With his powerful, warm baritone voice and captivating performing style, Frankie Laine is one of the greatest singers of his era. He is known for his ability to perform songs with strength and passion. The song "The Hard Way" is an emotional and romantic tune, one of the works that defined his name. The song was written by the legendary composer Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and lyricist Sammy Cahn (lyrics). "The Hard Way" was composed in 1959 and was recorded and released as a single by Frankie Lain