Did Tim Hardin ever release a single of "If I were a carpenter," and
if so, what was its highest Billboard chart position? And what was the
highest chart position of Bobby Darin's version of "If I were a
carpenter"?

Hello annek,

It appears that Tim Hardin did not release "If I Were a Carpenter" as
a single.  It was later a hit for Bobby Darin -- it went to #8 on
Billboard -- as well as The Four Tops and Johnny Cash & June Carter.

"Tim Hardin"
Night Owl
http://www.tctv.ne.jp/m-site/timhardin/

"The Bobby Darin story (1936-1973)"
Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
http://home.wanadoo.nl/rock_and_roll/darin.htm

'Searched pages from www.cylist.com for "if I were a carpenter"
billboard'
Google
://www.google.com/search?q=+site:www.cylist.com+%22if+I+were+a+carpenter%22+++billboard&num=30&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&safe=off&filter=0

I hope that this information is helpful.

- justaskscott


Search terms used on Google:

"tim hardin" singles
"if I were a carpenter" billboard
"if I were a carpenter" billboard 1966

Excellent, complete answer with good sources. Thanks!