Alvin Dahn

The Profile

American independent musician associated with Buffalo-area stories and private-press singles. Released 45s in 1974 and 1976 (via his Sky-Child Records), pursued an ambitious studio album in 1991 titled It’s Time, and contributed “Healing Miracles” to a Christian TV program in 1998. One track later surfaced in outsider‑music circles.

Documented in the review: first 45 rpm in 1974 (“I Left My Yo-Yo Back In Nashville” / “Blue Girl”); founded Sky-Child Records and issued “404” / “Free Rolling Man” in 1976; intensive 1991 sessions for the unreleased album It’s Time at Mark Studios; Irwin Chusid featured “You’re Driving Me Mad” on an outsider-music compilation; wrote/performed “Healing Miracles” (1998).

A lyrical, five-star review traces Alvin Dahn’s stubborn faith: early private-press singles (1974–1976), a high‑stakes 1991 studio push for the unreleased It’s Time, and songs that veer from rock to disco, pop, and classical. The music is often chaotic, yet sparks shine in The Devil’s Candy and Don’t Throw Your Dreams Away. One track later surfaced in outsider‑music circles. The piece frames Dahn’s story as dignity-in-failure, not defeat.