This 1965 album finds Clayton offering a more produced, folk-rock-inflected sound than his earlier, sparser recordings. It features several of his own compositions alongside interpretations of traditional material.
- "Folk Singer!" was released on September 7, 1965, by Legacy Recordings.
- The album was recorded during a period when folk music was increasingly blending with rock and pop sensibilities, a trend reflected in its arrangements.
- Clayton's earlier work, such as "The Tarriers," had already gained notice, setting the stage for his solo efforts like this one.
Paul Clayton was an American folk singer-songwriter whose work in the late 1950s and early 1960s helped to establish the contemporary folk music scene in Greenwich Village. He was known for his prolific songwriting, with many of his compositions becoming folk standards performed by other artists.
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