LyricsAlbum listSinger Intro Johnny CashIf I Were A Carpenter-( June Carter Cash) If I were a carpenter Show
If you were a carpenter If a tinker was my trade Save your love through loneliness If I were a miller Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com Save your love through loneliness If I worked my hands in wood If I were a carpenter Save your love through loneliness Mojim Lyrics AwardsDateNominationCategoryResult13th Annual GRAMMY Awards03/16/1971"If I Were A Carpenter" Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with VocalWon "If I Were a Carpenter" is a folk song written by Tim Hardin in the 1960s, and re-recorded with commercial success by various artists including Bobby Darin, The Four Tops and Johnny Cash. Hardin's own recording of the piece appeared on his 1967 album Tim Hardin 2. It was one of two songs from that release (the other being "Misty Roses") performed by Hardin at Woodstock in 1969. The song, believed by some to be about male romantic insecurity, is rumored to have been inspired by his love for actress Susan Morss, as well as the construction of Hardin's recording studio (in the home of Lenny Bruce). Bobby Darin version[edit]The first notable version of "If I Were a Carpenter" was released by Bobby Darin in October 1966. The song was produced by Charles Koppelman and Don Rubin at Darin's insistence. Darin played the acoustic guitar on the recording. Darin took some time to record the song in his recording session, and did not finish the recording until 7 o'clock in the morning. The song was released by Atlantic Records, whose executives were reluctant to release the song until it received enthusiastic response by radio audience on the West Coast when Koppleman manage to get the song played there. The song became the biggest hit for Darin since his 1963 song "You're the Reason I'm Living", reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at No. 9 in the UK. Darin's recording received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Rock and Roll Solo Vocal Performance at the 9th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to "Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney. The song is the title song of Bobby Darin's album If I Were a Carpenter, also produced by Koppelman and Rubin. Four Tops version[edit]In 1968, The Four Tops hit the Top 20 on both the pop and soul charts with their version. It also reached No. 7 in the UK charts in 1968 staying in the charts for 11 weeks. It reached No. 4 in the Netherlands. Personnel[edit]Johnny Cash version[edit]In 1970, Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded a duet of the song, which went to No. 2 on the country chart and No. 36 on pop. Their recording won Cash and June a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1971 Grammy. Robert Plant version[edit]In 1993 former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant released a version on his studio album Fate of Nations. Plant's version reached No. 63 on the UK Singles Chart. Personnel Charts Johnny Hallyday version (in French)[edit]French singer Johnny Hallyday covered the song in French in 1966. His version, titled "Si j'étais un charpentier", reached No. 3 in Wallonia (French Belgium). Who sang the most popular version of If I Were a Carpenter?Four Tops version
In 1968, The Four Tops hit the Top 20 on both the pop and soul charts with their version.
What song did Johnny Cash and June sing together?"It Ain't Me Babe"
Who originally sung If I were a carpenter?The classic 1960s song is also closely associated with the Four Tops, Johnny Cash & June Carter, and many others. “If I Were A Carpenter” is a wonderful example of the all-too-undervalued songwriting talent of the late Tim Hardin.
What year did Robert Plant sing If I Were a Carpenter?1993
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