Tim Hardin

Tim Hardin (December 23, 1941 – December 29, 1980) was an American singer-songwriter known for folk- and blues-inflected songs such as 'If I Were a Carpenter' and 'Reason to Believe'.

Associated with the Greenwich Village scene, Hardin recorded notable early albums featuring vibraphone by Gary Burton, performed at Woodstock, struggled with alcohol and heroin addiction, and died in 1980 of a drug-related overdose. Several of his songs were widely covered by other artists.

Two DeBaser reviews celebrate Tim Hardin's songwriting and performances, especially the 1968 Town Hall live album. The debut album is noted for its raw sensitivity and early vibraphone contributions. Reviews emphasize Hardin's melding of folk, country, blues and jazz and record his personal struggles with addiction and his early death.

For:Fans of 1960s folk, melancholic singer-songwriters, jazz-tinged acoustic music and historical folk recordings.