Michael Hurley

The Profile

American singer-songwriter (born December 20, 1941), associated with outsider folk; first album First Songs was recorded in 1964 and released by Folkways.

Born December 20, 1941. First Songs recorded in 1964 and released the following year on Folkways Records. Associated with the Greenwich Village scene and described as 'outsider folk.' Contributed material to the 1976 Have Moicy! project (UMR, Michael Hurley, Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones). Songs from First Songs have been included in the repertoire of the Youngbloods. Released Bad Mr. Mike (mentioned in the review) on Mississippi Records.

The DeBaser review praises Michael Hurley’s First Songs (recorded 1964, released 1965 on Folkways) as a haunting, simple masterpiece. The reviewer highlights Hurley’s outsider-folk songwriting and the album’s spare arrangements. The review notes Hurley's connection to Greenwich Village, contributions to Have Moicy! (1976), and a 10/10 rating.