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Long Hard Climb

Helen Reddy · 1973

29 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of empowering anthems and introspective ballads that showcases Reddy’s versatile vocal range and lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • empowering anthems for motivation
  • introspective ballads for reflection
  • steady progression towards resolution
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1973, 'Long Hard Climb' was Helen Reddy's third studio album, following her breakthrough success with 'I Am Woman.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading voice in pop music, especially for women's empowerment, paving the way for her subsequent hits.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) 3:26
  • 2 Lovin' You 2:49
  • 3 A Bit O.K. 2:07
  • 4 Don't Mess With a Woman 3:04
  • 5 Delta Dawn 3:08
  • 6 The West Wind Circus 4:25
  • 7 If We Could Still Be Friends 2:17
  • 8 Long Hard Climb 2:59
  • 9 Until It's Time for You to Go 2:17
  • 10 The Old Fashioned Way 2:56

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