This was a bit too earnest and easy listening for my liking.
The Will-O-Bees originated in Richmond, Indiana but had relocated to New York City by the start of their recording career. "It's Not Easy" was written by the songwriting team of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil; it did better in Toronto than elsewhere, as it only reached #95 on the Billboard Hot 100. It had originally been written for the Righteous Brothers but they do not appear to have ever recorded it.
The Will-O-Bees recorded some more singles after this, including two more songs written by Mann and Weil, but did not have any success. They stopped recording in 1969.
Created March 10, 2026.