.
Posted 21 years ago by sirmikester    [ Reply ]
I like this better than Indigo Girls fare: better voices, better harmony, better atmosphere, and overall a less forced feel to the music. :D
Posted 21 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
Excellent version of the classic tune--thanks!
Posted 21 years ago by Anchored_Earl    [ Reply ]
Anyone remember the Rembrandts? Similar tight harmonies here. I like!
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Nice song and nice album Thanks Bill for loging onto the worldclassrock discussion group! :)
Posted 21 years ago by lelcpa    [ Reply ]
Great new group on RP, I\'ve liked everything of theirs that I\'ve heard lately. Very nice addition to the mix.
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Not bad! :D
Posted 21 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Nice harmony - got my attention right away.
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
This is nice, but I prefer Marianne Faithful\'s version. Does anyone have it to upload?
Posted 21 years ago by noladq    [ Reply ]
Very nice, but the 1 and 3 beats continually catch me off guard.
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
WOW. This caught me off guard! This is really, really good. I am kinda blown away!
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
Indigo Girls???
Posted 21 years ago by gata420    [ Reply ]