"Reason to Believe" Tim Hardin

One of my favorite folk songs of the 60s is "Reason to Believe" written by Tim Hardin in 1965 and covered by many other artists including Rod Stewart, The Carpenters, Johnny Cash, and Glen Campbell The original recording appeared on his debut album, Tim Hardin 1, released on the Verve Records in 1966. The album is available on CD combined with his second album.

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[Monkx]

Am I the only one here who finds this version superior to the Rod Stewart cover ?

[catman916]

No, Monkx, I too prefer this, the original version.

[dlagrua]

An incredible talent whos life was cut short at 39 years of age from a heroin overdose. Tim served in the military during the Viet Nam war. The war was so traumatic that he resorted to drug use and became an addict while in Viet Nam. Still Tim wrote and performed great songs. Had Tim lived, one can only imagine what might have been.

[Nobby Clarke]

I believe it is all true.

[Noel Moore]

no one can hold a candle to tims version

[Michele Marotta]

No, you're not !! Incredible talent, gone too soon

[MrExcellinkus]

This was one of the first songs I learned the lyrics and chords to. I was just so straightforward and heartfelt.

[Dave Sheather]

Tim Hardin II.....real trippy album..amazing stuff from one pen !!

[Sandra McKessar]

What a talent and an early loss RIP Tim

[simbad909]

nice post ... nice to get what we did from this talent.. thx

[Iago B]

This is the best ever.

[Øyvind Mygland]

No absolutely not, MonkX. This is way better!