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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Timothy Hardin |
| Born | December 23, 1941 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1980 (aged 39) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1964–1980 |
| Labels | Verve, Columbia |
James Timothy Hardin (December 23, 1941 – December 29, 1980)[1][2] was an American folk and blues songwriter. 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.[3]
Hardin grew up in Oregon and joined the Marine Corps. He started his music career in Greenwich Village which led to recording several albums in the mid- to late 1960s, and a performance at the Woodstock Festival. Hardin struggled with drug abuse throughout most of his adult life, and live performances were sometimes erratic. He was planning a comeback when he died in late 1980 from an accidental heroin overdose.
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