Alvin Dahn

The Profile

American outsider-leaning musician from the Buffalo, NY area. Issued private-press singles in the 1970s, founded Sky-Child Records, and in 1991 recorded the ambitious album It’s Time with professionals including Buffalo Philharmonic players. Later wrote and performed the theme for a Christian TV show (1998).

Released singles in 1974 (“I Left My Yo-Yo Back In Nashville” b/w “Blue Girl”) and 1976 (“404” b/w “Free Rolling Man”) on his Sky-Child Records; recorded the album It’s Time in 1991 at Mark Studios (Clarence, NY) with Buffalo Philharmonic musicians; a track (“You’re Driving Me Mad”) was highlighted within the outsider-music scene; wrote and performed “Healing Miracles” (1998) for a Christian cable TV show.

A single in-depth review traces Alvin Dahn’s improbable quest: private-press singles in the ’70s, a 1991 studio leap with Buffalo Philharmonic players, and the unfinished album It’s Time. The piece admires his faith and grit while noting chaotic results. Highlights include The Devil’s Candy and Don’t Throw Your Dreams Away, plus a later TV theme, Healing Miracles.