album · December 1, 1966

If I Were a Carpenter

Good Time RecordsSee this day
folksinger-songwriterpop

Darin’s surprisingly straight reading of the Tim Hardin classic, released as a single in 1966, reached the Top 10. It was his last major hit.

Bobby Darin was a versatile American singer, songwriter, and actor, transitioning from teen idol to a respected adult contemporary and folk artist. By 1966, Darin had moved away from his early pop hits and was exploring more mature material, seeking artistic credibility.

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