A Hard Road - John Mayall
It Ain’t Easy - Long John Baldry
Long John Baldry helped launch the careers of: Rod Stewart, Elton John (He chose 'John' as an homage to LJB) and others.
Love that album, which was produced by Rod Stewart and Elton John.
Here is the song you selected (Good choice!!):
Long John Baldry ~ It Ain’t Easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekw62Hp-3Hw&list=PLOtylfD3ZrnRoGdZiUeLhXliyGqmmw9O4&index=3