History:

Michael "Mike" Hay was a singer from Norwalk, Ohio. He was born there as a twin and was raised as a christian. He became a missionary and was also a gospel musician in the community. As a teenager in 1973, Hay was involved in a serious car accident which caused him to be paralyzed. After overcoming his injuries, he continued his christian work. 

Hay had an opportunity to record a full length album of his favorite songs suppposedly during his period at Notre Dame University. He recruited a small backing ensemble, most likely from his church, to help him record the songs. The ensemble included Christopher Reynolds on upright bass and the duo of Barbara Dibble and Janet McGuckin on 12-string acoustic guitars. An uncredited recorder player is on “All Good Gifts”.

Hay’s only recording “Mike Makes Hay With His Magic Sun-G-Shine” was recorded in Huron, Ohio by Dan-Mar Co. Inc. It was released in 1979 using the QCA pressing company. Hay covers Dan Fogelberg, Streisand, and Godspell among traditional hymns. It is unclear if Hay is still around or if he recorded any other songs.