Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is a country rock song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the fifth single to be released from their album Ring Ring, but unusually, it was not issued in ABBA's home-country of Sweden, but elsewhere in Scandinavia. It was coupled with "I Am Just a Girl" as its B-side upon release in 1973. The song was one of the last songs to be recorded for the album Ring Ring.

The song describes the common phenomenon of a quarrel between lovers, and although the song's title seems to be self-contradictory, it's unlikely that it pertains to a sexual double entendre as some have believed it to be.Scott, Robert (2002) 'ABBA: Thank You for the Music – The Stories Behind Every Song', Carlton Books Limited: Great Britain, p. 31

History The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus. All four members of the ABBA share the lead vocals.

Chart performance The single's limited release did not generate a Top 10 chart placement anywhere, though it was a minor hit in some countries where it was released. In Sweden, it reached #3 on the Tio i Topp singles chart, even though it wasn't issued as a single in that country. Chart (1973)Peak positionDenmark (Top 30)21Sweden (Tio i topp)3 Chart (2023)Peak positionUK Singles Sales (OCC)48UK Physical Singles (OCC)5UK Vinyl Singles (OCC)4

Release history RegionDateTitleLabelFormatCatalogDenmarkJune 1973"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" / "I Am Just A Girl"Polar7-inch vinylPOS 1175Europe19 May 20237-inch vinyl, picture disc00602448459459

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