James Timothy Hardin was an American folk and blues musician and composer. As well as releasing his own material, several of his songs, including "If I Were a Carpenter" and "Reason to Believe", became hits for other artists.
Tim Hardin 2 is the second album by folk artist Tim Hardin, released in 1967.
"If I Were a Carpenter" is a folk song written by Tim Hardin in the 1960s, and re-recorded with commercial success by various artists including Bobby Darin, The Four Tops and Johnny Cash. Hardin's own recording of the piece appeared on his 1967 album Tim Hardin 2. It was one of two songs from that release performed by Hardin at Woodstock in 1969. The song, believed by some to be about male romantic insecurity, is rumored to have been inspired by his love for actress Susan Morss, as well as the construction of Hardin's recording studio.
The Times They Are a-Changin' is a 1968 album by Burl Ives, produced by Bob Johnston. It was probably recorded at Columbia Studios in Nashville, with local session musicians. It features songs by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Johnny Cash, songs by Johnston's friend Charlie Daniels, plus other pop or country standards.
Inside Dave Van Ronk is a compilation album by American folk and blues singer Dave Van Ronk, originally released in 1972 on a double LP called Van Ronk. It has subsequently been reissued on CD, the first reissue in 1989.
The Lovin' Spoonful Anthology is a compilation album by the folk rock group the Lovin' Spoonful, released in 1990.
Tim Hardin 3 Live in Concert is a live album by folk artist Tim Hardin, released in 1968. It was re-issued on CD in 1995 by Polydor, and in 2006 by Lilith Record with four bonus tracks.
Tim Hardin 4 is an album by folk artist Tim Hardin, released in 1969.
If I Were a Carpenter is an album by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1966. It was a significant change in direction for Darin considering his previous album was a collection of show tunes.
Simple Songs of Freedom: The Tim Hardin Collection is a compilation album by folk artist Tim Hardin, released in 1996. It includes selections from his three Columbia albums and five previously unreleased tracks.
Bull Durham Sacks & Railroad Tracks is an album by American folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, released in 1970. It was his second, and last, release on the Reprise label. Elliott did not release another studio album for eleven years.
Young Brigham is an album by American folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, released in 1968.
Hang On to a Dream: The Verve Recordings is a compilation album by folk artist Tim Hardin, released in 1994. It includes all Hardin's studio recordings for the Verve label as well as alternate takes, unreleased tracks, and demos.
Commitment is an album by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1969. It was released by Darin's own Direction label and did not chart.
Revelation: Revolution '69 is the fifth and final studio album by the Lovin' Spoonful, released in December 1968.
From Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie is a 1964 album by Bobby Darin. The album was arranged and conducted by Richard Wess.
18 Yellow Roses is an album by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1963.
Earthy! is an album of folk songs by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1963, and arranged by Walter Raim. The album was reissued on CD in 2002 with Darin's release Golden Folk Hits.
The Magicians were an American garage rock band formed in New York City, New York, in 1965. The group released four singles during their brief recording career with Columbia Records, with their most well-known song being "An Invitation to Cry". Members Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner later became a successful songwriting duo, and the Magicians' material was assembled on a compilation album in 1999.
"The Lady Came from Baltimore" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Tim Hardin, who recorded and released it as a track on his album Tim Hardin 2 in 1967. The song was inspired by Hardin's relationship with his wife, Susan Yardley Morss, who acted under the name Susan Yardley and who came from a prosperous family in Baltimore who disapproved of the relationship; Hardin's lyrics refer to "Susan Moore".
