On this date in 1968, THE FOUR TOPS' version of the Tim Hardin classic IF I WERE A CARPENTER peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Jun 20, 1968) This achievement was not confined to American shores alone; the song also soared to number 7 in the UK charts, remaining there for 11 weeks, and reached number 4 in the Netherlands. Tim Hardin's "If I Were A Carpenter" is a timeless folk song that has seen numerous interpretations over the years. Hardin, a gifted yet often underappreciated songwriter,

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