Released in 2026

Life Can Be Hard

Written by Paul McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Official album • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Cassette • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (180g Gatefold LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Amoeba Exclusive Yellow Vinyl)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Black LP - Jacaranda Edition)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Blue & White Liquid Splatter LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Blue LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (CD, Target Exclusive)
CD • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (CD, Walmart Exclusive)
CD • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Gold LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Green Cover CD)
CD • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Green LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (iTunes version)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Picture Disc)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (Pink LP - Jacaranda Edition)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Pink LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Purple LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Red LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Silver LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Third Man Records White Label LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
The Boys of Dungeon Lane (White LP)
LP • Released in 2026
3:15 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Drums, Maracas, Mellotron, Moog, Piano, Producer, Shakers, String arrangement, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vocals Giles Martin : Big band/woodwind arrangement Keith Smith : Second engineer Ben Foster : Big band/woodwind arrangement, Conductor (big band only) Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Randy Merrill : Mastering engineer Andrew Watt : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Synthesizer Ryan Smith : Mastering engineer Paul Lamalfa : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Neil Dawes : Second engineer Ben Castle : Clarinet
SessionOrchestral overdubs : June 12, 2024 ? • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK

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