The guilt and the heartache right where they are None of us are perfect. / If you really love him / And there's nothing I can do – / Don't try to spare my feelings / Just tell me that we're through! That’s called negative bias and in today’s episode we’re looking at how we can turn it around. Watch the video for Make It Easy On Yourself from The Walker Brothers's The Walker Brothers Collection for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. There's two hundred people pushin' up daisies There were some schemers, some sinners and dreamers Carter played the demo, featuring Dionne Warwick's vocal, for Vee-Jay artist Jerry Butler who commented: "Man, it's a great song, and the girl who's singing it, and the arrangement, is a hit." Movies, books and the people around you may push standards on you that are just pure fantasy or some kind of perfect dream. : Burt Bacharach plays the Burt Bacharach Hits, (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me, Johnny Mathis Sings the Music of Bacharach & Kaempfert, No Regrets – The Best of Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers 1965–1976, You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Make_It_Easy_on_Yourself&oldid=1004092657, Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 February 2021, at 01:19. Bacharach's charm is his skill in dealing with abstracts.Songs that aren't immediately pleasing to the ear grow on the listener. It's just a piece of cake. This is an older post from April 2007 but it still applies. 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When those girls are mean to you, move on. 14, November 29 1965", "45cat - Dionne Warwick - Make It Easy On Yourself / Knowing When to Leave - SCE - USA - SCE-12294", "Dionne Warwick - Make It Easy On Yourself/Knowing When to Leave (Vinyl)", "Dionne Warwick Chart History: Billboard Hot 100", "Dionne Warwick Chart History: Adult Contemporary", "Dionne Warwick Chart History: Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs", "Image : RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada", Hit Maker! Learn more. Although based in London, the Walker Brothers were familiar with the original 1962 hit by Jerry Butler (which had been overlooked in its concurrent UK release) and group member John Maus suggested that the Walker Brothers make a recording of "Make It Easy on Yourself". Copyright: Writer(s): Bill Labounty, Steve O'brien, HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawg​" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Rod Wave - POP SMOKE - "MOOD SWINGS" ft. Lil Tjay - LYRICS, NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS, Songs That Will Make You Cry Uncontrollably. The 1972 Johnny Mathis album Song Sung Blue - produced by Jerry Fuller - featured a version of "Make It Easy on Yourself"; issued as a single the track reached #16 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart[20] and "bubbled under the Hot 100" with a #103 peak. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! Last.fm's Current Most Loved Pop Tracks. Sometimes it's easy to remind yourself that you can make it through another day. You better lose yourself in the music, the moment You own it, you better never let it go You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow This opportunity comes once in a lifetime You better lose yourself in the music, the moment You own it, you better never let it go Open the eyelids. [21] In Canada, his version reached number two on the Adult Contemporary chart. Bacharach and David in fact utilized Warwick's pessimistic response (with a shift in meaning) as the title for "Don't Make Me Over" the song which would indeed launch Warwick's hitmaking career. Chicago-based Vee-Jay Records head A&R man Calvin Carter brought back "Make It Easy on Yourself" from a trip to New York City scouting song publishers. Lucy Hale sang this song on American Juniors in 2003. But life is life, not a fantasy or dream and to set such extremely high standards that no one can live up to just leads to what you may see as failure and disappointment in yourself and in your life. I’ve never been skinny but I used to have a little bit of self-esteem. Take it easy on yourself. I know you feel like your thoughts and opinions are too much or not enough so you keep them to yourself. I got no hard lesson just love without question when you want to be or should be more severe: . Make It Easy On Yourself Lyrics: Oh, breaking up is so very hard to do! Well, you’re not alone! Hello, new world. I got no hard lesson just love without question Whenever I'm feeling down, these are my 21 go-to songs that instantly cheer me up because they're an instant confidence. "Make It Easy on Yourself" served as the title cut of a 1969 album by Burt Bacharach with the track featuring Bacharach's vocals as well as his piano playing. The most successful pop version of "Make It Easy on Yourself" was the 1965 single by the Walker Brothers which reached #16 on the Hot 100 that December;[6] this version had been a #1 hit in the UK in September 1965. Johnny captures this classic by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, with the beauty of his full range. [1] The track was recorded in a June 1965 session at the Philips studios in Marble Arch arranged by Ivor Raymonde who conducted his orchestra with production credited to Philips' head of A&R Johnny Franz; session personnel included Vic Flick and Big Jim Sullivan on guitars and Ronnie Verrell on drums.[8]. Lyrics to 'Make It Easy on Yourself' by Burt Bacharach. Leave all the old tears, the good times and lost years Mindfulness tricks to celebrate your week and forgive any regrets. [7] The song appeared as the opening song on the group's début studio album Take It Easy with the Walker Brothers and as the opening song on side 2 of their début US album Introducing the Walker Brothers. To find comprehensive list of albums from the same singer, just click Ronald Isley. Unhook your burden let it all free After having Maddie, and even before she was born, I was struggling with it. Do you ever get to the end of week and feel like ALL you can remember is what went wrong? There is a French cover of that song, under the title "Mais n'essaie pas de me mentir" (But don't try to lie to me) by Claude François. Let's forget all only now. The best known version is the 1965 recording by the Walker Brothers for whom it was a #1 UK hit. There are times when I’ve cried because I hate the way my body looks post-baby. The song was sampled by Northern Irish rock group Ash for their 2001 album Free All Angels on the track "Candy". Go easy on yourself. Sometimes life's harder than it ought to be. In 1966, Cilla Black released a recording of the song on her second studio album Cilla Sings a Rainbow which was a Top 5 hit on the UK album chart. I'm on your side. Some tracks are instrumental, some feature session vocalists, and Bacharach himself sings only one track. When Carter explained that Florence Greenberg, the owner of Scepter Records who'd recently signed Warwick, was not interested in "Make It Easy on Yourself" Butler recalls being "ecstatic" and, wanting the same arrangement featured on the demo flew to New York City to record the song in a session overseen by Burt Bacharach (although Bacharach's official credit was limited to arranger). If you are interested in other songs in the same album, please click Make It Easy on Yourself-1. This has been one of those weeks. As with Warwick's 1966 hit "Message to Michael" the non-involvement of Bacharach and David in the track (beyond writing the song) is evidenced in its producers credit reading "a Blue Jac Production", Blue Jac Productions being the name Bacharach/David and Warwick had incorporated under in 1962 (officially Blue Jac Productions rather than Warwick personally were signed to Scepter Records). Go Easy on Yourself: 5 Simple Ways to Boost Self-Compassion March 8, 2016 • By Traci Stein, PhD, MPH, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Topic Expert Contributor. Please bless us too. If you love such song lyrics, you can add this page to your favorite. In 2011, Ronan Keating recorded the song for his album When Ronan Met Burt. This version ended with a long cadence chord in the orchestra, while the Butler version ended in a fade out during the Coda. Give them a chance on your playlist and they'll have you feeling yourself, too. There were some schemers, some sinners and dreamers. The best known version is the 1965 recording by the Walker Brothers for whom it was a #1 UK hit. If the answer is no, figure out how you would treat them and proceed to treat yourself that way, too. You will soon wish for that time back. The world will keep turnin' ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Warwick's sole live track released as a single, "Make It Easy on Yourself" served as the advance single for Warwick's final album (of new material) for Scepter, the December 1970 release Very Dionne; the single charted that autumn with chief support from easy listening radio as indicated by its #2 peak on that format's chart making moderate crossover to Pop - at #37 the final Top 40 hit of the first phase of Warwick's career - and R&B (#26).[13]. The beautiful sea to see from the train window. Take the moment to relax. Learn how to treasure them. (Bill LaBounty/Steve O'Brien) There's two hundred people pushin' up daisies. Go easy on yourself, mom. Without any help In 1997 "Make It Easy on Yourself" was featured as a "B-side" on the album A Short Album About Love by the Divine Comedy. The uptempo novelty dance track had already appeared as the b-side to the group's debut single; "Pretty Girls Everywhere". So right now just lay down in these open arms. And not one died wishin' they spent more time at work. And not one died wishin' they spent more time at work. In the US Smash Records released a second pressing of the single in October 1965[9] with Scott Walker's debut composition "Doin' the Jerk" as the b-side. Go easy on yourself. Dionne Warwick, who made a demo of this song in early 1962, later had a hit with the song in 1970. He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him. "Make It Easy on Yourself" was released in June 1962 to reach #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 that August; the track's R&B chart peak was #18.[2]. The song was done in the style of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound", which included a wordless chorus. I love you better than anyone else You can to live on your life own path freely. Every Friday our episodes kick off with WE MADE IT! lalalala～♪ Let's cut out job for today. Warwick's demo version of "Make It Easy on Yourself" was featured as an album track on Warwick's 1963 debut album Presenting Dionne Warwick but the track which became a hit for her was a recording of a live performance featured in a concert which took place at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel NJ in the summer of 1970. In the graveyard out back of the old Baptist church. [22] In the UK Mathis' Song Sung Blue album was released with the title Make It Easy on Yourself. Seeing all my stretchmarks on my stomach, it broke my heart. Dionne Warwick, who made a demo of this song in early 1962, later had a hit with the song in 1970. So right now just lay down in these open arms. "Make It Easy on Yourself" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David which was first a hit for Jerry Butler in 1962. Oh, breaking up is so very hard to do If you really love him And there's nothing I can do Don't try to spare my feelings "Make It Easy on Yourself" has also been recorded by Rick Astley, Long John Baldry, Michael Henderson, Tony Bennett, the Four Seasons, Connie Francis, Kenny Lynch, the Three Degrees, Jackie Trent, Sarah Vaughan, and - in medley with "Baby I'm Yours" - by Bobby Vee. Warwick had assumed "Make It Easy on Yourself" would serve as her own debut single; on learning from Bacharach and co-composer Hal David that Jerry Butler was recording the song a keenly disappointed Warwick dismissed the composers' assurance of providing her with an equally potent song with the words: "Don't make me over, man" - i.e. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Dionne Warwick's session work on the Drifters' track "Mexican Divorce" - recorded February 1962 – brought her to the attention of Burt Bacharach who subsequently had Warwick regularly provide vocals on demos of his songs beginning with "Make It Easy on Yourself". " Make It Easy on Yourself " is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David which was first a hit for Jerry Butler in 1962. Make It Easy on Yourself is a puzzling record. In the graveyard out back of the old Baptist church In 2001 the Walker Brothers' "Make It Easy On Yourself" was sampled extensively by the Northern Irish band, Ash, on their single "Candy". The single was backed with "But I Do" in most territories. Don't cry alone, my darling. Song information for Make It Easy on Yourself - on AllMusic Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! Song information for Easy on Yourself - Chiiild on AllMusic go easy on someone definition: to treat someone in a gentle way, esp. The Carpenters included "Make It Easy on Yourself" in a medley of Bacharach/David songs featured on their May 1971 album release Carpenters. I’ve been sick with a bad cold for almost 2 weeks, the baby (our 3rd) has been sick for over a week and now has an ear infection and now everyone else is getting sick. You go out of your way to be nice to your coworkers, boss, family, and significant other–make sure you invest just as much time to love and take it easy on yourself. Check out Go Easy on Yourself by Song a Day on Amazon Music. When high school seems never ending and all you want to do is grow up, go easy on yourself. Go Easy On Yourself. Still, the album is a lesson in great songwriting. In 1999, Glen Campbell recorded the song on his album My Hits and Love Songs. "Don't con me". © 2021 METROLYRICS, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. On the strength of her vocals on another demo: that of "It's Love That Really Counts", Warwick was signed by Florence Greenberg of Scepter Records although Greenberg gave the last-named song to the Shirelles as a B-side while rejecting "Make It Easy on Yourself" altogether leading to that song's being shopped to Jerry Butler.