Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "🧹 “It’s the hard knock life—for us.” In her breakout role as Annie on Broadway in the early 1980s, Allison Smith delivered one of the most memorable renditions of “It’s the Hard Knock Life”. Her performance captured the grit and charm of the orphan girls’ anthem, blending Broadway energy with emotional depth. 📚 The song, written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, became a symbol of resilience and childhood rebellion—and later inspired hip-hop artists l