It Ain't Easy is Long John Baldry's landmark recording from 1971, marking Baldry's debut in North America, selling over 100,000 copies of the LP version. Produced by Elton John & Rod Stewart. Contains Baldry's best-known early hit, "Don't Try to Lay No Boogie Woogie on the King of Rock & Roll." Players include Elton John, members of the Faces, and singers Doris Troy and Madeleine Bell. Songs by Leadbelly, Willie Dixon, Randy Newman, Elton John, Ronnie Lane and Rod Stewart. Extensive liner notes by Sid Griffin.