Three Dog Night Easy To Be Hard (Enhanced Audio/Video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2017
- CD audio quality, enhanced live 1969 televised Three Dog Night performance features Chuck Negron on lead vocals. Easy To Be Hard is originally from the rock musical Hair. Three Dog Night version is from their album Suitable for Framing and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
The two other vocalists are Danny Hutton and Cory Wells (died 2015). The original lineup was Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards), Joe Schermie (bass), Michael Allsup (guitar), and Floyd Sneed (drums). The band had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits (with three hitting number one) between 1969 and 1975, the most of any group during that time period. Currently, Danny Hutton is the only remaining original vocalist of Three Dog Night.
Watch Cal Vid playlist of Cory Wells last Three Dog Night live in concert before death and former member Chuck Negron live: • Three Dog Night
Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night joins the 2017 Happy Together Tour starring The Turtles. - เพลง
When I was in 6th grade a new family moved into my home town, (which was a small town) They had one son, they were with the diplomatic service of China. The son rode the school bus. He was from China. He was treated very harshly on the bus and at school. He was in 10th grade. I felt sorry for him but didn't know what to do. My best friend from the town next to mine came to my house one morning with this young man. We called him Jim O, we had no idea what his real name was. We all became good friends, along with my older brother. We took up the cause of Jim O, and defended him where we could, on the bus, at school and in our town. Jim O was one of the coolest people I have ever met. His stories from China were just the greatest. Easy to be Hard was popular at that time. It was our theme song. Jim O, I loved you as a child, because you were different, I hope life has been good to you. I had a similar experience with a black kid who lived on the street next to our all white town. We were best friends and made it so he could walk around our town with us without fear. His name was James, I loved you James as a child because you were such a good kid. I know your life has been good to you because we are still friends. Easy to be Hard, it's hard to be easy, but so much better.
Cool story!
Way to be a cool human 😄😄😄
Beautiful message thank you for sharing . We are to love one another and treat others the way we want to be treated. You a lovely compassionate person. God bless you.
This song is still as relevant today as it was in 1969. 😔
Maybe more so gawd good words
Chuck Negron, what a powerhouse!
Indeed, what an incredible voice (melodious, strong, lyrical). The guy can really sing. Like we say in French: "ça nous prend aux tripes." I was born in the late 1960s- a gen X. I remember my parents playing this at home when my brother and I were very young. I will be going to see a French Canadian adaptation of the musical "Hair" in the Quartier Latin in Montréal on Friday. Most of the songs will be sung in French. The critics and the public love it. I can hardly wait to see it.
Congress needs to listen to these lyrics and search their conscience.
as a ten year old, i bought each release for years, always revered Three Dog Night...
Perfect song for todays bizarre world! We are going backwards and they can't even see it. 🙁✌️
Gives me the chills it's so good.
So many memories , Chuck is great ,1969 !
They don't make men half as beautiful and masculine as Chuck Negron anymore, beautiful voice, face, and body. Baby you look fine. ❤️
I agree 100%; he's so handsome and has the best voice!
Saw this performed live in West Palm Beach back in 74. Chuck could flat out sing. They put on one hell of a show. They were not lazy and were great showmen. RIP Cory Wells.
The whole band was top notch for decades.
This song sends shivers down my spine. I love it!
Doesn't it though ! ? I love it!
After 50 years still does for me
One of the BEST songs ever written. 10/10!! 1969 music rocks!
I have epilepsy and this makes me reflect. It is hard to believe that close people forget about you, and only remember you when they need something
Of all the millions of music videos that TH-cam have, this classic has to be in their Top 5.
A timeless classic. Even for this time. Miss the 70s
They knocked it out of the park.
This song is so Powerful and Chuck's Voice so prevalent for 2022
Chuck has an amazing voice!!!
One of the Greatest Vocalist of the 70's. Such a powerful performance.
I have to admit. One of my favourite songs.
Okay, well, this needs to be the anthem for 2020 too. How sad.
Yep.
I agree!!!!! 💕💕
You’re so right. This song always gives me chills and brings back my early childhood in San Francisco in 1969. My God. Hasn’t the time gone by?
I totally agree
yes!! Thanks OP
Admire the honest determination on Chuck Negron's face as he gives his heart, totally to this classic - a message perfect for 2021-2022!
Really need now in 2022. ✌️👌💜🙏
You’re misinterpreting the song. Let me guess, you heard the triggering lyrics “social injustice” and started sperging. It’s okay, most everyone else who listens to this song does, too.
@@ryankiesel4610 So sorry, but you are listening to or hearing this song with an open mind.
Perfect message for any year. And you, Mr. Drumm, are right to say so. Thank you.
Saw Chuck sing this in West Palm Beach back in 74. Three Dog Night was my first concert. They were great showmen as well as singers. Cory Wells could sing his ass off.
Chuck Negron is such a gorgeous man. Oh, and an excellent singer as well.
Had the pleasure of seeing him perform in 2017 in a small venue. He is still good looking and in great voice.
@Linda OBrien I must have listened to this song 10,000 times back in '69. I couldn't get enough of it. And of course, California Dreamin'
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Every time I hear this song it takes me back in time so long ago when life was so carefree.God love. TDN!!...
Well Tim, your hearts' in the right place. Vietnam. Let's not forget. Flagrant disregard for people of color. The list goes on. I mean I'm listening to this now because to me it says so much about how our world is taking a big step backwards. We have to really pitch in together and help each other out... because what's happening to us right now in 2020 is not going to go away and it's going to keep happening. Must make a change.
And so relevant for today, such a beautiful haunting soulful song, loved it then and love it in 2020
This lead singer is such an amazing and inspiring man. I love 💖 this song playing everyday ❤️
I had a crush on Chuck Negron in 1973. I was 4 years old then!!
Who didn't have a crush on him!!!
I've been feeling like this all day. Dec 11, 2020.
This band had just great harmony singing Chuck, Cory and Danny, I remember seeing them at the Forum in the70's! They need to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!
I was 11 years old in 1969. Yes we had Vietnam. We had ghettos, protest and unrest. But we Cared. When things went terribly wrong we were in this together.i was blessed to be a child on the brink of teen-hood in 1969. Neil Armstrong walked on that white orb
President Kennedy said we'd do that decade. Not because there easy, but because there hard. I gazed in a wonder of possibilities. By 1980 it was changing. 9/11 brought us back for a fleeting moment. Then the gloves came off, an oil war. Breakdown of the family. Then Trump. That blew a hole in the heart of our country. Then the Corona. Now what? It's easy to be hard, it's easy to give in.
Please, for our children, for our children's children.
We have to try to change.
Our humanity depends on it. Change can start- maybe by November 3rd. Let's hope..Peace my friend..TJ STRUSKA
BRAVO! Beautifully said!
Amen!
Chuck Negron was one of those awesome vocalists. This song, and pieces of April are my two favorites by them.
Old Fashioned Love Song isn't too bad either.
Have to agree. Saw them several times in the early seventies. Chuck had a range that was very complimentary to Danny Hutton's. But Chuck injected his emotional range into every song as much as his vocal range. Pieces of April is among my favorite's.
Is a message song I love it because the vocals are so good in the vocals on the song are superb and this is one of their best songs I believe I love the lyrics
THIS is WHAT YOU CALL REAL MUSIC, this MUSIC LASTS FOREVER !!! 53 YEARS NOW, STILL GOING STRONG . UNLIKE the GARBAGE they TRY and MAKE these DAYS. WHICH DISAPPEARS in a FEW WEEKS. BUNCH of BABBLING ON ABOUT NOTHING, CAN'T EVEN UNDERSTAND WHAT there SAYING. And the KIDS TODAY THINK IT'S GREAT. RIHANNA A.K.A. POLITICALLY CORRECT NAME ( BARBADIAN SINGER ) GOD HELP ME. RAMBLES ON ABOUT a FU CK ING UMBRELLA for 10 min. GREAT STUFF
Off the charts! Great job Chuck.
Rock on!
So glad I grew up in those days. This song is so meaningful especially in today's turmoil. Three Dog Night was an awesome band. Great tunes - great lyrics. Thanks for the upload!
Couldn't agree more!
There was a lot of turmoil then too with the war in Vietnam, the Khmer rouge genocide in Cambodia, the East-West Pakistani war, the sexual revolution, student strikes, the wars and conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and Central and South America, Spain, Portugal, Northern Ireland, etc. There are many wars/conflicts in the world today but we hear more of them with the Internet and the 24-hour news channels.
I love this one! This really takes ya back, doesn't it? Always loved this. This really brings back memories from.a time when I didn't have a care in the world. Thanks, Man..
this song was played many times on the radio in 1969.
Beautiful song
Power house voice! What a gift. 3 gr8 singers.
Never. Never cover this. Unless your three God night.. too fkn good Chuck.. Chuck you... Chuck n fkn a jam
Rock on!
Oh heavens no!! There aren't many remakes thru the years that I've really liked but to remake this one would be blasphemy. I agree---never!
I was in my second year of teaching high school in 1969..23 going on 24 years old. Vividly recall school dances I chaperoned, and some of my female students asking me to slow dance to this song. I always declined politely because I knew it was just too easy to be hard considering these girls were not much younger than I was!
I'm now 76 going on 77..LOL Bet they wouldn't ask me to slow dance now!
They might, just to make you feel good.
Laughing uncontrollably. I'm 71 and saw them perform in late 60's in Ct. Fantastic.
This is one of those songs that grabs you by the collar and says "hey, listen, this is really, really special". This song and Vox Continental organ play in my mind for over 45 years.
I love ❤ this song and Three Dog Night. That first piano chord and guitar lick stops me in my tracks everytime I hear this song. I am suddenly transformed back in time to where life was simple and carefree...I definitely keep it on repeat for awhile. Chuck's strong and melodic delivery is off the charts. Great job TDN!
This song was originally from the Broadway Musical"Hair"and 3 Dog Night always picked the right songs by some of the best songwriters at the time.The song is from their best album"Suitable For Framing".
"Hair" album had such great songs!
August 1969. Memorable time, still a month of summer vacation left (school didn't start until day after Labor Day back then)
What a great melody this song has. Makes you feel like it's late 1969 again.
I can also remember the song Hot Fun In The Summertime by Sly & Sugar Sugar by "The Archies" that month when I was just 8 yrs old.
@@robertzemko6590 Yes what a memory as those songs were out around the same time.
Love this Man, he has it all. The voice, the sex appeal, the presence.
Lucky he is still with us. Last man standing. Overcame serious drug addiction
Yes, absolutely agree; Chuck was and still is amazing!!!
Oh my goodness I honestly think Three Dog Night should have been so much bigger in real life than the Beatles and any other band in their times
For whatever reasonings or another they never really got the recognition they so rightfully deserved
That hair
Indeed and what a voice! Well the song is from the musical "Hair".
Read his biography. He's been to hell and back, including his wife and son. But I respect him immensely.
Went to see Three Dog Night in 1969 at Seattle Center Colliseum...
One of the greatest sad sad songs ever made.
Amazing vocal quality that seems to float effortlessly through the air, It is really beautiful and it is sad that none of the pop singers have this effortless quality today except for Josh Groban.
Most bands struggle to front 1 top vocalist; Three Dog Night had 3.
Beautiful song. The bass line and strings really give a hopeful tinge to an otherwise sad song. I love it. The organ too. It’s all so pretty.
I was at Home Depot & heard this song playing. When I got in my car I quickly found this song on TH-cam. I just love this song, specially when the tempo picks up at :58. I also like the smile on Chuck's face. I like it when he says "I need a friend" because I can definitely relate to that. We all need a friend. I would love an extended version of this song so I don't have to keep sliding back my slide bar.
I find they play these beautiful songs in places like that and CVS at night; never the so-called oldies stations!
Yeah- I miss hearing that “imperfect” energy one used to hear even in studio cuts. To my taste, that subtle speeding up or “pulling back” emanates(d) feel and soul- the most important element in making music; whether on a professional or amateur level. It is virtually nonexistent in today’s recordings. Take away the element of humanity and what you’re left with? Sonic polyurethane. This song........one of the most plaintive songs from my childhood. What a group they were.
Soo flippin good.
🎵oh, I love this so much 💜takes me back to another place and time 😘
this is so beautiful. brings tears.
This song takes me back to High School in Gardena, Ca. beautiful memories come with this song. they were an excellent group.
This needs to be the world's anthem for 2018.
Sing it, friend. 2018 is terrible. Let's please bring love and compassion back.
Yes!!!! Totally agree!!!!
You're spot on!
especially people who care about strangers, who care about evil and social injustice.
And 2020
Great voice!!
One of the best slow songs to dance to, too bad they would not allow Chuck back into the group..
Cal Vid thank you so very much for this AWESOME video. I've been playing it everyday a few times a day.
I just cannot get enough of this song. I have this MASTERPIECE on the Suitable For A Frame album.
This song definitely fits the world's crisis. I go crazy when he say "especially people......."
my eyes are tearing up as I'm writing.
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Glad I could help!
I grew up with Three Dog Night, such a powerful song!
I am glad I am old enough to have experienced the 60s and 70s music as it was being recorded and performed ---- such a memorable time period - all of the turmoil of Vietnam but the music was so soothing!
Yes. My husband (rest in Peace) adored TDN. Truly a fabulous band. Still listen to this day, all the great old standards! Reminds me of the Vietnam Era! Rest in Peace, Captain FTF!
I play 3Dog Night regularly .. I was a bit young when they were popular but I had good music taste early on.. lol Love this group... timeless music ...
My favorite 3 dog night song- I used to have a pair of pants just like the lead singers....hahahahaha
Love 3 Dog Night. First album I had.❤🎶🎶🎶
Voice of an angel. Perfect. Strong, deep, dynamic yet sensitive.
I love this song. It brings back so many memories. I was young and care free. This was the perfect song for the movie " The Zodiac ". Thank you for the memories.
Great time for music. Great song.
Yes, it was James! Peace my friend!
Doesn't get any better than this one.
Gosh the singer is beautiful
Oh yes he is!!!!
Thanks a million for the enhancements ! This song, in my humble opinion,embodies the sentiments of the sixties .
SUPER HIT SUPER WORDS GREAT SONG
Love Three Dog Night, especially Chuck!! 🎵🎤🎸😘💌
70s🎉 🎶🧓♥️ wonderful music 😊
We need these lyrics now. I miss the 60's
I loved this group! 69 now. Where did the time g
This song featured in the musical Hair. It worked better with a female voice but the lyrics behind the song are just as important today as it was in the late 60’s. Easy to say no... we should say yes!
Out of all the versions I have heard, I would say Three Dog Night is by far the best. It is an anti-war song about brotherly love and social justice. Considering the war in Vietnam was at its peak at that time and that thousands of (male) soldiers were being sent home in body bags, I think a male voice is better here. I always think of my father- a Vietnam veteran- when I hear this song. Papa, je pense à toi. Tu me manques. 😪
This song takes to a place I've never been too, another time I've never seen if that makes any sense it literally transports me to another realm I love his voice and damn it I get goosebumps every time I hear this song!
So 60's. So good.
What a grate band and singer too.❤❤❤
I loved this group from hearing their very first song. They were the first group I saw in concert too. Where has the time gone? I still love them!
Sings with such an passion
Great song for all generations.
How can people be so heartless
How can people be so cruel
Easy to be hard
Easy to be cold
How can people have no feelings
How can they ignore their friends
Easy to be proud
Easy to say no
Especially people who care about strangers
Who care about evil and social injustice
Do you only care about being proud
How about I need a friend, I need a friend
How can people be so heartless
You know I'm hung up on you
Easy to be proud
Easy to say no
Especially people who care about strangers
Who care about evil and social injustice
Do you only care about being proud
How about I need a friend, I need a friend
How can people be so heartless
How can people be so cruel
Easy to be proud, easy to say no
Easy to be gone, easy to say no
Come on, easy to get read
Easy to say no
But too easy to be cold
Easy to say no
But too easy to say no
What a voice .. this song say what is happening in the world ...
Even more appropriate for today. I got to see this amazing band perform a few years ago.. Everyone listen carefully to the lyrics ✌
three dog night , them boys were BAD! WHEN I had my first band we loved all three dog night stuff wee did do this too!
This is song writing atit's best with feeling & meaning!!!
When music was Beautiful ❤
Our country went from excellent music like this to Taylor Swift and Luke Bryan. We're doomed.
a pure classic my fav group i use to blast their music on the way going down the shore fro so jersey to my grand mothers house in the summer
Where in South Jersey?
Awesome song and band...saw them many times in their hey day...should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Shame on them!
5:35 AM and 22 years in the past.
That's heavy man, like that was right-on.
My husband's all looked like chuck. Woof
ONE OF THE PREETIEST AND DEEP SONGS
We saw them at the Forum in Inglewood, CA in 1972, what a show.
We were there too ! Great Band ! !
Lucky people. I was only 5 yo. Grew up listening to them. I 💘 Chuck and his mustash
They were one of the best bands.
...and yet they aren't in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. ? 3Dog Night & Grand Funk....not in the HoF. 2 of the biggest bands connecting the 60's and 70's !
DrHogfan I did not know that, and I’m very surprised to hear this.
They are not in the HOF because they lacked the creativity to authoe their own songs.
Nice song,the Lyrics are strong with truth meaning of our life today,awesome song, also chuck negron was trully blessed with a voice liked that,AWESOME
back when singers sang the songs with their real voice not that auto tune b.s. ...ever time I here Chuck sing it's like the first time such talent...
Hope you realize this is a lip synced performance.
agreed but this is the studio recoding of the mans voice is what I'm speaking to..
Jay Usher doesn’t matter. The track was laid down and is testament to what Chuck Negron could do....whether lip synched or not.