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"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.

"Hard to Make a Stand"
Single by Sheryl Crow
from the album Sheryl Crow
B-side	"In Need" "Sad Sad World"
Released	March 17, 1997 (1997-03-17)[1]
Studio	Sunset Sound Factory (Los Angeles)
Length	3:07
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Sheryl Crow Bill Bottrell Todd Wolfe R.S. Bryan
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)

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

• Recorded at Sunset Sound Factory (Los Angeles)

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

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