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and blues artist
Tim Hardin
James Timothy Hardin (December 23, 1941 – December 29, 1980) was an American folk music and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. In addition to his own success, his songs " If I Were a Carpenter", " Reason to Believe", " Misty Roses" and " ...
, released in 1969.
Erik Jacobsen recorded these blues songs as an audition demo with Tim, John Sebastian, Sticks Evans, and Bob Bushnell for Columbia Records in 1964. They were not issued until 1969 when Verve Forecast released them as if they were newly recorded. The songs are in a straightahead blues style. Hardin recorded a similar set of much better songs about the same time which
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released as ''
This is Tim Hardin''.
Reception
In his review for
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, music critic Jim Newsom wrote "... the album holds some interest as a historical document... This is not essential listening by any means, but it's pleasant enough to hear on a lazy, cloud-covered afternoon."
Track listing
All songs by Tim Hardin unless otherwise noted.
# "Airmobile" – 2:19
# "Whiskey, Whiskey" – 5:39
# "
Seventh Son" (
Willie Dixon
William James Dixon (July 1, 1915January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar, and sang with a distinctive voice, but he ...
) – 2:05
# "How Long" – 4:30
# "Danville Dame" – 2:45
# "Ain't Gonna Do Without" (Part I) – 2:08
# "Ain't Gonna Do Without" (Part II) – 1:30
# "
House of the Rising Sun
"The House of the Rising Sun" is an American traditional folk song, sometimes called "Rising Sun Blues". It tells of a person's life gone wrong in the city of New Orleans. Many versions also urge a sibling or parents and children to avoid the ...
" (author unknown) – 3:35
# "
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy ...
" (
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy ...
) – 2:45
# "I Can't Slow Down" – 2:27
# "Hello Baby" – 5:23
Personnel
*Tim Hardin – vocals, guitar
*John Sebastian – harmonica
*Bob Bushnell – bass
*Sticks Evans – drums
References
External links
Unterberger, Richie. ''Turn, Turn, Turn: The '60s Folk-Rock Revolution.''
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1969 albums
Tim Hardin albums
Verve Forecast Records albums
Albums produced by Erik Jacobsen