(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" is a song by the British band Cutting Crew, released in 1989 as the lead single from their second studio album, The Scattering.

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place"
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album The Scattering
B-side"Card House"
Released1989
Length3:48
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Cutting Crew singles chronology
"Any Colour"
(1987)
"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place"
(1989)
"The Scattering"
(1989)

Singer Nick Van Eede stated 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.[citation needed]

Charts

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Chart (1989) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[1] 54
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 66
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 77

References

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  1. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6359." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
  2. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  3. ^ "Cutting Crew – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
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