Tim Hardin was an American folk singer-songwriter whose poetic and introspective compositions captured the spirit and turmoil of the 1960s counterculture movement. Born in Eugene, Oregon, in 1941, Hardin began playing guitar and writing songs in his teenage years, drawing inspiration from blues, country, and American folk music. He moved to New York City in the early 1960s and became a fixture in the Greenwich Village folk scene, playing at iconic venues such as Café Wha? and the Gaslight Cafe. Hardin gained national recognition with the release of his debut album "Tim Hardin 1" in 1966, which featured classic songs such as "Reason to Believe" and "Misty Roses." He went on to record several more albums and collaborate with prominent musicians like Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Richie Havens. Despite his successes, Hardin struggled with drug addiction and health problems, and passed away in 1980 at the age of 39.