(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" (Uk single)
"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" (Uk single)
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album The Scattering
B-side	"Card House"
Released	1989
Length	3:48.
Label	Siren Records; Virgin;
Songwriter(s)	Nick Van Eede; Kevin MacMichael;
Producer(s)	Cutting Crew
Cutting Crew singles chronology

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" is a track by the British band Cutting Crew, featured on their second studio album, "The Scattering," released in 1989. While Cutting Crew is best known for their 1986 hit "I Just Died in Your Arms," this song showcases their continued evolution as artists in the late 1980s.

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" is characterized by its robust rock instrumentation and introspective lyrics. The song captures the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation with no easy way out, a universal theme that resonates with many listeners. The melody is driven by powerful guitar riffs and dynamic drumming, creating an anthemic rock sound.

Nick Van Eede has mentioned in interviews that the lyrics of "(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" were inspired by personal struggles and the pressures of navigating life's challenges. The song reflects the emotional intensity and resilience required to overcome difficult circumstances.

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" is a testament to Cutting Crew's musical evolution and their skill in capturing the human experience through rock music. Despite not reaching the same commercial heights as their earlier work, the song's enduring appeal lies in its relatable themes and robust rock sound.

Chart history[edit]

Chart 1987	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100 ^[1]	77
UK Singles Chart^[2]	66
Canada Chart^[3]	54

References[edit]

^ "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "CUTTING CREW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
^ Canada, Library and Archives (Jun 12, 1989). "RPM 100 Singles". Top Singles - Volume 50, No. 7. Retrieved 2022-05-15.

External links[edit]

Cutting Crew - Between A Rock And A Hard Place on YouTube

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[1] "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[2] "CUTTING CREW | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.

[3] Canada, Library and Archives (Jun 12, 1989). "RPM 100 Singles". Top Singles - Volume 50, No. 7. Retrieved 2022-05-15.

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Nick Van Eede Gareth Moulton Joolz Dunkley Jono Harrison Tom Arnold Martyn Barker Nick Kay Mak Norman Gary Barnacle Nik Carter Jack Birchwood Steven Fuller TJ Davis Angela Brooks Kevin MacMichael Colin Farley Martin "Frosty" Beedle Tony Moore
Studio albums	Broadcast The Scattering Compus Mentus Grinning Souls Add to Favourites
Singles	"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" "I've Been in Love Before" "One for the Mockingbird" "Any Colour" "(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" "The Scattering" "Everything but my Pride" "The Last Thing" "If That's the Way You Want It" "Hard on You" "Till the Money Run$ Out"