- Written by
- C.F. Sussdorff
- Composition date
- 1843
- Language
- English
- Comments
- Originally published as "Hard Times" in 1843. Fiddlin' John Carson first recorded it in 1925 as "There's a Hard Time Coming" with modified lyrics. Puckett's 1930 version is closer to Carson's. All of the performances seem to have floating lyrics.
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Versions
There's a Hard Time Coming / Hard Times written by C.F. Sussdorff English
| Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| There's a Hard Time Coming | Fiddlin' John Carson | September 1925 | First recording on June 24, 1925 First release |
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| There's a Hard Time Coming | Riley Puckett | October 1931 | |||
| Hard Times | Oscar Brand | 1957 | |||
| Hard Times | Lillie Steele | 1958 | |||
| Hard Time Coming - Cornbread, Molassess, Sassafrass Tea | Dan Gellert and Shoofly | 1986 | Medley |