Who had the hit single "Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" in 1982?

Juice Newton had the hit single “Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me” in 1982. The song appeared on her album Quiet Lies and showcased the country-pop style that made Newton a prominent crossover artist.

Written by Gary Burr, the recording was released as a single in May 1982. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, making it one of Newton’s biggest pop successes. It also reached No. 30 on the country chart.

The song’s humorous music video portrayed romantic heartbreak through a series of comic accidents, ending with Newton singing from a hospital bed in a full-body cast. The recording earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. Newton is also known for “Queen of Hearts,” “Angel of the Morning,” and “Break It to Me Gently,” the last of which won her a Grammy for country vocal performance.