'It Ain't Easy' is Long John Baldry's landmark recording from 1971, marking Baldry's debut in North America. Produced by Elton John & Rod Stewart, this album 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.