Name: The Hard Way by William Clarke
Brand: William Clarke
SKU: 014551484226
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

His fourth CD from Alligator is his jazziest and bluesist recording to date. Clarke has written half of the compositions and put his own sound and style on those he did not write. Highlights include "The Boss" (inspired by saxophonist Willis Jackson) which is a fast jump that finds chromatic harp riffing along with a horn section -- some interesting ideas. Other tunes are the Benny Moten tune "Moten Swing," "My Mind is Working Overtime," (a Latin-tinged tune written by Clarke), and "Letter from Home."
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1. The Boss

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

2. Five Card Hand

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Walton; Composer
Lyricist: Walton; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Prestige Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Prestige Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Prestige Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

3. Fishing Blues

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

4. Evil

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Morganfield; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Watertoons C/o Bug Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Watertoons C/o Bug Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Watertoons C/o Bug Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

5. Letter From Home

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Brown; Composer
Lyricist: Brown; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

6. My Mind Is Working Overtime

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

7. Last Monday Morning

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

8. Moten Swing

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Moten; Composer
Lyricist: Moten; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Sony/atv Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Sony/atv Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Sony/atv Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

9. Blues Is Killing Me

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Foster Baby Face Leroy
Baby Face Leroy Foster; Composer
Lyricist: Foster Baby Face Leroy
Baby Face Leroy Foster; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

10. Don't Treat Me Wrong

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

11. Respect Me, Baby

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

12. Other Side Of Town

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Clarke; Composer
Lyricist: Clarke; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production

13. Walkin'

by William Clarke

Primary Artist: William Clarke; Main Performer
Composer: Carpenter; Composer
Lyricist: Carpenter; Composer
Artist: William Clarke; Production
51 E. 42nd St.: Richcar Music C/o William Krasilovsky; Other
Esq.: Richcar Music C/o William Krasilovsky; Other
Music Publisher: Richcar Music C/o William Krasilovsky; Other
New Yor: Richcar Music C/o William Krasilovsky; Other
Suite 1601: Richcar Music C/o William Krasilovsky; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues

Label

Alligator Records

Music Distribution Service

Alligator Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14551484226

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The Hard Way

1. The Boss

2. Five Card Hand

3. Fishing Blues

4. Evil

5. Letter From Home

6. My Mind Is Working Overtime

7. Last Monday Morning

8. Moten Swing

9. Blues Is Killing Me

10. Don't Treat Me Wrong

11. Respect Me, Baby

12. Other Side Of Town

13. Walkin'

Technical Specifications

The Hard Way

Product information

Release options

1. The Boss

2. Five Card Hand

3. Fishing Blues

4. Evil

5. Letter From Home

6. My Mind Is Working Overtime

7. Last Monday Morning

8. Moten Swing

9. Blues Is Killing Me

10. Don't Treat Me Wrong

11. Respect Me, Baby

12. Other Side Of Town

13. Walkin'

Technical Specifications