1982 Millie Jackson – Hard Times
Hard Times is a 1982 studio album by American R&B and soul singer Millie Jackson. Released through Spring Records, the project seamlessly blends her trademark raw grit, adult-oriented humor, spoken-word “raps,” and deep blues-funk styling.
Tracks
1 Blufunkes (Brian Tyree; Donnell Farmer; Millie Jackson) 06:08
2 Special Occasion (Sam Dees) 04:51
3 I Don’t Want To Cry (Chuck Jackson; Luther Dixon) 04:20
4 We’re Gonna Make It (Billy Davis; Carl Smith; Gene Barge; Raynard Miner) 03:03
5 Hard Times (Brad Shapiro; Millie Jackson) 04:26
6 The Blues Don’t Get Tired Of Me (Wiliam T Davidson) 03:01
7 Medley (Sam Dees; Brad Shapiro; Millie Jackson) 08:45
8 Feel Love Comin’ On (Eddie Setser; Frankie Miller; Troy Seals) 04:06
Biography
Musicians
| Musician | Bob Wray |
| Musician | Carl Marsh |
| Musician | Charles Rose |
| Musician | Harrison Calloway |
| Musician | Harvey Thompson |
| Musician | James Stroud |
| Musician | Jerry Shook |
| Musician | Larry Byrom |
| Musician | Mike Shannon |
| Musician | Ron Oates |
| Musician | Ronald Eades |
| Musician | Terry McMillan |
| Musician | Wayne Jackson |
Other Musicians
Strings – The Nashville String Machine
Liner Notes
Producer – Brad Shapiro, Millie Jackson
Arranged By (Rhythm, Vocals) – Brad Shapiro, Millie Jackson
Arranged By (Strings) – Ron Oates
Engineer – Ernie Winfrey, Mike Bradley
Engineer (Assistant) – Fran Overall, Sheilla Landers
Mastered By – George Marino
Art Direction, Design – Robert L Heimall
Illustration – Tom Newsom
Recorded At Soundshop Recording Studios
Phonographic Copyright PolyGram Records Inc
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