Many years ago, I heard this song from Tim Hardin. Like most of his songs, it is very short. But no less powerful for that.
If you have ever experienced an emotional break up, this simple song will resonate with you. It might even make you cry.
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. Hardin grew up in Oregon and joined the Marine Corps. He died young, aged 39, in 1980. After a short but troubled life.
You will know his songs, even if only from the numerous cover versions. He deserves to be better known.
beetleypete 
I did not know this song. But Tim Hardin has a very nice voice, the song has a wonderful melody, and the arrangement is perfect.
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I’m surprised you didn’t know about Tim, but glad you enjoyed the song.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s a soothing yet haunting song. I can see why it resonates with people who had an emotional break-up.
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It’s sad that his songs are better known than he is now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is. Best to you, Pete.
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I’ve always enjoyed the version of this song by The Nice, the precursor of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Keith Emerson was a consummate musician, sadly missed. Cheers, Jon.
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I also had that version, ‘back in the day’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great musical taste Pete! #Beatlesexcepted
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Thanks, John. I think he had more heart in his voice than any of those Liverpudlians. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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We had his first album ion the late 60s. My first wife got the album when she ran off and joined the circus. Warmest regard, Ed
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I hope she enjoyed listening to it between circus acts, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have no idea. That was a long time ago and I have done everything I could to not to have any non=child conversations with her and since the 54 year old child turned 18 I have not had to have any of those. I do hear she is still manipulating people from time to time but that is it. Warmest regards, Ed
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He has very emotive voice. “Reason to Believe” is the one that always gets to me. What a shame he couldn’t overcome his addiction demons.
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It was a sad life indeed, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete. I knew those songs, of course, but I did not know of him. Which is sad.
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I think it is sad that he is forgotten, and his songs are often associated with others now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A haunting song.
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Tim seems to be almost forgotten now, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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